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View article: The potential of using bacteriophages targeting Salmonella Dublin in cattle herds
The potential of using bacteriophages targeting Salmonella Dublin in cattle herds Open
Salmonella Dublin causes severe illness in cattle and humans and can persistently infect cattle herds for years despite comprehensive control efforts. Bacteriophages are viruses that specifically kill bacteria. This paper reviews existing …
View article: Feasibility of First‐Void Urinary and Vaginal Self‐Sampling for High‐Risk Human Papillomavirus Testing Among Women Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Guinea‐Bissau—A Multicenter Cross‐Sectional Study
Feasibility of First‐Void Urinary and Vaginal Self‐Sampling for High‐Risk Human Papillomavirus Testing Among Women Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Guinea‐Bissau—A Multicenter Cross‐Sectional Study Open
In Guinea‐Bissau, cervical cancer (CC) screening is unimplemented and data on high‐risk human papillomavirus (hr‐HPV) prevalence among women living with HIV (WLWH) are limited. This study assessed the acceptability of first‐void urine (FVU…
View article: Improving cervical cancer screening participation by introducing HPV vaginal self-sampling to women living with HIV in Denmark– a pilot study
Improving cervical cancer screening participation by introducing HPV vaginal self-sampling to women living with HIV in Denmark– a pilot study Open
View article: Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction in a patient with leptospirosis
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction in a patient with leptospirosis Open
In this case report, a 37-year-old female was admitted to hospital with fever and muscle pain two days after returning from Mauritius. Approximately two hours after first administration of intravenous ceftriaxone she suddenly developed res…
View article: Improving cervical cancer screening participation by introducing HPV vaginal self-sampling to women living with HIV in Denmark – a cross-sectional study
Improving cervical cancer screening participation by introducing HPV vaginal self-sampling to women living with HIV in Denmark – a cross-sectional study Open
Background: Cervical cancer, despite being largely preventable through vaccination and screening, continues to pose a significant global health challenge. Women living with HIV (WLWH) are at a six-fold higher risk of developing cervical ca…
View article: Clinical presentations and outcomes of HIV-1 and HIV-2 among infected children in Guinea-Bissau: a nationwide study
Clinical presentations and outcomes of HIV-1 and HIV-2 among infected children in Guinea-Bissau: a nationwide study Open
The decline in children diagnosed per year since 2017 is possibly due to lower HIV prevalence, lack of HIV tests, and the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic. Children with HIV-2 were twice as old as HIV-1 infected when diagnosed, which suggests a slower …
View article: The HIV care continuum of Guinea-Bissau; Progress towards the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets for HIV-1 and HIV-2
The HIV care continuum of Guinea-Bissau; Progress towards the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets for HIV-1 and HIV-2 Open
View article: Late relapse of cutaneous larva migrans
Late relapse of cutaneous larva migrans Open
Cutaneous larva migrans is a common disease in the tropics and among travelers. The itchy, serpentigious rash often appears within days to weeks after transmission. There are only few reported cases of late relapses. Here, we present a cas…
View article: A nationwide analytical and clinical evaluation of 44 rapid antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 compared to RT-qPCR
A nationwide analytical and clinical evaluation of 44 rapid antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 compared to RT-qPCR Open
View article: SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among people living with HIV in Guinea–Bissau
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among people living with HIV in Guinea–Bissau Open
View article: SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rates Following Use of Regular Compared With Defective Respirators When Caring for COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Follow-up Study
SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rates Following Use of Regular Compared With Defective Respirators When Caring for COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Follow-up Study Open
Background There is strong observational evidence that respirators are highly effective in protecting the users from being infected with Middle East respiratory syndrome and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), but the…
View article: Xpert MTB/RIF on urine samples to increase diagnosis of TB in people living with HIV in Guinea-Bissau
Xpert MTB/RIF on urine samples to increase diagnosis of TB in people living with HIV in Guinea-Bissau Open
View article: Diagnostic performance, user acceptability, and safety of unsupervised SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen-detecting tests performed at home
Diagnostic performance, user acceptability, and safety of unsupervised SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen-detecting tests performed at home Open
View article: Symptoms reported by SARS-CoV-2 seropositive and seronegative healthcare and administrative employees in Denmark from May to August 2020
Symptoms reported by SARS-CoV-2 seropositive and seronegative healthcare and administrative employees in Denmark from May to August 2020 Open
View article: Investigating reasons for clinic absence among HIV-infected patients in Guinea-Bissau - a cohort study
Investigating reasons for clinic absence among HIV-infected patients in Guinea-Bissau - a cohort study Open
Clinic absence or lost to follow-up is still a big challenge in West Africa, especially in Guinea-Bissau, where retention in care is lower compared to all other low- or middle-income countries. The study aims to explore the reasons for cli…
View article: Day-by-day symptoms following positive and negative PCR tests for SARS-CoV-2 in non-hospitalized healthcare workers: A 90-day follow-up study
Day-by-day symptoms following positive and negative PCR tests for SARS-CoV-2 in non-hospitalized healthcare workers: A 90-day follow-up study Open
