Longitudinal viral shedding and antibody response characteristics of men with acute infection of monkeypox virus: a prospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48754-8
Abstract: Understanding of infection dynamics is important for public health measures against monkeypox virus (MPXV) infection. Herein, samples from multiple body sites and environmental fomites of 77 acute MPXV infections (HIV co-infection: N = 42) were collected every… read more here.
Keywords: skin lesions; infection; monkeypox virus; positivity rate ... See more keywords
Molecular investigation of Plasmodium spp. in Sierra Leone: recommendations on diagnostic methods for malaria control in high-epidemic regions – a nationally representative cross-sectional epidemiological survey
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2025-020287
Abstract: Background Malaria remains a serious public health threat, especially in Africa. The challenge in detecting low-density Plasmodium infections via traditional microscopy hampers effective malaria surveillance and control. To date, there are no reports on nationwide… read more here.
Keywords: survey; plasmodium; positivity rate; sierra leone ... See more keywords
The Value of Combined Radial Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Lung Biopsy and Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing for Peripheral Pulmonary Infectious Lesions
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/2367505
Abstract: Background Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is a new technology that allows for unbiased detection of pathogens. However, there are few reports on mNGS of lung biopsy tissues for pulmonary infection diagnosis. In addition, radial endobronchial… read more here.
Keywords: ebus; positivity rate; lung biopsy; lung ... See more keywords
p53 and Vimentin Double Immunostaining to Differentiate between High-Grade Urothelial Carcinoma Cells and Benign Atypical Cells
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DOI: 10.1159/000539417
Abstract: Abstract Introduction: Urine cytology is an indispensable test for detecting high-grade urothelial carcinoma (HGUC); however, the distinction between HGUC cells and morphologically similar benign atypical cells poses clinical challenges. In this study, we performed double… read more here.
Keywords: p53; cytology; positivity rate; benign atypical ... See more keywords
Retrospective Analysis of Allergen Characteristics in Patients with Allergic Diseases in Sanmen, Zhejiang Province.
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DOI: 10.1159/000547872
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Allergic diseases represent a growing global health challenge, necessitating region-specific allergen characterization for targeted prevention and treatment. This study aimed to analyze the characteristics of allergens in patients with allergic diseases in Sanmen, Zhejiang… read more here.
Keywords: positivity; allergic diseases; positivity rate; patients allergic ... See more keywords
Abstract P432: Screening for Primary Aldosteronism: Effect of Test and Cutoff Level on Positivity Rate
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DOI: 10.1161/hyp.81.suppl_1.p432
Abstract: Background: The 2016 guidelines of the Endocrine Society proposed a screening test for primary aldosteronism (PA) based on an aldosterone renin ratio (ARR) ≥30. However, a plasma renin activity (PRA) suppressed to read more here.
Keywords: positivity; positivity rate; test; primary aldosteronism ... See more keywords
Trend of malaria test positivity rate among pregnant women, Savannah Region, Ghana, 2018–2022
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DOI: 10.1186/s12884-025-08157-z
Abstract: Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) remains a serious public health problem due to its adverse effects on maternal health, pregnancy outcomes, and the cost of healthcare delivery. Significant successes have been achieved in controlling malaria globally.… read more here.
Keywords: rate; test positivity; region; positivity rate ... See more keywords
Epidemiological characteristics of four common respiratory viral infections in children
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DOI: 10.1186/s12985-020-01475-y
Abstract: Background Viruses are the main infectious agents of acute respiratory infections in children. We aim to describe the epidemiological characteristics of viral pathogens of acute respiratory tract infections in outpatient children. Methods From April 2018… read more here.
Keywords: rate highest; positivity; infection; rate ... See more keywords
HIV index testing to improve HIV positivity rate and linkage to care and treatment of sexual partners, adolescents and children of PLHIV in Lesotho
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0212762
Abstract: Despite years of HIV testing and other interventions, Lesotho continues to experience an incredibly high HIV burden. Prevalence of HIV among children ages 0–14 years is at 2.1% and 25.6% among adults ages 15–59 years.… read more here.
Keywords: index testing; index; hiv index; positivity rate ... See more keywords
Positivity rates of SAR-CoV-2 infection in orthodontic patients at the orthodontic clinic, University of Illinois Chicago
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270311
Abstract: COVID-19 has impacted and increased risks for healthcare providers, including orthodontists. There is no information regarding the potential transmission risks in the orthodontic community. This study aims to compare the positivity rate of SARS-CoV-2 infection… read more here.
Keywords: positivity; orthodontic patients; orthodontic clinic; cov infection ... See more keywords
Clostridioides difficile positivity rate and PCR ribotype distribution on retail potatoes in 12 European countries, January to June 2018
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DOI: 10.2807/1560-7917.es.2022.27.15.2100417
Abstract: Background While human-to-human transmission of Clostridioides difficile occurs often, other infection sources, including food, animals and environment, are under investigation. Aim We present a large study on C. difficile in a food item in Europe,… read more here.
Keywords: positivity; clostridioides difficile; pcr; difficile positivity ... See more keywords