Potential biases in estimates of hepatitis C RNA clearance in newly acquired hepatitis C infection among a cohort of injecting drug users.

abstract：:Using DNA probes specific for the genes encoding Vero cytotoxins 1 and 2 in hybridization experiments on faecal samples, Vero cytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC) of serogroup O 157 were detected in 21 of 63 cases of haemorrhagic colitis, 9 of 31 cases of non-bloody diarrhoea and 14 of 68 cases of haemolytic ur...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Kleanthous H,Fry NK,Smith HR,Gross RJ,Rowe B

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to develop a method for identifying newly diagnosed tuberculosis (TB) patients at risk for TB adverse events in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Surveillance data between 2006 and 2013 (8431 subjects) was used to develop risk scores based on predictive modelling. The final models revealed that TB pati...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Abdelbary BE,Garcia-Viveros M,Ramirez-Oropesa H,Rahbar MH,Restrepo BI

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serotyping, subtyping and genotyping are important tools for epidemiological studies of group B streptococci (GBS). We investigated the genotype distribution of 353 GBS isolates originating from vaginal or rectal carriage to identify capsular serotypes and subtypes based on the surface protein genes of the alpha-like ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Brzychczy-Włoch M,Gosiewski T,Bodaszewska-Lubas M,Adamski P,Heczko PB

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study reports the epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in hospitalized children in Cyprus over three successive seasons (2010-2013) and the association between prevalent genotypes and disease severity. RSV infections had a circulation pattern from December to March. Most RSV-positive children (83%) w...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Panayiotou C,Richter J,Koliou M,Kalogirou N,Georgiou E,Christodoulou C

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical information was collected on 722 cases of Listeria monocytogenes infections in humans occurring in Britain between 1967 and 1985. This series comprised 34% (248 cases) associated with pregnancy and 66% (474 cases) in non-pregnant adults and juveniles. The cases not associated with pregnancy comprised: 76% in ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： McLauchlin J

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to reveal the associated risk factors for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) detected by T-SPOT.TB assay among health care workers (HCWs) at different working locations or job categories in China. This cross-sectional study included 934 HCWs who underwent the T-SPOT.TB assay. Demographic and social ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Deng Y,Liu Y,Li Y,Jing H,Wang Y,Li X,Xu L

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mosquito-borne Sindbis virus (SINV) causes rash-arthritis syndrome in Finland. Major outbreaks with approximately 7-year cycles have caused substantial burden of illness. Forest dwelling grouse are suspected to be amplifying hosts, with the infection transmitted to humans by mosquito bites. SINV infection surveillance...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Jalava K,Sane J,Ollgren J,Ruuhela R,Rätti O,Kurkela S,Helle P,Hartonen S,Pirinen P,Vapalahti O,Kuusi M

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Measles elimination relies on vaccination programmes. In Japan, a major outbreak started in 2007. In response, 5-year two-dose catch-up vaccination programme was initiated in April 2008 for children 13-16-years-old. In this study, we analysed the epidemic curves, incidence rates for each age group, virus genotype, vac...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Inaida S,Matsuno S,Kobune F

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed if there has been a decline in the median number of reported lifetime sexual partners in Kenya following the AIDS epidemic. The Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to compare the median and interquartile range (IQR) of the number of lifetime sexual partners for men aged 20-54 years in the 1993 and 2008 Kenyan ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Kenyon CR,Schwartz I,Buyze J

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Listeriosis is a foodborne disease associated with significant mortality. This study attempts to identify risk factors for sporadic listeriosis in Australia. Information on underlying illnesses was obtained from cases' treating doctors and other risk factors were elicited from the patient or a surrogate. We attempted ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Dalton CB,Merritt TD,Unicomb LE,Kirk MD,Stafford RJ,Lalor K,OzFoodNet Working Group.

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Records of absenteeism from primary schools are valuable data for infectious diseases surveillance. However, the analysis of the absenteeism is complicated by the data features of clustering at zero, non-independence and overdispersion. This study aimed to generate an appropriate model to handle the absenteeism data c...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Song XX,Zhao Q,Tao T,Zhou CM,Diwan VK,Xu B

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to provide a quantitative description of decay in pertussis antibody levels to aid in finding a serological estimate of the incidence of pertussis. The serum IgG response against pertussis toxin was studied in a group of clinically diagnosed patients. Individual records consisted of repeated serum IgG measure...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Teunis PF,van der Heijden OG,de Melker HE,Schellekens JF,Versteegh FG,Kretzschmar ME

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to determine the incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (PLWHA) in Taiwan. PLWHA were identified from the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control HIV Surveillance System between 2000 and 2014. To e...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Lai YJ,Chen YY,Huang HH,Ko MC,Chen CC,Yen YF

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to locate the knots of cumulative coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case number during the first-level response to public health emergency in the provinces of China except Hubei. The provinces were grouped into three regions, namely eastern, central and western provinces, and the trends between adjac...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Liang C,Shen L

更新日期：2021-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-seven strains of the five described Salmonella serotypes having antigens 6,7:c:1,5, that is S. enterica serotype Choleraesuis sensu stricto, Choleraesuis var. Kunzendorf, Choleraesuis var. Decatur, Paratyphi C, and Typhisuis, were examined for 16S rrn profile ribotype, presence of IS200 and phenotypic characters...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Uzzau S,Hovi M,Stocker BA

