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Mashup Score: 43Psittacosis – European region - 2 month(s) ago
In February 2024, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Sweden and The Netherlands reported through the Early Warning and Response System (EWRS) of the European Union, an increase in psittacosis cases observed in 2023 and at the beginning of 2024, particularly marked since November-December 2023. Five deaths were also reported. Exposure to wild and/or domestic birds was reported in most of the cases. Psittacosis is a respiratory infection caused by Chlamydophila psittaci (C. psittaci), a bacteria that often infects birds. Human infections occur mainly through contact with secretions from infected birds and are mostly associated with those who work with pet birds, poultry workers, veterinarians, pet bird owners, and gardeners in areas where C. psittaci is epizootic in the native bird population. The concerned countries have implemented epidemiological investigations to identify potential exposures and clusters of cases. Additionally, implemented measures include the analysis of samples from wild b
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Mashup Score: 79Long-term efficacy of a recombinant hepatitis E vaccine in adults: 10-year results from a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial - 2 month(s) ago
Immunisation with this hepatitis E vaccine offers durable protection against hepatitis E for up to 10 years, with vaccine-induced antibodies against HEV persisting for at least 8·5 years.
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Hepatitis E (yes, "E") is a common cause of infectious hepatitis & is devastating in pregnancy, with high case fatality rates. Fortunately there is an effective (87%) & durable (10+ years) vaccine. Incredible work in @TheLancet by Huang et al: https://t.co/luaI7SKXsi #IDTwitter https://t.co/O4G6DL6I3j
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Moxidectin was non-inferior to ivermectin in terms of efficacy in the treatment of strongyloidiasis. Additionally, both drugs had a similar safety profile. The fixed dose and lower cost of moxidectin compared with ivermectin make it a valuable alternative for people with strongyloidiasis.
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Mashup Score: 25Hamilton public health investigating measles exposure at McMaster Children's Hospital - 2 month(s) ago
Public health says the exposure happened in the emergency department on Feb. 24 between 6:51 a.m. and 2:10 p.m.
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Mashup Score: 453Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on Global Increase in Measles and Risk to Canada - 3 month(s) ago
As we head into the spring break travel season, I am concerned that the global surge in measles activity, combined with the decline in measles vaccine coverage among school-aged children in Canada, could lead to an increase in imported measles cases, potentially resulting in transmission in communities in Canada.
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Mashup Score: 58Measles vaccines: Canadian immunization guide - Canada.ca - 3 month(s) ago
The Canadian Immunization Guide is a comprehensive resource on immunization. The guide consists of 54 chapters organized into 5 parts. Chapters are updated as new evidence becomes available
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Mashup Score: 166
Use of antimicrobials in farming has enabled the growth of intensive animal production and helped in meeting the global increase in demand for animal protein. However, the widespread use of veterinary antimicrobials drives antimicrobial resistance, with important consequences for animal health, and potentially human health. Global monitoring of antimicrobial use is essential: first, to track progress in reducing the reliance of farming on antimicrobials. Second, to identify countries where antimicrobial-stewardship efforts should be targeted to curb antimicrobial resistance. Data on usage of antimicrobials in food animals were collected from 42 countries. Multivariate regression models were used in combination with projections of animal counts for cattle, sheep, chicken, and pigs from the Food and Agriculture Organization to estimate global antimicrobial usage of veterinary antimicrobials in 2020 and 2030. Maps of animal densities were used to identify geographic hotspots of antimicrob
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In the last 20 years, Canada has been hit by several health crises involving variants on known human pathogens and novel viruses arising from animal-to-human transmission. Our sense is that a wider-angle approach in some form merits very serious consideration to better protect Canadians in the next health emergency.
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Mashup Score: 31Infectious Diseases in Adults - 3 month(s) ago
Harvard CME: State-of-the-Art Approaches to Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Infectious Diseases
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Mashup Score: 36Antibodies from dengue patients with prior exposure to Japanese encephalitis virus are broadly neutralizing against Zika virus - 3 month(s) ago
Communications Biology – An integrated epidemiological, immunological, and structural study suggests that the broadly neutralizing antibodies against Zika virus could be induced from…
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Psittacosis is a rare cause of pneumonia, typically found in those with pet birds, or close contact with birds. Europe is seeing a rise in cases through 2023-2024. "...based on the available information, assesses the risk posed by this event as low." https://t.co/9iW3eMQzxG https://t.co/62RquTNW8Y