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2019-03-29Zeitschriftenartikel

Feasibility study for the use of self‐collected nasal swabs to identify pathogens among participants of a population‐based surveillance system for acute respiratory infections (GrippeWeb‐Plus)—Germany, 2016

Haussig, Joana M.; Targosz, Angelina; Engelhart, Susanne; Herzhoff, Michael; Prahm, Kerstin; Buda, Silke; Nitsche, Andreas; Haas, Walter; Buchholz, Udo

Background Internet‐based participatory surveillance systems, such as the German GrippeWeb, monitor the frequency of acute respiratory illnesses on population level. In order to interpret syndromic information better, we ...

2019-04-02Zeitschriftenartikel

From peer to peer: Reaching migrants from sub-Saharan Africa with research on sexual health utilizing community-based participatory health research

Koschollek, Carmen; Kuehne, Anna; Amoah, Stephen; Batemona-Abeke, Helene; Dela Bursi, Taty; Mayamba, Pierre; M'bayo, Rosaline; Mputu Tshibadi, Christina; Parris, Garnet; Thorlie, Adama; Wangare Greiner, Virginia; Bremer, Viviane; Santos-Hövener, Claudia

Migrants from sub-Saharan Africa (misSA) in Germany are disproportionally affected by HIV. To develop targeted interventions, it is necessary to collect data on knowledge, attitudes, behaviour and practices (KABP) regarding ...

2019-04-04Zeitschriftenartikel

The Role of Pre-existing Cross-Reactive Central Memory CD4 T-Cells in Vaccination With Previously Unseen Influenza Strains

Nienen, Mikalai; Stervbo, Ulrik; Mölder, Felix; Kaliszczyk, Sviatlana; Kuchenbecker, Leon; Gayova, Ludmila; Schweiger, Brunhilde; Jürchott, Karsten; Hecht, Jochen; Neumann, Avidan U.; Rahmann, Sven; Westhoff, Timm; Reinke, Petra; Thiel, Andreas; Babel, Nina

Influenza vaccination is a common approach to prevent seasonal and pandemic influenza. Pre-existing antibodies against close viral strains might impair antibody formation against previously unseen strains–a process called ...

2019-03-15Zeitschriftenartikel

Molecular identification of the source of an uncommon tularaemia outbreak, Germany, autumn 2016

Jacob, Daniela; Köppen, Kristin; Radonić, Aleksandar; Haldemann, Berit; Zanger, Philipp; Heuner, Klaus; Grunow, Roland

Background In 2016, an uncommon outbreak of oropharyngeal tularaemia involving six human cases occurred in Germany, caused by drinking contaminated fresh must after a grape harvest. Aim We describe the details of ...

2019-05-15Zeitschriftenartikel

Factors related to condomless anal intercourse between men who have sex with men: results from a European bio-behavioural survey

Sherriff, N. S.; Jones, A. M.; Mirandola, M.; Gios, L.; Marcus, U.; Llewellyn, C.; Rosinska, M.; Folch, C.; Dias, S.; Toskin, I.; Alexiev, I.; Kühlmann-Berenzon, S.; Sialon II Network

Background Relationship status is an important factor associated with condomless anal intercourse (CAI) amongst men who have sex with men (MSM). Methods A multi-centre bio-behavioural survey with MSM was conducted in ...

2019-02-19Zeitschriftenartikel

Plasmid-Mediated Transmission of KPC-2 Carbapenemase in Enterobacteriaceae in Critically Ill Patients

Schweizer, Christian; Bischoff, Peter; Bender, Jennifer; Kola, Axel; Gastmeier, Petra; Hummel, Manfred; Klefisch, Frank-Rainer; Schoenrath, Felix; Frühauf, Andre; Pfeifer, Yvonne

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) cause health care-associated infections worldwide, and they are of severe concern due to limited treatment options. We report an outbreak of KPC-2-producing CRE that was caused ...

2019-05-11Zeitschriftenartikel

Associations between Physical Activity and Food Intake among Children and Adolescents: Results of KiGGS Wave 2

Manz, Kristin; Mensink, Gert B. M.; Finger, Jonas D.; Haftenberger, Marjolein; Brettschneider, Anna-Kristin; Lage Barbosa, Clarissa; Krug, Susanne; Schienkiewitz, Anja

A balanced diet and sufficient physical activity are essential for the healthy growth of children and adolescents and for obesity prevention. Data from the second wave of the population-based German Health Interview and ...

2019-04-30Zeitschriftenartikel

Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)-Producing Escherichia coli Isolated from Flies in the Urban Center of Berlin, Germany

Wetzker, Wibke; Pfeifer, Yvonne; Wolke, Solvy; Haselbeck, Andrea; Leistner, Rasmus; Kola, Axel; Gastmeier, Petra; Salm, Florian

Background: The monitoring of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in microorganisms that circulate in the environment is an important topic of scientific research and contributes to the development of action plans to combat the ...

2019-05-16Zeitschriftenartikel

Elevated neopterin levels in wild, healthy chimpanzees indicate constant investment in unspecific immune system

Behringer, Verena; Stevens, Jeroen M. G.; Wittig, Roman M.; Crockford, Catherine; Zuberbühler, Klaus; Leendertz, Fabian H.; Deschner, Tobias

Background Ecological immunology proposes that the optimal immune defence, and the costs coming with it, vary across environments. In environments with higher pathogen load, the immune system should experience greater ...

2019-05-07Zeitschriftenartikel

Health-related quality of life and mental health in children and adolescents with strabismus – results of the representative population-based survey KiGGS

Schuster, Alexander K.; Elflein, Heike M.; Pokora, Roman; Schlaud, Martin; Baumgarten, Franz; Urschitz, Michael S.

Background To estimate the effect of strabismus (squinting) on mental health and health-related quality of life aspects in children and adolescents. Methods Data from the German Health Interview and Examination Survey ...

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