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Prevalence and prognosis of tinnitus in post-COVID-19 patients: a cross-sectional survey. COVID-19后患者耳鸣的患病率和预后：一项横断面调查。

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Epidemiology and Infection Pub Date : 2024-11-08 DOI: 10.1017/S095026882400147X

Shihang Mao, Dantong Gu, Di Wang, Peifan Li, Xiaoling Huang, Haoning Yin, Shan Sun

{"title":"Prevalence and prognosis of tinnitus in post-COVID-19 patients: a cross-sectional survey.","authors":"Shihang Mao, Dantong Gu, Di Wang, Peifan Li, Xiaoling Huang, Haoning Yin, Shan Sun","doi":"10.1017/S095026882400147X","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S095026882400147X","url":null,"abstract":"Recent developments have indicated a potential association between tinnitus and COVID-19. The study aimed to understand tinnitus following COVID-19 by examining its severity, recovery prospects, and connection to other lasting COVID-19 effects. Involving 1331 former COVID-19 patients, the online survey assessed tinnitus severity, cognitive issues, and medical background. Of the participants, 27.9% reported tinnitus after infection. Findings showed that as tinnitus severity increased, the chances of natural recovery fell, with more individuals experiencing ongoing symptoms (p < 0.001). Those with the Grade II mild tinnitus (OR = 3.68; CI = 1.89-7.32; p = 0.002), Grade III tinnitus (OR = 3.70; CI = 1.94-7.22; p < 0.001), Grade IV (OR = 6.83; CI = 3.73-12.91; p < 0.001), and a history of tinnitus (OR = 1.96; CI = 1.08-3.64; p = 0.03) had poorer recovery outcomes. Grade IV cases were most common (33.2%), and severe tinnitus was strongly associated with the risk of developing long-term hearing loss, anxiety, and emotional disorders (p < 0.001). The study concludes that severe post-COVID tinnitus correlates with a worse prognosis and potential hearing loss, suggesting the need for attentive treatment and management of severe cases.","PeriodicalId":11721,"journal":{"name":"Epidemiology and Infection","volume":"152 ","pages":"e137"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11574603/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142603658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The performance of a new rapid interferon gamma release assay based on fluorescence immunochromatography for Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection testing in village doctors in China. 基于荧光免疫层析技术的新型干扰素γ释放快速检测法在中国乡村医生结核分枝杆菌感染检测中的表现。

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Epidemiology and Infection Pub Date : 2024-11-08 DOI: 10.1017/S0950268824001146

Xuefang Cao, Yanxiao Chen, Henan Xin, Jiang Du, Boxuan Feng, Yijun He, Tonglei Guo, Lingyu Shen, Yuanzhi Di, Jianguo Liang, Zihan Li, Bin Zhang, Dakuan Wang, Zisen Liu, Weitao Duan, Qi Jin, Lei Gao

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Characterisation of pathogenic Leptospira in invasive raccoons (Procyon lotor) in northeast and southwest France. 法国东北部和西南部入侵浣熊（Procyon lotor）中致病性钩端螺旋体的特征。

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Epidemiology and Infection Pub Date : 2024-11-04 DOI: 10.1017/S095026882400116X

Florence Ayral, Elena Harran, Christine Fournier-Chambrillon, Manon Gautrelet, Océane Tourniaire, Alexis Peutot, Karine Groud, Nathan Thenon, Pascal Fournier, Céline Richomme

