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COVID-19 vaccine responses are influenced by distinct risk factors in naive and SARS-CoV-2 experienced hemodialysis recipients.
COVID-19 Vaccines Female Humans Immunity, Cellular Male middle aged Renal Dialysis Risk Factors SARS-CoV-2 T-Lymphocytes Vaccination Abstract: BACKGROUND: Clinical risk factors of deficient immune responses ...
Accuracy of immunological tests on serum and urine for diagnosis of Taenia solium neurocysticercosis: A systematic review
a zoonotic neglected tropical disease, for which adequate diagnostic management is paramount, especially in patients with active cysts for whom improved and timely management could prove beneficial. ...
Overview of air quality measures aiming to reduce emissions from road traffic and mitigate health impact in Belgium
measures and the various stakeholders involved in combating road-traffic air pollution in Belgium. Its purpose is to serve as a guide for stakeholders engaged in managing air quality and functions as ...
Aanpak van urineweginfecties in woonzorgcentra in België: praktische adviezen op basis van 2 studies
antimicrobial resistance in this setting is increasing, which leads to an elevated risk of acquiring infections with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Two studies within the framework of a doctoral research KU ...
Translating the COVID-19 epidemiological situation into policies and measures: the Belgian experience.
HEALTH POLICY Humans Pandemics public health Risk Assessment SARS-CoV-2 Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic led to sustained surveillance efforts, which made unprecedented volumes and types of data available. ...
Respi Radar, a tool to monitor respiratory infections
‘Diagnostic et surveillance des maladies infectieuses’, Sciensano, Brussels Belgium (2024) Keywords: management tool respiratory infections Abstract: During the COVID-19 crisis, the Risk Assessment Group (RAG) ...
Herpes zoster in Belgium: a new solution to an old problem
Keywords: Belgium epidemiology Herpes zoster recombinant zoster vaccine Vaccination Abstract: Herpes zoster (HZ) is caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus. The life-time risk of developing HZ is ...
Accuracy of HPV E6/E7 oncoprotein tests to detect high-grade cervical lesions: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
in managing screen-positive women. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the accuracy of HPV- E6 / E7-oncoprotein tests to detect underlying cervical-precancer and ...
Belgian recommendations for analytical verification and validation of immunohistochemical tests in laboratories of anatomic pathology
a quality management system in anatomic pathology laboratories has been reviewed to meet this demand and additionally to prepare the laboratories for the EU — IVD revised regulations (IVDR). This paper ...
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
SARS-CoV-2-specific IgG antibodies was assessed by ELISA. Risk factors were evaluated using a questionnaire, filled in by the director or manager of the NH. Assessed risk factors comprised community-related factors, ...