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Addressing the escalating burden of dengue in the Americas amid global challenges 面对全球挑战,应对美洲日益加重的登革热负担
IF 4.7 3区 医学
Journal of Infection and Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102879
José Cherem, Joziana Muniz de Paiva Barçante
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Safety and efficacy of tocilizumab in COVID-19: A systematic evaluation of adverse effects and therapeutic outcomes 托珠单抗治疗COVID-19的安全性和有效性:不良反应和治疗结果的系统评估
IF 4.7 3区 医学
Journal of Infection and Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102873
Othman AlOmeir , Ahmad H. Alhowail , Syed Imam Rabbani , Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq , Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi , Abida Khan , Mohd Imran , Tafadzwa Dzinamarira
{"title":"Safety and efficacy of tocilizumab in COVID-19: A systematic evaluation of adverse effects and therapeutic outcomes","authors":"Othman AlOmeir ,&nbsp;Ahmad H. Alhowail ,&nbsp;Syed Imam Rabbani ,&nbsp;Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq ,&nbsp;Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi ,&nbsp;Abida Khan ,&nbsp;Mohd Imran ,&nbsp;Tafadzwa Dzinamarira","doi":"10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102873","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102873","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>While COVID-19 has transitioned from a pandemic to an endemic state, the management of its persistent complications continues to present substantial clinical challenges. Tocilizumab, an interleukin-6 receptor antagonist endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) for severe COVID-19 management, remains a critical therapeutic intervention. This systematic evaluation provides a comprehensive assessment of tocilizumab's safety and efficacy profile to inform clinical decision-making.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The study involved exhaustive search across multiple databases (PubMed, SCOPUS, WoS, BIOSIS) utilizing MeSH terms and Boolean operators to identify relevant studies. Methodological worthiness was rigorously evaluated utilizing the Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2) tool. The statistical analysis of the findings incorporated one-way ANOVA, Mann-Whitney U tests, and Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) with 95 % confidence intervals to quantify adverse effects and therapeutic outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The analysis of nine studies encompassing diverse demographic populations (ages ≥2 years, both sexes) established a clear safety profile for tocilizumab. The treatment demonstrated a statistically important association (P &lt; 0.05) with mild adverse effects (nausea, diarrhea, headache, fatigue; r = 0.62, 95 % CI = 0.59–0.71) and moderate adverse effects (tremors, urinary difficulties, mood changes; r = 0.54, 95 % CI = 0.47–0.60). More concerning were the severe adverse effects, including hepatobiliary dysfunction and hypersensitivity reactions (r = 0.36, 95 % CI = 0.32–0.41), with rare but critical instances of acute liver failure (r = 0.18, 95 % CI = 0.15–0.22). Notably, despite this safety profile, tocilizumab exhibited significant therapeutic efficacy (P &lt; 0.01) in ameliorating COVID-19 symptoms, particularly in cases complicated by cytokine storm syndrome.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study confirms tocilizumab's position as a valuable therapeutic agent for COVID-19 complications while highlighting the necessity for judicious patient selection and vigilant monitoring due to its potential for significant adverse effects. The findings underscore the importance of pre-treatment screening, adherence to contraindications, and ongoing pharmacovigilance to optimize risk-benefit ratios.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Infection and Public Health","volume":"18 10","pages":"Article 102873"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144548644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Cutaneous infection caused by Mycobacterium boenickei due to lipolysis injection: A case report 脂解注射液致伯氏分枝杆菌皮肤感染1例
IF 4.7 3区 医学
Journal of Infection and Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102872
Jiayi Peng , Rui Zeng , Tian Gan, Wenyue Zhang, Ying Shi, Youming Mei, Haiqin Jiang, Jingshu Xiong, Chun Pan, Hongsheng Wang
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Comprehensive molecular characterization of post-COVID condition: Immunoglobulin suppression and persistent SARS-CoV-2 antigens as key pathophysiological drivers covid后疾病的综合分子特征:免疫球蛋白抑制和持续的SARS-CoV-2抗原是关键的病理生理驱动因素
IF 4.7 3区 医学
Journal of Infection and Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102870
Alejandro Seco-Gonzalez , Paula Antelo-Riveiro , Susana B. Bravo , M.J. Domínguez-Santalla , E. Rodríguez-Ruiz , Ángel Piñeiro , Rebeca Garcia-Fandino