{"title":"Characterisation of pathogenic Leptospira in invasive raccoons (Procyon lotor) in northeast and southwest France.","authors":"Florence Ayral, Elena Harran, Christine Fournier-Chambrillon, Manon Gautrelet, Océane Tourniaire, Alexis Peutot, Karine Groud, Nathan Thenon, Pascal Fournier, Céline Richomme","doi":"10.1017/S095026882400116X","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S095026882400116X","url":null,"abstract":"Leptospirosis is a widespread zoonosis caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira. Although crucial to mitigate the disease risk, basic epidemiological information is lacking, such as the identities of Leptospira maintenance hosts. The raccoon (Procyon lotor), an alien invasive species in France, could pose a public health risk if it carries pathogenic Leptospira. We investigated the rate and type (selective vs. unselective) of Leptospira carriage in the two main raccoon populations in France. Out of the 141 raccoons collected, seven (5%) tested quantitative PCR positive, targeting lfb1 gene, based on kidney, lung, and urine samples. Phylogenetic analysis revealed the presence of three different L. interrogans clusters. The results suggest that raccoons were more likely accidental hosts and made only a limited contribution to Leptospira maintenance.","PeriodicalId":11721,"journal":{"name":"Epidemiology and Infection","volume":"152 ","pages":"e136"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11574591/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142567024","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Spatiotemporal risk of human brucellosis under intensification of livestock keeping based on machine learning techniques in Shaanxi, China. 基于机器学习技术的中国陕西畜牧业集约化条件下人感染布鲁氏菌病的时空风险。

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Epidemiology and Infection Pub Date : 2024-10-24 DOI: 10.1017/S0950268824001018

Li Shen, Chenghao Jiang, Fangting Weng, Minghao Sun, Chenxi Zhao, Ting Fu, Cuihong An, Zhongjun Shao, Kun Liu

{"title":"Spatiotemporal risk of human brucellosis under intensification of livestock keeping based on machine learning techniques in Shaanxi, China.","authors":"Li Shen, Chenghao Jiang, Fangting Weng, Minghao Sun, Chenxi Zhao, Ting Fu, Cuihong An, Zhongjun Shao, Kun Liu","doi":"10.1017/S0950268824001018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268824001018","url":null,"abstract":"As one of the most neglected zoonotic diseases, brucellosis has posed a serious threat to public health worldwide. This study is purposed to apply different machine learning models to improve the prediction accuracy of human brucellosis (HB) in Shaanxi, China from 2008 to 2020, under livestock husbandry intensification from a spatiotemporal perspective. We quantitatively evaluated the performance and suitability of ConvLSTM, RF, and LSTM models in epidemic forecasting, and investigated the spatial heterogeneity of how different factors drive the occurrence and transmission of HB in distinct sub-regions by using Kernel Density Analysis and Shapley Additional Explanations. Our findings demonstrated that ConvLSTM network yielded the best predictive performance with the lowest average RMSE of 13.875 and MAE values of 18.393. RF model generated an underestimated outcome while LSTM model had an overestimated one. In addition, climatic conditions, intensification of livestock keeping and socioeconomic status were identified as the dominant factors that drive the occurrence of HB in Shaanbei Plateau, Guanzhong Plain, and Shaannan Region, respectively. This work provided a comprehensive understanding of the potential risk of HB epidemics in Northwest China driven by both anthropogenic activities and natural environment, which can support further practice in disease control and prevention.","PeriodicalId":11721,"journal":{"name":"Epidemiology and Infection","volume":"152 ","pages":"e132"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11502427/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142497345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Abnormal blood pressure among individuals evaluated for tuberculosis infection in a U.S. public health tuberculosis clinic. 在美国一家公共卫生结核病诊所接受结核病感染评估的人血压异常。

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Epidemiology and Infection Pub Date : 2024-10-24 DOI: 10.1017/S0950268824001262

Trevor M Stantliff, Argita D Salindri, Rocio Egoavil-Espejo, Ashton D Hall, Laura Medina-Rodriguez, Kavya Patel, Matthew J Magee, Elaine M Urbina, Moises A Huaman