View article: Day by day symptoms following positive and negative PCR tests for SARS-CoV-2 in non-hospitalised health-care workers: a 90-day follow-up study
Day by day symptoms following positive and negative PCR tests for SARS-CoV-2 in non-hospitalised health-care workers: a 90-day follow-up study Open
Background Little is known about the long-term course of symptoms for mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) when accounting for symptoms due to other causes. We aimed to compare symptoms day by day for non-hospitalised individuals who t…
View article: Diagnostic Performance, User Acceptability, and Safety of Unsupervised SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Detecting Tests Performed at Home
Diagnostic Performance, User Acceptability, and Safety of Unsupervised SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Detecting Tests Performed at Home Open
View article: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Seroprevalence Survey Among 17 971 Healthcare and Administrative Personnel at Hospitals, Prehospital Services, and Specialist Practitioners in the Central Denmark Region
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Seroprevalence Survey Among 17 971 Healthcare and Administrative Personnel at Hospitals, Prehospital Services, and Specialist Practitioners in the Central Denmark Region Open
Background The objective of this study was to perform a seroprevalence survey on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among Danish healthcare workers to identify high-risk groups. Methods All healthcare workers and …
View article: SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence survey among 18,000 healthcare and administrative personnel at hospitals, pre-hospital services, and specialist practitioners in the Central Denmark Region
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence survey among 18,000 healthcare and administrative personnel at hospitals, pre-hospital services, and specialist practitioners in the Central Denmark Region Open
Objectives The objective of this study was to perform a large seroprevalence survey on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among Danish healthcare workers to identify high risk groups. Design Cross-sectional survey…
View article: HIV-1 and HIV-2 prevalence, risk factors and birth outcomes among pregnant women in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau: a retrospective cross-sectional hospital study
HIV-1 and HIV-2 prevalence, risk factors and birth outcomes among pregnant women in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau: a retrospective cross-sectional hospital study Open
View article: A clinical score has utility in tuberculosis case-finding among patients with HIV: A feasibility study from Bissau
A clinical score has utility in tuberculosis case-finding among patients with HIV: A feasibility study from Bissau Open
View article: HIV treatment in Guinea-Bissau: room for improvement and time for new treatment options
HIV treatment in Guinea-Bissau: room for improvement and time for new treatment options Open
View article: HIV-2 as a model to identify a functional HIV cure
HIV-2 as a model to identify a functional HIV cure Open
View article: Correction: Political instability and supply-side barriers undermine the potential for high participation in HIV testing for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Guinea-Bissau: A retrospective cross-sectional study
Correction: Political instability and supply-side barriers undermine the potential for high participation in HIV testing for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Guinea-Bissau: A retrospective cross-sectional study Open
View article: Long-term effects of smallpox vaccination on expression of the HIV-1 co-receptor CCR5 in women
Long-term effects of smallpox vaccination on expression of the HIV-1 co-receptor CCR5 in women Open
Among HIV seronegative women, being smallpox vaccinated more than 40 years ago was not associated with a down-regulation of CCR5 receptors on the surface of peripheral T-lymphocytes.
View article: Excessive mortality and loss to follow‐up among <scp>HIV</scp>‐infected children in Guinea‐Bissau, West Africa: a retrospective follow‐up study
Excessive mortality and loss to follow‐up among <span>HIV</span>‐infected children in Guinea‐Bissau, West Africa: a retrospective follow‐up study Open
Objectives To estimate the magnitude of mortality and loss to follow‐up and describe predictors of mortality among HIV ‐infected children in Guinea‐Bissau. Methods Retrospective follow‐up study among HIV ‐infected children under 15 years o…
View article: Political instability and supply-side barriers undermine the potential for high participation in HIV testing for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Guinea-Bissau: A retrospective cross-sectional study
Political instability and supply-side barriers undermine the potential for high participation in HIV testing for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Guinea-Bissau: A retrospective cross-sectional study Open
Rapid scale-up of PMTCT HIV testing services and high testing coverage was possible in this resource-limited setting but suffered from regular interruptions, most likely because of test stock-outs. Establishing proper stock management syst…
View article: Prevalence and clinical characteristics of CMV coinfection among HIV infected individuals in Guinea‐Bissau: a cross‐sectional study
Prevalence and clinical characteristics of CMV coinfection among HIV infected individuals in Guinea‐Bissau: a cross‐sectional study Open
Objectives To describe the prevalence of CMV in a cohort of HIV infected individuals in Guinea‐Bissau, West Africa and to evaluate differences in patients’ clinical characteristics associated with their CMV status. Methods Newly diagnosed …
View article: Soluble Macrophage Mannose Receptor (sCD206/sMR) as a Biomarker in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Soluble Macrophage Mannose Receptor (sCD206/sMR) as a Biomarker in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Open
Macrophages play important roles during human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, reflected by changes in macrophage-activation biomarker soluble CD163 (sCD163). Here, we present data on the novel macrophage-activation biomarker solubl…