• Finally, a summary of the immune biomarkers that have been reported for dengue and Zika viral infections are discussed which may be useful indicators for future anti-viral targets or predictors for disease severity. (frontiersin.org)
  • Judicious use of antibiotics in the treatment of COVID-19, as well as other viral infections (for example, influenza), is required to prevent antibiotic resistance in accordance with the principles of antimicrobial stewardship. (who.int)
  • Alvarez do Barrio M , González Díez R , Hernández Sánchez J M , Oyonarte Gómez S . Residual risk of transfusion-transmitted viral infections in Spain, 1997-2002, and impact of nucleic acid testing. (eurosurveillance.org)
  • Estimates of the risk of bloodborne viral infections are essential for monitoring the safety of the blood supply and the impact of new screening tests. (eurosurveillance.org)
  • The residual risks of transfusion-transmitted viral infections in Spain were low, and with the implementation of NAT these risks are even lower. (eurosurveillance.org)
  • Many of the hospitals, medical patients and medical practitioner suffer from bacterial or viral infections, due to the physical transfer of disease-causing germs and bacteria through person or object. (tipe.com.cn)
  • Instead, we found that some patients could generate cross-opsonic antibodies, leading to phagocytosis of bacteria across strains. (lu.se)
  • The provider may prescribe antibiotics if the infection is caused by bacteria. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Wound infections associated with animal bites usually have a polymicrobial etiology, mandating the empiric use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials targeted at both aerobic and anaerobic gram-negative bacteria. (medscape.com)
  • You need to make sure everything is hygienic, and that things like food are protected from possible bacteria, to prevent the spread of illness and infections. (newstarget.com)
  • Epidemiology of Zika virus infection. (springer.com)
  • Chittick, Infection control and hospital epidemiology. (germitec.com)
  • Little lung infections snowball into pneumonia and within days they've awoken a black hole and we have no choice but to fold to their demands. (ballisticmitosis.com)
  • It is recognized as one of the most important causes of both acute and chronic cases of community-acquired and hospital-associated infections including urinary tract infections, blood stream infections, soft tissue infections and 2 pneumonia. (who.int)
  • Almost half of that number, mostly children and women, face serious health hazards due to poor hygienic conditions, in addition to severe hot weather which has increased ARI (Acute Respiratory Infection), gastro infections, skin and other water borne diseases. (dawn.com)
  • But as the end of lockdown gradually approaches we think it is important to take with you the care and caution that COVID-19 bought with it in terms of a contactless patient journey - continuing now and in the future to minimise cross-infection. (dentally.com)
  • SARS-CoV-2 infection is generally mild or asymptomatic in children but a biological basis for this outcome is unclear. (nature.com)
  • SARS-CoV-2 infection in children is generally asymptomatic or mild and contrasts with high rates of hospitalization and death in older adults 2 . (nature.com)
  • As such, recent hCoV infection might presensitize children against SARS-CoV-2 infection and may explain cross-reactive SARS-CoV-2-neutralizing antibodies in some seronegative children 15 . (nature.com)
  • Consequently, recurrent infections are common, generating concern that a similar pattern will be observed after SARS-CoV-2 infection. (nature.com)
  • The impact of pre-existing cross-reactive immunity on SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccine responses. (tropmedres.ac)
  • However, the role of such cross-reactive responses in the outcome of SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination is currently unclear. (tropmedres.ac)
  • Here, we review evidence regarding the impact of pre-existing humoral and T cell immune responses to outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination. (tropmedres.ac)
  • Understanding the impact of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection on the host metabolism is still in its infancy but of great importance. (mdpi.com)
  • Functional defects, like overactive bladder and urinary incontinence, tend to lead to recurrent infections. (nih.gov)
  • The source of these recurrent infections is the same as for any simple cystitis. (nih.gov)
  • Cross infection can be defined as the transmission of infectious agents between patients and staff within a clinical environment. (who.int)
  • This study aims to investigate the correlation between the extent of lung infection and relevant clinical laboratory testing indicators in COVID-19 and to analyse its underlying mechanism. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A cross-sectional study method was carried out to explore the differences among the proportions of lung lobe infection and to correlate the percentage of infection (POI) of the whole lung in all patients with clinical laboratory examination values. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Throughout the lectures you will learn how to prepare and maintain the clinical area in line with best practice cross infection standards and guidelines. (learndirect.com)
