84 results match your criteria: "Master of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics[Affiliation]"
Cost of dengue in Colombia: A systematic review.
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
December 2024
Colombian Association of Infectious Diseases (ACIN), Bogotá, D.C., Colombia.
Background: Dengue is hyperendemic in Colombia. It imposes a substantial economic burden on patients, caregivers, society, and the national health system. We intend to identify and synthesize the evidence regarding the economic burden of dengue in Colombia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFYellow Fever: Global Impact, Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Integrated Prevention Approaches.
Infez Med
December 2024
Department of Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune 411018, Maharashtra, India.
Article Synopsis
- * The article reviews the historical spread, transmission, and various determinants (epidemiological, social, and climatic) affecting yellow fever outbreaks over time.
- * Despite the widespread distribution of yellow fever vectors, outbreaks are largely confined to endemic areas, influenced by complex interactions between the virus, host, and vector immune responses.
The Epidemiological Impact of Dengue in Colombia: A Systematic Review.
Am J Trop Med Hyg
October 2024
Colombian Association of Infectious Diseases (ACIN), Bogotá, Colombia.
Dengue is the most important viral vector-borne disease in the tropics, with Colombia being one of the most affected countries. In this context, it is essential to identify and synthesize the existing evidence on the epidemiology of dengue in Colombia. A systematic review (PROSPERO CRD42021257985) was conducted by searching for epidemiological data in populations with suspected or confirmed dengue in Colombia from 2012 to 2020.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFrequency of exposure to Toxoplasma gondii in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
BMC Public Health
October 2024
Master of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Universidad Cientifica del Sur, Lima, 15067, Peru.
Background: Toxoplasmosis is a chronic protozoan parasitic infection that affects nearly one-third of the global population. During the COVID-19 pandemic, cases were observed in patients with COVID-19 and toxoplasmosis. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the frequency of Toxoplasma gondii exposure in patients with COVID-19.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRe-emergence of Oropouche virus in Brazil and Latin America.
Lancet Infect Dis
October 2024
Institute of Virology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany; German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), associated partner Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
The epidemiology of gram-negative bacteremia in Lebanon: a study in four hospitals.
Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob
October 2024
Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Beirut, 1102, Lebanon.
Article Synopsis
- Gram-negative bacteremia is a severe infection that is becoming more common and harder to treat due to antibiotic resistance, particularly in Lebanon where data is scarce.* -
- A study of 2400 patients revealed that infections were mainly caused by bacteria like E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, with increasing resistance to critical antibiotics like carbapenems.* -
- The findings highlight the urgent need for better monitoring and data collection to improve treatment strategies for gram-negative bacteremia in Lebanon, as certain resistant strains are linked to higher mortality rates.*
Scientific research in family medicine in Latin America: A bibliometric analysis.
Aten Primaria
September 2024
Program of Family Medicine Specialization, Faculty of Medicine, Fundación Universitaria Autónoma de las Américas-Institución Universitaria Visión de las Américas, Pereira, Colombia; Master of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Cientifica del Sur, Lima, Peru. Electronic address:
Knowledge and attitude towards mpox: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
PLoS One
August 2024
Master of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Universidad Cientifica del Sur, Lima, Peru.
Article Synopsis
- * A systematic review analyzed 299 articles, focusing on 27 cross-sectional studies with over 22,000 participants, revealing that only 33% had good knowledge and 40% had a positive attitude towards mpox.
- * The findings suggest a significant gap in awareness, underlining the necessity for educational programs to improve understanding and vaccination intentions against mpox.
Prevalence of computer vision syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
BMC Public Health
February 2024
Master of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Universidad Cientifica del Sur, Lima, 15067, Peru.
Background: Computer vision syndrome has become a significant public health problem, especially in developing countries. Therefore, this study aims to identify the prevalence of computer vision syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature was conducted using the databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase up to February 22, 2023, using the search terms "Computer Vision Syndrome" and "COVID-19".
Prevalence of intentions to receive monkeypox vaccine. A systematic review and meta-analysis.
BMC Public Health
January 2024
Master of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Universidad Cientifica del Sur, Lima, 15067, Peru.
Background: Immunization, as a preventive strategy against infectious diseases, has consolidated its position as a fundamental pillar in the field of public health. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the prevalence of the intention to receive the monkeypox (Mpox) vaccine.
Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the available evidence was performed using five databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and ScienceDirect) with a search strategy until July 24, 2023.
New daily persistent headache after SARS-CoV-2 infection in Latin America: a cross-sectional study.
BMC Infect Dis
December 2023
Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Venezuelan Science Incubator, Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
Background: Persistent headache is a frequent symptom after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and there is currently limited knowledge about its clinical spectrum and predisposing factors. A subset of patients may be experiencing new daily persistent headache (NDPH) after COVID-19, which is among the most treatment-refractory primary headache syndromes.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in Latin America to characterize individuals with persistent headache after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and to identify factors associated with NDPH.
Vaccination gaps and resurgence of diphtheria in Nigeria: An outbreak simmering for a catastrophe.
New Microbes New Infect
October 2023
Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia.
Respiratory manifestations and complications of monkeypox.
Int J Mycobacteriol
November 2023
Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon; Master of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Universidad Cientifica del Sur, Lima, Peru.
Update on Mpox: a brief narrative review.
