• World Health Organization. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2021, the Executive Guideline Steering Group (GSG) for the World Health Organization (WHO) maternal and perinatal health recommendations prioritized updating the then current recommendations on the use of tocolysis as published in the WHO recommendations on interventions to improve preterm birth outco. (bvsalud.org)
  • In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, to be a pandemic. (preprints.org)
  • The Geenius HIV-1/2 Confirmatory Assay (Geenius) was developed as a confirmatory/supplementary test to improve the diagnostic accuracy of HIV infection. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The specimens were evaluated using cobas TaqScreen HIV on cobas s 401 (Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., NJ, USA) or Procleix Ultrio Elite ABD assay on Procleix PANTHER System (Grifols Diagnostic Solutions, CA, USA), and decided HIV-1-positive by the discriminatory assay. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We performed a multicenter evaluation of a robust and easily performed dipstick assay for the serodiagnosis of human leptospirosis. (ox.ac.uk)
  • citation needed] Serological tests are diagnostic methods that are used to identify antibodies and antigens in a patient's sample. (wikipedia.org)
  • 3. Ogunremi O, Lankester M, Loran S, Gajadhar A. Evaluation of excretory-secretory products and somatic worm antigens for the serodiagnosis of experimental Parelaphostrongylus tenuis infection in white-tailed deer. (vin.com)
  • Emerging evidence, however, points to a precision of TB sero-diagnostics based on secretory rather than structural M. tuberculosis antigens. (longdom.org)
  • The development of sensitive and specific tests for antibody to human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) progressed rapidly after this retrovirus was identified as the cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). (cdc.gov)
  • Among immunodeficient individuals, toxoplasmosis most often occurs in those with defects of T-cell-mediated immunity, such as those with hematologic malignancies, bone marrow and solid organ transplants, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ( AIDS ).In most immunocompetent individuals, primary or chronic (latent) T gondii infection is asymptomatic. (medscape.com)
  • Due to the extraordinary development of genomics and proteomics and the exposure of the Institut Pasteur international network (IPIN) to emerging diseases, the Institut Pasteur is particularly well-positioned to study the interest of biomarkers for diseases diagnosis and prognosis in global health. (my-mooc.com)
  • Bacterial infections represent a serious burden both for animal production and human health (zoonosis). (degruyter.com)
  • RÉSUMÉ Dans cette étude en République islamique d'Iran, 365 cas de rougeole ont été évalués pour distinguer une primo-infection rougeoleuse de la réinfection due à l'échec de la vaccination secondaire. (who.int)
  • 55% were laboratory-confirmed as measles health care workers who contracted measles infection. (who.int)
  • 15-18 A more marked reduction in KS incidence occurred beginning in 1996, shortly after the introduction of protease inhibitor-containing ART in the U.S. Despite these declines, KS is among the most common cancers among the AIDS population in the U.S., 19 and HIV infection increases the risk of KS several thousand fold even in the ART era. (hiv.gov)
  • Reported by: Association of State and Territorial Public Health Laboratory Directors and AIDS Program, Center for Infectious Diseases, Public Health Practice Program Office, Centers for Disease Control* The Association of State and Territorial Public Health Laboratory Directors (ASTPHLD) and CDC have collaborated in preparing this report. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, perceptions of health consequences were reported, such as treatment abandonment, damage to mental health and consequences for maternal and child health. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusion: the characteristics of the reports show the underrepresentation of men in debates related to obesity, hegemony of biomedical knowledge in the face of social issues, narrowing of access to health and negative contribution to people's physical and mental health. (bvsalud.org)
  • The presence of viral inclusions is diagnostic, although this method has low sensitivity. (medscape.com)
  • MEASURES: Provider knowledge of availability of tobacco use disorder diagnostic criteria, clinical practice guideline availability, treatment efficacy, evidence-based counseling modalities, and medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (cdc.gov)
  • In conclusion, these findings may aid in clinical management and should be considered in the aftercare of patients. (scielo.br)
