Can physicians and schools mitigate social inequalities in human papillomavirus vaccine awareness, uptake and vaccination intention among adolescents? A cross-sectional study, France, 2021 to 2022
ConclusionOur results suggest that healthcare and school could promote vaccination and mitigate social inequalities in HPV vaccination coverage. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - November 16, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Hadrien Moffroid, Damien Oudin Doglioni, Sandra Chyderiotis, Jonathan Sicsic, Anne-Sophie Barret, Jocelyn Raude, Sebastien Bruel, Aurelie Gauchet, Morgane Michel, Amandine Gagneux-Brunon, Nathalie Thilly, Judith E Mueller and on behalf of the PrevHPV Cons Source Type: research
Overcoming the challenges of using automated technologies for public health evidence synthesis
Many organisations struggle to keep pace with public health evidence due to the volume of published literature and length of time it takes to conduct literature reviews. New technologies that help automate parts of the evidence synthesis process can help conduct reviews more quickly and efficiently to better provide up-to-date evidence for public health decision making. To date, automated approaches have seldom been used in public health due to significant barriers to their adoption. In this Perspective, we reflect on the findings of a study exploring experiences of adopting automated technologies to conduct evidence revie...
Source: Eurosurveillance - November 9, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lucy Hocking, Sarah Parkinson, Avery Adams, Emmanuel Molding Nielsen, Cecilia Ang and Helena de Carvalho Gomes Source Type: research
Investigation of an international water polo tournament in Czechia as a potential source for early introduction of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant into Belgium, Switzerland and Germany, November 2021
ConclusionThe SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant started to circulate in Europe several weeks before its identification in South Africa on 24 November 2021. Accordingly, it can be assumed that travel restrictions are usually implemented too late to prevent the spread of newly detected SARS-CoV-2 variants to other regions. Phylogenetic analysis may modify the perception of an apparently clear result of intensive contact tracing. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - November 9, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Christoph Rudin, Nena Bollen, Samuel L Hong, Fanny Wegner, Lida Politi, Kassiani Mellou, Caspar Geenen, Sarah Gorissen, Bruno Verhasselt, Keith Durkin, Coralie Henin, Anne-Sophie Logist, Simon Dellicour, Tobias Resa, Tanja Stadler, Piet Maes, Lize Cuypers Source Type: research
Untargeted metagenomic sequencing identifies Toscana virus in patients with idiopathic meningitis, southern Spain, 2015 to 2019
ConclusionsOur study highlights the usefulness of mNGS for identifying viral pathogens directly in CSF. In southern Spain, TOSV should be considered regardless of recalling of insect bites or other epidemiological criteria. Detection of a disease-associated reassortant TOSV emphasises the importance of monitoring the spread and evolution of phleboviruses in Mediterranean countries. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - November 9, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Fabiana G ámbaro, Ana Belén Pérez, Matthieu Prot, Eduardo Agüera, Artem Baidaliuk, María Paz Sánchez-Seco, Luis Martínez-Martínez, Ana Vázquez, María Dolores Fernandez-Garcia and Etienne Simon-Loriere Source Type: research
Outbreaks of autochthonous Dengue in Lazio region, Italy, August to September 2023: preliminary investigation
Between August and September 2023, three distinct autochthonous dengue virus transmission events occurred in Lazio, Italy, with the main event in Rome. The events involved three different dengue serotypes. No link with previous imported cases was identified. Here we describe the epidemiological and phylogenetic analysis of the first autochthonous cases and the implemented control actions. The multiple transmission events call for a strengthening of the vector control strategies and future research to better characterise the risk in countries like Italy. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - November 2, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Gabriella De Carli, Fabrizio Carletti, Martina Spaziante, Cesare Ernesto Maria Gruber, Martina Rueca, Pietro Giorgio Spezia, Valentina Vantaggio, Alessandra Barca, Claudio De Liberato, Federico Romiti, Maria Teresa Scicluna, Stefania Vaglio, Mariano Fecci Source Type: research
Outbreak of Corynebacterium diphtheriae among asylum seekers in Belgium in 2022: operational challenges and lessons learnt
Since 2022, European countries have been facing an outbreak of mainly cutaneous diphtheria caused by toxigenicCorynebacterium diphtheriae among asylum seekers. In Belgium, between 1 March and 31 December 2022, 25 cases of toxigenicC. diphtheriae infection were confirmed among asylum seekers, mostly among young males from Afghanistan. Multi-locus sequence typing showed that most isolates belonged to sequence types 574 or 377, similar to the majority of cases in other European countries. The investigation and management of the outbreak, with many asylum seekers without shelter, required adjustments to case finding, contact t...
