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Pınar Etiz, Ali Tanju Altunsu
Purpose: We here aimed to examine the epidemiologic features and treatment outcomes of pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis cases who were registered to the Adana Tuberculosis Dispensaries. Materials and Methods: Fifty-six pediatric patients aged 0-18 years with the diagnosis of pulm…
Ebrahim Kouhsari, Khalil Azizian, Mohammad Sholeh, Mohammad Shayestehpour, Marzieh Hashemian, et al.
BACKGROUND: In December 2019, a novel pneumonia related to the 2019 coronavirus unexpectedly developed in Wuhan, China. We aimed to review data of the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) by analyzing all the published retrospective studies on the clinical, epidemiological, laboratory, …
V. V. Testov, V. S. Burykhin, М. Е. Вострокнутов, С. А. Стерликов
The article describes the current tuberculosis epidemiological situation in institutions of the penitentiary system including the combination of tuberculosis and HIV infection. The epidemic consequences of increased coverage of people living with HIV infection (PLHIV) with antire…
Josimara Brunyelly Ximenes de Sousa
Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, an airborne-transmitted bacillus. The disease remains an important public health problem in Brazil, especially among vulnerable populations such as people deprived of liberty (PDL). In Rio Grande do Sul, the high incidence, TB…
Nelly Mwageni, Deusdedit Kamara, Riziki Kisonga, Blasdus Njako, Phellister Nyakato, et al.
Objectives Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a slowly progressive and chronic infectious neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by Mycobacterium leprae. This study was performed to assess the epidemiological trend of leprosy in the past five years in the three study di…
Zhenjie Zhang, Hong Zhou, Huae Cao, Jingkai Ji, Rongqiang Zhang, et al.
BACKGROUND: Chlamydia psittaci can infect a wide range of avian species, occasionally causing psittacosis (also known as parrot fever) in humans. Most human psittacosis cases are associated with close contact with pet birds or poultry. In December, 2020, an outbreak of severe com…
Evita Mayasari, Edhie Djohan Utama
Background The epidemiology study of bacterial isolates and their resistance patterns in clinical settings is essential due to the rising threat of antibiotic resistance, which complicates treatment options. Understanding these patterns enables healthcare providers to tailor anti…
Ephrem Mamo, Kidist Bobosha, Mengistu Legesse, Fufa Daba, Kitesa Debelo, et al.
Objectives Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae and one of the world’s most neglected tropical diseases. The post-exposure prophylaxis for leprosy study (PEP4LEP) compares two integrated skin-screening approaches combined with single dose rifampi…
N. I. Izmozherova, Popov Aa, Э. Р. Прокопьева, А. А. Курындина, Е. И. Гаврилова, et al.
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the most common lower respiratory tract diseases. An increase in the CAP incidence has been reported to be associated with epidemics of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI). Aim . Аssess clinical and epidemiological features of CA…
Soumyasil Das
…ia. But we don’t have adequate amount of data regarding the epidemiology and clinical pattern of TBM. In this study we aimed at exploring the epidemiological, clinical picture of TBM and compared different diagnostic modalities for early detection. Methods and Materials: 50 patie…
María Fontana Campos, Juan Miguel Guerras, Allegra Chatterjee, Alvaro Roy, Christine Schwarz, et al.
BACKGROUND: Children are a particularly vulnerable population for tuberculosis (TB). The present study aims to describe epidemiological characteristics and temporal trends of paediatric TB in Spain. METHODOLOGY: A retrospective study of paediatric TB in Spain was conducted using …
Анна Старшинова, I. F. Dovgalyuk, D.А. Kudlаy, M. V. Beltyukov, P. K. Yаblonskiy
The epidemic situation is monitored by numerous rates that may not reflect it objectively which will subsequently lead to higher incidence rates and severe forms of tuberculosis in both adults and children in the regions with the most unfavorable situation. The objective: to eval…
Anya Sotiropoulou, Ioanna Loukou, Christiana Vliora, Konstantinos Douros, Maria Moustaki
Background: Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are opportunistic pathogens responsible for chronic pulmonary infections, primarily affecting individuals with underlying conditions such as cystic fibrosis (CF). The aim of this review is to present the epidemiological profile of NTM…
Fabíola Gabriel da Silva, Gilnéia da Rosa, Sarah Ferraz Simões, Gabriela Geraldo de Lima, Henrique Cardoso Rodrigues, et al.
