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View article: Towards the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of syphilis in the WHO European region: implications from a survey in the non-European Union and European economic area countries
Towards the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of syphilis in the WHO European region: implications from a survey in the non-European Union and European economic area countries Open
Globally, the public health burden of congenital syphilis (CS) remains high despite efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of syphilis and the fact that this disease is treatable if diagnosed early. In the WHO European R…
View article: Exploring hepatitis A dynamics in Israel, 2019–2022
Exploring hepatitis A dynamics in Israel, 2019–2022 Open
Combined clinical and environmental surveillance is optimal for monitoring HAV. In 2020, the circulation of HAV decreased, possibly following COVD-19 health restrictions. In subsequent years, the incidence remained low. Adults in risk-grou…
View article: Hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children – epidemiological overview of cases reported in Europe, 1 January to 16 June 2022
Hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children – epidemiological overview of cases reported in Europe, 1 January to 16 June 2022 Open
Following the report of an excess in paediatric cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology by the United Kingdom (UK) on 5 April 2022, 427 cases were reported from 20 countries in the World Health Organization European Region to …
View article: Estimated number of deaths directly averted in people 60 years and older as a result of COVID-19 vaccination in the WHO European Region, December 2020 to November 2021
Estimated number of deaths directly averted in people 60 years and older as a result of COVID-19 vaccination in the WHO European Region, December 2020 to November 2021 Open
Since December 2019, over 1.5 million SARS-CoV-2-related fatalities have been recorded in the World Health Organization European Region - 90.2% in people ≥ 60 years. We calculated lives saved in this age group by COVID-19 vaccination in 33…
View article: Lessons from intensified surveillance of viral hepatitis A, Israel, 2017 and 2018
Lessons from intensified surveillance of viral hepatitis A, Israel, 2017 and 2018 Open
Introduction Universal vaccination of toddlers has led to very low hepatitis A (HAV) endemicity in Israel. However, sporadic outbreaks still occur, necessitating better surveillance. Aim To implement a comprehensive HAV surveillance progra…
View article: Risky sexual behavior and sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men and purchase sex attending an Israeli sexually transmitted infection clinic
Risky sexual behavior and sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men and purchase sex attending an Israeli sexually transmitted infection clinic Open
Men who have sex with men (MSM) and purchase sex (MPS) are a sub-group potentially at high risk for acquiring and transmitting sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This is a hard-to-reach population resulting in a scarcity of studies co…