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open access: yesGastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2015
We would like to thank Dr Balderramo for his interest in our study, and we thank the editors for an opportunity to preview and respond to his letter. Dr Balderramo brings up several important points and questions, which we can respond to. The first question raised relates to the isolated accuracy of probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (pCLE ...
Slivka, A   +7 more
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Electronic monitoring of doffing using video surveillance to minimise error rate and increase safety at Howard Springs International Quarantine Facility

open access: yesAntimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2022
Background Safe donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE) are critical to prevent transmission of infectious diseases. Novel strategies to improve infection prevention and control (IPC) adherence can optimise safety.
Stephanie J. Curtis   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Performance of existing and novel surveillance case definitions for COVID-19 in household contacts of PCR-confirmed COVID-19

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2021
Background Optimized symptom-based COVID-19 case definitions that guide public health surveillance and individual patient management in the community may assist pandemic control. Methods We assessed diagnostic performance of existing cases definitions (e.
Hannah E. Reses   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

An outdoor hotel quarantine facility model in Australia: best practice with optimal outcomes

open access: yesAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 2022
Objective: To describe the operationalisation of a novel outdoor quarantine facility managed by the Australian Medical Assistance Team, the Howard Springs International Quarantine Facility (HSIQF) at the Centre for National Resilience in the Northern ...
Stephanie J. Curtis   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of risk behaviors and correlates of SARS-CoV-2 positivity among in-school contacts of confirmed cases in a Georgia school district in the pre-vaccine era, December 2020–January 2021

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2022
Background There is a continuing risk for COVID-19 transmission in school settings while transmission is ongoing in the community, particularly among unvaccinated populations. To ensure that schools continue to operate safely and to inform implementation
Marisa Hast   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Moving from rhetoric to action: how Africa can use scientific evidence to halt the COVID-19 pandemic

open access: yesInfectious Diseases of Poverty, 2020
The ongoing pandemic of the coronavirus disease 2019 has spread rapidly to all countries of the world. Africa is particularly predisposed to an escalation of the pandemic and its negative impact given its weak economy and health systems.
Olushayo Oluseun Olu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

COVID-19 case management strategies: what are the options for Africa?

open access: yesInfectious Diseases of Poverty, 2021
The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has put a strain on health systems globally. Although Africa is the least affected region to date, it has the weakest health systems and an exponential rise in cases as has been observed in other ...
Joy Luba Lomole Waya   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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