In view of the economic and public health importance, this study aimed to carry out an epidemiological survey, based on data from the Agricultural Defense Agency of the State of Paraná (ADAPAR), of confirmed cases of tuberculosis and bovine brucellosis in the northwest region of …
Ouassima Erefai, Abdelmajid Soulaymani, Abdelrhani Mokhtari, H. Hami
… to suffer lung cancer. This research aimed to describe the epidemiology of lung cancer in never smokers in Morocco. Also, an assessment of differences between men and women never smokers was performed. The researchers analyzed retrospectively all patients diagnosed with lung can…
Wei Wang, Yinong Ye, Zhilong Wu, Qianhong Zhong, Chen Liang, et al.
Objective To understand the incidence trend and epidemiological characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in Foshan, Guangdong province, and provide evidence for the development of local TB prevention and control strategies. Methods We compared the incidence data of pulmonar…
Ni Luh Putu Harta Wedari, I Wayan Adi Pranata, Ni Nyoman Sri Budayanti, I Dewa Made Sukrama
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of most crucial public health issues around the world. TB is an entity of a complex disease with the socio-economic aspect that has very strong correlation in regard to combat this disease. Migration from developing country to developed countr…
Giovanna Assoni Rodrigues Soares, Paula Hino, Stéphanie Ribeiro, Claudia Guerrero, Roxana Isabel Cardozo Gonzáles
Introduction/Objectives: Tuberculosis is an important public health problem globally, with Brazil among the 30 countries with the highest disease burden. It is the leading cause of mortality from a single infectious agent, surpassed only by COVID-19 between 2020 and 2022. Strongl…
Harshana Bandara, Thathsara Weerathunge, Harshani Athapaththu, D. Dharmasena, D. Wanigarathne, et al.
Introduction and objectives: Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis (CPA) is a spectrum of chronic progressive lung disease with similar clinical and radiological features as pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiological, clinical, and radiologi…
Maria de Fátima Alécio Mota, Miriã Silva, Celina Maria Costa Lacet, Geovanni Gabriel Almeida Brito, Lucídio Jácome Ferreira Filho, et al.
Objective: To evaluate the clinical-epidemiological profile of patients with tuberculosis in Alagoas. Methods: Observational study of historical analysis type. From January 2005 to December 2015, a survey was carried out of cases notified in the Information System for Notifiable …
André Felipe Caldas Opilhar, Beatriz Sandrini Candemil, Beatriz Lima Carpilovsky, Bianca Rafaela Amâncio Pereira, Maria Eduarda Bueno de Souza, et al.
… the data, tuberculosis remains a relevant pathology in the epidemiology of Santa Catarina. These findings highlight the need for strategies to maintain and expand public policies aimed at tuberculosis control in the state, as well as complete reporting of notified cases.
Mojgan Sheikhpour, Seyedeh Nasim Mirbahari, Makan Sadr, Mobina Maleki, Mohadeseh Arabi, et al.
…etween tuberculosis (TB) and lung cancer (LC) in diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment is still unclear. Based on different cohort and retrospective studies, this correlation could be justified by immune weakness because of exposure to TB which may increase the risk of LC. In th…
Nityanand Jain, Inese Jansone, Tatjana Obidenova, Raimonds Sīmanis, Jānis Meisters, et al.
Nosocomial fungal infections are an emerging global public health threat that requires urgent attention and proper management. With the limited availability of treatment options, it has become necessary to understand the emerging epidemiological trends, mechanisms, and risk facto…
Rafaela Cayres de Sa Mariusso, GYMAIMA YASMIN JOÃO NEHME, Ana Luíza Bezerra, Vanessa Ricardo Ivanesciuc Braga, Gabriela Castro Leite, et al.
Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and accounts for 5% of extrapulmonary tuberculosis cases. Children under 5 years old who are not immunized with the BCG vaccine and individuals with comorbidities are at higher risk for TBM. Incidence and vaccin…
Julio Cezar Gonçalves Cordeiro dos Santos, Marina de Carvalho Heineck, Marina Kunz Schneider
…pective study using secondary data provided by the Hospital Epidemiology Center of a university hospital. Patients aged 18 years or older with confirmed TB diagnosis and hospitalization between January 2018 and December 2022 were included. Variables analyzed included sex, ethnici…