Few reliable data are available on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and other infections among African refugees and asylum seekers in Italy. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of NTDs and other infections in a large cohort of African refugees and asylum seekers living in reception centers in Lazio, Italy.This is an observational, prospective prevalence study […]
Category Archives: Infection
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Makeup has become a huge part of people’s lives. From hiding blemishes to helping some people gain confidence, it plays a pivotal role. Makeup brushes are an integral part of makeup. While you require them quite often, people neglect how important it is to clean them. Raise your hand if you are someone who hardly […]
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Bifidobacteria metabolize lactulose to optimize gut metabolites and prevent systemic infection in patients with liver disease
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Abstract Progression of chronic liver disease is precipitated by hepatocyte loss, inflammation and fibrosis. This process results in the loss of critical hepatic functions, increasing morbidity and the risk of infection. Medical interventions that treat complications of hepatic failure, including antibiotic administration for systemic infections and lactulose treatment for hepatic encephalopathy, can impact gut microbiome […]
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Peak risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection within 5 s of face-to-face encounters: an observational/retrospective study
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Abstract The link between aerosol dynamics and viral exposure risk is not fully understood, particularly during movement and face-to-face interactions. To investigate this, we employed Particle Trace Velocimetry with a laser sheet and a high-speed camera to measure microparticles from a human mannequin’s mouth. The average peak time in the non-ventilated condition (expiratory volume, 30 […]
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Herpes Virus Infections in Kidney Transplant Patients (HINT) – a prospective observational cohort study
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The Herpes Virus Infections in Kidney Transplant Patients (HINT) study is a prospective observational cohort study. Kidney transplant recipients transplanted after January 1, 2019, and kidney transplant candidates on the waiting list for kidney transplantation at Copenhagen University Hospital – Rigshospitalet, Odense University Hospital, or Aarhus University Hospital who are offered a RZV vaccine will […]
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BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Less than three weeks ago, some Tennessee elementary school students took a field trip. Now, one family is facing multiple E. coli infections. Grayson Hefflin, a kindergartener at Avoca Elementary, was among those who visited the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, Tennessee, on September 26. He is now one of at least […]
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Infectious disease doctor says COVID testing is vital this fall as symptoms are less severe or obvious
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MINNEAPOLIS — Flu season is well underway and now it’s partnered up with the latest worldwide virus, COVID, as our “new normal.” However, the impact of the virus for many is less severe. “I don’t think there’s going to be a public health recommendation for masking. It’s just too potentially controversial,” said Dr. Frank Rhame, […]
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In a recent review published in the journal Cellular & Molecular Immunology, researchers discussed the important virological, immunological, and clinical aspects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients. Study: The immune response to SARS-CoV-2 in people with HIV. Image Credit: Corona Borealis Studio/Shutterstock.com This included the severity […]
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Vaccines against COVID-19, the seasonal flu and RSV are our best chance of preventing winter surge
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As cold and flu season ramps up, health care experts are once again on high alert for the possibility of a tripledemic, or a surge brought on by the respiratory viruses that cause COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The good news is that this year, health officials have more tools at […]