Human rickettsial infections in India - A review
J Vector Borne Dis. 2024 Jan 1;61(1):5-22. doi: 10.4103/0972-9062.392255. Epub 2024 Mar 23.ABSTRACTRickettsial infections are emerging and/or re-emerging disease that poses a serious global threat to humans and animals. Transmission to humans and animals is through the bite of the ectoparasites including ticks, fleas and chigger mites. Most of the rickettsial diseases are endemic in India, but underdiagnosed. This review is aimed at analyzing the prevalence of rickettsiosis in India and the advancement of rickettsial diagnosis. We have conducted a systematic review on the prevalence of rickettsial disease in India ranging ...
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: J Pradeep V Anitharaj B Sangeetha Source Type: research
Occupational well-being in medical workers in Inner Mongolia after the Normalized Epidemic Prevention and Control Strategy: A cross-sectional study
This study was designed to investigate the occupational well-being among the medical workers in our city in the COVID-19 after the release of Normalized Epidemic Prevention and Control Strategy since May 7, 2020 in mainland China. We included the medical workers involved in the front-line of COVID-19 that were randomly selected from 7 hospitals in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. The occupational well-being among medical workers was evaluated using the modified occupational well-being scales and the symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) scale. Then Logistic regression analysis was given to identify the risk factors that ma...
Source: Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Lina Zhang Xiaoling Ma Source Type: research
Human rickettsial infections in India - A review
J Vector Borne Dis. 2024 Jan 1;61(1):5-22. doi: 10.4103/0972-9062.392255. Epub 2024 Mar 23.ABSTRACTRickettsial infections are emerging and/or re-emerging disease that poses a serious global threat to humans and animals. Transmission to humans and animals is through the bite of the ectoparasites including ticks, fleas and chigger mites. Most of the rickettsial diseases are endemic in India, but underdiagnosed. This review is aimed at analyzing the prevalence of rickettsiosis in India and the advancement of rickettsial diagnosis. We have conducted a systematic review on the prevalence of rickettsial disease in India ranging ...
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: J Pradeep V Anitharaj B Sangeetha Source Type: research
Occupational well-being in medical workers in Inner Mongolia after the Normalized Epidemic Prevention and Control Strategy: A cross-sectional study
This study was designed to investigate the occupational well-being among the medical workers in our city in the COVID-19 after the release of Normalized Epidemic Prevention and Control Strategy since May 7, 2020 in mainland China. We included the medical workers involved in the front-line of COVID-19 that were randomly selected from 7 hospitals in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. The occupational well-being among medical workers was evaluated using the modified occupational well-being scales and the symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) scale. Then Logistic regression analysis was given to identify the risk factors that ma...
Source: Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Lina Zhang Xiaoling Ma Source Type: research
Viruses, Vol. 16, Pages 649: Characterizing Infections in Two Epidemic Waves of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variants: A Cohort Study in Guangzhou, China
Conclusions: The rapid large-scale infections of the Omicron variants have quickly established herd immunity among the population in mainland China. In the future of the COVID-19 epidemic, a lower infection rate but a longer duration can be expected. Given the large population size and ongoing diversified herd immunity, it remains crucial to closely monitor the molecular epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 for the emergence of new variants of concern in this region. Additionally, the timely evaluation of the immune status across different age groups is essential for informing future vaccination strategies and intervention policies. (Source: Viruses)
Source: Viruses - April 22, 2024 Category: Virology Authors: Lin Qu Chunyan Xie Ming Qiu Lina Yi Zhe Liu Lirong Zou Pei Hu Huimin Jiang Huimin Lian Mingda Yang Haiyi Yang Huiling Zeng Huimin Chen Jianguo Zhao Jianpeng Xiao Jianfeng He Ying Yang Liang Chen Baisheng Li Jiufeng Sun Jing Lu Tags: Article Source Type: research
Fast and accurate variant identification tool for sequencing-based studies
Accurate identification of genetic variants, such as point mutations and insertions/deletions (indels), is crucial for various genetic studies into epidemic tracking, population genetics, and disease diagnosis... (Source: BMC Biology)
Source: BMC Biology - April 22, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Jeffry M. Gaston, Eric J. Alm and An-Ni Zhang Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Arbovirus - a threat to transfusion safety in Spain: a narrative review
Med Clin (Barc). 2024 Apr 19:S0025-7753(24)00166-0. doi: 10.1016/j.medcli.2024.01.028. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTArboviruses represent a threat to transfusion safety for several reasons: the presence of vectors and the notification of autochthonous cases in our region, the recent increase in the number of cases transmitted through blood and/or blood component transfusion, the high prevalence rates of RNA of the main arboviruses in asymptomatic blood donors, and their ability to survive processing and storage in the different blood components. In an epidemic outbreak caused by an arbovirus in our region, transfusion cen...
