Shifting spatial, temporal and demographic patterns of dengue incidence and associated meteorological factors in Jazan Region of Saudi Arabia from 2015-2020
CONCLUSION: Enhanced surveillance, outbreak forecasting, targeted control activities, and integrated prevention policies grounded in continuous evidence assessment can effectively address endemic dengue transmission in Jazan. This study provides key insights to optimize data-driven decision-making for dengue control in Saudi Arabia.PMID:38634364 | DOI:10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_15_24 (Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases)
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 18, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ahmad Y Alqassim Mohammed Badedi Mohammed A Muaddi Abdullah A Alharbi Mohammad A Jareebi Anwar M Makeen Maged El-Setouhy Osama B Albasheer Abdullah Sabai Ahmed Sahly Source Type: research
Addressing low-density malaria infections in India and other endemic part of the world-the opportune time?
Crit Rev Microbiol. 2024 Apr 17:1-17. doi: 10.1080/1040841X.2024.2339267. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTShifting from high- to low-malaria transmission accompanies a higher proportion of asymptomatic low-density malaria infections (LDMI). Currently, several endemic countries, such as India, are experiencing this shift as it is striving to eliminate malaria. LDMI is a complex concept for which there are several important questions yet unanswered on its natural history, infectiousness, epidemiology, and pathological and clinical impact. India is on the right path to eliminating malaria, but it is facing the LDMI problem. A b...
Source: Critical Reviews in Microbiology - April 18, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Loick P Kojom Foko Amit Moun Vineeta Singh Source Type: research
Viruses, Vol. 16, Pages 626: Detection and Characterization of Influenza A Virus Endemic Circulation in Suckling and Nursery Pigs Originating from Vaccinated Farms in the Same Production System
The objective of this study was to evaluate the detection of IAV in suckling and nursery piglets from IAV-vaccinated sows from farms with endemic IAV infections. Eight nasal swab collections were obtained from 135 two-week-old suckling piglets from four farms every other week from March to September 2013. Oral fluid samples were collected from the same group of nursery piglets. IAV RNA was detected in 1.64% and 31.01% of individual nasal swabs and oral fluids, respectively. H1N2 was detected most often, with sporadic detection of H1N1 and H3N2. Whole-genome sequences of IAV isolated from suckling piglets revealed an H1 hem...
Source: Viruses - April 18, 2024 Category: Virology Authors: Alessandra Silva Dias Amy L. Vincent Baker Rodney B. Baker Jianqiang Zhang Michael A. Zeller Pravina Kitikoon Phillip C. Gauger Tags: Article Source Type: research
Impact of conflict on the elimination targets of lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths in Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique
ConclusionMost of the districts of Cabo Delgado were considered to be at risk of not meeting the neglected tropical diseases road map 2021 –2030 targets due to the humanitarian crisis ongoing. There is the need for practical strategies and funding to overcome these hostile challenges. (Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases)
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - April 18, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Xavier Badia-Rius Source Type: research
Bayesian modeling of post-vaccination serological data suggests that yearly vaccination of dog aged < 2 years old is efficient to stop rabies circulation in Cambodia
The objective of this study was to assess the short and long-term vaccination-induced immunity in Cambodian dogs under field conditions, and to propose optimized vaccination strategies. A cohort of 351 dogs was followed at regular time points following primary vaccination only (PV) or PV plus single booster (BV). Fluorescent antibody virus neutralization test (FAVNT) was implemented to determine the neutralizing antibody titer against rabies and an individual titer ≥0·5 IU/mL indicated protection. Bayesian modeling was used to evaluate the individual duration of protection against rabies and the efficacy of two differen...
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - April 18, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Heidi Auerswald Source Type: research
