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
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
Limited transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in schools in Ireland during the 2020–2021 school year
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DOI: 10.2807/1560-7917.es.2023.28.15.2200554
Abstract: Background The role of schools in SARS-CoV-2 transmission has been a debated topic since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aim To examine SARS-CoV-2 transmission in all schools in Ireland during the 2020–21 school year.… read more here.
Keywords: school year; transmission; school; sars cov ... See more keywords
Comparison of Amyloid Positivity Rate and Accumulation Pattern between Amnestic and Non-Amnestic Type Mild Cognitive Impairment
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DOI: 10.30773/pi.2020.0063
Abstract: Objective We aimed to compare cerebral beta-amyloid protein (Aβ) positivity rate and amyloid accumulation pattern on amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) subtypes, i.e. amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) and non-amnestic… read more here.
Keywords: non amnestic; mild cognitive; cognitive impairment; accumulation pattern ... See more keywords
Inactivated Vaccines Against SARS-CoV-2: Neutralizing Antibody Titers in Vaccine Recipients
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.816778
Abstract: Background Although effective vaccines have been developed against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the level of neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) induced after vaccination in the real world is still unknown. The aim of this work was to… read more here.
Keywords: vaccination; neutralizing antibody; vaccine; sars cov ... See more keywords
From COVID-19 to Influenza—Real-Life Clinical Practice in a Pediatric Hospital
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12051208
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic, through the restrictions and the non-pharmaceutical interventions implemented, has importantly impacted the circulation and epidemiology of respiratory viruses. Specifically, the 2020/21 season was entirely dominated by SARS-CoV-2, while influenza activity reached an… read more here.
Keywords: influenza; rate; non pharmaceutical; hospital ... See more keywords
Same Pandemic Yet Different COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-Out Rates in Two Small European Islands: A Comparison between Cyprus and Malta
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10020222
Abstract: A mass vaccination strategy is estimated to be the long-term solution to control COVID-19. Different European countries have committed to vaccination strategies with variable population inoculation rates. We sought to investigate the extent to which… read more here.
Keywords: cyprus; positivity rate; cyprus malta; vaccination ... See more keywords
The efficiency of selective pooling strategy in a COVID-19 diagnostic laboratory.
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DOI: 10.3855/jidc.14359
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Mass testing is essential in the surveillance strategy for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. It allows early detection of suspected cases and subsequently early isolation to mitigate spread. However, the high cost and limited consumables… read more here.
Keywords: pooling strategy; strategy; diagnostic laboratory; positivity rate ... See more keywords