  • Despite revised clinical classifications of dengue infections by the World Health Organization, the wide spectrum of the manifestations of dengue illness continues to pose challenges in diagnosis and patient management for clinicians. (frontiersin.org)
  • This study aimed to determine the prevalence of antibiotic therapy in patients with COVID-19 infection and explore the association of antibiotic prescribing with patients' demographics and clinical characteristics. (who.int)
  • This may be due to the similarities in the clinical manifestations of both viral and bacterial infections. (who.int)
  • All leishmaniasis infections are caused by Leishmania parasites but can have varying clinical presentations. (fourstateshomepage.com)
  • We chronicle SARS-CoV-2 sero-prevalence through eight cross-sectional sero-surveys (snapshots) in the Lower Mainland (Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley), British Columbia, Canada from March 2020 to August 2022. (typepad.com)
  • By August 2022, most children and adults had acquired SARS-CoV-2 vaccine and infection exposures, resulting in more robust hybrid immunity. (typepad.com)
  • The emergence of cross-opsonic antibodies is likely important for long-term immunity against S. pyogenes. (lu.se)
  • Our findings question the dogma that mostly strain-specific immunity is developed after infection and add to our overall understanding of how immunity to S. pyogenes can evolve. (lu.se)
  • AbstractIdentification of protective T cell responses against SARS-CoV-2 requires distinguishing people infected with SARS-CoV-2 from those with cross-reactive immunity to other coronaviruses. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Memory responses to specific non-spike proteins provide a method to distinguish recent infection from pre-existing immunity in exposed populations. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Hundreds of patients mostly children, women and elderly tribesmen are arriving at hospitals with gastroenteritis, ARI infections and diarrhea infections but further, the hospital conditions and facilities are inadequate to cope with the situation. (dawn.com)
  • These wounds can exhibit a rapidly progressive soft-tissue inflammation that may resemble group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus pyogenes infections. (medscape.com)
  • These findings question the dogma that an invasive infection should lead to a strong type-specific antibody increase rather than a more modest but broadly reactive response, as seen in these patients. (lu.se)
  • Here, we carefully analyzed the opsonic antibody response following invasive infection in four patients. (lu.se)
  • Medical Superintendent of District Headquarters Hospital Bannu, Dr Nazir Ahmed says that the hospital OPD treated at least 77 IDP patients with gastro and Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) on Friday while the number was around the same on Saturday. (dawn.com)
  • He further said around 250 to 300 patients have also been treated by the PIMS doctors at the District Headquarters Hospital for gastro and ARI infections, adding the other hospital are also receiving patients for similar ailments due to severe hot weather and poor hygienic conditions. (dawn.com)
  • Tanta patients were more concerned about cross infection than other patients. (who.int)
  • Les patients de Tanta étaient davantage préoccupés par les infections croisées que les autres patients. (who.int)
  • In dentistry, the source of infection may be the patients suffering from infectious diseases, those who are in the prodromal stage of certain infections, and healthy carriers of pathogens. (who.int)
  • Dental surgery assistants, who are involved in the treatment of patients, cleaning of instruments and surgery disinfection, should also wear gloves, because their hands are considered to be a major source of infection [9], and potentially infected blood may be harboured beneath the fingernails for up to five days [10]. (who.int)
  • Vaginal swabs were obtained from all patients for examination by direct wet mount examination, Giemsa staining, Modified Diamond culture and latex agglutination test Kalon) to detect the presence of Trichomonas vaginalis infection. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Methods We performed a cross-sectional study that employed a post hoc risk factor analysis of ED patients ≥18 years who were screened for HIV between 27 November 2018 and 26 November 2019, at a single urban, quaternary referral academic hospital. (bmj.com)
  • This cross-infection risk has led to segregation of patients [ 5 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • With the risk that cross infection poses to dental staff and patients, it is imperative each dental professional knows the most up to date methods of controlling and preventing the spread of disease. (learndirect.com)
  • Patients with P multocida infection who present without evidence of an animal bite are more likely to have invasive infection such as respiratory or bloodstream infection. (medscape.com)
  • Of the 157 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 infection, 90 (57.3%) received antibiotics, with only three (1.9%) having confirmed bacterial coinfection. (who.int)
  • Summarize the management considerations for patients with recurrent urinary tract infections. (nih.gov)
