Publications by authors named "L J Lorenzetti"
Interspecific interactions are important drivers of population dynamics and species distribution. These relationships can increase niche partitioning between sympatric species, which can differentiate space and time use or modify their feeding strategies. Roe deer and red deer are two of the most widespread ungulate species in Europe and show spatial and dietary overlap.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe development of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) represents an increasing threat to patient health. In this context, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is responsible for various HAIs, determining about 20% of the infections in hospitalized patients, which makes it one of the most effective pathogens due to its strong ability to form biofilms. Using Cu-based materials as foils on high-touch surfaces can help to prevent and mitigate P.
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- Women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have various options for HIV prevention, allowing them to choose products based on lifestyle and preferences, influenced by acceptability factors.
- A systematic review analyzed acceptability and preferences for different biomedical HIV prevention methods among women, using peer-reviewed literature published between January 2015 and December 2023.
- Results showed a preference for long-acting products over daily dosing options like oral PrEP, indicating that user control and partner influences are critical in shaping perceptions and usage.
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- In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted routine immunization efforts, affecting the Global Polio Eradication Initiative's work on vaccine-derived poliovirus outbreaks in sub-Saharan Africa.
- A qualitative study involving focus groups and interviews in Cameroon and Ethiopia revealed that the pandemic led to decreased caregiver confidence in routine vaccinations and eroded trust between caregivers and frontline workers.
- To improve community support for future oral polio vaccine (OPV) campaigns, stakeholders suggested rebuilding trust, ensuring consistent communication, boosting resources for frontline workers, and utilizing local influencers.
Historically, pregnant and lactating populations (PLP) have been excluded or disenrolled from biomedical HIV prevention trials, despite being more likely to acquire HIV during pregnancy and the post-partum period. We conducted a meta-analysis of pregnancy events in biomedical HIV prevention trials in sub-Saharan Africa to support trialists moving toward more inclusive clinical and implementation studies. We searched peer-reviewed literature reporting pregnancy events and contraceptive requirements in HIV prevention trials between 2001 and 2022.
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