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View article: Prevalence of Shigellosis among household contacts of index cases in the EFGH catchment area, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Prevalence of Shigellosis among household contacts of index cases in the EFGH catchment area, Dhaka, Bangladesh Open
Background This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of shigellosis among household contacts (HHCs) using data from the ‘Enterics for Global Health (EFGH)’ study, conducted at seven Asian and African countries. Methods In Bangladesh, the…
View article: Comparative Epidemiology of <i>Salmonella</i> Paratyphi A and <i>Salmonella</i> Typhi Causing Enteric Fever, Bangladesh, 2018–2020
Comparative Epidemiology of <i>Salmonella</i> Paratyphi A and <i>Salmonella</i> Typhi Causing Enteric Fever, Bangladesh, 2018–2020 Open
Enteric fever remains a public health challenge. We analyzed data from a cluster-randomized Vi-tetanus toxoid conjugate vaccine trial to compare the epidemiology between Salmonella enterica serovars Paratyphi A, which causes paratyphoid fe…
View article: Rethinking cholera diagnostic test performance, interpretation, and evaluation: a field-based latent-class analysis in Bangladesh
Rethinking cholera diagnostic test performance, interpretation, and evaluation: a field-based latent-class analysis in Bangladesh Open
View article: Genomic insights into a diarrheal outbreak in Bangladesh reveal novel ETEC lineages and expansion of CS23 colonization factor
Genomic insights into a diarrheal outbreak in Bangladesh reveal novel ETEC lineages and expansion of CS23 colonization factor Open
Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), a leading cause of diarrhea, is defined by heat-stable (ST) and/or heat-labile (LT) toxins and associated colonization factors (CFs). However, there is still a knowledge gap in understanding ETEC’s …
View article: Rapid tests as a practical alternative to slide agglutination for the confirmation of <i>V. cholerae</i> O1
Rapid tests as a practical alternative to slide agglutination for the confirmation of <i>V. cholerae</i> O1 Open
Slide agglutination for serogroup and/or serotype identification is a crucial step for confirming cholera by culture. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are typically used directly on stool but are not considered sufficient for cholera confirma…
View article: Evaluating the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines during a period of Omicron variant predominance among Bangladeshi population: A test-negative design measurement
Evaluating the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines during a period of Omicron variant predominance among Bangladeshi population: A test-negative design measurement Open
The study was conducted to estimate the protective effectiveness (PE) of complete primary or booster dose regimens of COVID-19 vaccines deployed in Bangladesh. The study was conducted in four hospitals in Dhaka between December 30, 2021, a…
View article: Epidemiological and Clinical Features of Enterotoxigenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> (ETEC) Diarrhea in an Urban Slum in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Epidemiological and Clinical Features of Enterotoxigenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> (ETEC) Diarrhea in an Urban Slum in Dhaka, Bangladesh Open
Background Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is a major cause of diarrheal illness, and population-based data on the incidence of clinically significant ETEC diarrhea in developing countries are limited. We provide insight into ETEC …
View article: Determinants of incomplete immunization and factors for missed opportunities in urban Dhaka: A cross-sectional study
Determinants of incomplete immunization and factors for missed opportunities in urban Dhaka: A cross-sectional study Open
Most vaccinations in the immunization schedule need two or more doses to elicit a protective immune response. Therefore, completion of all doses is crucial for achieving the best possible immunity. The objective of this study was to invest…
View article: Cholera rapid diagnostic tests at the host-microbe interface: Key Considerations for Global Deployments
Cholera rapid diagnostic tests at the host-microbe interface: Key Considerations for Global Deployments Open
