Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nicki L. Boddington, Sophia Steinberger, Richard G. Pebody
Summary: Between 14 October 2014 and 13 October 2015, a total of 12,648 passengers from affected countries were screened at five major ports of entry in England. The majority of passengers were assessed as having no direct contact with EVD cases or high-risk events (12,069, 95.4%), although 535 (4.2%) passengers were assessed as requiring public health follow-up. Out of 39 passengers referred to secondary care, none were diagnosed with EVD, but one high-risk passenger later diagnosed with EVD.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Todd D. Swarthout, Ana Ibarz-Pavon, Gift Kawalazira, George Sinjani, James Chirombo, Andrea Gori, Peter Chalusa, Farouck Bonomali, Roseline Nyirenda, Edwin Bulla, Comfort Brown, Jacquline Msefula, Marjory Banda, Jean Kachala, Charles Mwansambo, Marc Y. R. Henrion, Stephen B. Gordon, Neil French, Robert S. Heyderman
Summary: This study aims to compare the impact of changing the PCV13 vaccination schedule from 3+0 to 2+1 in Blantyre district, Malawi. By evaluating the direct and indirect protection against pneumococcal carriage, the study will provide evidence on whether a 2+1 schedule is superior to the 3+0 schedule in preventing pneumococcal infections.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Jean-Francois Guegan, Loic Epelboin, Maylis Douine, Paul Le Turnier, Olivier Duron, Lise Musset, Christine Chevillon, Philippe Quenel, Mark Eric Benbow, Benoit de Thoisy
Summary: In response to complex and intersecting public health challenges, there is an increasing demand for inter-and transdisciplinary research. This article presents the experience in French Guiana of conducting research on vector-borne and zoonotic infectious diseases, emphasizing the dissolution of disciplinary boundaries and the importance of local conditions and support from research and medical institutions in promoting inter-and transdisciplinary science. The goal is to improve public health responses in French Guiana and other regions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Teah Snyder, Johanna Ravenhurst, Estee Y. Cramer, Nicholas G. Reich, Laura Balzer, Dominique Alfandari, Andrew A. Lover
Summary: This study aims to estimate the seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG and IgM among Massachusetts residents and understand asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 transmission. The findings suggest a low prevalence of IgG antibodies among participants, with factors such as febrile illness, male sex, and minority race associated with seropositivity in certain groups. These estimates can help inform public health interventions and policies regarding COVID-19.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Roxane Dumont, Mayssam Nehme, Elsa Lorthe, Carlos De Mestral, Viviane Richard, Helene Baysson, Francesco Pennacchio, Julien Lamour, Claire Semaani, Maria-Eugenia Zaballa, Nick Pullen, Anne Perrin, Arnaud G. L'Huillier, Klara Maria Posfay-Barbe, Idris Guessous, Silvia Stringhini
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of persistent symptoms among children and adolescents after SARS-CoV-2 infection. The results showed that the prevalence of symptoms lasting over 4 weeks among adolescents was estimated to be around 4%, which represents a large number and should raise awareness. There were no meaningful differences in persistent symptoms between younger children and their older counterparts.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lise Gehrt, Ida Laake, Helene Englund, Heta Nieminen, Berit Feiring, Mika Lahdenkari, Arto A. Palmu, Lill Trogstad, Christine Stabell Benn, Signe Sorup
Summary: The NONSEnse project aims to investigate the non-specific effects of vaccines and immunisation programmes on the overall health of children by using nationwide registers in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. The cohort includes 9,072,420 children born between 1990 and 2017/2018. Data collection and harmonisation has been completed, and future studies on the effects of childhood vaccinations are planned. Importance rating: 9/10
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mulugeta Russom, Merhawi Bahta, Merhawi Debesai, Iyassu Bahta, Abrahalei Kessete, Aziza Afendi, Yodit Fitsum, Josephine Nambozi, Solyana N. Kidane, Eyasu H. Tesfamariam
Summary: The study aimed to measure the knowledge, attitude, and practice of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance in the Eritrean urban population. It found widespread gaps in knowledge and inappropriate use of antibiotics, indicating a need for immediate attention from policymakers and healthcare professionals.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lauren D'Mello-Guyett, Oliver Cumming, Sharla Bonneville, Rob D'hondt, Maria Mashako, Brunette Nakoka, Alexandre Gorski, Dorien Verheyen, Rafael van den Bergh, Placide Okitayemba Welo, Peter Maes, Francesco Checchi
