Publications by authors named "A Almuedo-Riera"
Background: Migrants are disproportionately affected by several infectious diseases differing the risk within migrant groups. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of six chronic infections in asymptomatic migrants attended at primary care or specialized units where health assessments are offered.
Methods: A multicentric cross-sectional study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and C virus, spp, and infections in the migrant population who participated in a screening programme implemented at six primary health care centres, and two infectious diseases outpatient clinics in Catalonia, Spain.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effectiveness of a modified severe malaria classification for patients in non-endemic areas, as the current WHO definition may misclassify cases.
- Among 506 malaria patients, 34.8% were classified with severe malaria, with only 7.3% developing life-threatening conditions, primarily in the very severe malaria group.
- The findings suggest that existing severity criteria need reevaluation in non-endemic settings, as less severe malaria cases show a low risk of severe outcomes.
Background: Patterns of SARS-CoV-2 spread have varied by geolocation, with differences in seroprevalence between urban and rural areas, and between waves. Household spread of SARS-CoV-2 is a known source of new COVID-19 infections, with rural areas in sub-Saharan Africa being more prone than urban areas to COVID-19 transmission because of limited access to water in some areas, delayed health- seeking behaviour and poor access to care.
Objectives: To explore SARS-CoV-2 infection incidence and transmission in rural households in South Africa (SA).