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Estimating the prevalence of COVID-19 cases through the analysis of SARS-CoV-2 RNA copies derived from wastewater samples from North Dakota

Global Epidemiology, 2023
The SARS-CoV-2 virus was first detected in December 2019, which prompted many researchers to investigate how the virus spreads. SARS-CoV-2 is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets.
Bong-Jin Choi, Scott Hoselton, Grace N. Njau, I.G.C.G. Idamawatta, Paul Carson, John McEvoy   +5 more
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Field sensitivity and specificity of the SD BIOLINE onchocerciasis IgG4 Rapid Diagnostic Test in children <10 years old from endemic areas in Burkina Faso

Parasite Epidemiology and Control
Skin biopsies (Skin snips) have historically been the gold standard for the diagnosis of onchocerciasis. However, in low prevalence areas and in areas with successful ivermectin mass drug administration (MDA) programs, skin snips are not sensitive enough
Achille Sindimbasba Nikièma, Lassane Koala, Thomas R. Unnasch, Jeoffray Diendéré, Justin Compaoré, Mathias W. Ouédraogo, Claude Montant Kafando, Didier Bakajika, Clarisse Bougouma, Babacar Faye, Soungalo Traoré, Roch Kounbobr Dabiré   +11 more
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Comparison of corticosteroids types, dexamethasone, and methylprednisolone in patients hospitalized with COVID-19: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

Global Epidemiology, 2023
Background: COVID-19 is associated with severe pneumonia lung damage, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and mortality. In this study, we aimed to compare corticosteroids' effect on the mortality risk in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 ...
Mina Morsali, Amin Doosti-Irani, Shahideh Amini, Maryam Nazemipour, Mohammad Ali Mansournia, Rasoul Aliannejad   +5 more
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Identification and genotyping of Echinococcus granulosus from human clinical samples in Guilan province, north of Iran

Parasite Epidemiology and Control
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a significant health problem in both human and veterinary medicine. It is caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus (E. granulosus). The objective of this study was to investigate molecular diversity of E.
Masoumeh Gholami Koohestan, Reza Saberi, Ahmad Daryani, Shahabbedin Sarvi, Meysam Sharifdini, Davood Anvari, Seyyed Ali Shariatzadeh, Seyed Abdollah Hosseini, Shirzad Gholami   +8 more
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Moral controversies and academic public health: Notes on navigating and surviving academic freedom challenges

Global Epidemiology, 2023
Schools of public health often serve both as public health advocacy organizations and as academic units within a university. These two roles, however, can sometimes come into conflict. I experienced this conflict directly at the Harvard T. H. Chan School
Tyler J. VanderWeele
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Molecular epidemiology and multilocus genotyping of Giardia duodenalis in individuals attending major public hospitals in Shiraz, southwestern Iran: A public health concern

Parasite Epidemiology and Control
Giardia duodenalis is one of the most common causes of waterborne disease worldwide, and is often associated with outbreaks of diarrhea in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene.
Ali Asghari, Farzad Mahdavi, Kambiz Karimi, Mohammad Reza Mohammadi, Laya Shamsi, Qasem Asgari, Mohammad Hossein Motazedian, Saeed Shahabi, Alireza Sadrebazzaz   +8 more
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The Epidemiology of Bile Acid Diarrhea in Denmark [Letter]

Clinical Epidemiology, 2023
Elanda Fikri1,2 1Department of Environmental Health, Poltekkes Kemenkes Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia; 2Center of Excellence on Utilization of Local Material for Health Improvement, Bandung Health Polytechnic, Bandung, IndonesiaCorrespondence: Elanda Fikri,
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Prevalence, trend comparisons, and identification of ixodid ticks (Acari: Ixodoidea) among cattle in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Parasite Epidemiology and Control
Ticks and tick-borne pathogens are the main challenge to livestock production and productivity in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, where favorable conditions exist for the activity of various parasites due to its geographical location ...
Abayeneh Girma, Indiris Abdu, Kasaye Teshome, Amere Genet, Dessalew Tamir   +4 more
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Assessing the potential impact of livestock immunisation and acaricide use on controlling the spread of East Coast fever

Parasite Epidemiology and Control
Immunisation of livestock with high-quality vaccines and the use of acaricides are highly ranked tick control strategies worldwide. However, the effects of coupling livestock immunisation and acaricide control on mitigating the spread of East Coast Fever
Mirirai Chinyoka, Gift Muchatibaya, Prosper Jambwa, Mhosisi Masocha, Steady Mushayabasa   +4 more
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Molecular detection and characterization of Theileria annulata, Babesia bovis, and Babesia bigemina infecting cattle and buffalo in southern Egypt

Parasite Epidemiology and Control
Tick-borne diseases have a major adverse effect on livestock worldwide, causing enormous economic losses in meat and milk production as well threatening animal and public health. In this study, we aimed to detect and characterize piroplasms isolated from
Hassan Y.A.H. Mahmoud, Abdelrahman A. Rady, Tetsuya Tanaka   +2 more
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