Source: Medicina Clinica - April 20, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ángel Giménez-Richarte Cristina Arbona Casta ño Jos é-Manuel Ramos-Rincón Source Type: research
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in Postoperative Analgesia: A Narrative Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewRecent research has shown the effectiveness of peripheral nerve stimulators (PNS) in managing chronic pain conditions. Ongoing studies aim to explore its potential application in treating acute postoperative pain states. The purpose of this systematic review is to assess the role of PNS in providing relief for postoperative pain.Recent FindingsClinical studies investigating the use of peripheral nerve stimulators (PNS) for analgesia following various surgeries, such as total knee arthroplasty, anterior cruciate ligament repair, ankle arthroplasty, rotator cuff repair, hallux valgus correction, and ...
Source: Current Pain and Headache Reports - April 20, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed for HIV-Associated Osteonecrosis in China: A Retrospective Cohort Study
CONCLUSION: THA is safe and effective in Chinese AIDS patients with ONFH. However, optimal treatment has limited efficacy in AIDS patients undergoing THA for ONFH. The reconsideration and evaluation of the predictive value of CD4+ T lymphocytes for postoperative complications in joint replacement procedures is warranted.PMID:38638043 | DOI:10.2174/011570162X302889240408033958 (Source: Cell Research)
Source: Cell Research - April 19, 2024 Category: Cytology Authors: Kangpeng Li Rui Ma Rugang Zhao Qiang Zhang Source Type: research
Infection and transmission of henipavirus in animals
Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 17;109:102183. doi: 10.1016/j.cimid.2024.102183. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHenipavirus (HNV) is well known for two zoonotic viruses in the genus, Hendra virus (HeV) and Nipah virus (NiV), which pose serious threat to human and animal health. In August 2022, a third zoonotic virus in the genus Henipavirus, Langya virus (LayV), was discovered in China. The emergence of HeV, NiV, and LayV highlights the persistent threat of HNV to human and animal health. In addition to the above three HNVs, new species within this genus are still being discovered. Although they have not yet cau...
Source: Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases. - April 19, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Xinyu Qiu Feng Wang Ailong Sha Source Type: research
Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed for HIV-Associated Osteonecrosis in China: A Retrospective Cohort Study
CONCLUSION: THA is safe and effective in Chinese AIDS patients with ONFH. However, optimal treatment has limited efficacy in AIDS patients undergoing THA for ONFH. The reconsideration and evaluation of the predictive value of CD4+ T lymphocytes for postoperative complications in joint replacement procedures is warranted.PMID:38638043 | DOI:10.2174/011570162X302889240408033958 (Source: Current HIV Research)
Source: Current HIV Research - April 19, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kangpeng Li Rui Ma Rugang Zhao Qiang Zhang Source Type: research
Multiple introductions of monkeypox virus to Ireland during the international mpox outbreak, May 2022 to October 2023
ConclusionWe provide insights into the international transmission dynamics supporting multiple introductions of MPXV into Ireland. Such information supported the implementation of evidence-informed public health control measures.PMID:38639093 | PMC:PMC11027473 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.16.2300505 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - April 19, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Gabriel Gonzalez Michael Carr Tom ás M Kelleher Emer O'Byrne Weronika Banka Brian Keogan Charlene Bennett Geraldine Franzoni Patrice Keane Cliona Kenna Luke W Meredith Nicola Fletcher Jose Maria Urtasun-Elizari Jonathan Dean Ciaran Browne Fiona Lyons Bre Source Type: research
Sexually Transmitted Infections in the Emergency Department
Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2024 May;42(2):335-368. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2024.02.006.ABSTRACTAs the United States faces a worsening epidemic of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), emergency departments (EDs) play a critical role in identifying and treating these infections. The growing health inequities in the distribution and disproportionate impact of STIs add to the urgency of providing high-quality sexual health care through the ED. Changes in population health are reflected in the new Centers for Disease Control recommendations on screening, diagnostic testing, and treatment of STIs. This review covers common, as well ...
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - April 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Rachel E Solnick Laura Hernando L ópez Patricia Mae Martinez Jason E Zucker Source Type: research
Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed for HIV-Associated Osteonecrosis in China: A Retrospective Cohort Study
CONCLUSION: THA is safe and effective in Chinese AIDS patients with ONFH. However, optimal treatment has limited efficacy in AIDS patients undergoing THA for ONFH. The reconsideration and evaluation of the predictive value of CD4+ T lymphocytes for postoperative complications in joint replacement procedures is warranted.PMID:38638043 | DOI:10.2174/011570162X302889240408033958 (Source: Current HIV Research)
Source: Current HIV Research - April 19, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kangpeng Li Rui Ma Rugang Zhao Qiang Zhang Source Type: research