  • Explain the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team to enhance the delivery of care for patients affected by recurrent urinary tract infections. (nih.gov)
  • The infections in patients with SLE, primarily involving the skin, respiratory tract, and urinary tract, can significantly complicate disease management. (medscimonit.com)
  • This study aimed to evaluate the occurrence, management, and patient outcomes associated with infections in a group of 74 SLE patients at a single center in Saudi Arabia, spanning a 5-year period. (medscimonit.com)
  • All adult SLE patients (age >14 years, as per hospital policy), confirmed by SLICC criteria, and admitted due to infections (determined by quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment or qSOFA scores) were included in the study. (medscimonit.com)
  • Dental practitioners and patients are at high risk of infection during their routine practice due to their exposure to saliva , blood , and droplet production . (bvsalud.org)
  • The number of married patients who had good knowledge of cross- infection control was 118, which was statistically significant. (bvsalud.org)
  • From the study, it is evident that the patients possess a good range of knowledge in both preventive and cross- infection protocols to follow during the COVID-19 pandemic. (bvsalud.org)
  • Since the 90's we have come a long way and CF patients take the responsibility upon themselves to not cross paths, understanding that what we have in our lungs could actually hurt others who are trying to survive just like ourselves. (ballisticmitosis.com)
  • are performed in patients with suspected urine tract infections. (who.int)
  • Opportunistic tropical infections in immunosuppressed patients. (ajtmh.org)
  • This document updates previously published CDC recommendations for infection-control practices for dentistry (1-3) and offers guidance for reducing the risks of disease transmission among dental health-care workers (DHCWs) and their patients. (cdc.gov)
  • That's why we have created a focus around the contactless patient journey - restoring patient confidence and making attendance effortless whilst keeping both your team and your patients safe by minimising cross-infection. (dentally.com)
  • Managing the process is easy for both your staff and your patients - helping to minimise contact and reduce the risk of cross-infection. (dentally.com)
  • So, you can rest assured that your patients will always be kept up to date - minimising their need to come into the practice for updates and to make bookings thus reducing the chance of cross-infection. (dentally.com)
  • This was a cross sectional hospital- vancomycin as the drug of choice in the treatment of based study involving 300 patients of all ages with 6 infections caused by MRSA. (who.int)
  • Cultures of the fluid that may show a bacterial infection. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Your immune system , and how effective it is at preventing bacterial infection. (newstarget.com)
  • Economic aspects of hospital acquired infection / by Elizabeth Currie & Alan Maynard. (who.int)
  • Screening tests should be done routinely to depict cases of T. vaginalis infection and should be included in the control programs of sexually transmitted infections. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Spike-specific T cell responses were more than twice as high in children and were also detected in many seronegative children, indicating pre-existing cross-reactive responses to seasonal coronaviruses. (nature.com)
  • 90% of convalescent or unexposed people show proliferation and cellular lactate responses to spike subunits S1/S2, indicating pre-existing cross-reactive T cell populations. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The symptoms after infection mainly include fever, dry cough, and fatigue. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Symptoms of a chronic ear infection may be less severe than symptoms of an acute infection. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are defined as two episodes of acute bacterial cystitis, along with associated symptoms within the last six months or three episodes within the last year. (nih.gov)
  • however, in a significant proportion of infections, individuals develop severe symptoms that can lead to long-lasting lung damage or death. (nature.com)
  • Leishmaniasis is a reportable condition in Texas, and the DSHS encourages doctors to consider the infection if a patient has consistent symptoms and has not recently traveled overseas. (fourstateshomepage.com)
  • screening-clients-respiratory-infection-symptoms.html. (cdc.gov)
  • The prevalence of trichomonas infection was 50 cases, latex agglutination test detected 50 positive cases, 30 of which were also positive by culture, and only 10 were detected both by Giemsa staining and by wet mount. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Bloodborne virus infections among drug users in Ireland: a retrospective cross-sectional survey of screening, prevalence, incidence and hepatitis B immunisation uptake. (drugsandalcohol.ie)
  • Grogan, Loretto and Tiernan, Mary and Geoghegan, Noreen and Smyth, Bobby P and Keenan, Eamon (2005) Bloodborne virus infections among drug users in Ireland: a retrospective cross-sectional survey of screening, prevalence, incidence and hepatitis B immunisation uptake. (drugsandalcohol.ie)
