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In the Americas, the number of confirmed malaria cases decreased by 65.4% between 2000 and 2023, and malaria elimination is now in sight for many countries. Argentina is currently free of autochthonous malaria transmissi...

Abstract Background The global expansion of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes has intensified arboviral epidemics, generating annual socio-economic losses exceeding 2 billion US dollars, mainly in the America...

Vibrio parahaemolyticus （V. parahaemolyticus） is a significant foodborne pathogen worldwide， primarily transmitted through the consumption of seafood. It can cause both sporadic cases of acute gastroenteritis and o...

Swine coronaviruses affecting pigs have been studied sporadically in wildlife. In Argentina, epidemiological surveillance of TGEV/PRCV is conducted only in domestic pigs. The aim was to assess the prevalence of TGEV/PRCV...

Abstract Background In Libreville, Gabon, the Melen sentinel site has monitored malaria among febrile children for over a decade, offering a lens on intra-urban transmission. We aimed to characterize neighborhood-level s...

Abstract Pertussis (whooping cough), a vaccine-preventable disease that affects people of any age, has resurged globally after the COVID-19 pandemic. Key reasons for recent pertussis outbreaks include suboptimal pertussi...

Abstract In response to the emerging threat of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors, insecticides are being repurposed for vector control or developed de novo. The longevity of disease control programs will require ...

During a health crisis, vaccines can curb the spread of diseases and provide much-needed immunity for all those deemed at risk. To reach herd immunity and successfully curb disease spread, a significant portion of the po...

Since 2004, there have been several reports of Influenza A virus (FLUAV) infection in dogs. Dogs have been infected with equine influenza H3N8, avian influenza H3N2 and H5N1, and the pandemic H1N1 virus. Because of recen...

Secondhand smoke (SHS) contains toxicants and carcinogens that are known to cause premature death and disease. Objectively measuring SHS exposure can support and evaluate smoke-free legislations. In Latin America, the mo...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a leading cause of acute respiratory tract infections, particularly in children, older adults, and individuals with immunocompromising conditions. Despite incr...

Introduction: Inhalation of asbestos fibers can lead to a range of diseases, including asbestosis, pleural plaques, lung cancer, and malignant mesothelioma. Despite regulatory efforts, asbestos-related diseases remain a ...

This investigation focused on the compilation and analysis of the incidence of foodborne diseases and foodborne outbreaks related to protein-based foods, published in official surveillance reports from the European Union...

Abstract Background Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) confers a markedly increased lifetime risk of breast and ovarian cancers. As no effective surveillance method for early detection of ovarian cancer has been...

Abstract Purpose Patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) exhibiting persistent EBV DNA positivity throughout treatment (a “D-D-D” trajectory) represent a high-risk group with undefined management strategies. Thi...

Automated Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) provides position and state information about aircraft and is becoming an essential component in the global air traffic management system. ADS-B transponders broadcast t...

Antithyroglobulin antibodies (TgAb) are present in 10–25% of patients with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) and significantly affect the reliability of serum thyroglobulin (Tg) measurements during follow-up. Beyond ...

Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing public health threat, and the prevalence of AMR is particularly high in Vietnam. A comprehensive review of AMR in humans, animals and/or the environment in Vietna...

BackgroundAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major public health challenge in Pakistan due to irrational antibiotic use and weak surveillance. The WHO AWaRe framework and United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declar...

Abstract Dogs are the main urban reservoir of Leishmania infantum, the causative agent of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), which is transmitted by sand flies. In the state of Paraná, the first detection of a positive dog fo...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Klebsiella pneumoniae, especially the co-occurrence of resistance to aminoglycosides and carbapenems, represents a serious threat to global public health. This study reviews the prevalen...

Abstract Background Pestiviruses such as bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) or the ovine border disease virus (BDV) are not strictly species-specific and can be transmitted between related animal species. Due to serologi...

Abstract Background Diabetes mellitus is a major public health concern in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in fragile health systems such as Afghanistan. Limited community-based evidence exists on the burde...

Improved street lighting serves many functions and is used in both public and private settings. The prevention of personal and property crime is one of its objectives in public space, which is the main focus of this syst...