Correction: Behavioral factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Results from a web-based case-control survey in the Capital Region of Denmark

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Self-reported sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among sexually active men in East Africa: a multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health surveys by Beminate Lemma Seifu, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Bezawit Melak Fente, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Angwach Abrham Asnake, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Hiwot Atlaye Asebe

“…Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a significant global health challenge, demanding attention and intervention. …”
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Geographic Distribution of HCV Genotypes and Efficacy of Direct-Acting Antivirals in Chronic HCV-Infected Patients in North and Northeast China: A Real-World Multicenter Study by Wencong Li, Jing Liang, Jihong An, Lingdi Liu, Yihui Hou, Lu Li, Wen Zhao, Luyao Cui, Ningning Xue, Zaid Al-Dhamin, Tao Han, Yuemin Nan, Liaoyun Zhang

“…To assess the geographic distribution of HCV genotypes, effectiveness, and safety of DAA treatment for HCV-infected patients in North and Northeast China. Methods. …”
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Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Infection among Current And Former Injection Drug Users within a Multidisciplinary Treatment Model at a Community Health Centre by Adam I Newman, Shelley Beckstead, David Beking, Susan Finch, Tina Knorr, Carol Lynch, Meredith MacKenzie, Daphne Mayer, Brenda Melles, Ron Shore

“…The aim of the present prospective observational study was to assess uptake and success of hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment among a group of former and current injection drug users with chronic HCV infection at the Street Health Centre in Kingston, Ontario. …”
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Prevalence of Antibody to Current Influenza Virus Strains in a 1992 Canadian Serosurvey and Crude Estimates of 1991–92 Season A/Beijing/353/89 Infections by John M Weber

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More than meets the eye: Nocardia farcinica, Candida dubliniensis and Aspergillus spp. co-infection in a patient with multiple myeloma treated with multiple treatment regimens by Lotte Vrijders, Erwin Ho, Danielle Van der Beek, Inge Vrelust, Heleen Nailis

“…A blood stream infection with C. dubliniensis was treated with 4 weeks of anidulafungin. …”
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Knowledge of pregnant women regarding prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection in Gert Sibande District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa: A qualitative study by V Manyawu, A Musekiwa, M Moyo-Chilufya, C Yah

Subjects: “…Prevention, Mother-to-child transmission, HIV infection, Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviours,MTCT,PMTCT, Gert Sibande, South Africa, KAP.…”
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Risk factors and clinical outcomes of cytomegalovirus infection following haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in patients with aplastic anemia: a single-center retrospective study by Jia Feng, Jia Feng, Xinhe Zhang, Xinhe Zhang, Zhengwei Tan, Zhengwei Tan, Yuechao Zhao, Huijin Hu, Junfa Chen, Liqiang Wu, Qinghong Yu, Dijiong Wu, Baodong Ye, Wenbin Liu

Subjects: “…Keyword: cytomegalovirus infection…”
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{'en_US': 'Correlation of Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Levels with the size of Hepatocellular carcinoma on Triphasic CT scan: A study in patients with the heterotrophic viral infection'} by Javeria Khan , Maria Khaliq , Tayyub Saeed , Muhammad Imran , Nasir Majeed , Rabia Khan , Muhammad Umar , Bushra Khaar , Tanveer Hussain , Sadia Ahmed , Misbah Noureen , Saima Ambreen Javeria Khan , Maria Khaliq , Tayyub Saeed , Muhammad Imran , Nasir Majeed , Rabia Khan , Muhammad Umar , Bushra Khaar , Tanveer Hussain , Sadia Ahmed , Misbah Noureen , Saima Ambreen

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Effects of prophylactic antibiotic administration and antibiotic timing on culture results and clinical outcomes of paediatric musculoskeletal infection: a protocol for a randomised controlled clinical trial by Chao You, Yibiao Zhou, Zhiyong Liu, Chao Deng, Yongjie Xia, Dechao Wu, Liangfu Xie, Bing E, Jingming Han

