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Towards clinical breakpoints for non-tuberculous mycobacteria- Determination of epidemiological cut off values for the Mycobacterium avium complex and Mycobacterium abscessus using broth microdilution.
their importance for establishing antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) breakpoints. METHODS: We gathered MIC distributions for drugs used against the Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) and ...
Identification of Mycobacterium abscessus Subspecies by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry and Machine Learning.
M. abscessus subsp., M. abscessus subsp., and M. abscessus subsp.. Due to their different antibiotic susceptibility pattern, a rapid and accurate identification method is necessary for their ...
COVID-19 pandemic response in the Meuse-Rhine Euroregion: methods, participation and recommendations of a longitudinal cross-border study
Publication Type: Peer reviewed scientific article Authors: Stabourlos C.; van Bilsen, C. J. A.; Brinkhues, S.; Moonen, C. P. B.; Demarest, S.; Hanssen, D. A. T.; van Loo, I. H. M.; Savelkoul, P. H. M.; Philippsen, D.; van der Zanden, B. A. M.; Dukers-Mui ...
A Multifaceted Approach for Evaluating Hepatitis E Virus Infectivity In Vitro: Cell Culture and Innovative Molecular Methods for Integrity Assessment
Publication Type: Peer reviewed scientific article Authors: Tatjana Locus; Lambrecht, Ellen; Sophie Lamoral; Willems, Sjarlotte; Steven Van Gucht; Vanwolleghem, Thomas; Michael Peeters Source: Veterinary Sciences, Volume 10, Issue 12 (2023) Health Topics: ...
Self-uniqueness beliefs and adherence to recommended precautions. A 5-wave longitudinal COVID-19 study
to precautions. METHOD: We measured self-reported intentions, optimism for self and others, perceived past adherence by self and others, and perceived impact of the measures and the disease on self and others in ...
Inequalities in mortality associated with housing conditions in Belgium between 1991 and 2020
if the population of the whole country faced the mortality rates experienced in areas that are least deprived in terms of housing. METHODS: We used individual-level mortality data extracted from the ...
Immunogenicity and one-year boostability of a 3-dose intramuscular rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis schedule in adults receiving immunosuppressive monotherapy: a prospective single-Centre clinical trial.
schedule in individuals using immunosuppressive monotherapy. METHODS: In this prospective study, individuals on immunosuppressive monotherapy with a conventional immunomodulator (cIM) or a TNF-alpha ...
Evaluation of a Liquid Media MALDI-TOF MS Protocol for the Identification of Dermatophytes Isolated from Infections.
conventional identification methods (direct exam, culture, DNA sequencing) are time-consuming, require experienced staff, are time-consuming, and the latter is expensive for routine identifications. ...
High diversity of yeast species and strains responsible for vulvovaginal candidiasis in South-East Gabon.
albicans strains associated with VVC in the vicinity of Franceville (Gabon). METHODS: A total of 110 independent isolates were identified using both MALDI- TOF MS and conventional techniques. The population ...
Understanding sexual transmission dynamics and transmission contexts of monkeypox virus: a mixed-methods study of the early outbreak in Belgium (May-June 2022).
description of sexual behaviour and transmission contexts. METHODS: We used routine national surveillance data of 139 confirmed MPX cases with date of symptom onset until 19 June 2022, complemented with 12 ...