Prevalence of Schistosoma mono- and co-infections with multiple common parasites and associated risk factors and morbidity profile among adults in the Taabo health and demographic surveillance system, South-Central C ôte d’Ivoire
ConclusionsThis study showed that adults represent a substantial reservoir ofS. mansoni. To sustain schistosomiasis control and improve people ’s wellbeing, it is important to expand preventive chemotherapy from school-aged children to adults, coupled with hygiene and health education. (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - January 5, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
The COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Bhutan: strategy and enablers
AbstractBhutan has reported a total of 2596 COVID-19 cases and three deaths as of September 15, 2021. With support from India, the United States, Denmark, the People ’s Republic of China, Croatia and other countries, Bhutan was able to conduct two rounds of nationwide vaccination campaign. While many countries struggle to overcome vaccine refusal or hesitancy due to complacency, a lack of trust, inconvenience and fear, escalated in some countries by anti-vacci ne groups, Bhutan managed to inoculate more than 95% of its eligible populations in two rounds of vaccination campaign. Enabling factors of this successful vaccina...
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - January 5, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Infectious Diseases of Poverty: progress achieved during the decade gone and perspectives for the future
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Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - January 4, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
The optimal vaccination strategy to control COVID-19: a modeling study in Wuhan City, China
ConclusionsApproximately 85% of the total population (nearly 1.2 billion people) should be vaccinated to build an immune barrier in China to safely consider removing border restrictions. Based on these results, we concluded that 90% of adults aged 15 –64 years should first be vaccinated to prevent transmission in China.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - December 28, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Current efforts towards safe and effective live attenuated vaccines against African swine fever: challenges and prospects
ConclusionA safe and effective DIVA vaccine and an accompanying diagnostic assay will facilitate the prevention, control, and eradication of ASF, which is quite challenging in the near future.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - December 24, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Challenges in the control of COVID-19 outbreaks caused by the delta variant during periods of low humidity: an observational study in Sydney, Australia
ConclusionsWe suggest that the control of COVID-19 outbreaks, specifically those due to the delta variant, is particularly challenging during periods of the year with lower relative humidity and warmer temperatures. In addition to vaccination, stronger implementation of other interventions such as mask-wearing and social distancing might need to be considered during these higher risk periods.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - December 23, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Safety and immunogenicity of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in high-risk occupational population: a randomized, parallel, controlled clinical trial
ConclusionsBoth a two-dose of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine at 0 –21 days and 0–28 days regimens significantly improved SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody level compared to the 0–14 days regimen in high-risk occupational population, with seroconversion rates of 100.0%.Trial registrationChinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR2100041705, ChiCTR2100041706. Registered 1 January 2021,www.chictr.org.cn.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - December 22, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Cost yield of different treatment strategies against Clonorchis sinensis infection
ConclusionsBoth cost effectiveness and cost utility indicators are highly impacted by the prevalence and population, as well as the treatment schedules. Adults especially men in the areas with a prevalence over 10% should be prioritized, in which selective chemotherapy was best and massive chemotherapy was also cost effective. In moderate endemic areas, the yield is not ideal, but selective chemotherapy for adult male may also be adopted. In low endemic areas, all strategies were high costly and new strategies need to be developed.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - December 22, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Bioefficacy and durability of Olyset ® Plus, a permethrin and piperonyl butoxide-treated insecticidal net in a 3-year long trial in Kenya
ConclusionsOlyset® Plus retained efficacy above or close to the WHO efficacy criteria for about 2 years than Olyset® Net (1 –1.5 years). Both nets did not meet the 3-year WHO efficacy criteria, and showed little attrition, comparable physical durability and survivorship, with 50% of Olyset® Plus having good and serviceable condition after 3 years. Better community education on appropriate use and upkeep of LLINs is essential to ensure effectiveness of LLIN based malaria interventions.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - December 20, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
The economic impact of schistosomiasis
ConclusionsThis study provides a rigorous estimation of how schistosomiasis affects agricultural production and how it is both a driver and a consequence of poverty. It further quantifies the tradeoff between the economics of water infrastructures and their impact on public health. Although we focus on Burkina Faso, our approach can be applied to any country in which schistosomiasis is endemic.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - December 13, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Infection with severe fever with thrombocytopenia virus in healthy population: a cohort study in a high endemic region, China
ConclusionsSubclinical infection might not provide adequate immunity to protect reinfection of SFTSV, thus highlighting the ongoing threats of SFTS in endemic regions, which called for an imperative need for vaccine development. Identification of risk factors might help to target high-risk population for public health education and vaccination in the future.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - November 16, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Effectiveness and safety of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in real-world studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsSARS-CoV-2 vaccines have reassuring safety and could effectively reduce the death, severe cases, symptomatic cases, and infections resulting from SARS-CoV-2 across the world. In the context of global pandemic and the continuous emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants, accelerating vaccination and improving vaccination coverage is still the most important and urgent matter, and it is also the final means to end the pandemic.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - November 14, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
The pathology, phylogeny, and epidemiology of Echinococcus ortleppi (G5 genotype): a new case report of echinococcosis in China
ConclusionsCE due toE. ortleppi infection can be confused with other diseases causing liver cysts, resulting in misdiagnosis. A transmission chain ofE. ortleppi may exist or existed in the past in the previously considered non-endemic areas of echinococcosis in southwestern China.Graphic abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - November 6, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Efficacy of integrating short-course chemotherapy with Chinese herbs to treat multi-drug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis in China: a study protocol
DiscussionThe treatment cycle for MDR-PTB using standardized modern medicine could cause lengthy substantial side effects. Chinese herbs have been used for many years to treat MDR-PTB, but are without high-quality evidence. Hence, it is unknown whether Chinese herbs enhances the clinical therapeutic effect of synthetic drugs for treating MDR-PTB. Therefore, this study will be conducted to evaluate the clinical therapeutic effect of combining Chinese herbs and chemotherapeutic drugs to treat MDR-PTB cases. It will assist in screening new therapeutic drugs and establishing treatment plan that aims to improve the clinical the...
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - November 6, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Infectious Diseases of Poverty: 10 years’ commitment to One Health
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Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - November 3, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