  • The findings of this study highlight the endemicity of WNV in animals and humans in Nigeria and underscore the need for the One Health prevention and control approach. (kjccm.org)
  • BPKIHS International Oration Award, 1997 of the B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal. (subhashparija.com)
  • The prevalence of HIV/AIDS drug resistance in Iran- 2005. (who.int)
  • Dr. Weisberg was a co-author on a study that looked back through electronic medical records (EMRs) for all hepatitis B surface antigen positive (HbSAg+) patients at his former health system to identify how common hepatitis delta virus (HDV) testing and prevalence were. (hepb.org)
  • The overall prevalence of KS in the U.S. was as high as 30% among patients with AIDS prior to the advent of effective antiretroviral therapy (ART). (hiv.gov)
  • This test will aid serodiagnosis, serosurveillance, and monitoring of Zika complications in dengue-endemic regions. (cdc.gov)
  • HHV-8 is etiologically associated with all forms of Kaposi sarcoma (KS) including classic, endemic, transplant-related, and AIDS-related, as well as rare neoplastic disorders (primary effusion lymphoma [PEL] and solid organ variants) and the lymphoproliferative disorder known as multicentric Castleman's disease (MCD). (hiv.gov)
  • Abstract Background: The endemic countries are in a diagnostic dilemma concerning Schistosoma japonicum with increasing difficulties in diagnosing the infected individuals. (moam.info)
  • In practice, the term usually refers to the diagnostic identification of antibodies in the serum. (wikipedia.org)
  • [ 65 ] and serologic tests, can be used to follow the increase in specific serum antibodies and for diagnostic purposes. (medscape.com)
  • Centre for Arboviral And Zoonotic Diseases comprises of 9 National Reference Laboratory dealing with Zoonotic diseases of public health importance including outbreak prone and emerging infectious diseases. (ncdc.gov.in)
  • Clancy, C. J. and Nguyen, M. H. (2018) Non-Culture Diagnostics for Invasive Candidiasis: Promise and Unintended Consequences. (vircell.com)
  • 2018) Valoración de un nuevo ensayo quimioluminiscente en comparación con ELISA en la detección de IgG contra el virus de la hepatitis E. Revista de la Sociedad Andaluza de Microbiología y Parasitología Clínica. (vircell.com)
  • He notes that it is difficult to keep health care providers motivated to screen when the number of those with hepatitis delta is so low, and that creative solutions like automatic EMR suggestions may increase the likelihood of testing. (hepb.org)
  • When he arrived at his former health system, they were only testing for hepatitis delta antigen rather than the hepatitis delta antibody (anti-HDV), which is the appropriate initial test to perform. (hepb.org)
  • Provides updated recommendations for HIV testing by laboratories in the United States and describes approaches for reporting test results to persons ordering HIV tests and to public health authorities. (cdc.gov)
  • It provides information that can be used by regulatory authorities intending to regulate IVDs on how the WHO applies the classification rules, and it informs manufacturers and other stakeholders of the risk-based approach undertaken by the WHO Prequalification of Diagnostics Programme to determine the stringency required for the WHO prequalification assessment of a IVD product. (who.int)
  • AIDS Coordinator and the US Department of Health and Human Services do not warrant or represent that the evaluations conducted with the HIV test kits referred to information in this document is accurate, complete and/or error-free. (cdc.gov)
  • Dr. Weisberg mentioned that his current health system does not have the HDV test set up as a reflex test (automatic testing for HDV when one tests positive for HBV, using the same blood sample) straight from HbSAg+ to anti-HDV and from anti-HDV to confirmatory HDV RNA, but they are working on getting that established. (hepb.org)
  • The WHO Prequalification of Diagnostics Programme determines the depth of its prequalification assessment of IVDs for priority diseases according to the risk posed by the product to the health of the public and/or an individual in WHO Member States, and to the risk of an incorrect result arising from the use of the IVD in that setting. (who.int)
  • For better measures in public health, the dual burden of zoonoses seems a logical way to determine the integral impact of such diseases in society and thus take better measures to prevent and reduce the impact of these diseases. (preprints.org)
  • Delivered the talk,at the CME on Trends in Parasitological Diseases in India, during the West Bengal Chapter of the Indian Academy of Tropical Parasitology, IATP, at the All India Institute of Hygeine and Public Health ,Kolkata , West Bengal. (subhashparija.com)