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seasonal influenza virus epidemics have a major impact on healthcare systems. Data on population susceptibility to emerging influenza virus strains during the interepidemic period can guide planning for resource allocation of an upcoming influenza season. This study sought to assess the population susceptibility to re...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Chen LL,Wu WL,Chan WM,Fong CHY,Ng ACK,Ip JD,Lu L,Dissanayake TK,Ding X,Cai JP,Zhang AJX,Tam S,Hung IFN,Chan KH,Yuen KY,To KKW

更新日期：2019-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Emerging infections pose a constant threat to society and can require a substantial response, thus systems to assess the threat level and inform prioritization of resources are essential. A systematic approach to assessing the risk from emerging infections to public health in the UK has been developed. This qualitativ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Morgan D,Kirkbride H,Hewitt K,Said B,Walsh AL

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The genetic relationships between various serotypes and serogroups of meningococcal strains were investigated by restriction fragment-length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis using a number of random DNA probes and a probe containing a truncated copy of the meningococcal insertion sequence IS1106. The data were used to est...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Ni H,Knight AI,Cartwright KA,McFadden JJ

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intra-home and kindergarten transmissions were the reported major modes of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) transmission in preschool children. However, infection at home is not common and 65-80% of cases do not attend preschool. We conducted a matched case-control study to explore the role of public playgrounds i...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Xie YH,Chongsuvivatwong V,Tan Y,Tang ZhZ,Sornsrivichai V,McNeil EB

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical records, for 2000 and 2001, of symptomatic amoebic patients who were treated at our hospitals in Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka were studied retrospectively for the purpose of gathering epidemiological data on symptomatic Entamoeba histolytica infection. A total of 58 patients were treated. Fifty-five of them were ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Ohnishi K,Kato Y,Imamura A,Fukayama M,Tsunoda T,Sakaue Y,Sakamoto M,Sagara H

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2005, a serological study was carried out on horses in five ecologically contrasted zones of the Senegal River basin (Senegal) to assess West Nile virus (WNV) transmission and investigate underlying environmental risk factors. In each study zone, horses were randomly selected and blood samples taken. A land-cover m...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Chevalier V,Dupressoir A,Tran A,Diop OM,Gottland C,Diallo M,Etter E,Ndiaye M,Grosbois V,Dia M,Gaidet N,Sall AA,Soti V,Niang M

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transmission of tuberculosis (TB) in bars is difficult to study. The objective was to describe a large TB outbreak in a company's bar and other leisure settings. A descriptive study of a TB outbreak was carried out. Contacts were studied in the index case's workplace bar (five circles of contacts) and other recrea...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Godoy P,Alsedà M,Falguera M,Puig T,Bach P,Monrabà M,Manonelles A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dromedary camels have been shown to be the main reservoir for human Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) infections. This systematic review aims to compile and analyse all published data on MERS-coronavirus (CoV) in the global camel population to provide an overview of current knowledge on the distribution, spread ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Sikkema RS,Farag EABA,Islam M,Atta M,Reusken CBEM,Al-Hajri MM,Koopmans MPG

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The West Midlands was the first English region to report sustained community transmission during the 'containment' phase of the influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 pandemic in England. To describe the epidemiological experience in the region, West Midlands and national datasets containing laboratory-confirmed A(H1N1)pdm09 virus ca...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Inglis NJ,Bagnall H,Janmohamed K,Suleman S,Awofisayo A,De Souza V,Smit E,Pebody R,Mohamed H,Ibbotson S,Smith GE,House T,Olowokure B

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Varicella is a common and highly contagious childhood disease which impacts the public worldwide. Hong Kong children can only be vaccinated against the disease in private practice. The varicella vaccination rate of local children in preschool is uncertain. Therefore a cross-sectional kindergarten-based parent-administ...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Chan JY,Leung KM,Tam WW,Lee A

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents a review of published data concerning the epidemiology of measles in developing countries. Simple mathematical models provide a framework for data analysis and interpretation. The analyses highlight differences and similarities in the patterns of transmission of the measles virus in developed and d...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： McLean AR,Anderson RM

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is uncertain whether hospitalization among patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) increases during the influenza season. This retrospective cohort study used influenza surveillance data from the United States (1986-1987 to 1990-1991), clinical information from the Studies of Left Ventricular Dysfunction (SOLV...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Sandoval C,Walter SD,Krueger P,Smieja M,Smith A,Yusuf S,Loeb MB

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last decade, a declining prevalence of HCV infection has been described in injecting drug users (IDUs) in different countries. This study is the first to assess temporal trends in drug-injecting patterns, HCV infection rates and viral genotype distribution in 770 Brazilian IDUs, recruited by two cross-sectional...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Oliveira ML,Yoshida CF,Telles PR,Hacker MA,Oliveira SA,Miguel JC,do O KM,Bastos FI

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rising numbers of campylobacteriosis case notifications in Switzerland resulted in an increased attention to acute gastroenteritis (AG) in general. Patients with a laboratory-confirmed Campylobacter infection perceive their disease as severe and around 15% of these patients are hospitalized. This study aimed at estima...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Schmutz C,Mäusezahl D,Bless PJ,Hatz C,Schwenkglenks M,Urbinello D

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Noroviruses (NoVs) are major causal agents of acute gastroenteritis in humans. NoV GII.4 is the predominant genotype globally. However, uncommon and minor types of NoVs are consistently detected and some have been shown to dominate over GII.4. Therefore, the prevalence of dominant and uncommon NoVs makes the identific...

journal_title：Epidemiology and infection

authors： Lee JW,Lee SG,Cho HG,Park YJ,Yun JW,Park CJ,Paik SY

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00