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Large diversity of linezolid-resistant isolates discovered in food-producing animals through linezolid selective monitoring in Belgium in 2019
Publication Type: Peer reviewed scientific article Authors: Michaël Timmermans; Bert Bogaerts; Kevin Vanneste; Sigrid C.J. De Keersmaecker; Nancy Roosens; Carole Kowalewicz; Simon, Guillaume; Maria A Argudín; Deplano, Ariane; Hallin, Marie; P Wattiau; Dav ...
Towards standardisation of automatic pollen and fungal spore monitoring: best practises and guidelines
to site selection criteria. Despite no official standard yet existing, it is essential that all aspects of the measurement chain are carried out in a manner that is as standardised as possible to ...
Which drugs of choice are on the rise or in decline? A trend analysis of Belgium’s treatment settings (2015-2019)
A reference group of treatment units was selected to allow for comparisons between the different years. Trend analysis was performed by using a joinpoint regression among different regions and groups ...
Evaluation of the types, efficient use and health risks of application of silver-based biocides to provide antimicrobial properties to face masks applied during the Covid-19 crisis
biocides in a selection of face masks on the Belgian market and intended to be worn by the general public. Following types of silver-based biocides were demonstrated: (i) Ag+ ions, (ii) metallic Ag0 NP ...
Measuring mental health burden in humanitarian settings: a critical review of assessment tools
conducted for scientific studies using the selected tools in humanitarian settings to collect the data for analysis. The benefits and limitations described for each tool were compiled into a complete table. ...
Population Analysis of O26 Shiga Toxin-Producing Causing Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Italy, 1989-2020, Through Whole Genome Sequencing.
either the core or the accessory genomic fraction in populations of ST29 O26 STEC, differently from what observed in ST21 strains, suggesting that a different selective pressure could drive the evolution ...
Severity of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 lineage among hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Belgium.
analyses were performed to assess the influence of selection bias, vaccination rollout, and unmeasured confounding. RESULTS: We observed no difference between the exposed and unexposed group in severe ...
Preparedness & response for emergency situations: joined forces of H2020 projects in the PREPARE cluster
impact. Through mutual support, the cluster strengthens the response to the ongoing crisis and the aim to be better prepared for future health crises. In a round table discussion, a selection of these H2020 ...
Knowledge, attitude, and practices of the community and meat industry workers towards Taenia saginata taeniosis and bovine cysticercosis in and around Jimma and Ambo towns of Ethiopia
KAP of the community and meat industry workers about T. saginata taeniosis/cysticercosis in Jimma and Ambo towns of Ethiopia. A cross-sectional KAP survey was performed on 293 community members selected ...
Availability of healthy and unhealthy foods in modern retail outlets located in selected districts of Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
outlets within the selected districts. Toward a healthier food retail environment, public health and food regulators, in partnership with other stakeholders need to institute measures that improve ...