{"title":"Comprehensive molecular characterization of post-COVID condition: Immunoglobulin suppression and persistent SARS-CoV-2 antigens as key pathophysiological drivers","authors":"Alejandro Seco-Gonzalez ,&nbsp;Paula Antelo-Riveiro ,&nbsp;Susana B. Bravo ,&nbsp;M.J. Domínguez-Santalla ,&nbsp;E. Rodríguez-Ruiz ,&nbsp;Ángel Piñeiro ,&nbsp;Rebeca Garcia-Fandino","doi":"10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102870","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102870","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Post-COVID condition (PCC), or long COVID, affects a significant proportion of individuals following SARS-CoV-2 infection, yet its molecular framework remains poorly understood. This study aimed to define the molecular profile of PCC by integrating broad proteomic analysis using Sequential Window Acquisition of All Theoretical Mass Spectra (SWATH-MS) with targeted antigen quantification through targeted mass spectrometry (MRM/SRM).</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Plasma and pellet fractions from 65 PCC patients, classified as symptomatic or asymptomatic, were analyzed using SWATH-MS with updated SARS-CoV-2 protein libraries (<em>v2022</em> and <em>v2024</em>), enabling a comprehensive profiling of immune- and viral-related proteins. The presence of viral antigens, specifically spike and nucleocapsid proteins, was quantified using MRM/SRM. A protein-concentration-based severity metric using clustering analysis and dimensionality reduction methods was proposed to assess correlations between proteomic alterations and clinical symptoms.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A key finding in PCC patients, particularly in symptomatic cases, was a pronounced downregulation of immunoglobulins, including kappa and lambda light chains. SWATH-MS analysis identified six proteins (corresponding to UniProt entries Q8N5F4, LV147, KV311, KVD20, A0A5C2G1U0, and KV315) that strongly correlated with disease severity (R² &gt; 0.9), highlighting their potential as biomarkers. In pellet samples, the protein G1SG72 (ABCE1) emerged as a marker associated with severity, suggesting possible alterations in antiviral responses. The severity metric proposed showed a strong correlation with clinical symptoms, providing a quantifiable measure of PCC severity and enabling effective patient stratification. Additionally, MRM/SRM analysis detected the persistent presence of SARS-CoV-2 antigens, specifically the Spike and Nucleocapsid proteins, in symptomatic PCC patients.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study defines a molecular profile of PCC, marked by immunoglobulin downregulation and the persistence of SARS-CoV-2 antigens, which may contribute to ongoing immune alterations in PCC. The severity metric derived from proteomic profiling provides a tool for categorizing PCC patients based on symptom severity and could support future studies aimed at targeted interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Infection and Public Health","volume":"18 10","pages":"Article 102870"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144563110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Carbapenem resistance gene blaNDM-1 in Escherichia coli, Serratia marcescens and Klebsiella michiganensis strains from a pediatric patient 大肠杆菌、粘质沙雷氏菌和密歇根克雷伯氏菌中碳青霉烯耐药基因blaNDM-1的研究
IF 4.7 3区 医学
Journal of Infection and Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102869
Yuanyuan Li , Xiangkun Zeng , Mi Zhou , Yi Liu , Chen Xu , Xiaofan Li , Yunbing Li , Lili Huang , Ning Dong
{"title":"Carbapenem resistance gene blaNDM-1 in Escherichia coli, Serratia marcescens and Klebsiella michiganensis strains from a pediatric patient","authors":"Yuanyuan Li ,&nbsp;Xiangkun Zeng ,&nbsp;Mi Zhou ,&nbsp;Yi Liu ,&nbsp;Chen Xu ,&nbsp;Xiaofan Li ,&nbsp;Yunbing Li ,&nbsp;Lili Huang ,&nbsp;Ning Dong","doi":"10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102869","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102869","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Carbapenem resistance has a widespread globally. In this study, three bacterial strains including <em>Escherichia coli</em> (SXY-EC), <em>Serratia marcescens</em> (SXY-SM), and <em>Klebsiella michiganensis</em> (SXY-KM) were isolated from a pediatric patient in China. Whole-genome sequencing and resistome analysis revealed the appearance of <em>bla</em><sub>NDM-1</sub> β-lactamase gene in all these three strains, and conjugation tests confirmed its transferability. Additionally, SXY-SM and SXY-KM harbored two to three other resistance genes, while SXY-EC carried eleven. Notably, the multidrug resistance region containing <em>bla</em><sub>NDM-1</sub> in plasmid pSXY-EC_NDM1 from SXY-EC was flanked by mobile elements, potentially enabling intermolecular replicative transposition mediated by distinct insertion sequences.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Infection and Public Health","volume":"18 10","pages":"Article 102869"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144535997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Global, regional, and national burden of varicella-zoster infections in adults aged 70 years and older from 1997 to 2021: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 1997年至2021年70岁及以上成年人水痘-带状疱疹感染的全球、区域和国家负担:来自全球疾病负担研究的结果
IF 4.7 3区 医学
Journal of Infection and Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102868
Chenchen Yang , Zhenpeng Guo , Xiaowei Deng , Yanling Wei , Qun Zhang , Jianming Wang
