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Tumor aggression among hepatitis-C related hepatocellular carcinoma patients:...
Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) represents a major risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development and anti-HCV therapy is a significant measure to reduce... -
Cost-utility analysis of Palivizumab for Respiratory Syncytial Virus infectio...
Abstract Background This study aimed at estimating the efficiency of palivizumab in the prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection and its sequelae in preterm... -
Identifying the effect of patient sharing on between-hospital genetic differe...
Abstract Background Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the most common healthcare-associated pathogens. To examine the role of inter-hospital patient... -
Laboratory contamination in airway microbiome studies
Abstract Background The low bacterial load in samples acquired from the lungs, have made studies on the airway microbiome vulnerable to contamination from bacterial DNA... -
Use of antimicrobial resistance information and prescribing guidance for mana...
Abstract Background There is a marked variation in both antibiotic prescribing practice and urine sampling rates for diagnostic microbiology across general practices in England.... -
Threats of Zika virus transmission for Asia and its Hindu-Kush Himalayan region
Abstract Asia and its Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region is particularly vulnerable to environmental change, especially climate and land use changes further influenced by rapid... -
Characterization of hemolymph phenoloxidase activity in two Biomphalaria snai...
Abstract Background Biomphalaria snails are the intermediate host of the blood fluke Schistosoma mansoni, which infect more than 67 million people in tropical areas.... -
Performance of a brief geriatric evaluation compared to a comprehensive geria...
Abstract Background Geriatric syndromes are rarely detected in family medicine. Within the AGE program (active geriatric evaluation), a brief assessment tool (BAT) designed for... -
Predictors of delayed culture conversion among Ugandan patients
Abstract Background Estimates of month-2 culture conversion, a proxy indicator of tuberculosis (TB) treatment efficacy in phase-2 trials can vary by culture-type and... -
RETRACTED ARTICLE:The impact of repeated vaccination on influenza vaccine eff...
Abstract Background Conflicting results regarding the impact of repeated vaccination on influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) may cause confusion regarding the benefits of... -
Clinical features and outcomes of seven patients with COVID-19 in a family cl...
Abstract Background The family cluster is one of most important modes of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission throughout China, and more... -
Effect of vaccination age on cost-effectiveness of human papillomavirus vacci...
Abstract Background The cost-effectiveness of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in women pre-sexual debut has been demonstrated in many countries. This study aimed to... -
Interactions between meat intake and genetic variation in relation to colorec...
Abstract Meat intake is associated with the risk of colorectal cancer. The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate interactions between meat intake and genetic... -
Hepatitis B and hepatitis C prevalence among people living with HIV/AIDS in C...
Abstract Background There has been little published data on estimates of HBV and/or HCV coinfection in HIV-positive patients in China or an understanding of how this coinfection... -
Schistosoma mansoni infection among preschool age children attending Erer Hea...
Abstract Objective Preschool age children (PSAC) are excluded from community based praziquantel treatment programs mainly due to paucity of evidence on the magnitude of... -
Control and eradication of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome viru...
Abstract Background Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) causes significant animal and economic losses worldwide. The infection is difficult to control... -
Control of endemic swine flu persistence in farrow-to-finish pig farms: a sto...
Abstract Swine influenza viruses (swIAVs) are known to persist endemically in farrow-to-finish pig farms, leading to repeated swine flu outbreaks in successive batches of pigs... -
Carbapenem non-susceptibility of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates in hospitals ...
Abstract Background Carbapenem resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae is of significant public health concern and recently spread across several countries. We investigated the... -
Predictors of cervical cancer screening practice among HIV positive women att...
Abstract Background Cervical cancer is a global public health problem and the second most common cancer causing morbidity and mortality in Ethiopia. Few available evidences... -
The effects of HIV self-testing on the uptake of HIV testing and linkage to a...
Abstract Background HIV is still a global public health problem. More than 75Â % of HIV-infected people are in Africa, and most of them are unaware of their HIV status, which is...
