Publications by authors named "Maude Paquette"
Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the seasonal transmission pattern of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), challenging the launch of palivizumab immunization campaigns. This study explored the performance of the moving epidemic method (MEM) to guide the launch of such campaigns.
Methods: Data were collected through a continuous RSV surveillance system (07/2013‒03/2022) in Québec, Canada.
Article Synopsis
- Traditional methods for analyzing SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence often underestimate antibody presence in vaccinated individuals, particularly in detecting anti-nucleocapsid responses.
- A study compared four different immunoassays using a new method that focuses on increases in anti-N antibody levels, revealing significantly better sensitivity than conventional approaches.
- Results showed that while the conventional approach fell short of regulatory standards for sensitivity, the new ratio-based method allowed all tested immunoassays to meet the necessary criteria, enhancing reliability in assessing seroprevalence.
Objectives: The burden of healthcare-associated viral respiratory infections (HAVRIs) among children is significant. While healthcare workers are often the focus for infection prevention strategies, little is known about the impact of sick caregivers and hospital visitors on the incidence of pediatric HAVRIs. The objective of this descriptive study was to determine the proportion of pediatric HAVRIs following contact with a sick caregiver or visitor.
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