Publications by authors named "S O Brockmann"
This case study describes the experience of the German Permanent Working Group of Competence and Treatment Centers for High Consequence Infectious Diseases, known as STAKOB (). STAKOB brings together public health authorities (competence centers) and high-level isolation units (treatment centers) to collaborate on the clinical management of high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs) and emerging infectious diseases. The network is coordinated by the Robert Koch Institute, Germany's federal public health institute.
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- - Bacterial vaginosis (BV) affects Black and Hispanic women more than others, leading to higher risks of HIV, STIs, and preterm birth, but the link between genetic ancestry and BV risk is unclear.
- - A study used data from the Women's Interagency HIV Study to analyze genetic markers in relation to BV status, finding that both self-reported race and genetic ancestry influenced BV risk, with specific gene polymorphisms related to mucosal defense identified across all groups.
- - The findings highlight the significance of genes involved in immune response and inflammation in BV, indicating a need for further research on the condition's causes and potential treatments.
Objectives: Evidence on the work-related societal impact of long-term health-related consequences following SARS-CoV-2 is emerging. We characterize the modified work ability index (mWAI) of employees 6 to 12 months after an acute infection compared to pre-infection.
Methods: Analyses were based on a population-based, multi-center cross-sectional study including employees aged 18-65 years with positive SARS-CoV-2 polymerase chain reaction (tested between October 2020-April 2021 in defined geographic regions in Germany).
Women living with HIV (WLWH) are often coinfected with (TV), and annual screening is recommended. Our goal was to assess differences in TV prevalence at study entry and over time in enrollment cohorts of the Women's Interagency HIV Study. In a multisite study, TV was diagnosed by wet mount microscopy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: Inadequate hygiene measures as well as the use of contaminated inks or non-sterile needles are considered as important infection sources in the process of tattooing. In tattoo parlors and at conventions, it is common practice to apply cosmetic products from bulk packs as lubricants during tattooing and as ointments for tattoo aftercare. The objective of our study was to assess the microbial load of opened skin care products used during tattooing or for tattoo aftercare.
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