Cost-effectiveness of active tuberculosis screening among high-risk populations in low tuberculosis incidence countries: a systematic review, 2008 to 2023
ConclusionIn low-incidence countries, targeting high-risk groups is C-E. However, due to the data heterogenicity, we were unable to compare C-E. Harmonisation of the methods for C-E analysis is needed and would facilitate comparisons. To outline comprehensive screening and its subsequent C-E analysis, researchers should consider multiple factors influencing screening methods and outcomes. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - March 21, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nino Gogichadze, Arnau Sagrera, Jos é Ángel Vicente, Joan-Pau Millet, Francesc López-Seguí and Cristina Vilaplana Source Type: research
Prevalence estimates of tuberculosis infection in adults in Denmark: a retrospective nationwide register-based cross-sectional study, 2010 to 2018
ConclusionEstimated TBI prevalence is low in Denmark. We estimate that 200,000 persons have TBI and thus are at risk of developing TB. Screening for TBI and preventive treatment, especially in persons born in high TB incidence countries or immunosuppressed, are crucial to reduce the risk of and eliminate TB. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - March 21, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Anne Ahrens Østergaard, Troels Lillebaek, Inge Petersen, Andreas Fløe, Eliza H Worren Bøkan, Ole Hilberg, Inge K Holden, Lone Larsen, Ada Colic , Christian Wejse, Pernille Ravn, Bente Mertz Nørgård, Stephanie Bjerrum and Isik Somuncu Johansen Source Type: research
Characteristic SNPs defining the major multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis clusters identified by EuSeqMyTB to support routine surveillance, EU/EEA, 2017 to 2019
ConclusionThe identified SNP signatures can be integrated into routine pipelines and contribute to the more effective monitoring, rapid and widespread screening for TB. This SNP panel will also support accurate communication between laboratories about previously identified internationally transmitted MDR-TB genotypes. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - March 21, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Albert J de Neeling, Elisa Tagliani, Csaba K ödmön, Marieke J van der Werf, Dick van Soolingen, Daniela Maria Cirillo and Richard M Anthony Source Type: research
Ongoing mpox outbreak in Kamituga, South Kivu province, associated with monkeypox virus of a novel Clade I sub-lineage, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2024
We report near-to-complete MPXV genome sequences derived from six cases from the South Kivu province. Phylogenetic analyses reveal that the MPXV affecting the cases belongs to a novel Clade I sub-lineage. The outbreak strain genome lacks the target sequence of the probe and primers of a commonly used Clade I-specific real-time PCR. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - March 14, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Leandre Murhula Masirika, Jean Claude Udahemuka, Leonard Schuele, Pacifique Ndishimye, Saria Otani, Justin Bengehya Mbiribindi, Jean M. Marekani, L éandre Mutimbwa Mambo, Nadine Malyamungu Bubala, Marjan Boter, David F. Nieuwenhuijse, Trudie Lang, Ernest Source Type: research
Regional dissemination of NDM-1 producing Enterobacter hormaechei ST1740, with a subset of strains co-producing VIM-4 or IMP-13, France, 2019 to 2022
ConclusionThis long-term outbreak was caused by a chromosome-encoded NDM-1-producing ST1740E. hormaechei subsp.hoffmannii clone, which, during its dissemination, acquired plasmids encoding VIM-4 or IMP-13 metallo-β-lactamases. To our knowledge, IMP-13 has not prior been reported in Enterobacterales in France. Epidemiological and environmental investigations should be considered alongside microbiological and molecular ones. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - March 14, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: In ès Rezzoug, Cécile Emeraud, Christophe Rodriguez, Jean-Michel Pawlotsky, Rémy A. Bonnin and Laurent Dortet Source Type: research
High proportion of post-migration HIV acquisition in migrant men who have sex with men receiving HIV care in the Paris region, and associations with social disadvantage and sexual behaviours: results of the ANRS-MIE GANYMEDE study, France, 2021 to 2022
ConclusionOur findings may guide HIV prevention policies for most vulnerable migrants to Europe. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - March 14, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Romain Palich, Andr és Arias-Rodríguez, Martin Duracinsky, Jean-Yves Le Talec, Olivia Rousset Torrente, Caroline Lascoux-Combe, Karine Lacombe, Jade Ghosn, Jean-Paul Viard, Gilles Pialoux, Michel Ohayon, Claudine Duvivier, Annie Velter, Mohamed Ben Mech Source Type: research
Surveillance of infections of surgical sites and lower respiratory tracts should be combined: experiences from the German surveillance module for operated patients (OP-KISS), 2018 to 2022
ConclusionSurveillance of post-operative LRTI is not yet widely adopted by German hospitals. Based on the data in this study, lobectomies represent a prime target for post-operative LRTI surveillance. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - March 14, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Seven Johannes Sam Aghdassi, Selin Saydan, Michael Behnke, J örg Clausmeyer, Petra Gastmeier and Christine Geffers Source Type: research
Authors ’ correction for Euro Surveill. 2023;28(31)
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Source: Eurosurveillance - March 7, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Eurosurveillance editorial team Source Type: research
Sharp increase in gonorrhoea notifications among young people, EU/EEA, July 2022 to June 2023
Gonorrhoea cases increased steeply in women aged 20 to 24 years across 15 EU/EEA countries in July to December 2022 and January to June 2023 with, respectively, 73% and 89% more cases reported than expected, based on historical data from 2015 to 2019. Smaller increases among men due to heterosexual transmission were observed in nine EU/EEA countries. Interventions to raise awareness among young people about sexually transmitted infection risks are needed, emphasising the benefit of safe sexual practices and testing. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - March 7, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lina Nerlander, Lydia Champezou, Joana Gomes Dias, Gudrun Aspelund, Lina Berlot, Elisavet Constantinou, Asunci ón Díaz, Jevgenia Epštein, Erika Fogarassy, Victoria Hernando, Patrick Hoffmann, Derval Igoe, Irena Klavs, Pedro Pinto Leite, Kirsi Liitsola, Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccine against infection with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB and JN.1 variants, prospective cohort study, the Netherlands, October 2023 to January 2024
We estimated vaccine effectiveness (VE) of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccination against self-reported infection between 9 October 2023 and 9 January 2024 in 23,895 XBB.1.5 vaccine-eligible adults who had previously received at least one booster. VE was 41% (95% CI: 23–55) in 18–59-year-olds and 50% (95% CI: 44–56) in 60–85-year-olds. Sequencing data suggest lower protection against the BA.2.86 (including JN.1) variant from recent prior infection (OR = 2.8; 95% CI:1.2–6.5) and, not statistically significant, from XBB.1.5 vaccination (OR = 1.5; 95%R...