Background Effective cholera outbreak response requires accurate bedside rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) because access to laboratories is often limited. Formative studies suggest cholera diagnostics have multiple vulnerabilities, including …
View article: Relationship Among Village Doctor Training Level, Proximity to a Main Road, and Availability to Administer Intravenous Fluids for Diarrheal Illness
Relationship Among Village Doctor Training Level, Proximity to a Main Road, and Availability to Administer Intravenous Fluids for Diarrheal Illness Open
Treatment of life-threatening diarrheal illness in rural areas of Bangladesh relies on the training and accessibility of informal health care providers such as village doctors. We found that village doctors located closer to main roads wer…
View article: Evaluation of oral cholera vaccine (Euvichol-Plus) effectiveness against<i>Vibrio cholerae</i>in Bangladesh: an interim analysis
Evaluation of oral cholera vaccine (Euvichol-Plus) effectiveness against<i>Vibrio cholerae</i>in Bangladesh: an interim analysis Open
Introduction Millions of Euvichol-Plus doses have been deployed from the global oral cholera vaccine stockpile in over 20 cholera-affected countries. However, information on Euvichol-Plus’s effectiveness is limited. Using this vaccine in a…
View article: Evaluation of naturally occurring IgG anti-Vi antibody titers as predictors and correlates of typhoid fever in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Evaluation of naturally occurring IgG anti-Vi antibody titers as predictors and correlates of typhoid fever in Dhaka, Bangladesh Open
Background When delivered through vaccination Vi-polysaccharide antigen of Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi protects against typhoid by inducing IgG anti-Vi antibodies. We aimed to determine whether the presence of antibodies following n…
View article: Shigellosis in an Urban Slum in Kenya: Risk Factors and Antimicrobial Resistance
Shigellosis in an Urban Slum in Kenya: Risk Factors and Antimicrobial Resistance Open
Background Shigella spp are among the notable causes of global diarrheal disease and death, accounting for 13.2% of deaths in 2016. Antimicrobial resistance complicates shigellosis management. Understanding local disease epidemiology is cr…
View article: Protection by natural cholera against later episodes of cholera over 10 years of follow-up in Matlab, Bangladesh: a retrospective cohort study
Protection by natural cholera against later episodes of cholera over 10 years of follow-up in Matlab, Bangladesh: a retrospective cohort study Open
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View article: Incidence and Antimicrobial Resistance of&nbsp;Shigella-Attributable Diarrhea in Young Children: Results from the Multi-Country Enterics for Global Health (EFGH)&nbsp;Shigella&nbsp;Surveillance Study
Incidence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Shigella-Attributable Diarrhea in Young Children: Results from the Multi-Country Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) Shigella Surveillance Study Open
View article: Risk Factors for Spontaneous Abortion Following Hepatitis E Vaccination During and Shortly Before Pregnancy: Further Analysis from a Cluster-Randomized Trial
Risk Factors for Spontaneous Abortion Following Hepatitis E Vaccination During and Shortly Before Pregnancy: Further Analysis from a Cluster-Randomized Trial Open
View article: Costs and Cost Drivers Of&nbsp;Shigella&nbsp;Medically Attended Diarrhoea: Results from the Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) Study
Costs and Cost Drivers Of Shigella Medically Attended Diarrhoea: Results from the Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) Study Open
View article: Coinfection and clinical impact of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli harboring diverse toxin variants and colonization factors: 2017-2022
Coinfection and clinical impact of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli harboring diverse toxin variants and colonization factors: 2017-2022 Open
ETEC and co-infections exacerbate illness severity and overburden healthcare systems. Policymakers should prioritize resilient healthcare strategies for ETEC and co-infections.
