Publications by authors named "Qingzhu Huang"
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- * Researchers utilized semi-nest PCR and nest PCR techniques to detect various tick-borne pathogens, finding positive results in 7.15% for certain pathogens and a variety of protozoa in the ticks.
- * Notably, this research marks the first identification of Ca. R. principis in this area, highlighting the diverse tick population and pathogen prevalence, which aids in understanding and preventing tick-borne diseases locally.
As important plasticizers and flame retardants, organophosphate esters (OPEs) have resulted in the contamination of various water bodies worldwide. However, their removal efficiency by different tap water treatment processes and seasonal variations in drinking water in China are not fully understood. In this study, source (n = 20), finished (n = 20), and tap (n = 165) water samples sourced from the Hanshui and the Yangtze River were collected in Wuhan, central China from July 2018 to April 2019 to measure selected OPE concentrations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPentachlorophenol (PCP) is an endocrine-disrupting chemical that is ubiquitously found in the environment. Few studies have reported PCP exposure in pregnant women and its association with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). This nested case-control study aimed to determine the concentration of urinary PCP in early pregnancy and explore the association between PCP exposure and GDM risk.
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