Source: Eurosurveillance - March 7, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Anne J Huiberts, Christina E Hoeve, Brechje de Gier, Jeroen Cremer, Bas van der Veer, Hester E de Melker, Janneke HHM van de Wijgert, Susan van den Hof, Dirk Eggink and Mirjam J Knol Source Type: research
Green cities and vector-borne diseases: emerging concerns and opportunities
Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, nature-based solutions such as urban greening e.g. public gardens, urban forests, parks and street trees, which aim to protect, sustainably manage or restore an ecosystem, have emerged as a promising tool for improving the health and well-being of an ever-increasing urban population. While urban greening efforts have undeniable benefits for human health and the biological communities inhabiting these green zones, disease vector populations may also be affected, possibly promoting greater pathogen transmission and the emergence of infectious diseases such as dengue, West Nile ...
Source: Eurosurveillance - March 7, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Florence Fournet, Fr édéric Simard and Didier Fontenille Source Type: research
Systematic literature review and meta-analysis on preventing and controlling norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships, 1990 to 2020: calling for behaviour change strategies of travellers
ConclusionsThe findings indicate a need for behavioural interventions to improve personal hygiene, symptom reporting and compliance with isolation measures, and for reconsidering current isolation policies where symptomatic and healthy individuals are isolated in the same cabin. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - March 7, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Varvara A Mouchtouri, Evangelia Simou, Soteris Soteriades, Xanthoula Rousou, Katerina Maria Kontouli, Dimitra Kafetsouli, Leonidas Kourentis, Lemonia Anagnostopoulos and Christos Hadjichristodoulou Source Type: research
Projecting COVID-19 intensive care admissions for policy advice, the Netherlands, February 2020 to January 2021
ConclusionThe model incorporates basic epidemiological principles and most model parameters were estimated per data source. Therefore, it had potential to be adapted to a more complex epidemiological situation with the rise of new variants and the start of vaccination. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - March 7, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Don Klinkenberg, Jantien Backer, Nicolette de Keizer and Jacco Wallinga Source Type: research
Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to Swedish pre-washed rocket salad, Sweden, September to November 2022
In September 2022, the Public Health Agency of Sweden observed an increase in domesticSalmonella Typhimurium cases through the Swedish electronic notification system, and an outbreak strain was identified with whole genome sequencing. Overall, 109 cases with symptom onset between 17 September and 24 November 2022 were reported from 20 of 21 Swedish regions. The median age of cases was 52 years (range 4–87 years) and 62% were female. A case–control study found cases to be associated with consumption of rocket salad (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 4.9; 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.4–...
Source: Eurosurveillance - March 7, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Karolina Fischerstr öm, Rikard Dryselius, Mats Lindblad, Sharon Kühlmann-Berenzon, Nadja Karamehmedovic, Stefan Börjesson, Nasanin Hashemi, Ingrid Gunn, Ann-Mari Gustavsson, Nilla Lindroos, Joanna Nederby-Öhd, Micael Widerström, Ruska Rimhanen-Finne, Source Type: research
Ongoing measles outbreak, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, December 2023 to February 2024
We report on an ongoing measles outbreak in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina with 141 cases notified between week 52 2023 and week 6 2024. Among those with known vaccination status, 97% were unvaccinated and the most affected group is children under the age of 5 years (n = 87) who were not vaccinated during the pandemic years. Sixty-eight cases were hospitalised, the most common complications were measles-related pneumonia and diarrhoea. The sequenced measles viruses from four cases belonged to genotype D8. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - February 29, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sanjin Musa, Irma Salimovi ć-Bešić, Jasmina Brkić Džambić, Nijaz Tihić, Anisa Bajramović, Suzana Arapčić, Amela Dedeić-Ljubović and Siniša Skočibušić Source Type: research