View article: Rethinking cholera diagnostic test performance, interpretation and evaluation: a field-based latent-class analysis in Bangladesh
Rethinking cholera diagnostic test performance, interpretation and evaluation: a field-based latent-class analysis in Bangladesh Open
Background Accurate and reliable diagnostics, including rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), are critical components of cholera control programs, though their performance has varied greatly across studies. While poorly understood, this variabili…
View article: Antibiotic resistance and serotype distribution of <i>Shigella</i> strains in Bangladesh over the period of 2014–2022: evidence from a nationwide hospital-based surveillance for cholera and other diarrheal diseases
Antibiotic resistance and serotype distribution of <i>Shigella</i> strains in Bangladesh over the period of 2014–2022: evidence from a nationwide hospital-based surveillance for cholera and other diarrheal diseases Open
The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and risk factors linked to Shigella infections through a nationwide hospital-based diarrheal disease surveillance in Bangladesh. From May 2014 to …
View article: The elasticity of taxes to GDP in Bangladesh: Implications for policy
The elasticity of taxes to GDP in Bangladesh: Implications for policy Open
This study investigates the relationship between economic growth and the elasticity of taxes in Bangladesh from 2007 to 2018. The study used the exponential smoothing OLS method to estimate the elasticity of the tax system in Bangladesh. T…
View article: Identification, mapping, and self-reported practice patterns of village doctors in Sitakunda subdistrict, Bangladesh
Identification, mapping, and self-reported practice patterns of village doctors in Sitakunda subdistrict, Bangladesh Open
The findings provide insights into the characteristics and practices of village doctors and point to the potential for internet and phone-based interventions to improve patient care and reduce inappropriate antibiotic use in this health ca…
View article: Diarrhea and cholera surveillance for early warning and preparedness to prevent epidemics among Rohingya Myanmar nationals in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Diarrhea and cholera surveillance for early warning and preparedness to prevent epidemics among Rohingya Myanmar nationals in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh Open
View article: Author Correction: Clinical surveillance systems obscure the true cholera infection burden in an endemic region
Author Correction: Clinical surveillance systems obscure the true cholera infection burden in an endemic region Open
View article: Spatial and temporal clustering of typhoid fever in an urban slum of Dhaka City: Implications for targeted typhoid vaccination
Spatial and temporal clustering of typhoid fever in an urban slum of Dhaka City: Implications for targeted typhoid vaccination Open
Background Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi ( Salmonella Typhi) causes severe and occasionally life-threatening disease, transmitted through contaminated food and water. Humans are the only reservoir, inadequate water, sanitation, and hy…
View article: Evaluation of Fecal Inflammatory Biomarkers to Identify Bacterial Diarrhea Episodes: Systematic Review and Protocol for the Enterics for Global Health <i>Shigella</i> Surveillance Study
Evaluation of Fecal Inflammatory Biomarkers to Identify Bacterial Diarrhea Episodes: Systematic Review and Protocol for the Enterics for Global Health <i>Shigella</i> Surveillance Study Open
Background The measurement of fecal inflammatory biomarkers among individuals presenting to care with diarrhea could improve the identification of bacterial diarrheal episodes that would benefit from antibiotic therapy. We reviewed prior l…
View article: Population Enumeration and Household Utilization Survey Methods in the Enterics for Global Health (EFGH): <i>Shigella</i> Surveillance Study
Population Enumeration and Household Utilization Survey Methods in the Enterics for Global Health (EFGH): <i>Shigella</i> Surveillance Study Open
Background Accurate estimation of diarrhea incidence from facility-based surveillance requires estimating the population at risk and accounting for case patients who do not seek care. The Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) Shigella surveill…
View article: Quantifying the Cost of <i>Shigella</i> Diarrhea in the Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) <i>Shigella</i> Surveillance Study
Quantifying the Cost of <i>Shigella</i> Diarrhea in the Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) <i>Shigella</i> Surveillance Study Open
Background Comparative costs of public health interventions provide valuable data for decision making. However, the availability of comprehensive and context-specific costs is often limited. The Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) Shigella s…
View article: The Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) <i>Shigella</i> Surveillance Study in Bangladesh
The Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) <i>Shigella</i> Surveillance Study in Bangladesh Open
Background Shigella is an important cause of diarrhea in Bangladeshi children <5 years of age, with an incidence rate of 4.6 per 100 person-years. However, the report was more than a decade old, and data on Shigella consequences are sim…
View article: Exploring Natural Immune Responses to <i>Shigella</i> Exposure Using Multiplex Bead Assays on Dried Blood Spots in High-Burden Countries: Protocol From a Multisite Diarrhea Surveillance Study
Exploring Natural Immune Responses to <i>Shigella</i> Exposure Using Multiplex Bead Assays on Dried Blood Spots in High-Burden Countries: Protocol From a Multisite Diarrhea Surveillance Study Open
Background Molecular diagnostics on human fecal samples have identified a larger burden of shigellosis than previously appreciated by culture. Evidence of fold changes in immunoglobulin G (IgG) to conserved and type-specific Shigella antig…