{"title":"Global, regional, and national burden of varicella-zoster infections in adults aged 70 years and older from 1997 to 2021: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study","authors":"Chenchen Yang ,&nbsp;Zhenpeng Guo ,&nbsp;Xiaowei Deng ,&nbsp;Yanling Wei ,&nbsp;Qun Zhang ,&nbsp;Jianming Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102868","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102868","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection gives rise to varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (HZ, shingles). Primary VZV infection results in varicella, while HZ occurs as a consequence of latent VZV reactivation. Older adults are at a significantly elevated risk of HZ because of age-related immune senescence. This study was designed to evaluate the global burden and trends of VZV-related diseases (VHZ: varicella and HZ) among adults aged ≥70 years from 1997 to 2021 and to explore the influencing factors. In this specific age group, VHZ predominantly refers to HZ.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Data from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2021 were employed to estimate the incidence, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and rates of VHZ in older adults. Estimated annual percentage changes were utilized to quantify trends, and demographic decomposition analysis was conducted to determine the impacts of population aging, growth, and epidemiological changes.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In 2021, a total of 4,539,519 new VHZ cases were reported globally among older adults, with an incidence rate of 918.2 per 100,000. The global DALYs attributable to VHZ amounted to 113,013, corresponding to a DALY rate of 22.9 per 100,000. From 1997 to 2021, although the incidence rate increased slightly, the DALY rate declined significantly. Population growth was the main driver of the increase in the number of cases, whereas enhanced disease management contributed to the reduction in DALYs.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>From 1997 to 2021, the incidence of VHZ in adults aged ≥70 years increased marginally due to population growth, while the disease burden (measured by DALYs) decreased, probably attributed to improved disease management strategies. These trends were particularly evident in regions with a high Socio-Demographic Index (SDI), potentially associated with vaccination efforts, and significant reductions in DALYs were observed in low- and middle-SDI regions, likely owing to advancements in healthcare.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Infection and Public Health","volume":"18 10","pages":"Article 102868"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144563013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Addressing antimicrobial resistance: Structural insights into cefiderocol’s mode of action and emerging resistance mechanisms 解决抗菌素耐药性:结构洞察头孢地罗的作用模式和新出现的耐药机制
IF 4.7 3区 医学
Journal of Infection and Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102871
Mohd Zulkifli Salleh
{"title":"Addressing antimicrobial resistance: Structural insights into cefiderocol’s mode of action and emerging resistance mechanisms","authors":"Mohd Zulkifli Salleh","doi":"10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102871","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102871","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cefiderocol represents a significant advancement in the treatment of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections. Its unique uptake mechanism, leveraging bacterial iron transport pathways for membrane permeation, sets it apart from conventional β-lactam antibiotics. Through its siderophore-mediated drug uptake, cefiderocol efficiently bypasses outer membrane barriers, allowing it to target and penetrate resistant pathogens, including those resistant to carbapenems and other antibiotics. This distinct property positions cefiderocol as a promising therapeutic option for infections caused by <em>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</em>, <em>Acinetobacter baumannii</em>, and Enterobacterales. Despite its promise, resistance to cefiderocol is emerging, driven by mutations in penicillin-binding proteins, impaired siderophore transporter systems, and β-lactamase production. These mechanisms disrupt antibiotic binding, compromise iron transport, and enzymatically inactivate cefiderocol, respectively, limiting its efficacy. This review examines cefiderocol's innovative mode of entry, therapeutic potential, and the challenges posed by resistance, offering insights into its role in the fight against multidrug-resistant pathogens.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Infection and Public Health","volume":"18 9","pages":"Article 102871"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144243319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Clinical outcomes and safety of 7-day versus 14-day antibiotic therapy for bloodstream infections in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis 7天与14天抗生素治疗成人血流感染的临床结果和安全性:一项系统综述和荟萃分析,采用试验序列分析
IF 4.7 3区 医学
Journal of Infection and Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102852
Chen-Wei Wu , Chih-Cheng Lai , Jheng-Yan Wu , Mei-Chuan Lee
