Publications by authors named "P Congedo"
The complete and prolonged suppression of viral load is the primary objective of HAART in people living with HIV. Some people may experience therapeutic failure, while others may achieve virological suppression but are unable to maintain it, developing persistent or single detection of low-level viremia. This study aims to evaluate the determinants of a detectable viral load among patients on HAART to identify and address them promptly.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIncreased circulation of echovirus 11 in the general population and hospital patients as elicited by the non-polio enterovirus laboratory-based sentinel surveillance in northern Italy, 2023.
Int J Infect Dis
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- Following reports of echovirus 11 (E-11) infections in neonates in Europe, an investigation took place in northern Italy from August 2021 to June 2023 to monitor E-11 circulation through community and hospital surveillance of enteroviruses.
- The investigation utilized virological data from both outpatient cases of influenza-like illness and hospitalized patients with respiratory or neurological symptoms, analyzing the VP1 gene for molecular characterization.
- Results showed an increase of E-11 cases in early 2023, particularly severe cases among neonates, with the majority linked to a novel E-11 variant first identified in France, indicating a concerning trend in E-11 transmission.
Background: Prevention of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in healthcare workers (HCWs) to ensure the "Right to Occupational Safety" is a special challenge globally, as HCWs have a higher risk of acquiring the infection in hospital settings because of frequent close exposure to patients suffering from tuberculosis (TB).
Methods: Aretrospective study was performed with the aim of assessing the prevalence of LTBI related to demographical and occupational risk factors among HCWs employed in a large hospital in Italy. The study involved 1461 HCWs screened for LTBI by Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) and then confirmed with Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) test in case of positivity.
The data describe supplementary materials supporting the research article entitled "Worldwide geographical mapping and optimization of stand-alone and grid-connected hybrid renewable system techno-economic performance across Köppen-Geiger climates" (Mazzeo et al., 2020). Hybrid renewable energy systems are increasingly adopted worldwide as technically and economically effective solutions to achieve energy decarbonization and greenhouse gas reduction targets.
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