Summary: The study showed that a hygiene kit intervention among case-households may effectively reduce cholera transmission among household contacts and environmental contamination within the household. However, there was no significant effect on self-reported diarrhoea or food contamination. Further research is needed to evaluate the potential use of proactive localized distribution in future cholera response programs.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Aderajew Mekonnen Girmay, Abel Weldetinsae, Sisay Derso Mengesha, Ermias Alemayehu Adugna, Zinabu Assefa Alemu, Bedasa Wagari, Melaku Gizaw Serte, Kaleab Sebsibe Awoke, Tesfaye Legesse Bedada, Mesaye Getachew Weldegebriel, Danial Abera Dinssa, Tsigereda Assefa Alemayehu, Moa Abate Kenea, Kirubel Tesfaye Tekulu, Waktole Gobena, Getinet Fikresilassie, Wendayehu Wube, Abayew Wassie Melese, Ekram Redwan, Vivian Hoffmann, Masresha Tessema, Getachew Tollera
Summary: This study aimed to explore the associations between WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Program Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Service Ladder service levels, sociodemographic factors, and diarrhoeal disease among children under 5 years in Bishoftu town, Ethiopia. The study found that child's age, drinking water service, residence type, and hygiene service were the largest contributors to the prevalence of diarrhoeal disease. The findings provide information that could help inform interventions to reduce childhood diarrhoea. The study suggests that state authorities should initiate robust WASH strategies to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 3 agenda.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yoshiki Kusama, Kenta Ito, Haruhisa Fukuda, Nobuaki Matsunaga, Norio Ohmagari
Summary: This study evaluated domestic trends in paediatric and adult bacteraemia in Japan by analyzing blood culture results from 592 hospitals. The results showed that while Streptococcus pneumoniae was the most common cause of bacteraemia in children, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Streptococcus agalactiae showed increasing trends in both children and adults. The findings provide insights into recent temporal trends in bacteraemia in Japan.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Dagmawi Chilot, Daniel Gashaneh Belay, Kegnie Shitu, Bezawit Mulat, Adugnaw Zeleke Alem, Demiss Mulatu Geberu
Summary: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of common childhood illnesses in sub-Saharan Africa. Analysis of data from 33 countries showed a relatively high prevalence of common illnesses among under-5 children, with individual and community factors associated with the problem.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Steven W. Cole, John T. Cacioppo, Stephanie Cacioppo, Kyle Bone, Laura A. Del Rosso, Abigail Spinner, Jesusa M. G. Arevalo, Thomas P. Dizon, John P. Capitanio
Summary: Social isolation during the pandemic can lead to reduction in immune cell populations and down-regulation of antiviral gene expression, but engaging in prosocial behavior may help alleviate some of these impacts.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Fisaha Haile Tesfay, Sara Javanparast, Hailay Gesesew, Lillian Mwanri, Anna Ziersch
Summary: This systematic review examines the characteristics and impact of nutritional programs on weight-related nutritional outcomes for people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. The review includes sixteen studies and finds that while these programs have shown some improvements in weight-related nutritional outcomes, they also face issues such as high rates of default and non-response.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shaffi Fazaludeen Koya, Habib Hasan Farooqui, Aashna Mehta, Sakthivel Selvaraj, Sandro Galea
Summary: The antibiotic prescription data for typhoid in private sector primary care clinicians in India during 2013-2015 indicates a higher disease burden than previously estimated, with a declining trend in prescription rates. Young adult patients account for a significant proportion of cases, as well as children under 10 years old.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anand Krishnan, Lalit Dar, Ritvik Amarchand, Aslesh Ottapura Prabhakaran, Rakesh Kumar, Prabu Rajkumar, Suman Kanungo, Sumit Dutt Bhardwaj, Avinash Choudekar, Varsha Potdar, Alok Kumar Chakrabarti, C. P. Girish Kumar, Giridara Gopal Parameswaran, Shivram Dhakad, Byomkesh Manna, Ashish Choudhary, Kathryn E. Lafond, Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner, Siddhartha Saha
Summary: This study focuses on a multicentric community-dwelling cohort of older adults in India to estimate incidence, study risk factors, healthcare utilisation, and the economic burden associated with influenza and RSV. It involves participants from four sites, where data collection and surveillance have begun, including the identification of individual and household-level risk factors for acute respiratory infections.
