Increasing hepatitis B vaccination coverage of healthcare workers - global lessons for South Africa.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.coi.2021.03.010
Abstract: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk of contracting hepatitis B (HB), a severe blood-borne vaccine-preventable disease, caused by HB virus (HBV) infection. Low HB vaccine (HepB) coverage has resulted in suboptimal protection and high… read more here.
Keywords: healthcare workers; coverage; vaccination; increasing hepatitis ... See more keywords
Mapping the Efficacy and Mode of Action of Ethylzingerone [4-(3-Ethoxy-4-Hydroxyphenyl) Butan-2-One] as an Active Agent against Burkholderia Bacteria
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.01808-20
Abstract: Burkholderia bacteria are opportunistic pathogens that can overcome preservatives used in the manufacture of nonsterile industrial products and occasionally cause contamination. Consequently, new preservatives to prevent the growth of key risk Burkholderia cepacia complex bacteria… read more here.
Keywords: industrial products; burkholderia bacteria; hepb; burkholderia ... See more keywords
Are patients with rheumatic diseases on immunosuppressive therapies protected against preventable infections? A cross-sectional cohort study
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DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2020-001499
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the prevalence of infections, prevalence of hospitalisation due to infections, the vaccination status and perceived screening of infections prior to the start of biologic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) of a patient… read more here.
Keywords: cross sectional; rheumatic diseases; study; cohort ... See more keywords
Impact of Introducing Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccines into the Infant Immunization Program in Burkina Faso: Study Protocol for a Stepped Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial (NéoVac Study)
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DOI: 10.3390/vaccines9060583
Abstract: To achieve global hepatitis elimination by 2030, it is critical to prevent the mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of hepatitis B virus (HBV). Since 2009, the WHO has recommended administering hepatitis B vaccine to all neonates within… read more here.
Keywords: immunization; hepatitis; study; hepb ... See more keywords