{"title":"Abnormal blood pressure among individuals evaluated for tuberculosis infection in a U.S. public health tuberculosis clinic.","authors":"Trevor M Stantliff, Argita D Salindri, Rocio Egoavil-Espejo, Ashton D Hall, Laura Medina-Rodriguez, Kavya Patel, Matthew J Magee, Elaine M Urbina, Moises A Huaman","doi":"10.1017/S0950268824001262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268824001262","url":null,"abstract":"Tuberculosis infection (TBI) has been associated with increased cardiovascular risks. We aimed to characterize abnormal blood pressure (BP) readings in individuals with TBI. We conducted a retrospective study of adults with TBI presenting for their initial medical visit at a large midwestern U.S. public health clinic between 2019 and 2020. Abnormal BP was defined as having a systolic BP ≥ 130 mmHg and/or a diastolic BP ≥ 80 mmHg. Of 310 individuals with TBI, median age was 36 years (interquartile range 27-48), 34% were male, 64% non-US-born; 58 (18.7%) were previously diagnosed with hypertension. The prevalence of any hypertension (i.e., had a history of hypertension and/or an abnormal BP reading) was 64.2% (95% confidence interval 58.7-69.4). Any hypertension was independently associated with older age, male sex, higher body mass index, and individuals of Black race. In conclusion, any hypertension was present in over half of the adults evaluated for TBI in our clinic. Established hypertension risk factors were also common among this group, suggesting that individuals with TBI could benefit from clinical and public health interventions aiming to reduce the risk of future cardiovascular events.","PeriodicalId":11721,"journal":{"name":"Epidemiology and Infection","volume":"152 ","pages":"e133"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11502439/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142497343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The impact of COVID-19 status and vaccine type following the first dose on acute heart disease: A nationwide retrospective cohort study in South Korea. 第一剂疫苗接种后 COVID-19 状态和疫苗类型对急性心脏病的影响：韩国全国范围内的回顾性队列研究。

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Epidemiology and Infection Pub Date : 2024-10-24 DOI: 10.1017/S0950268824001213

Choa Yun, Yaeji Lee, Seok-Jae Heo, Namhui Kim, Inkyung Jung

{"title":"The impact of COVID-19 status and vaccine type following the first dose on acute heart disease: A nationwide retrospective cohort study in South Korea.","authors":"Choa Yun, Yaeji Lee, Seok-Jae Heo, Namhui Kim, Inkyung Jung","doi":"10.1017/S0950268824001213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268824001213","url":null,"abstract":"Recent studies have suggested an increased incidence of myocarditis and pericarditis following mRNA vaccination or COVID-19. However, the potential interaction effect between vaccine type and COVID-19 on heart disease risk remains uncertain. Our study aimed to examine the impact of COVID-19 status and vaccine type following the first dose on acute heart disease in the Korean population, using data from the National Health Insurance Service COVID-19 database (October 2018-March 2022). We sought to provide insights for public health policies and clinical decisions pertaining to COVID-19 vaccination strategies. We analysed heart disease risk, including acute cardiac injury, acute myocarditis, acute pericarditis, cardiac arrest, and cardiac arrhythmia, in relation to vaccine type and COVID-19 within 21 days after the first vaccination date, employing Cox proportional hazards models with time-varying covariates. This study included 3,350,855 participants. The results revealed higher heart disease risk in individuals receiving mRNA vaccines than other types (adjusted HR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.35-1.62). Individuals infected by SARS-CoV-2 also exhibited significantly higher heart disease risk than those uninfected (adjusted HR, 3.56; 95% CI, 1.15-11.04). We found no significant interaction effect between vaccine type and COVID-19 status on the risk of acute heart disease. Notably, however, younger individuals who received mRNA vaccines had a higher heart disease risk compared to older individuals. These results may suggest the need to consider alternative vaccine options for the younger population. Further research is needed to understand underlying mechanisms and guide vaccination strategies effectively.","PeriodicalId":11721,"journal":{"name":"Epidemiology and Infection","volume":"152 ","pages":"e134"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11502425/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142497346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Risk factors associated with antibiotic prescriptions for cases of enteric pathogens in Canada, 2015-2019. 2015-2019 年加拿大肠道病原体病例抗生素处方的相关风险因素。

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Epidemiology and Infection Pub Date : 2024-10-23 DOI: 10.1017/S0950268824001365

Brendan Dougherty, Rita Finley, Danielle Dumoulin, J Scott Weese, Sherilee Harper, E Jane Parmley, Andrew Papadopoulos