  • AIMS: To document screening for and immunisation against bloodborne viruses and to determine the known prevalence and incidence of these infections. (drugsandalcohol.ie)
  • Sero-prevalence was defined by dual-assay positivity, including any or infection-induced, the latter requiring S1+NP antibody detection from January 2021 owing to vaccine availability. (typepad.com)
  • Spillover infection, also known as pathogen spillover and spillover event, occurs when a reservoir population with a high pathogen prevalence comes into contact with a novel host population. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is unclear if antibodies developed after infections with this pathogen are opsonic and if they are strain specific or more broadly protective. (lu.se)
  • An asymptomatic carrier has no past history of infection, as he/she may have unknowingly had a subclinical infection, and thus such carriers cannot be easily identified. (who.int)
  • Therefore, it is imperative to understand the profile of SARS-CoV-2-specific immune responses in children after natural infection to inform vaccination strategy. (nature.com)
  • Cross-reactivity was observed both in the absence of prior vaccination and also in breakthrough infections following vaccination. (biorxiv.org)
  • Furthermore, we discuss the importance of conserved coronavirus epitopes for the rational design of pan-coronavirus vaccines and consider cross-reactivity of immune responses to ancestral SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV-2 variants, as well as their impact on COVID-19 vaccination. (tropmedres.ac)
  • However, reptiles continue to be a cause of human Salmonella infections in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • More information about Salmonella from reptiles and how you can reduce your risk of infection is available in English and en Español . (cdc.gov)
  • Contact with reptiles can be a source of human Salmonella infections. (cdc.gov)
  • BACKGROUND: Injecting drug users are at high-risk of bloodborne virus infections including hepatitis C (HCV), hepatitis B (HBV) and HIV. (drugsandalcohol.ie)
  • A set of infection-control strategies common to all health-care delivery settings should reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens such as HBV and HIV (2,5-10). (cdc.gov)
  • The dogs that lived in Ozaukee, caught strep zoo, a fatal infection that in rare cases, can spread to humans. (naturalnews.com)
  • Design A cross-sectional survey conducted among the general population in France in April 2020, during COVID-19 lockdown. (medrxiv.org)
  • A retrospective analytical cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary hospital and training institution in Baguio City, the Philippines from March 2020 to March 2021. (who.int)
  • Here, we quantified the opsonic-antibody response following invasive S. pyogenes infection. (lu.se)
  • Quantitative antibody binding and phagocytosis assays were used to evaluate isolate-dependent opsonic antibody function in response to infection. (lu.se)
  • Invasive S. pyogenes infections result in a modestly increased antibody binding with differential opsonic capacity, both nonfunctional binding and broadly opsonic binding across types. (lu.se)
  • Furthermore, our results indicate that an increase in antibody titers might not be indicative of an opsonic response and highlight the importance of evaluating antibody function in S. pyogenes infections. (lu.se)
  • Antibody responses against spike protein were high in children and seroconversion boosted responses against seasonal Beta-coronaviruses through cross-recognition of the S2 domain. (nature.com)
  • Importantly, children retained antibody and cellular responses 6 months after infection, whereas relative waning occurred in adults. (nature.com)
  • These coronaviruses cause frequent mild childhood infections and antibody seroconversion occurs typically before the age of 5 years. (nature.com)
  • Together, this information appraises the current understanding of both Zika and Dengue infections, providing insights for future vaccine design approaches against both viruses. (frontiersin.org)
  • Is Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) Vaccine a Known Risk Factor for Latent Tuberculosis Infection? (ed.ac.uk)
  • Khaou said for medical workers donning personal protective equipment, similar simulations were also performed to ascertain how far they should stay away from another person or patient in the same facility to minimise the risk of infection. (computerweekly.com)
  • Objective Transgender individuals are at increased risk for HIV infection around the world, yet few studies have focused on transgender individuals in China. (bmj.com)
  • In the current study, we aimed to identify risk factors for HIV infection in an emergency department (ED) population. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions The study ED services a high-risk population with regard to HIV infection. (bmj.com)
  • In HIV-infected subjects, the stiffness of large arteries is mainly associated with traditional risk factors and not to the HIV infection per se. (nih.gov)
  • The risk of cross-infection calls for cooperation across countries. (siiaonline.org)