  • AIDS Coordinator and the US Department of Health and Human Services in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. (cdc.gov)
  • Control and Prevention the Office of the United States Global AIDS Coordinator and the US Department of Health and Human Services disclaim all responsibility for any use made of the data contained herein, and shall not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of its use. (cdc.gov)
  • Over the past decade, developments in diagnostic techniques have led to a significant improvement in the ability to detect viruses in the respiratory tract. (medscape.com)
  • This document describes how WHO utilizes an internationally accepted regulatory mechanism to determine the stringency of assessment of products submitted to the WHO Prequalification of Diagnostics Programme. (who.int)
  • In conclusion, assessment of HRQoL can provide important information about the health status of patients with CD, and its use in clinical practice is warranted. (scielo.br)
  • A medical device, whether used alone or in combination, intended by the manufacturer for the in-vitro examination of specimens derived from the human body solely or principally to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring or compatibility purposes. (who.int)
  • This information can be used to guide implementation of a One Health approach that involves human health, animal health, environmental, and other relevant partners in developing strategies for preparedness, response, and control to current and future coronavirus disease threats. (preprints.org)
  • Besides human and animal health, zoonoses also impact the economy and society. (preprints.org)
  • Discussion: The study results will provide information on published studies that have accounted for the dual burden of zoonoses (both human and animal health aspects. (preprints.org)
  • Our results from post-mortem tissues call for investigation of the crosstalk between human DNA viruses, the host, and other microbes, as it predictably has a significant impact on our health. (bvsalud.org)
  • The viruses evaluated, nine human herpesviruses (HHVs) and torque teno virus (TTV), are typically restrained in health but replicate actively in immunosuppressed individuals. (bvsalud.org)
  • Surveillance remains challenging because of nonspecific symptomatology, inconsistent case reporting, and difficulties with diagnostic testing. (cdc.gov)
  • And if the usual screening tests can take up to six weeks to become positive, the blood services are now using a diagnostic technique ( NAT ), which turns positive from the twelfth day (and never beyond 3 weeks ) following a possible contamination. (boree.eu)
  • Objective: to categorize experiences of medical fatphobia in health services in Brazil. (bvsalud.org)
  • The rapid spread of Zika virus and its association with fetal microcephaly and other birth defects (congenital Zika syndrome) present a pressing need for sensitive and specific diagnostic tests ( 1 , 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Provides recommendations on routine, opt-out HIV screening of adults, adolescents, and pregnant women in health care settings in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • health care fam. (bvsalud.org)
  • They include assays for HIV SEROPOSITIVITY and HIV SERONEGATIVITY that have been developed for screening persons carrying the viral antibody from patients with overt symptoms of AIDS or AIDS-RELATED COMPLEX. (bvsalud.org)
  • ABSTRACT Symptoms in post-COVID-19 patients who require hospitalization can persist for months, significantly affecting their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). (scielo.br)
  • Across the entire health system only about 12% of HbSAg+ patients were tested for delta and among those individuals there was a 4% positive rate for HDV (Nathani et al. (hepb.org)
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has added an additional burden in countries with already fragile health systems. (bvsalud.org)
  • Exploitation of released molecules, produced by apical complex of the parasite, has been shown to be an effective tool for the development of diagnostic methods and as the drug target in chemotherapeutic development [ 5 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It is potentially more sensitive than the diagnostic methods traditionally used. (moam.info)
  • telephonic in-depth interviews at 10 rural BCMM PHC facilities were conducted with facility staff, community health workers (CHWs) and intervention personnel. (bvsalud.org)
  • These factors can contribute to reducing health-related quality of life (HRQoL). (scielo.br)
  • Counties with higher NHW female morbidity had lower adult sex ratios, lower health insurance coverage, and lower marital rates among NHW adults. (cdc.gov)
  • The authors would like to thank the Cervidae Health Research Initiative (CHeRI) for providing funding for this study. (vin.com)