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First cases of SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 in Denmark, 2023
We describe 10 cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant BA.2.86 detected in Denmark, including molecular characteristics and results from wastewater surveillance that indicate that the variant is circulating in the country at a low level. This new variant with many spike gene mutations was classified as a variant under monitoring by the World Health Organization on 17 August 2023. Further global monitoring of COVID-19, BA.2.86 and other SARS-CoV-2 variants is highly warranted.PMID:37676147 | PMC:PMC10486197 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.36.2300460
Source: Euro Surveill - September 7, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Morten Rasmussen Frederik Trier M øller Vithiagaran Gunalan Sharmin Baig Marc Bennedb æk Lasse Engbo Christiansen Arieh Sierra Cohen Kirsten Ellegaard Anders Fomsgaard Kristina Tr æholt Franck Nicolai Balle Larsen Tine Graakj ær Larsen Ria Lassauni è Source Type: research
Prevalence and associated outcomes of co-infection between SARS-CoV-2 and influenza: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Since the first case of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was reported in late 2019, the ensuing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has spread rapidly across the globe, causing an unprecedented health burden in many countries. As of June 7, 2023, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused 767.7 million infections and 6.9 million deaths worldwide [1]. Although the World Health Organization declared the end of the pandemic emergency on May 5, 2023 [2], endemics remain possible as the virus continues to undergo genetic mutations [3].
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - August 28, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Xiaolong Yan, Ke Li, Zhiqun Lei, Jiayao Luo, Qi Wang, Sheng Wei Source Type: research
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in pregnant women during the first three COVID-19 waves in The Gambia
SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China [1]. SARS-CoV-2 was rapidly transmitted globally, disrupting structures and systems; and causing millions of deaths. Globally, there were 278.7M COVID-19 cases and 5.39M attributable deaths by December 2021 [2], 21 months after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic [3]. Nigeria reported the first case in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) on 28 January 2020 [4].
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - August 14, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ramatoulie E. Janha, Alasana Bah, Hawanatu Jah, Fatima Touray, Yahaya Idris, Saikou Keita, Yassin Gaye, Samba Jallow, Tisbeh Faye-Joof, Baboucarr Njie, Rachel Craik, Nuredin I. Mohammed, Peter von Dadelszen, Umberto D'Alessandro, Anna Roca, the PRECISE Ne Source Type: research
Incidence of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) among healthcare workers during the first and second wave in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a descriptive study
Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at the frontline of response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Protecting HCWs is of paramount importance to the World Health Organization (WHO). Outbreak investigation which is based on ...
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - August 8, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jean Paul Muambangu Milambo, James Ndirangu, Samuel Mangala, Hannah Simba and Landry Kabego Tags: Research Source Type: research
Dexamethasone, dexamethasone + remdesivir in treating moderate to severe COVID-19: retrospective observational cohort study
Conclusions: Since a similar trend was seen in both groups, our study concluded no additional role of remdesivir in combating COVID-19.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - July 26, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nithish Sattoju, Santosh Gattu, Sai Sashank Merugu, Vydhika Anneboina, Sai Ram Ganapaka Source Type: research
Africa: Join Us in a Call to Protect Africa and the World from Pandemics
[allAfrica] The 194 Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) are currently negotiating the first pandemic accord. Acknowledging that the world learned many hard lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic, governments have agreed that effective mechanisms must be put in place to prevent, prepare, and better respond to the next global health threat.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - July 17, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Africa HIV-Aids and STDs Coronavirus Ebola Health and Medicine Malaria Tuberculosis Source Type: news
Risk of COVID-19 Hospitalization in People Living with HIV and HIV-Negative Individuals and the Role of COVID-19 Vaccination: A Retrospective Cohort Study
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, which is caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-Cov-2)[1] was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020. To date, over 760 million infections have been recorded, which have resulted in over 6.8 million deaths[2]. Findings from epidemiologic studies suggest that older adults, individuals who belong to certain ethnic minority groups (often a proxy for social and structural factors such as poor access to healthcare and racism), those with existing comorbidities, individuals with substance use disorders, immunocompromised individuals such as tr...
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - July 5, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Joseph H. Puyat, Adeleke Fowokan, James Wilton, Naveed Z. Janjua, Jason Wong, Troy Grennan, Catharine Chambers, Abigail Kroch, Cecilia T. Costiniuk, Curtis L. Cooper, Darren Lauscher, Monte Strong, Ann N. Burchell, Aslam Anis, Hasina Samji Source Type: research
South Africa: National TB Indaba Reveals Way Forward for Retaking Control of Tuberculosis After Covid-19 Setbacks
[Daily Maverick] TB killed more than 56,000 people in South Africa in 2021 according to the World Health Organisation. In the same year, the WHO estimated that there were over 304,000 new TB infections. South Africa is one of the highest-burden countries in the world. The impact of TB -- often forgotten -- on individuals, families and the country's health system and its economy is significant and requires increased focus.
Source: AllAfrica News: Tuberculosis - June 29, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Coronavirus Health and Medicine South Africa Southern Africa Tuberculosis Source Type: news
Effect of COVID-19 Vaccination on Household Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the Omicron Era: The Vaccine Effectiveness, Networking, and Universal Safety (VENUS) study
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) B.1.1.529 (Omicron) variant was designated by the World Health Organization as a variant of concern in November 2021, and quickly became the dominant strain within the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic [1]. The Omicron variant and its subvariants have demonstrated a higher household secondary attack risk (SAR) than the previously dominant B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant [2, 3], which indicates the need for more effective measures to reduce the formation of household clusters.
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - June 22, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Megumi Maeda, Fumiko Murata, Haruhisa Fukuda Source Type: research
Innovative platforms for data aggregation, linkage and analysis in the context of pandemic and epidemic intelligence
Euro Surveill. 2023 Jun;28(24). doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.24.2200860.ABSTRACTDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, open-access platforms that aggregate, link and analyse data were transformative for global public health surveillance. This perspective explores the work of three of these platforms: Our World In Data (OWID), Johns Hopkins University (JHU) COVID-19 Dashboard (later complemented by the Coronavirus Resource Center), and Global.Health, which were presented in the second World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence Innovation Forum. These platforms, operating mostly within academic institutio...
Source: Euro Surveill - June 15, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Beth Blauer John Brownstein Lauren Gardner Moritz Ug Kraemer Zoila Leiva Rioja Edouard Mathieu Isabel Redies Oliver W Morgan Source Type: research