  • Permanent hearing loss is rare, but the risk increases with the number and length of infections. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Getting prompt treatment for an acute ear infection may reduce the risk of developing a chronic ear infection. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Older men can often develop urinary tract infections due to outflow obstruction or neurogenic bladder resulting in urinary stasis and an increased risk of recurrent infection. (nih.gov)
  • Colonization with the organism is known to increase the risk of developing infections and occurs in roughly one third of the general population. (cdc.gov)
  • This once more decreases the amount of time spent with your staff and prevents the risk of cross-infection through close contact interactions. (dentally.com)
  • This prevents staff from having to make physical contact with the patient to take payment, minimising the risk of cross-infection. (dentally.com)
  • Now - the focus will shift towards using cloud technology to maintain connections, minimise unnecessary trips to the practice and consequently reduce the risk of cross-infection in day to day life. (dentally.com)
  • Fulminant, potentially life threatening infection is a major long term risk after splenectomy. (bmj.com)
  • Approximately one in three women suffers an uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) before the age of 24. (nih.gov)
  • During acute infection, ZIKV is detectable in most organs and body fluids including human semen. (springer.com)
  • So far, the consensus is that ZIKV infection in the testes or epididymis might affect sperm development and, consequently, male fertility. (springer.com)
  • This manuscript provides an updated overview of the cellular and molecular mechanisms of ZIKV infection and reviews data on ZIKV persistence in semen and associated risks to the male reproductive system described in human and animal models studies. (springer.com)
  • METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of clients attending 21 specialist addiction treatment clinics in one health board area in greater Dublin. (drugsandalcohol.ie)
  • Hospital-acquired infections : guidelines to laboratory methods / edited by M. T. Parker. (who.int)
  • During virus infection, the specific immune signals produced from infected cells are important for dictating the recruitment and activation of innate or adaptive immune cells that are required to fight virus infection. (nature.com)
  • For SARS-CoV-2, lung epithelial cells are the primary site of infection and therefore are responsible for initiating immune responses to virus infection. (nature.com)
  • In addition to direct viral sensing, cells have also evolved ways to detect the indirect effects of virus infection, such as nuclear or mitochondrial damage caused by the heavy cellular burden imposed by virus replication. (nature.com)
  • Moreover, cGAS is an important molecule for regulating basal expression levels of cell-intrinsic immune genes in cells and is, therefore, a central protein in immune responses to virus infection 10 . (nature.com)
  • Guillain-Barre syndrome after Zika virus infection in Brazil. (springer.com)
  • Guillain-Barre syndrome outbreak associated with Zika virus infection in French Polynesia: a case-control study. (springer.com)
  • Guillain-Barré syndrome associated with Zika virus infection. (springer.com)
  • Acute myelitis due to Zika virus infection. (springer.com)
  • When the Zika epidemic spread through the American continent and then later to Africa and Asia in 2015, researchers compared the characteristics of the Zika infection to Dengue, considering both these viruses were transmitted primarily through the same vector, the Aedes aegypti female mosquitoes. (frontiersin.org)
  • An important difference to note, however, was that the Zika epidemic diffused in a shorter time span compared to the persisting feature of Dengue infections, which is endemic in many Asian countries. (frontiersin.org)
  • Meanwhile, the cross-reactivity of CD8+ and CD4+ T cells response to Dengue and Zika viruses provide important clues for further development of potential treatments. (frontiersin.org)
  • This review discusses similarities between Dengue and Zika infections, comparing their disease transmissions and vectors involved, and both the innate and adaptive immune responses in these infections. (frontiersin.org)
  • Consideration of the genetic identity of both the Dengue and Zika flaviviruses as well as the cross-reactivity of relevant T cells along with the actions of CD4+ cytotoxic cells in these infections are also presented. (frontiersin.org)
  • Design -Cross-sectional and cohort studies. (avma.org)
  • If the organism continues to be the same, this is a relapsing infection and suggests an inadequately treated source such as an abscess, urinary stone, or prostatitis. (nih.gov)
  • In CF, epidemic infections with specific clones of P. aeruginosa are associated with further adverse outcomes [ 3 , 4 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • Unfortunately, the suspected cases of ear, wound and urinary tract report of emergence of vancomycin intermediate infections at both tertiary (UUTH) and secondary sensitive S. aureus (VISA) and vancomycin (GHIA) healthcare facilities in Akwa Ibom State. (who.int)
  • The incidence of HCV, HBV and HIV infections were: 24.5, 9.0 and 3.4 per hundred person years respectively. (drugsandalcohol.ie)
