Understanding the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Venezuela.

Background: Despite nearly a quarter of Venezuelans remaining unvaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy in the country have not been thoroughly investigated.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 15 to 30, 2022, using a knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) survey to identify factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.

Results: The study analyzed data from 1,930 participants from all 24 states of Venezuela.

Amoebic liver abscess in a COVID-19 patient: a case report.

Background: Amoebiasis is a parasitic disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica, which affects people living in low- and middle-income countries and has intestinal and extraintestinal manifestations. To date, knowledge on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) coinfection with enteric parasites is limited, and E. histolytica coinfection has not been previously described.