Epidemiology Insights – Diagnostics Digest

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Emerging Mosquito-Borne Bunyaviruses in Canada: A Growing Concern for Public Health

February 11, 2024 Priya Singh Canada, Mosquito-Borne Diseases, Orthobunyavirus, Public Health Surveillance

Emerging mosquito-borne bunyaviruses in Canada, including California serogroup and Cache Valley viruses, may cause febrile and neurologic illnesses.

Abstract art representing the demographics and epidemiology of HIV in Canada with interconnected shapes and subtle colors

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Trends and Characteristics of HIV Diagnoses in Canada Through 2016

February 11, 2024 Evelynn Hartmann Canada, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Public Health Surveillance

An analysis of HIV cases in Canada up to 2016, examining geographic, demographic, and exposure factors.

Abstract watercolor and cubist map of England highlighting rural and urban disparities in Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections and hospitalizations

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Epidemiological Patterns of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in England: A Four-Year Surveillance Study

February 11, 2024 Priya Singh England, Escherichia coli, PCR Assay, Public Health Surveillance, Shiga Toxin

A comprehensive analysis of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections in England from 2009 to 2012 reveals high incidence in children, with significant rural-urban disparity and a need for improved detection of non-O157 strains.

Abstract representation of various transmission pathways of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli with a limited color palette emphasizing the clinical and dangerous aspects of the bacteria's spread

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Epidemiological Trends of Non-O157 Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli Outbreaks in the USA

February 11, 2024 Evelynn Hartmann Escherichia coli, Public Health, Shiga Toxin, USA

Analysis of non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli outbreaks in the USA reveals food and person-to-person transmission as common modes.

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Epidemiological Patterns and Public Health Implications of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in the Asia Pacific Region

February 11, 2024 Priya Singh Asia Pacific, Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, Human Enterovirus 71, Molecular Epidemiology, Public Health

Revealing the complex epidemiology of HFMD in Asia Pacific, the study underscores the need for robust surveillance, vaccine development, and effective public health strategies.

Abstract map of Egypt showing the interaction and spread of H5N1 avian influenza among poultry and the risk to humans, with a muted color palette to reflect the gravity of the situation

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The Persistent Challenge of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Egypt: Epidemiology and Control Efforts

February 11, 2024 Priya Singh Avian Influenza, Egypt, Poultry Industry, Public Health

H5N1 avian influenza in Egypt poses ongoing risks to poultry, public health, and global security due to its endemic presence and evolving nature.

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Assessing the Impact of Extreme Water-Related Weather Events on Waterborne Disease Outbreaks

February 11, 2024 Priya Singh Global Climate Change, Leptospira Species, Public Health, Vibrio Species

A systematic review reveals the link between extreme weather events and subsequent waterborne disease outbreaks, emphasizing the need for improved public health preparedness.

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Environmental Factors and Diarrheal Diseases: An Interdisciplinary Study in Rural West Africa

February 3, 2024 Priya Singh Escherichia coli, Public Health, Remote Sensing, Suspended Particulate Matter, Water Quality Monitoring

This study examines how environmental variables like precipitation and suspended particulate matter influence E. coli dynamics and diarrhea disease incidence in Burkina Faso, revealing key socio-health vulnerabilities.

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Trends in Foodborne Pathogen Incidence: Insights from the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 Evelynn Hartmann Culture-Independent Diagnostic Tests, Escherichia coli, Food Safety, Public Health Surveillance, Salmonella

This study analyzes trends in foodborne pathogen incidence from 2006 to 2017, highlighting the impact of culture-independent diagnostic tests and regulatory measures on public health.

An artistic representation of a rural Ghanaian landscape showing a hospital and poultry farms with abstract symbols indicating the flow of antibiotic-resistant bacteria between them

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Exploring the Link Between Poultry Farms and Antibiotic Resistance in Rural Ghana

December 19, 2023December 20, 2023 Evelynn Hartmann Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance, Escherichia coli, Molecular Epidemiology, Public Health, Whole Genome Sequencing

A study in rural Ghana reveals a high prevalence of ESBL-producing E. coli in both humans and poultry, suggesting a potential transmission route between the two populations.