  • Rates and incidence of infection decline dramatically the further away from the greenhouses the wild bees are located. (wikipedia.org)
  • Viruses portal Medicine portal Cross-species transmission Reverse zoonosis Epidemic Infection Outbreak List of Legionellosis outbreaks 1993 Four Corners hantavirus outbreak Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 Carlson, Colin J. (wikipedia.org)
  • Usually spread of infection occurs, when you are in contact with a contaminated body. (tipe.com.cn)
  • We conducted an online cross-sectional survey of men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender individuals to examine sociodemographics, intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual behaviours in China. (bmj.com)
  • This is a cross-sectional study carried out in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Kasr Al- Ainy Cairo University Hospitals. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Association between helminth infections and diabetes mellitus in adults from the Lao People's Democratic Republic: a cross-sectional study. (bvsalud.org)
  • We conducted a cross-sectional study among 1600 randomly selected adults aged 35 and older from four different socio-economical and ecological provinces. (bvsalud.org)
  • This was cross-sectional analytic survey in dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic. (bvsalud.org)
  • Cross-Sectional Study. (who.int)
  • A cross-sectional study of Staphylococcus aureus colonization and the nasal and oropharyngeal microbiomes. (cdc.gov)
  • Here, we assessed the nasal and oropharyngeal microbiomes of healthy participants in relation to S. aureus colonization in a cross-sectional study using 16s rRNA sequencing of the v1-v3 region. (cdc.gov)
  • The study design was a descriptive cross-sectional study. (who.int)
  • In both cystic fibrosis (CF) and non-CF bronchiectasis (NCFBr) chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection is adversely prognostic [ 1 , 2 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • An outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa respiratory tract infections associated with intrinsically contaminated ultrasound transmission gel. (germitec.com)
  • Background: Staphylococcus aureus is a frequent cause of both infections globally. (cdc.gov)
  • Therefore, children generate robust, cross-reactive and sustained immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 with focused specificity for the spike protein. (nature.com)
  • Pre-existing cross-reactive immune responses to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) proteins in infection-naive subjects have been described by several studies. (tropmedres.ac)
  • Describe the etiology of recurrent urinary tract infections. (nih.gov)
  • SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) differentially trigger neutralizing antibodies with variable cross-neutralizing capacity. (biorxiv.org)
  • Here we show that unlike SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1, which triggered neutralizing antibodies with limited cross-reactivity, BA.4/5 infection triggers highly cross-reactive neutralizing antibodies. (biorxiv.org)
  • China's handling of the outbreak has been bearing fruit, with new infection rates slowing. (siiaonline.org)
  • The majority, 78.6%, recorded good knowledge of infection control following the COVID-19 outbreak. (bvsalud.org)
  • In their updated public health guidance , ECDC and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) outline key interventions to prevent and control infections among people who inject drugs , based on new evidence, infectious disease treatments, and public health concepts. (eurosurveillance.org)
  • Assessment of published evidence-The CD-ROM databases Silver Platter Medline (1966-95) and Excerpta Medica (1974-95) were searched by using the keywords infection, splenectomy, asplenia, and hyposplenism. (bmj.com)
  • Recurrent urinary tract infections may be commonly seen in sexually active women without any identifiable structural abnormality or another predisposing condition. (nih.gov)
  • Also, the literature shows that the existence of infection control protocols is mandatory for dental offices and colleges. (bvsalud.org)
  • Transmission of infection within a dental surgery may occur by direct contact of tissue with secretions or blood, from droplets containing infectious agent, or via contaminated sharps or instruments which have been improperly sterilized. (who.int)
  • Conclusions: S. aureus is a frequent colonizer of the human upper respiratory tract, including the nares and oropharynx and causes a wide range of infections. (cdc.gov)
  • Ear infections are more common in children because their eustachian tubes are shorter, narrower, and more horizontal than in adults. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The aim of this study was to investigate the co-occurrence of helminth infections and diabetes mellitus in adults in Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). (bvsalud.org)
  • CONCLUSION: The proportion of clients screened for HCV, HBV and HIV infection has increased since the introduction of a screening protocol in 1998. (drugsandalcohol.ie)
  • MHRA alert released due to patient death from hepatitis B infection attributed contamination to improperly reprocessed transoesophageal echocardiography probe. (germitec.com)