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2023-11-29ZeitschriftenartikelSalmonella enterica in farm environments in the Ashanti Region of Ghana Background: Salmonella enterica are important foodborne pathogens and the third leading cause of death among diarrheal infections worldwide. This cross-sectional study investigated the frequency of antibiotic-resistant ...
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2023-06-14ZeitschriftenartikelZoonotic sources and the spread of antimicrobial resistance from the perspective of low and middle-income countries Background: Antimicrobial resistance is an increasing challenge in low and middle-income countries as it is widespread in these countries and is linked to an increased mortality. Apart from human and environmental ...
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2023-01-06ZeitschriftenartikelExpression of virulence and antimicrobial related proteins in Burkholderia mallei and Burkholderia pseudomallei Background: Burkholderia mallei and Burkholderia pseudomallei are both potential biological threat agents. Melioidosis caused by B. pseudomallei is endemic in Southeast Asia and Northern Australia, while glanders caused ...
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2023-07-21ZeitschriftenartikelAcute orchitis deciphered: Coxsackievirus B strains are the main etiology and their presence in semen is associated with acute inflammation and risk of persistent oligozoospermia Although various viruses are considered to be the clinical cause for acute orchitis, it is completely unclear to what extent and which viruses are etiologically involved in acute orchitis and what the clinic and course of ...
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2023-01-20ZeitschriftenartikelSystematic review of time lag between antibiotic use and rise of resistant pathogens among hospitalized adults in Europe Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) causes substantial health and economic burden to individuals, healthcare systems and societies globally. Understanding the temporal relationship between antibiotic consumption ...
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2023-01-16ZeitschriftenartikelGenomic plasticity and adaptive capacity of the quaternary alkyl-ammonium compound and copper tolerant Acinetobacter bohemicus strain QAC-21b isolated from pig manure Here, we present the genomic characterization of an Acinetobacter bohemicus strain QAC-21b which was isolated in the presence of a quaternary alky-ammonium compound (QAAC) from manure of a conventional German pig farm. The ...
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2023-07-03ZeitschriftenartikelCiprofloxacin-Loaded Polyvinylpyrrolidone Foils for the Topical Treatment of Wound Infections with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Bacterial infections are a constant challenge in the management of acute and chronic wounds. Chronic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, have increased significantly in the last few years due to the rise of an aging ...
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2023-08-28ZeitschriftenartikelVIRify: An integrated detection, annotation and taxonomic classification pipeline using virus-specific protein profile hidden Markov models The study of viral communities has revealed the enormous diversity and impact these biological entities have on various ecosystems. These observations have sparked widespread interest in developing computational strategies ...
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2023-02-27ZeitschriftenartikelRisk factors for Borna disease virus 1 encephalitis in Germany – a case–control study In 2018, Borna Disease Virus 1 (BoDV-1) was confirmed as a human zoonotic pathogen causing rare but fatal encephalitis in Germany. While diagnostic procedures and the clinical picture have been described, epidemiology ...
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2023-11-03ZeitschriftenartikelStatutory health insurance-covered pre-exposure prophylaxis in Germany: changing trends in nationwide tenofovir disoproxil/emtricitabine prescriptions during the COVID-19 pandemic Background: In 2019, Germany introduced a law to reimburse high-incidence populations for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), prescribed as tenofovir-disoproxil/emtricitabine (TDF/FTC), via statutory health insurance (SHI). ...
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2023-06-15ZeitschriftenartikelThree years into the pandemic: results of the longitudinal German COPSY study on youth mental health and health-related quality of life Purpose: For the past three years, the German longitudinal COPSY (COVID-19 and PSYchological Health) study has monitored changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and the mental health of children and adolescents ...
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2021-10-12ZeitschriftenartikelQuality of life and mental health in children and adolescents during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic: results of a two-wave nationwide population-based study Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of children and adolescents worldwide. The German COPSY study is among the first population-based longitudinal studies to examine the mental health impact of the ...
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2023-05-30ZeitschriftenartikelEpidemiologie seelischen Wohlbefindens von Kindern und Jugendlichen in Deutschland. Ergebnisse aus 3 Studien vor und während der COVID-19-Pandemie Hintergrund: Ein kontinuierliches bundesweites Gesundheitsmonitoring ist wichtig, um das Wohlbefinden von Kindern und Jugendlichen im Blick zu behalten und Entwicklungsverläufe abzubilden. Anhand der Ergebnisse von 3 ...
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2023-10-09ZeitschriftenartikelHealth inequalities among young workers: the mediating role of working conditions and company characteristics Objective: Few studies have investigated health inequalities among young workers. The objectives of this study are to assess the extent of health inequalities in a sample of job starters and to explore the contribution ...
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2023-11-20ZeitschriftenartikelCaregiver acceptance of malaria vaccination for children under 5 years of age and associated factors: cross-sectional household survey, Guinea and Sierra Leone, 2022 Background: Malaria is a leading cause of death and reduced life span in Guinea and Sierra Leone, where plans for rolling out the malaria vaccine for children are being made. There is little evidence about caregiver ...
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2023-05-25ZeitschriftenartikelScreening of Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates for Carbapenemase and Hypervirulence-Associated Genes by Combining the Eazyplex® Superbug CRE and hvKp Assays The acquisition of hypervirulence-associated genes by carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae is being increasingly observed, and easy-to-use diagnostic tests are needed for the surveillance of the hypervirulent K. ...
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2023-09-08ZeitschriftenartikelPotato Wart Isolates from Europe and North America Form Distinct Clusters of Genetic Variation We have extended previously published sets of simple sequence repeat markers for Synchytrium endobioticum, selected to be polymorphic for the German-standard isolates of pathotypes P1, P2, P6, P8, and P18. These markers ...
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2023-04-21ZeitschriftenartikelMonkeypox (Mpox) requires continued surveillance, vaccines, therapeutics and mitigating strategies The widespread outbreak of the monkeypox virus (MPXV) recognized in 2022 poses new challenges for public healthcare systems worldwide. With more than 86,000 people infected, there is concern that MPXV may become endemic ...
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2023-11-23ZeitschriftenartikelVaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 hospitalisation in adults (≥ 20 years) during Alpha- and Delta-dominant circulation: I-MOVE-COVID-19 and VEBIS SARI VE networks, Europe, 2021 Introduction: Two large multicentre European hospital networks have estimated vaccine effectiveness (VE) against COVID-19 since 2021. Aim: We aimed to measure VE against PCR-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 in hospitalised ...
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2023-12-01ZeitschriftenartikelAssociation between hospital onset of infection and outcomes in sepsis patients – A propensity score matched cohort study based on health claims data in Germany Background: Hospital-acquired infections are a common source of sepsis. Hospital onset of sepsis was found to be associated with higher acute mortality and hospital costs, yet its impact on long-term patient-relevant ...