Source: Eurosurveillance - November 2, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: St éphanie Jacquinet, Helena Martini, Jean-Paul Mangion, Sarah Neusy, Aurélie Detollenaere, Naïma Hammami, Lien Bruggeman, Bart Hoorelbeke, Denis Pierard and Laura Cornelissen Source Type: research
PCR testing of traced contacts for SARS-CoV-2 in England, January to July 2021
ConclusionAlmost 1 million asymptomatic contacts were tested for SARS-CoV-2, identifying 214,056 positive cases, demonstrating the value of offering PCR testing to this group. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - November 2, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Toby Nonnenmacher, Niharika Dandamudi, Matthias Erwin Futschik, Sarah A Tunkel, Raghavendran Kulasegaran-Shylini, Nick Germanacos, Joanna Cole-Hamilton, Edward Blandford, Ashley Goddard, Joe Hillier, Stephen Finer, Susan Hopkins and Tom Fowler Source Type: research
Author ’s correction for Euro Surveill. 2023;28(41)
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Source: Eurosurveillance - October 26, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Eurosurveillance editorial team Source Type: research
Preliminary investigation of a significant national Cryptosporidium exceedance in the United Kingdom, August 2023 and ongoing
Routine laboratory surveillance has identified an unprecedented and ongoing exceedance ofCryptosporidium spp. across the United Kingdom, notably driven byC. hominis transmission, since 14 August 2023. Information from 477 reported cases in England and Wales, followed up with a standardised exposure questionnaire as of 25 September 2023, identified foreign travel in 250 (54%) of 463 respondents and swimming in 234 (66%) of 353 cases. A significant, common exposure has not yet been identified in first analyses. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - October 26, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lewis Peake, Thomas Inns, Christopher Jarvis, Grace King, Hussein Rabie, Joan Henderson, Adrian Wensley, Reece Jarratt, Christopher Roberts, Christopher Williams, Oghogho Orife, Lynda Browning, Matthew Neilson, Caitlin McCarthy, Paul Millar, Nicola Love, Source Type: research
Role of the National Immunisation Technical Advisory Groups in 13 European countries in the decision-making process on vaccine recommendations
In Europe, National Immunisation Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) were established in most countries to promote evidence-informed decision-making in introducing new or improved vaccines or changing recommendations for existing ones. Still, the role, activities and outcomes of NITAGs have not been optimally implemented across Europe. Within the European Joint Action on Vaccination (EU-JAV), we conducted a survey to collect information on decision-making process including the main criteria for the introduction of new vaccines or changes to recommendations on their use. Between December 2021 and January 2022, 13 of the 28 E...
Source: Eurosurveillance - October 26, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Domenico Martinelli, Filippo Quattrone, Francesca Fortunato, Elisa Di Maggio, Antonietta Filia, Maria Cristina Rota, Pier Luigi Lopalco and Rosa Prato Source Type: research
Increasing proportions of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing isolates among Escherichia coli from urine and bloodstream infections: results from a nationwide surveillance network, Finland, 2008 to 2019
ConclusionsConsidering the ageing population and their risk ofE. coli BSI and UTI, the increase in the annual proportions of ESBL-producing E. coli is concerning, and these increasing trends should be carefully monitored. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - October 26, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Heikki Ilmavirta, Jukka Ollgren, Kati R äisänen, Tuure Kinnunen, Antti J Hakanen, Jari Jalava and Outi Lyytikäinen Source Type: research
Job vacancies at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
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Source: Eurosurveillance - October 19, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Eurosurveillance editorial team Source Type: research
Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection in foxes with PB2-M535I identified as a novel mammalian adaptation, Northern Ireland, July 2023
We report cases of mammalian infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b in Northern Ireland. Two common gulls (Larus canus) and two red fox kits (Vulpes vulpes), were found dead in close vicinity. Comparison of viral whole genome sequences obtained from the animals identified a novel mammalian adaptation, PB2-M535I. Analysis of genetic sequences from other recent mammalian infections shows that this mutation has arisen on at least five occasions in three European countries since April 2023. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - October 19, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Paula Lagan, Robyn McKenna, Salam Baleed, Bob Hanna, Jason Barley, Shirley McConnell, Anastasia Georgaki, Tarja Sironen, Ari Kauppinen, Tuija Gadd, Erika Lindh, Niina Ikonen, Michael J McMenamy and Ken Lemon Source Type: research
Rapid spread of a novel NDM-producing clone of Klebsiella pneumoniae CC147, Northern Italy, February to August 2023
We describe a new ST6668 NDM-producingKp clone, belonging to CC147, which rapidly spread across hospitals in the Pavia province (Northern Italy) from February to August 2023. Genomic analyses revealed that ST6668 is different from ST147 and fast evolving. As shown here, genomic surveillance programmes are useful for tracking the spread of new clones with reduced susceptibility to most antibiotics. (Source: Eurosurveillance)
Source: Eurosurveillance - October 19, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Irene Mileto, Greta Petazzoni, Marta Corbella, Stefano Gaiarsa, Cristina Merla, Angela Kuka, Marina Ramus, Cristina Terulla, Micaela Brandolini, Antonio Piralla, Patrizia Cambieri and Fausto Baldanti Source Type: research
Ecological and environmental factors affecting the risk of tick-borne encephalitis in Europe, 2017 to 2021
In this study we want to provide comprehensive understanding of the main ecological and environmental factors that affect TBE spread across Europe.MethodsWe searched available literature on covariates linked with the circulation of TBEV in Europe. We then assessed the best predictors for TBE incidence in 11 European countries by means of statistical regression, using data on human infections provided by the European Surveillance System (TESSy), averaged between 2017 and 2021.ResultsWe retrieved data from 62 full-text articles and identified 31 different covariates associated with TBE occurrence. Finally, we selected eight ...
Source: Eurosurveillance - October 19, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Francesca Dagostin, Valentina Tagliapietra, Giovanni Marini, Claudia Cataldo, Maria Bellenghi, Scilla Pizzarelli, Rosaria Rosanna Cammarano, William Wint, Neil S Alexander, Markus Neteler, Julia Haas, Timoth ée Dub, Luca Busani and Annapaola Rizzoli Source Type: research