Article
Zoology
P. Echaubard, B. D. Pauli, V. L. Trudeau, D. Lesbarreres
JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
A. D. Ziegler, P. Echaubard, Y. T. Lee, C. J. Chuah, B. A. Wilcox, C. Grundy-Warr, P. Sithithaworn, T. N. Petney, L. Laithevewat, X. Ong, R. H. Andrews, T. Ismail, B. Sripa, N. Khuntikeo, K. Poonpon, P. Tungtang, K. Tuamsuk
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joel Leduc, Pierre Echaubard, Vance Trudeau, David Lesbarreres
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2016)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Pierre Echaubard, Banchob Sripa, Frank F. Mallory, Bruce A. Wilcox
INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2016)
Article
Parasitology
Yupin Manpratum, Wanlop Kaewkes, Pierre Echaubard, Banchob Sripa, Sasithorn Kaewkes
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Parasitology
Pierre Echaubard, Tomas Leon, Kulwadee Suwanatrai, Jukkrid Chaiyos, Christina S. Kim, Frank F. Mallory, Sasithorn Kaewkes, Robert C. Spear, Banchob Sripa
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PARASITOLOGY
(2017)
Review
Parasitology
Banchob Sripa, Pierre Echaubard
TRENDS IN PARASITOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Parichat Saenna, Cameron Hurst, Pierre Echaubard, Bruce A. Wilcox, Banchob Sripa
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2017)
Editorial Material
Evolutionary Biology
Pierre Echaubard, James W. Rudge, Thierry Lefevre
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2018)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Jennifer A. Steele, Carsten H. Richter, Pierre Echaubard, Parichat Saenna, Virginia Stout, Paiboon Sithithaworn, Bruce A. Wilcox
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2018)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Bruce A. Wilcox, Pierre Echaubard, Michel de Garine-Wichatitsky, Bernadette Ramirez
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bruce A. Wilcox, A. Alonso Aguirre, Nicole De Paula, Boripat Siriaroonrat, Pierre Echaubard
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Raphael Duboz, Pierre Echaubard, Panomsak Promburom, Margaret Kilvington, Helen Ross, Will Allen, John Ward, Guillaume Deffuant, Michel de Garine-Wichatitsky, Aurelie Binot
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Parasitology
Christina Sunyoung Kim, John F. Smith, Apiporn Suwannatrai, Pierre Echaubard, Bruce Wilcox, Sasithorn Kaewkes, Paiboon Sithithaworn, Banchob Sripa
Article
Parasitology
Kiswendsida Thierry Guiguemde, Patindoilba Marcel Sawadogo, Adama Zida, Apollinaire Kima, Roland Windtare Bougma, Mamadou Serme, Ibrahim Sangare, Clarisse Bougouma, Sanata Bamba
Summary: This study assessed the transmission of onchocerciasis in the Cascades region of Burkina Faso and found that the resumption of ivermectin treatment has significantly reduced the prevalence of the disease since 2011.
PARASITOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Parasitology
K. D. Steffen, M. L. Gos, J. M. Unzaga, M. C. Venturini, R. O. Ariasc, G. More
Summary: The dynamics of anti-T. gondii antibodies and seroconversion in naturally infected goats from the last third of pregnancy to 100 days of lactation were evaluated, and their relationship with hematological and dehydration parameters was examined. The results showed that seroconversion occurred in goats of different physiological states and ages, and it was not related to hydration status.
PARASITOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Parasitology
Maho Kotake, Yuho Watanabe, Naoki Itoh, Tomoyoshi Yoshinaga
Summary: This study examined the effects of light exposure on the theront excystment circadian rhythm in Cryptocaryon irritans. The results showed that light reception is essential for circadian rhythm entrainment and both light duration and temperature have an impact on the entrainment of circadian rhythm.
PARASITOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Review
Parasitology
Olivier Ndogo Eteme, Ernestine Nkwengoua Zondegoumba, Yasmin Saegusa Tadayozzi, Jessica Aparecida Serafim, Wendell Queiroz Leite, Mariane de Freitas Genari Severino, Eduardo Festozo Vicente
Summary: The high mortality rate caused by parasitic worms on their hosts is a major concern. Current drugs on the market are often toxic with numerous side effects, necessitating the search for new, more potent molecules. Medicinal plants have been found to contain a wide range of novel molecules that can effectively combat different types of helminths. This review provides an overview of the methods, activities, and mechanisms of action of cyclic peptides, specifically cyclotides, for treating helminthic infections.
PARASITOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Parasitology
Lucas de Assis Silva Andrade, Carlos Nei Ortuzar-Ferreira, Mariana de Souza Oliveira, Sergian Vianna Cardozo, Viviane Moreira de Lima, Bruno Pereira Berto
Summary: A new species of Isospora Schneider, 1881 has been identified from V. chivi in Southeastern Brazil. Morphological and molecular analyses confirmed the identity of this new species.
PARASITOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
