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Predictors of mortality in a cohort of tuberculosis/HIV co-infected patients ...
Abstract Background Tuberculosis/HIV co-infection is a bidirectional and synergistic combination of two very important pathogens in public health. To date, there have been... -
Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) plays a role in controlling cutaneous leishmanias...
Abstract Background Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Despite several studies reporting involvement of the innate immune... -
Complement activating ABO anti-A IgM/IgG act synergistically to cause erythro...
Abstract Background Typically minor ABO incompatible platelet products are transfused without any incident, yet serious hemolytic transfusion reactions occur. To mitigate these... -
"Appropriateness and adequacy of antibiotic prescription for upper respirator...
Abstract Background Upper respiratory tract infections are the leading cause of misuse of antibiotics, a problem that leads to unnecessary adverse events and antibiotic... -
The determinants and impact of diagnostic delay in lymphoma in a TB and HIV e...
Abstract Background Little is known about the pathway to diagnosis of lymphoma in Sub-Saharan Africa, despite the increased risk of lymphoma in people living with HIV (PLHIV).... -
Why patients want to take or refuse to take antibiotics: an inventory of motives
Abstract Background Inappropriate use of antibiotics is a worldwide issue. In order to help public health institutions and each particular physician to change patterns of... -
Treatable causes of fever among children under five years in a seasonal malar...
Abstract Background Fever remains a major public health problem. In Burkina Faso, more than half of febrile children are considered not to be infected by malaria. This study... -
The effects of Kinesiotape on acute lateral ankle sprain: study protocol for ...
Abstract Background Ankle sprains are some of the most frequent injuries of the musculoskeletal system. However, there is no substantive evidence supporting which treatment... -
Vitamin D3 supplementation in HIV infection: effectiveness and associations w...
Abstract Background HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy (ART) may create unique risk factors for vitamin D insufficiency, including alterations of vitamin D metabolism by... -
A patient-centered deprescribing intervention for hospitalized older patients...
Abstract Background Polypharmacy is prevalent among hospitalized older adults, particularly those being discharged to a post-care care facility (PAC). The aim of this randomized... -
Development and validation of a multivariable prediction model for infection-...
Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance is driven by the overuse of antibiotics. This study aimed to develop and validate clinical prediction models for the risk of... -
Transcriptional analysis of immune-related gene expression in p53-deficient m...
Abstract Background p53 is a tumor suppressor that contributes to the host immune response against viral infections in addition to its well-established protective role against... -
Impact of nutrition and rotavirus infection on the infant gut microbiota in a...
Abstract Background Human rotavirus (HRV) is a major cause of viral gastroenteritis in infants; particularly in developing countries where malnutrition is prevalent.... -
Guillain–Barré syndrome risk among individuals infected with Zika virus: a mu...
Abstract Background Countries with ongoing outbreaks of Zika virus have observed a notable rise in reported cases of Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS), with mounting evidence of a... -
Inappropriate use of antibiotics for childhood diarrhea case management — Ken...
Abstract Background Antibiotics are essential to treat for many childhood bacterial infections; however inappropriate antibiotic use contributes to antimicrobial resistance. For... -
Systematic review and meta-analysis of HIV, HBV and HCV infection prevalence ...
Abstract Viral hepatitis constitutes a global health problem; previous studies have affirmed a considerable morbidity and mortality from both acute infections and chronic... -
Trajectories of seasonal influenza vaccine uptake among French people with di...
Abstract Background Annual seasonal influenza vaccination (SIV) is recommended for people with diabetes, but their SIV rates remain far below public health targets. We aimed to... -
PRODIG (Prevention of new onset diabetes after transplantation by a short ter...
Abstract Background Post-transplant diabetes is a frequent and serious complication of kidney transplantation. There is currently no treatment to prevent or delay the disease.... -
Isolation of Streptococcus agalactiae in a female llama (Lama glama) in South...
Abstract Background Streptococcus agalactiae is pathogenic for both animals and humans. In dairy cattle it commonly causes mastitis, with great economic losses, and there is... -
The risk of late or advanced presentation of HIV infected patients is still h...
Abstract Background We aimed at evaluating frequency and factors associated with late presentation and advanced HIV disease and excess risk of death due to these conditions from...
