Climate change and Aedes albopictus risks in China: current impact and future projection
ConclusionsThe magnitude of climate change in China is likely to surpass GCM predictions. Future dengue risks will expand to cover nearly all of China if current climate trends continue. (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - March 24, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Increased clonal dissemination of OXA-232-producing ST15 Klebsiella pneumoniae in Zhejiang, China from 2018 to 2021
ConclusionsFrom 2018 to 2021, OXA-232 is the most prevalent OXA-48-like derivative in Zhejiang Province, and ST15K. pneumoniae isolates belonging to the same clone are the major carriers. The transmission of ColKP3-type plasmid toE. coli highlighted that understanding the transmission mechanism is of great importance to delay or arrest the propagation of OXA-232 to other species. (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - March 22, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Characterization of tungiasis infection and morbidity using thermography in Kenya revealed higher disease burden during COVID-19 school closures
ConclusionsThermography was a valuable addition for assessing morbidity and the proposed two-level classification of disease severity clearly separated patients with mild and severe impacts. The burden of tungiasis was considerably higher in households surveyed during COVID-19 restrictions suggesting underlying risks are found in the home environment more than in school. (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - March 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Performance of clinical signs and symptoms, rapid and reference laboratory diagnostic tests for diagnosis of human African trypanosomiasis by passive screening in Guinea: a prospective diagnostic accuracy study
ConclusionsPresence of swollen lymph nodes, important weight loss, severe itching or motor disorders are simple but accurate clinical criteria for HAT referral in HAT endemic areas in Guinea. Diagnostic performances of HAT Sero-K-Set and SD Bioline HAT are sufficient for referring positives to microscopy. Trypanolysis on DBS may discriminate HAT patients from false RDT positives.Trial registration The trial was registered under NCT03356665 in clinicaltrials.gov (November 29, 2017, retrospectively registeredhttps://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03356665)Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - March 20, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
The global COVID-19 vaccine surplus: tackling expiring stockpiles
ConclusionTo address the current mismatch between supply and demand of COVID-19 vaccines, there should be a focus on three principles: decelerating vaccine production, increasing distribution across communities, and optimizing cost-effectiveness of distribution logistics. Slowing down and switching from large-scale production to effectively ‘made to order’ is a feasible option, which should be commensurate with management capacity. Transparent and evidence-based data should be widely and freely disseminated to the public through multimedia channels to mitigate miscommunication and conspiracy theories. Use of soon-to-ex...
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - March 20, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Insights into the elimination of vivax malaria in China
ConclusionThe complete global eradication ofP. vivax and eventually malaria will be more difficult, and China ’s practices and experience could be a valuable reference in this campaign.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - March 20, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Cryptococcus neoformans, a global threat to human health
ConclusionThe rising threat ofC. neoformans is compounded by accumulating evidence for its ability to infect immunocompetent individuals and the emergence of antifungal-resistant variants. Emphasis should be placed on further understanding the mechanisms of pathogenicity and of antifungal resistance and tolerance. The development of novel management strategies through the identification of new drug targets and the discovery and optimization of new and existing diagnostics and therapeutics are key to reducing the health burden. (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - March 17, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Reduction in COVID-19 related resource loss and decline in prevalence of probable depression in Chinese adults: an application of the Conservation of Resource Theory
ConclusionsThe lessening of the resource losses might have fully accounted for the significant decline in probable depression from Month 3 to 15 since the first COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong, China. The level of depression might have increased during the first phase of the pandemic, but might decline in the later phases if resources losses could be lessened. All stakeholders should hence work together to minimize individuals ’ COVID-19-related resource losses to prevent depression in the general population, as COVID-19 might be lasting. (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - March 16, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Dynamic variations in COVID-19 with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in Kazakhstan and Pakistan
ConclusionsFor the two LMICs, Kazakhstan and Pakistan, stronger control and prevention measures can be more effective in combating COVID-19. Therefore, to reduce Omicron transmission, strict management of population movement should be employed. Moreover, the timely application of these strategies also plays a key role in disease control.Graphical abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - March 15, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Assessment of integrated patterns of human-animal-environment health: a holistic and stratified analysis
ConclusionsThe GOH-IDI is a crucial tool to evaluate the situation of One Health. There are inter-regional differences in GOH-IDI significantly at the worldwide level. The best performing region for GOH-IDI was North America and the worst was sub-Saharan Africa. There is a positive correlation between the GOH-IDI and country economic status, with high-income countries performing well in most indicators. GOH-IDI facilitates researchers' understanding of the multidimensional situation in each country and invests more attention in scientific questions that need to be addressed urgently.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - March 14, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
The approaching pilot for One Health governance index
ConclusionsGood governance on One Health is an important indicator to measure One Health ’s governance capacity. The political stability, the level of rule of law and economic conditions in different regions are significantly correlated with the One Health governance capacity. Actions need to be taken urgently to close the gap of One Health governance between different regions. (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - March 13, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Non-pharmaceutical interventions for COVID-19 reduced the incidence of infectious diseases: a controlled interrupted time-series study
ConclusionsNPIs for COVID-19 could effectively control the prevalence of infectious diseases, with patterns of risk varying by socioeconomic status. These findings have important implications for informing targeted strategies to prevent infectious diseases. (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - March 9, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
TransCode: Uncovering COVID-19 transmission patterns via deep learning
ConclusionsThe fine-scale transmission patterns due to the metapopulation level mobility (e.g., travel across different districts) and contact behaviors (e.g., gathering in social-economic centers) are one of the main contributors to the rapid spread of the virus. Characterization of the fine-scale transmission patterns using the TransCode will facilitate the development of tailor-made intervention strategies to effectively contain disease transmission in the targeted regions.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - February 28, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Correction: Efficacy of praziquantel treatment regimens in pre-school and school aged children infected with schistosomes in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
(Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - February 23, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Establishing a standard method for analysing case detection delay in leprosy using a Bayesian modelling approach
ConclusionsThe log-normal model presented here could be used to compare leprosy case detection delay datasets, including PEP4LEP where the primary outcome measure is reduction in case detection delay. We recommend the application of this modelling approach to test different probability distributions and covariate effects in studies with similar outcomes in the field of leprosy and other skin-NTDs.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - February 20, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
