Publications by authors named "E Angelakis"
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- Brucellosis is a serious zoonotic disease in Greece, impacting both animal health and local economies, with this study analyzing over 711,000 samples from 2015 to 2022 to assess its prevalence among livestock.
- The research found a higher incidence of Brucellosis in cattle compared to goats and sheep, identifying 3,086 positive serum samples, of which 800 were kept for further testing.
- Genetic analysis of selected samples revealed new strains of Brucella that are not found in existing databases, indicating the need for ongoing research and monitoring of Brucellosis in Greece.
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- The study examined 3,661 individuals suspected of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in Greece over a 16-year period (2005-2020) to analyze the seasonality, demographics, and genotypes of VL cases.
- Out of the cases analyzed, 219 were diagnosed as definite VL, predominantly affecting older adults (≥65 years) with symptoms like fever, splenomegaly, and hepatomegaly.
- The research identified the circulation of ITS type A as the genotypic type present in Greece's VL cases for the first time, also noting a seasonal pattern with peaks in February and June.
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- The study focuses on two types of species within a genus that cause Lyme Disease (LD) and Relapsing Fever (RF), highlighting their growing distribution due to climate change and human activities.
- It emphasizes the need for a One Health strategy to understand the interactions between humans, animals, and the environment in the transmission of these diseases.
- A review of existing literature identified 429 relevant studies indicating that several species linked to LD and RF are widespread in vectors, animals, and humans across Mediterranean countries, suggesting a need for monitoring and prevention strategies.
Background: Immunogenicity of influenza and pneumococcal vaccines varies and requires further elucidation in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) under treatment with disease-modifying therapies (DMTs).
Methods: Adult MS patients who consented with vaccination after standard-of-care consultation by their treating physicians were enrolled. All received a single dose of an inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine and of the 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine.