Biological responses to environmental contamination. How can metal pollution impact signal honesty in avian species?
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.4192
Abstract: Abstract Environmental pollution, for example with metals, can significantly affect the ecosystem balance leading to severe changes. Biologically active pigments are relevant for the appearance and condition of birds. Melanin and carotenoid particles are the… read more here.
Keywords: environmental contamination; pollution; biological responses; avian species ... See more keywords
Virtual Issue #1: Oil Spill Research in the Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
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DOI: 10.1007/s00128-017-2136-0
Abstract: toxicity, and contamination monitoring of a range of petroleum products, including gasoline, aviation fuel, kerosene, crudes, and heavy fuel oils. I hope this compilation will be of interest and application in your own research. For… read more here.
Keywords: environmental contamination; oil spill; research; contamination ... See more keywords
Sources of environmental contamination with Toxocara spp.: An omnipresent parasite.
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DOI: 10.1016/bs.apar.2020.01.010
Abstract: Embryonated Toxocara eggs in the environment are considered to be the most important source of human toxocariasis. These eggs, however, are also a source of infection for the definitive and paratenic hosts. Most available literature… read more here.
Keywords: environmental contamination; contamination toxocara; toxocara; sources environmental ... See more keywords
A Back Table Ultraviolet Light Decreases Environmental Contamination During Operative Cases.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.09.020
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of a germicidal ultraviolet light-emitting diode (LED) on the contamination level of a back table in the operating room (OR) during total joint arthroplasty… read more here.
Keywords: back table; environmental contamination; contamination; hour ... See more keywords
Environmental contamination with Toxocara spp. eggs in public parks and playground sandpits of Greater Lisbon, Portugal.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2017.05.002
Abstract: Toxocarosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease transmitted from companion animals to humans. Environmental contamination with Toxocara eggs is considered to be the main source of human infections. In Portugal, knowledge regarding the current situation, including… read more here.
Keywords: environmental contamination; contamination toxocara; toxocara spp; public parks ... See more keywords
Flounders as indicators of environmental contamination by persistent organic pollutants and health risk.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.111977
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to elucidate the potential of using flounders as bioindicators of accumulation and transformation of POPs and to assess the possible environmental risk to the health of the population of… read more here.
Keywords: risk; flounders indicators; environmental contamination; sea ... See more keywords
Control of an Acinetobacter baumannii multidrug resistance endemic in the ICU. Recalling the obvious.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.medine.2017.08.008
Abstract: Environmental contamination in intensive care units (ICU) plays a very important role in the transmission of pathogens like Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii). The healthcare professionals’ hand and glove contamination after contact with the patients and… read more here.
Keywords: environmental contamination; acinetobacter baumannii; contamination; room ... See more keywords
Risk factors for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA environmental contamination in rooms of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.44
Abstract: Abstract The risk factors of environmental contamination by SARS-CoV-2 are largely unknown. We analyzed 1,320 environmental samples obtained from COVID-19 patients over 1 year. The risk factors for contamination of COVID-19 patients’ surrounding environment were… read more here.
Keywords: covid; risk factors; risk; environmental contamination ... See more keywords
Bayesian evidence and epidemiological implications of environmental contamination from acute respiratory infection in long-term care facilities
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DOI: 10.1017/s0950268818000729
Abstract: Abstract Skilled nursing home facilities (SNFs) house a vulnerable population frequently exposed to respiratory pathogens. Our study aims to gain a better understanding of the transmission of nursing home-acquired viral respiratory infections in non-epidemic settings.… read more here.
Keywords: environmental contamination; epidemiological implications; infection; acute respiratory ... See more keywords
Risk factors for veterinary hospital environmental contamination with Salmonella enterica
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DOI: 10.1017/s0950268818001164
Abstract: Abstract Healthcare-associated infections in veterinary hospitals are commonly attributed to Salmonella enterica, particularly in large animal facilities, and are characteristically associated with widespread environmental contamination. The objective of this study was to investigate factors influencing… read more here.
Keywords: environmental contamination; veterinary hospital; contamination; salmonella enterica ... See more keywords
Giardia duodenalis in Hu sheep: occurrence and environmental contamination on large-scale housing farms
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DOI: 10.1051/parasite/2023004
Abstract: Giardia duodenalis is a common zoonotic intestinal parasitic protozoan and sheep are among its hosts; however, limited information is available on sheep kept in large-scale housing. The Hu sheep is a first-class protected local livestock… read more here.
Keywords: large scale; environmental contamination; scale housing; sheep ... See more keywords