Publications by authors named "Nathalie Osinski"
Objective: Patients with chronic kidney disease suffer from immune dysfunction, increasing susceptibility to infections. The aim of the study was to investigate air contamination with respiratory viruses in a dialysis unit at a quaternary hospital using molecular detection techniques and to analyze airflow dynamics through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations for a comprehensive assessment of air transmission risks.
Methods: We conducted dialysis unit air sampling using AerosolSense™ samplers.
Article Synopsis
- The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 has over 50 mutations that may increase transmission and evade immune responses from vaccines or prior infections.
- A study compared viral loads in saliva and nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) during the Alpha, Delta, and Omicron waves, finding lower Ct values in NPS, but higher viral loads in saliva for Omicron.
- The results suggest that current diagnostic methods may need updates to better detect new variants like Omicron, highlighting the need for refined screening strategies.*