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Leishmaniasis is an important re-emergent parasitosis worldwide, particularly in tropical countries. There are no reports of autochthonous disease in the State of Paraná, southern Brazil. No surveillance has been carrie...

BackgroundThe prevalence of chronic diseases among the Chinese occupational population is rising steadily, with hypertension and diabetes becoming important health concerns. Occupational health examinations (OHE) provide...

Seasonal influenza activity was disrupted due to the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the implementation of non-pharmaceutical interventions. In this study, we analyzed weekly influenza-like illness (...

Abstract BackgroundWith the advent of new vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccines introduced during the recent pandemic, the need for near real-time active surveillance has increased to support timely regul...

Background: The health of the population is shaped by political, social and environmental conditions – referred to as contextual factors in this paper – which influence the risk of type 2 diabetes and other non-commu...

ObjectivesAn analysis of influenza surveillance data from sentinel hospitals throughout five areas of Sichuan Province from 2023 to 2025 will clarify influenza epidemic trends, therefore providing significant support for...

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To analyze the demand creation strategies for Covid-19 testing and to describe surveillance indicators for testing, quarantine, contact tracing, and telemonitoring in primary health care services. M...

Abstract Introduction In December 2022, the zero - COVID strategy was amended, eliminating mandatory testing and isolation. The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of targeted prevention measures in a ...

Reconstructing the early spatiotemporal dynamics of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) is essential for effective public health response but remains difficult due to reporting delays, heterogeneous surveillance systems,...

Environmental surveillance is an effective approach to investigate the circulation of human enteroviruses in the population. Enteroviruses E14, CVA9, E-6, E16, E20, E25, E13, and CVA24 were detected in sewage and a water...

Abstract Background Klebsiella pneumoniae complex (Kp) is a relevant neonatal pathogen colonizing preterm infants. While outbreak investigations often focus on multidrug-resistant strains, the epidemiology and genomic dy...

Abstract Objective To give a comprehensive and basic understanding of diabetes and its risk factors in floating people in China. Method We use "(diabetes or type 2 diabetes or chronic disease) and (floating population or...

Slovenia is a pioneer in the systematic monitoring of physical fitness in children and adolescents. In 1969, a national system for monitoring physical and somatic development, called the Sports Educational Chart, was dev...

Abstract Background Malaria, whose parasites are transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes, remains a major public health burden in Madagascar despite the control measures led by the National Malaria Control Program. Understan...

Abstract Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD), a serious complication of diabetes mellitus, is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease and a significantly contributes to cardiovascular morbidity. This study investigated the ...

Fine scale patterns of genetic structure and dispersal in Triatoma infestans populations from Argentina was analysed. A total of 314 insects from 22 domestic and peridomestic sites from the locality of San Martín (Capay...

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a critical global public health issue, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions where population density and migration facilitate transmission. While whole-genome sequencin...

Abstract Background Anthropogenic pressures, including urbanisation, globalisation and climate change, have facilitated an increased risk for emergence or re-emergence of mosquito-borne diseases into regions such as the ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a leading cause of global cancer-related morbidity and mortality. The majority of CRC cases arise through two well-established pathways: the conventional adenoma–carcinoma sequence and t...

Abstract Background Pleural Mesothelioma (PM) is an asbestos-related cancer with poor prognosis. Despite the 1992 national asbestos ban, new cases continue to occur due to the long latency of the disease. The study aim w...

The pandemic of COVID-19 left profound global impacts on public health, economics, and social dynamics. Since its emergence, the virus has spread across 229 countries, infecting over 590 million individuals and causing 7...

Abstract Skeletal fluorosis (SF) is a chronic metabolic bone disease resulting from long-term excessive fluoride exposure, affecting millions worldwide. Conventional diagnosis relies on radiographic evidence, which often...

Abstract Syphilis has re-emerged as a sustained global public health concern, with surveillance systems across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia documenting consistent increases in reported infectious cases over t...

BackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) is a common malignant tumor in the digestive system worldwide. In China, there are significant challenges in prevention and control, and there is a lack of relevant evidence regarding th...