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Frequency of Brucella canis seropositivity in at‐risk dogs referred for veterinary care in the UK

open access: yesVeterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Brucella canis is a canine pathogen of zoonotic concern. It is not considered endemic in the UK, with most infections diagnosed in travelled dogs or their offspring. Methods Between March 2021 and December 2022, all dogs with a history of travel outside of the UK or clinical signs compatible with brucellosis referred for veterinary ...
Josh Kennils   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Survey of Bluetongue Infection and Associated Risk Factors among the One-Humped Camel (Camelus dromedaries) in Gadarif State, Eastern Sudan

open access: yesVeterinary Medicine International, 2021
Bluetongue (BT) is an infectious, noncontagious, vector-borne viral disease that affects wild and domestic ruminants transmitted by Culicoides spp. A cross-sectional study was carried out during the period 2016-2017 in Gadarif state.
Hatim H. Abraheem   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epidemiological determinants of spread of causal agent of severe acute respiratory syndrome in Hong Kong.

open access: yes, 2003
BACKGROUND: Health authorities worldwide, especially in the Asia Pacific region, are seeking effective public-health interventions in the continuing epidemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).
Abu-Raddad, Laith J   +18 more
core   +1 more source

Seroprevalence of human toxoplasmosis.

open access: yesMicrobios, 1996
A comparative study of the prevalence of infection by Toxoplasma gondii in Southern Spain in different population groups was carried out using serological markers. The presence of IgG antitoxoplasma antibodies was investigated in serum samples of several population groups. Infection by T.
Gutiérrez Fernández, José   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Does a decision support tool designed to depict West Nile virus risk explain variation in ruffed grouse Bonasa umbellus use of managed forests?

open access: yesWildlife Biology, EarlyView.
Infectious diseases are commonly cited as significant contributors to wildlife population declines. It is, therefore, important to investigate the extent to which tools designed to mitigate the effects of infectious diseases explain wildlife responses to habitat management.
Jacob Goldman   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating the Hepatitis E seroprevalence rates among hemodialysis patients in Turkey with pool analyses method

open access: yesJournal of Contemporary Medicine, 2022
Objectives: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a worldwide public health problem that affects both poor and developed countries. Hemodialysis (HD) patients have been reported to be at risk for HEV infection due to the likelihood of parenteral and/or nosocomial ...
Serpil Mızrakçı
doaj   +1 more source

Transmission dynamics of the etiological agent of SARS in Hong Kong: impact of public health interventions.

open access: yes, 2003
We present an analysis of the first 10 weeks of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic in Hong Kong. The epidemic to date has been characterized by two large clusters-initiated by two separate "super-spread" events (SSEs)-and by ongoing ...
Abu-Raddad, Laith J   +19 more
core   +1 more source

Hepatitis A Seroprevalence in Mogadishu, Somalia

open access: yesJournal of Tropical Pediatrics, 2022
Abstract Background The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is the most frequent global causes of vaccine-preventable viral hepatitis. Since Somalia is regarded as highly endemic for hepatitis A, the hepatitis A vaccine was not included in the World Health Organization’s expanded immunization program. The purpose
Ulas Emre Akbulut, Ebubekir Arslan
openaire   +2 more sources

Modelling Impact of Different Varicella Immunisation Strategies Upon Introduction in the Swedish National Programme

open access: yesActa Paediatrica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Countries with varicella immunisation programmes have seen major reductions in disease burden. While two‐dose schedules are now universally adopted, dosing ages vary, and some countries initially include catch‐up vaccination of older children to speed impact. This modelling study assessed three two‐dose schedules in the Swedish setting (1)
Gianpaolo Scalia Tomba   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hepatitis E Virus Antibodies in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease

open access: yesEmerging Infectious Diseases, 2009
In the United States, the seroprevalence rate for hepatitis E virus (HEV) is ≈20%. This study examined HEV seroprevalence in persons with and without chronic liver disease.
Muslim Atiq   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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