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Intra- and interlaboratory reproducibility of the RIATOL qPCR HPV genotyping assay.
detecting high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) are more effective than cytology-based screening. Validation of new hrHPV DNA assays requires both noninferior clinical accuracy ...
Comparison of the Clinical Accuracy of Xpert HPV Assay on Vaginal Self-Samples and Cervical Clinician-Taken Samples within the VALHUDES Framework.
specimen handling Uterine Cervical Dysplasia Uterine Cervical Neoplasms Vagina Abstract: The accuracy of high-risk human papillomavirus testing with the Xpert HPV assay on vaginal self-samples was compared ...
Whole-Genome Sequencing-Based Screening of MRSA in Patients and Healthcare Workers in Public Hospitals in Benin.
From this collection, 27 high-quality WGS datasets were obtained, which carried numerous genes and mutations associated with antimicrobial resistance. The gene was detected in all the sequenced isolates. ...
Exploratory study of risk factors related to SARS-CoV-2 prevalence in nursing homes in Flanders (Belgium) during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic
variability (0-45%) between NH. The current exploratory study aimed to identify nursing home-specific risk factors for high SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence. Between October 19th, 2020 and November 13th, 2020, during ...
Potential impact fractions of body mass index reductions on the non-communicable disease burden in Belgium using G-computation
Source: Population Medicine. 2023;5(Supplement):. doi:10.18332/popmed/165603., Volume 5, Issue Supplement (2023) Abstract: Background: Overweight is the fourth most common risk factor for non communicable ...
Adherence to '5-2-1-0' guidelines and multiple risky behaviours among adolescents in nine sub-Saharan African countries: evidence from Global School-based Student Health Survey 2012-2017.
fruit/vegetables consumption, physical activity and non-zero consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the insufficient adherence to ‘5-2-1-0’ recommendations and the high prevalence of ...
Integrating human papillomavirus testing as a point-of care service using GeneXpert platforms: Findings and lessons from a Kenyan pilot study (2019-2020).
screen test positivity, triage compliance, triage positivity and treatment compliance. Test agreement between local GeneXpert and central comparator high-risk HPV (hrHPV) testing for a random set of ...
Were SARS-CoV-2 self-tests used for their intended purpose? The experience in Belgium.
the number of positive self-tests reported closely followed the same trend as the provider-administered tests in symptomatic people and high risk-contacts, which reinforces the hypothesis that they were ...
Wastewater monitoring can anchor global disease surveillance systems
monitored predominantly urban populations. In high-income countries (HIC s), composite sampling at centralised treatment plants was most common, whereas grab sampling from surface waters, open drains, and pit ...
Epidemiology of COVID-19 mortality in Belgium from wave 1 to wave 7 (March 2020 – 11 September 2022)
old for both sex). During wave 1, when testing capacity was limited and only severe and hospitalized patients were tested, it reached 11.3%. The risk of dying from COVID-19 was larger and consistent for ...