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A dynamic model of transmission and elimination of peste des petits ruminants in Ethiopia [PDF]

, 2018
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), a devastating viral disease of sheep and goats, has been targeted by the global community for eradication within the next 15 years.
Abebe, Agnès Waret-Szkuta, Anton Camacho, Baars, Baudon, Beyene, Dean, Dirk U. Pfeiffer, Faris, François Roger, Getachew, Gubbins, Guillaume Fournié, Hammami, Hoffmann, Intisar, Jones, Kardjadj, Kihu, Kivaria, Kullback, Laike M. Yigezu, Libeau, Marashi, Mariner, Megersa, Molia, Muniraju, Mweu, Ortiz-Pelaez, Pegram, Roger, Rony, Taye, Waret-Szkuta   +34 more
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Screening for Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease) in the Latin American population living with HIV in London

HIV Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background There are an estimated 2482 people born in Latin American countries receiving care for HIV in the United Kingdom. Although national guidance recommends screening for Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease) in this population, there is no formal screening programme.
Natalie Elkheir, Shivani Singh, Birgit Barbini, Lucy Campbell, Alice Sharp, Jacqueline O'Connell, Louise Terry, Margherita Bracchi, Javier Rubio, Nicolo Girometti, Mohammed Hassan, Hannah Davies, Frank A. Post, Laura Nabarro, Debbie Nolder, Geraldine O'Hara, Julie Fox, Peter L. Chiodini, David A. J. Moore   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cytomegalovirus IgM Seroprevalence among Women of Reproductive Age in the United States.

PLoS ONE, 2016
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgM indicates recent active CMV infection. CMV IgM seroprevalence is a useful marker for prevalence of transmission. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) III 1988-1994, we present estimates ...
Chengbin Wang, Sheila C Dollard, Minal M Amin, Stephanie R Bialek   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Scoping Review of Sexual and Gender Minority Health Research in Ireland

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To map existing sexual and gender minority (SGM) health research in Ireland, identify gaps in literature and outline priorities for future research and healthcare. SGM is an umbrella term that includes people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or intersex and is sometimes abbreviated as LGBTQI+.
John P. Gilmore, Tonda L. Hughes, Sean Kearns, Laurie A. Drabble, Diarmuid Stokes, Siobhán D. Thomas, Chris Noone, Lauren Bochicchio   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection among key populations in China: A systematic review

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2019
Background and aim: Chronic hepatitis C is a major global health challenge. China has the world’s largest burden of hepatitis C and related liver disease, with several groups having an increased risk of acquiring hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
Che-Rung Liu, Xi Li, Po-lin Chan, Hui Zhuang, Ji-Dong Jia, Xiaochun Wang, Ying-Ru Lo, Nick Walsh   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Seroprevalence to the antigens of Taenia solium cysticercosis among residents of three villages in Burkina Faso : a cross-sectional study [PDF]

, 2009
Background: There is limited published information on the prevalence of human cysticercosis in West Africa. The aim of this pilot study was to estimate the prevalence of Taenia solium cysticercosis antigens in residents of three villages in Burkina Faso.
Hélène Carabin, Athanase Millogo, Nicolas Praet, Sennen Hounton, Zékiba Tarnagda, Rasmané Ganaba, Pierre Dorny, Pascal Nitiéma, Linda D Cowan, Evaluation du Fardeau Economique de la Cysticercose Au Burkina Faso (EFECAB)   +9 more
core   +3 more sources

The Role of Viruses in the Pathogenesis of Periodontitis

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This narrative review aimed to summarize current evidence on the presence and potential pathogenic role of viruses in periodontitis. Design: Narrative Review; Population: Patients with periodontitis; Exposure: Detection of viruses in oral samples (biopsies, saliva, gingival crevicular fluid, subgingival plaque, blood); Outcome: Viral prevalence, load ...
Kim Natalie Stolte, Jørgen Slots, Henrik Dommisch   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Seroprevalence of Q-fever in Algeria [PDF]

Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 2009
Q-fever was first described in 1937 by Derrick. It is a zoonosis with a worldwide distribution [1]. The main reservoir of Coxiella burnetii is represented by livestock and domestic animals. Humans are infected essentially through inhaling infectious aerosols at parturition or at slaughter.
Lacheheb, A., /Raoult, Didier
openaire   +3 more sources

Historical Patterns of Arboviral Seroprevalence across Africa and Asia [PDF]

, 2017
The emergence and resurgence of arboviruses in recent history is challenging our scientific understanding of mosquito-borne diseases and their transmission.
Chrisafis, George C
core   +1 more source

Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) feeding on donkeys in the United Kingdom, with reference to the risk of transmission and persistence of African horse sickness virus

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, EarlyView.
Culicoides biting midges were collected at a donkey sanctuary in the United Kingdom using UV light‐suction traps. Culicoides were found in abundance and all specimens were identified to species level. Blood‐feeding on donkeys was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing of host bloodmeals. Donkeys could play a significant role in the
Zoe Langlands, Simon Gubbins, Simon Carpenter, Marion England   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source