{"title":"Clinical outcomes and safety of 7-day versus 14-day antibiotic therapy for bloodstream infections in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis","authors":"Chen-Wei Wu ,&nbsp;Chih-Cheng Lai ,&nbsp;Jheng-Yan Wu ,&nbsp;Mei-Chuan Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102852","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102852","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The optimal duration of antibiotic therapy for bloodstream infections (BSIs) remains uncertain. This meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis (TSA) compared the efficacy and safety of 7-day versus 14-day antibiotic courses in adults. A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library identified four randomized controlled trials (4794 patients). The 7-day course showed similar 90-day all-cause mortality (RR 0.94, 95 % CI 0.79–1.12, <em>p</em> = 0.51) and bacteremia relapse rates (RR 1.15, 95 % CI 0.80–1.64, <em>p</em> = 0.45) compared to 14 days. No significant differences were found in adverse events, including acute kidney injury, diarrhea, allergic reactions, and <em>Clostridioides difficile</em> infections. TSA indicated an insufficient information size. While 90-day mortality is an objective endpoint, it may not fully capture clinical recovery or long-term sequelae. Nonetheless, the findings indicate that a 7-day antibiotic course achieves outcomes comparable to a 14-day regimen in non–high-risk patients, supporting shorter durations consistent with antimicrobial stewardship.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Infection and Public Health","volume":"18 9","pages":"Article 102852"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144223414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Serological insights into MERS-CoV dynamics of antibody responses during acute and convalescent phases and their clinical relevance for diagnostics and immunity 急性期和恢复期MERS-CoV抗体反应的血清学动态及其诊断和免疫的临床相关性
IF 4.7 3区 医学
Journal of Infection and Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102854
Khalid J. Shrwani , Ahmad M. Alharbi , Waleed H. Mahallawi , Ayed Y. Asiri , Abdullah M. Assiri , Abdullah Algaissi , Anwar M. Hashem , Radi Alsafi , Mohammed A. Jubran , Eyad Gadour , Soha A. Alghamdi , Ezzuddin A. Okmi , Nabil Dhayhi , Hassan A. Asiri , Zaki M. Eisa , Nigel Cunliffe , Qibo Zhang
{"title":"Serological insights into MERS-CoV dynamics of antibody responses during acute and convalescent phases and their clinical relevance for diagnostics and immunity","authors":"Khalid J. Shrwani ,&nbsp;Ahmad M. Alharbi ,&nbsp;Waleed H. Mahallawi ,&nbsp;Ayed Y. Asiri ,&nbsp;Abdullah M. Assiri ,&nbsp;Abdullah Algaissi ,&nbsp;Anwar M. Hashem ,&nbsp;Radi Alsafi ,&nbsp;Mohammed A. Jubran ,&nbsp;Eyad Gadour ,&nbsp;Soha A. Alghamdi ,&nbsp;Ezzuddin A. Okmi ,&nbsp;Nabil Dhayhi ,&nbsp;Hassan A. Asiri ,&nbsp;Zaki M. Eisa ,&nbsp;Nigel Cunliffe ,&nbsp;Qibo Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102854","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102854","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a zoonotic viral respiratory disease caused by the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), associated with severe clinical outcomes and high mortality.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Our study examined the kinetics of anti-MERS-CoV IgM and IgG antibodies during the acute and convalescent phases of infection, focusing on their correlations with clinical variables such as age and viral load.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Serum samples were collected from PCR-confirmed MERS-CoV patients (n = 23) during both phases and compared to healthy controls (n = 23) using validated ELISA-based assays.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>IgM levels peaked in the acute phase and declined significantly in the convalescent phase, while IgG levels were sustained and markedly higher during recovery. Correlation analyses revealed positive relationships between antibody levels and patient age (acute IgM: r = 0.56, p &lt; 0.01; convalescent IgG: r = 0.59, p &lt; 0.01) and viral loads (acute IgM: r = 0.97, p &lt; 0.0001; acute IgG: r = 0.87, p &lt; 0.0001; convalescent IgG: r = 0.91, p &lt; 0.0001). These results concluded that age-associated enhancements in antibody responses and the role of humoral immunity in viral clearance.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The current study highlights the diagnostic value of anti-MERS-CoV IgM and IgG measurements and their utility in developing therapeutic and vaccine strategies adapted to high-risk populations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16087,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Infection and Public Health","volume":"18 9","pages":"Article 102854"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine: Unmasking the unknown in catheter-related infection prevention, a narrative review 氯己定与聚维酮碘:揭示导管相关感染预防的未知,一篇叙述性综述
IF 4.7 3区 医学
Journal of Infection and Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102851
Bertrand Drugeon , Claire M. Rickard , Jessica A. Schults , Jérémy Guenezan , Olivier Mimoz
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