{"title":"Risk factors associated with antibiotic prescriptions for cases of enteric pathogens in Canada, 2015-2019.","authors":"Brendan Dougherty, Rita Finley, Danielle Dumoulin, J Scott Weese, Sherilee Harper, E Jane Parmley, Andrew Papadopoulos","doi":"10.1017/S0950268824001365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268824001365","url":null,"abstract":"Inappropriate antibiotic use is a key driver of antibiotic resistance and one that can be mitigated through stewardship. A better understanding of current prescribing practices is needed to develop successful stewardship efforts. This study aims to identify factors that are associated with human cases of enteric illness receiving an antibiotic prescription. Cases of laboratory-confirmed enteric illness reported to the FoodNet Canada surveillance system between 2015 and 2019 were the subjects of this study. Laboratory data were combined with self-reported data collected from an enhanced case questionnaire that included demographic data, illness duration and symptoms, and antibiotic prescribing. The data were used to build univariable logistic regression models and a multivariable logistic regression model to explore what factors were associated with a case receiving an antibiotic prescription. The final multivariable model identified several factors as being significantly associated with cases being prescribed an antibiotic. Some of the identified associations indicate that current antibiotic prescribing practices include a substantial level of inappropriate use. This study provides evidence that antibiotic stewardship initiatives targeting infectious diarrhoea are needed to optimize antibiotic use and combat the rise of antibiotic resistance.","PeriodicalId":11721,"journal":{"name":"Epidemiology and Infection","volume":"152 ","pages":"e131"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11502423/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142497344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on epidemiological features of viral respiratory tract infections in children: a single-centre study. COVID-19 大流行对儿童病毒性呼吸道感染流行病学特征的影响：一项单中心研究。

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Epidemiology and Infection Pub Date : 2024-10-22 DOI: 10.1017/S0950268824001158

Tugba Bedir Demirdag, Melike Ozcicek, Meltem Polat, Furkan Cagri Kavas, Funda Demir, Nursel Atay Unal, Nursel Kara, Elif Gudeloglu, Hasan Tezer, Gulendam Bozdayi, Anıl Tapisiz

{"title":"Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on epidemiological features of viral respiratory tract infections in children: a single-centre study.","authors":"Tugba Bedir Demirdag, Melike Ozcicek, Meltem Polat, Furkan Cagri Kavas, Funda Demir, Nursel Atay Unal, Nursel Kara, Elif Gudeloglu, Hasan Tezer, Gulendam Bozdayi, Anıl Tapisiz","doi":"10.1017/S0950268824001158","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0950268824001158","url":null,"abstract":"The epidemiology of respiratory infections may vary depending on factors such as climate changes, geographical features, and urbanization. Pandemics also change the epidemiological characteristics of not only the relevant infectious agent itself but also other infectious agents. This study aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the epidemiology of viral respiratory infections in children. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of children aged ≤18 years with laboratory-confirmed viral respiratory infections other than COVID-19 from January 2018 to March 2023. Data on demographic characteristics, month and year of admission, and microbiological results were collected. During the study period, 1,829 respiratory samples were sent for polymerase chain reaction testing. Rhinovirus was identified in 24% of the patients, mixed infections in 21%, influenza virus in 20%, and respiratory syncytial virus in 12.5%. A 38.6% decrease in viral respiratory infections was observed in 2020, followed by a 188% increase in 2021. The respiratory syncytial virus was significantly more common in the post-pandemic period (13.8%) compared to the pre-pandemic period (8.1%), but no seasonal shift in respiratory syncytial virus infection was observed. There was also a yearly increase in influenza infections in the post-pandemic period compared to the pre-pandemic period. After the COVID-19 pandemic, the frequency of parainfluenza virus infections increased during the summer months, and this finding provides a new contribution to the existing literature.","PeriodicalId":11721,"journal":{"name":"Epidemiology and Infection","volume":"152 ","pages":"e128"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11502426/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142460861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic on pathogens transmitted via food in the Netherlands. COVID-19 大流行期间非药物干预措施对荷兰通过食物传播的病原体的影响。