Infez Med
September 2023
Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Mpox (formerly Monkeypox), a neglected tropical disease once confined to Central and West Africa, emerged as a global epidemic outbreak in May, 2022 with 87,529 cases reported as of May, 23, 2023. It predominantly affected men (96.2%) who have sex with men (84-100%), although other transmission routes have been reported, including occupational exposure and vertical transmission.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHospitalization risk among patients with Mpox infection-a propensity score matched analysis.
Ther Adv Infect Dis
August 2023
Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Albany, GA, USA.
Background: Monkeypox (Mpox) is a reemerging, neglected viral disease. By May 2023, worldwide Mpox cases surpassed 87,000. Predictive factors for hospitalization with Mpox are lacking.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA meta-analysis and mapping of global mpox infection among children and adolescents.
Rev Med Virol
September 2023
Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Monkeypox (mpox) is a significant health concern affecting children and adolescents globally. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to synthesise the available evidence on the proportion of children and adolescents affected by the mpox virus. A comprehensive search was conducted in seven electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, EMBASE, ProQuest, EBSCOHost, and Cochrane) to identify the original reports on mpox cases in children and adolescents till 15 January 2023.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe global prevalence of human fascioliasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ther Adv Infect Dis
July 2023
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 12700 E. 19th Avenue, Mail Stop B168, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. Universidad Cientifica del Sur, Lima, Peru andres.
Background: Fascioliasis is a parasitic zoonosis that can infect humans and be a source of significant morbidity. The World Health Organization lists human fascioliasis as a neglected tropical disease, but the worldwide prevalence of fascioliasis data is unknown.
Objective: We aimed to estimate the global prevalence of human fascioliasis.
Knowledge of mpox and its determinants among the healthcare personnel in Arabic regions: A multi-country cross-sectional study.
New Microbes New Infect
September 2023
Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, 46000, Nepal.
Article Synopsis
- The monkeypox virus (MPXV) is causing a global mpox pandemic, prompting a study to evaluate healthcare professionals' knowledge about the disease across 17 Arab countries.
- A survey revealed that only 13.8% of medical students and doctors had received information about mpox during their education, with a low average knowledge score among participants.
- With over half of respondents recognizing symptoms of mpox and specialist doctors showing better knowledge, there is an urgent need for enhanced awareness and education among healthcare workers to aid in early detection and prevention efforts.
Vaccine-derived polio in Peru after 32 years of elimination: reflections on the routine childhood immunisation coverages.
Lancet Reg Health Am
July 2023
Centro de Excelencia en Investigaciones Económicas y Sociales en Salud, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru.
Zoonotic febrile illnesses misdiagnosed as COVID-19: a review of reported clinical cases.
Infez Med
June 2023
Servicio de Infectología, Hospital Militar Central, Bogotá, Colombia.
COVID-19 is a zoonotic coronavirus disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Its fast spreading by aerosol transmission has made it a highly contagious disease, causing the most recent 2020 pandemic. Although it mainly affects the respiratory system, atypical forms of the disease have been described, including developing an undifferentiated febrile illness without respiratory symptoms, that can represent a diagnostic challenge, mainly in tropical areas where several zoonotic febrile diseases are circulating.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFeatures of Mpox infection: The analysis of the data submitted to the ID-IRI network.
New Microbes New Infect
June 2023
ID-IRI Lead Coordinator, Ankara, Turkey.
Article Synopsis
- Mpox is a zoonotic disease due to the Mpox virus, which was first noted outside its typical regions in Central and West Africa on May 21, 2022.
- A study involving 647 patients across 16 countries found the majority of cases were young males, mostly homosexual-bisexual, with symptoms like rashes, fever, and lymphadenopathy.
- The findings highlight the need for increased awareness and swift public health responses to manage Mpox’s spread beyond endemic regions.
Necrotising pneumonia caused by Curvularia hawaiiensis (syn. Bipolaris hawaiiensis) and Mycobacterium tuberculosis coinfection in a patient with ascariasis: a case report and review.
Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob
May 2023
Master of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru.
Introduction: Curvularia hawaiiensis (formerly Bipolaris hawaiiensis) is a plant pathogen often isolated from soil and vegetative material. However, only a few cases of opportunistic invasive infections in humans have been described.
Case: A 16-year-old female patient without comorbidities was admitted to the emergency department because of fever and chest pain.
The re-emergence of H3N2 influenza: An update on the risk and containment.
New Microbes New Infect
June 2023
Master of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru.
Virus Identification for Monkeypox in Human Seminal Fluid Samples: A Systematic Review.
Trop Med Infect Dis
March 2023
Grupo de Investigación Biomedicina, Faculty of Medicine, Fundación Universitaria Autónoma de las Américas-Institución Universitaria Visión de las Américas, Pereira 660003, Colombia.
Public health officials around the world are extremely concerned about the global outbreak of monkeypox (MPX), which has been claimed to have originated in Africa. As a result, studies into the origins and reasons behind the outbreak's rapid spread have been sped up. The goal of the current investigation is to determine whether the monkeypox virus (MPXV) is present in seminal fluid samples from MPX cases that have been verified.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWorld tuberculosis day 2023 - Reflections on the spread of drug-resistant tuberculosis by travellers and reducing risk in forcibly displaced populations.
Travel Med Infect Dis
June 2023
Department of Infection, Division of Infection and Immunity, University College London, UK; NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom.