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First hospital outbreak of the globally emerging Candida auris in a European hospital [PDF]

, 2016
Background: Candida auris is a globally emerging multidrug resistant fungal pathogen causing nosocomial transmission. We report an ongoing outbreak of C. auris in a London cardio-thoracic center between April 2015 and July 2016.
Abdolrasouli, A, Armstrong-James, DPH, Chowdhary, A, Fisher, MC, Hagen, F, Hall, A, Meis, JF, Rhodes, JL, Ryan, L, Schelenz, S, Shackleton, J, Trimlett, R   +11 more
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The Commitment of Nineveh Governorate Residents to the Precautionary Measures against Global 2019 Pandemic and Dermatological Affection of Precautions

Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2021
The world has changed dramatically since the novel pandemic pours in all aspects of life, including economic, health, and social life. The first case was initially observed in the Wuhan province of China; fast spread occurs around the world.
Baraa A. Al-Rahawe, Abdulsattar Abdullah Hamad, Mohanad H. Al-Zuhairy, Hameed Hasan Khalaf, Solomon Abebaw   +4 more
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Preventing Vector-Borne Transmission of Zika Virus Infection During Pregnancy, Puerto Rico, USA, 2016–2017

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2020
We examined pregnant women’s use of personal protective measures to prevent mosquito bites during the 2016–2017 Zika outbreak in Puerto Rico. Healthcare provider counseling on recommended measures was associated with increased use of insect repellent ...
Katherine Kortsmit, Beatriz Salvesen von Essen, Lee Warner, Denise V. D’Angelo, Ruben A. Smith, Carrie K. Shapiro-Mendoza, Holly B. Shulman, Wanda Hernández Virella, Aspy Taraporewalla, Leslie Harrison, Sascha Ellington, Wanda D. Barfield, Denise J. Jamieson, Shanna Cox, Karen Pazol, Patricia Garcia Díaz, Beatriz Rios Herrera, Manuel Vargas Bernal   +17 more
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Pesticide Flow Analysis to Assess Human Exposure in Greenhouse Flower Production in Colombia [PDF]

, 2013
Human exposure assessment tools represent a means for understanding human exposure to pesticides in agricultural activities and managing possible health risks.
Baccini, Baldi, Baldi, Bell, Binder, Brunner, Camilo Lesmes-Fabian, Cherrie, Claudia Binder, Elbaz, Garrod, Garry, Garry, Glass, Hanke, Hardell, Infante-Rivard, Jurewicz, Lesmes-Fabian, Monsó, Richter, Rosano, Salameh, Teubl, van der Voet, Varona, Vitali, Weidner   +27 more
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Personal protective equipment affecting functional anthropometric measurement

Occupational Ergonomics, 2005
This study provides information on the affects of immersion suit wear on the maximum reach envelope of industrial offshore workers. In this study the total maximum reach envelope was measured using a computerized potentiometric system which records the 3-dimensional reach volume.
Kozey, John, Reilly, Tara, Brooks, Chris
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Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Compliance with Contact- and Droplet-precaution Measures in Siriraj Hospital’s Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Ward Nurses

Siriraj Medical Journal, 2022
Objective: To determine the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on personal medical discipline toward infection preventive measures. Materials and Methods: An online questionnaire on personal preventive measure was developed.
Rujipas Chanwanichkulchai, Mayuree Homsanit, Winai Ratanasuwan   +2 more
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The N-95 mask: invaluable ally in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic

Lung India, 2020
The present COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the airborne SARS-CoV-2 virus, has highlighted the vital importance of appropriate personal protective equipment for all exposed health care workers.
Zarir F Udwadia, Reyma Sara Raju
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Yes, we can: motivate Dutch citizens to engage in self-protective behavior with regard to flood risks [PDF]

, 2011
Although the risk of flooding poses a serious threat to the Dutch public, citizens are not very inclined to engage in self-protective behaviors.
Gutteling, Jan M., Kievik, Milou
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Survey on usage and concerns of a COVID-19 contact tracing application in Japan

Public Health in Practice, 2021
Objectives: We aimed to identify the concerns, current implementation status and correct usage, and factors inhibiting implementation and correct use of a COVID-19 contact tracing application among the ordinary citizens in Japan. Study design: This was a
Masaki Machida, Itaru Nakamura, Reiko Saito, Tomoki Nakaya, Tomoya Hanibuchi, Tomoko Takamiya, Yuko Odagiri, Noritoshi Fukushima, Hiroyuki Kikuchi, Shiho Amagasa, Takako Kojima, Hidehiro Watanabe, Shigeru Inoue   +12 more
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Effectiveness of Personal Protective Equipment and Oseltamivir Prophylaxis during Avian Influenza A (H7N7) Epidemic, the Netherlands, 2003

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2010
We analyzed the effectiveness of personal protective equipment and oseltamivir use during the 2003 avian influenza A (H7N7) epidemic in the Netherlands by linking databases containing information about farm visits, human infections, and use of ...
Dennis E. te Beest, Michiel van Boven, Marian E.H. Bos, Arjan Stegeman, Marion P.G. Koopmans   +4 more
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