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Epidemiology and Infection Pub Date : 2024-10-22 DOI: 10.1017/S0950268824000815

Roan Pijnacker, Lapo Mughini-Gras, Linda Verhoef, Maaike van den Beld, Eelco Franz, Ingrid Friesema

{"title":"Impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic on pathogens transmitted via food in the Netherlands.","authors":"Roan Pijnacker, Lapo Mughini-Gras, Linda Verhoef, Maaike van den Beld, Eelco Franz, Ingrid Friesema","doi":"10.1017/S0950268824000815","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0950268824000815","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the transmission of many pathogens. The aim was to determine the effect of non-pharmaceutical interventions on the incidence of diseases transmitted via food. Weekly incidence rates for nine foodborne pathogens were collected from national surveillance registries. Weekly pathogen incidence during lockdown weeks of 2020 and 2021 were compared with corresponding weeks in 2015-2019. The same analyses were performed to determine the effect of self-defined expected impact levels of measures (low, intermediate and high). Eight out of 9 diseases showed a significant decrease in case number in 2020, except for listeriosis, which remained unchanged. The largest decrease was observed for rotavirus gastronteritis A (-81%), norovirus gastroenteritis (-78%), hepatitis A (-75%) and shigellosis (-72). In 2021, lower case numbers were observed for 6 out of 9 diseases compared with 2015-2019, with the largest decrease for shigellosis (-5/%) and hepatitis E (-47%). No significant change was observed for listeriosis, STEC infection and rotavirus gastroenteritis. Overall, measures with increased expected impact level did not result in a larger decrease in number of cases, except for Campylobacter, and norovirus and rotavirus gastroenteritis. Disease transmitted via food significantly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a more pronounced effect during 2020 than 2021.","PeriodicalId":11721,"journal":{"name":"Epidemiology and Infection","volume":"152 ","pages":"e130"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11502420/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142460862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A cross-sectional survey of knowledge and attitudes towards scabies control in Australian aged care facilities. 澳大利亚养老机构对疥疮防治知识和态度的横断面调查。

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Epidemiology and Infection Pub Date : 2024-10-21 DOI: 10.1017/S0950268824001377

Isabelle Lightbody, Skye Cash-Deans, Cielo Pasay, Florin Oprescu, Kate Mounsey

{"title":"A cross-sectional survey of knowledge and attitudes towards scabies control in Australian aged care facilities.","authors":"Isabelle Lightbody, Skye Cash-Deans, Cielo Pasay, Florin Oprescu, Kate Mounsey","doi":"10.1017/S0950268824001377","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0950268824001377","url":null,"abstract":"Scabies outbreaks cause significant morbidity and disruption in aged care facilities and other institutional settings. Failure to manage scabies outbreaks may be attributable to low awareness amongst healthcare workers. A survey was distributed to healthcare workers across aged care facilities in South-East Queensland, Australia. The survey captured demographics, prior scabies experience, knowledge-based questions, and attitudes. Scabies was common in aged care facilities, with 41% of 128 respondents encountering the disease while working in aged care. Participants demonstrated sound theoretical knowledge regarding scabies (median knowledge score 82%). Scabies knowledge was not associated with years of experience in the sector or educational level but was associated with respondent age (p = 0.017). Knowledge gaps were evident regarding diagnosis, incubation periods, and treatment. Respondents demonstrated an inconsistent ability to identify atypical clinical presentations of scabies, showing discordance between theoretical knowledge and its practical application. The ability to identify crusted scabies was low, reflecting the high frequency of misdiagnosis of index cases in scabies outbreaks. Respondents considered scabies to be a problem and were supportive of improved management guidelines. These study outcomes will inform the design of accessible, targeted educational resources for scabies to help prevent and reduce the impact of outbreaks.","PeriodicalId":11721,"journal":{"name":"Epidemiology and Infection","volume":"152 ","pages":"e129"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11502422/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142460859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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