“…Introduction Musculoskeletal infection (MSI) is a common cause of morbidity among the paediatric population. …”
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S100 Calgranulin Proteins S100A8, S100A9 and S100A12 are Expressed in the Inflamed Gastric Mucosa of Helicobacter Pylori-Infected Children by Steven T Leach, Hazel M Mitchell, Carolyn L Geczy, Philip M Sherman, Andrew S Day

“…The expression of the inflammatory S100 calgranulin proteins (S100A8, S100A9 and S100A12) in normal and Helicobacter pylori-infected gastric mucosa of children were examined. …”
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Did the resurgence of childhood lower respiratory infections offset the initial benefit of COVID-19-related non-pharmaceutical interventions in children?... by Inès Fafi, Zein Assad, Léa Lenglart, Zaba Valtuille, Florentia Kaguelidou, Camille Aupiais, Aurélie Bourmaud, Alexis Rybak, Stéphane Bechet, Corinne Levy, Robert Cohen, Bruno Frandji, Andreas Werner, François Angoulvant, Romain Basmaci, Naïm Ouldali

Subjects: “…Lower respiratory tract infections…”
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Recurrent opportunistic infections in a HIV-negative patient with combined C6 and NFKB1 mutations: A case report, pedigree analysis, and literature review by Zheng Yamei, Guan Liwen, Li Jiao, Fu Yihui

Subjects: “…opportunistic infections…”
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Development and Validation of the RCOS Prognostic Index: A Bedside Multivariable Logistic Regression Model to Predict Hypoxaemia or Death in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection by Gerardo Alvarez-Uria, Sumanth Gandra, Venkata R. Gurram, Raghu P. Reddy, Manoranjan Midde, Praveen Kumar, Ketty E Arce

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3D-printed zinc oxide nanoparticles modified barium titanate/hydroxyapatite ultrasound-responsive piezoelectric ceramic composite scaffold for treating infected bone defects by Kai Chen, Fang Wang, Xiumei Sun, Wenwei Ge, Mingjun Zhang, Lin Wang, Haoyu Zheng, Shikang Zheng, Haoyu Tang, Zhengjie Zhou, Guomin Wu

“…In this study, the precision of digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing technology was utilized to construct a scaffold, incorporating zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) modified barium titanate (BT) with hydroxyapatite (HA), resulting in a piezoelectric ceramic scaffold designed for the repair of infected bone defects. The results indicated that the addition of ZnO-NPs significantly improved the piezoelectric properties of BT, facilitating a higher HA content within the ceramic scaffold system, which is essential for bone regeneration. …”
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Patient and family engagement in infection prevention in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: defining a consensus framework using the Q methodology – NOSO-COVID study protocol by Laurence Bernard, Nathalie Camille Clavel, Mélanie Lavoie-Tremblay, Alain Biron, Anaick Briand, Jesseca Paquette, Carol Fancott, Marie-Pascale Pomey, Vincent Dumez

“…Introduction Healthcare-associated infections are an important patient safety concern, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Helicobacter pylori infection at long-term treatment by proton pump inhibitors for acid-related diseases (Literature review and resolution of Advisory council, March 22, 2018) by V. T. Ivashkin, I. V. Mayev, R. A. Abdulkhakov, O. P. Alekseyeva, S. A. Alekseyenko, A. Yu. Baranovsky, Ye. K. Baranskaya, I. L. Klyaritskaya, N. V. Korochanskaya, Yu. A. Kucheryavy, T. L. Lapina, M. F. Osipenko, V. I. Simanenkov, G. N. Tarasova, A. S. Trukhmanov, I. B. Khlynov, A. A. Sheptulin

“…To present management approach for acid-related diseases in patients with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, under long-term proton pump inhibitor therapy. …”
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Effect of Maggot Flour (Hermetia illucens larvae) on Histopathology of Koi carp <I>(Cyprinus carpio)</I> Muscles and Gills Infected with <I>Edwarsiella tarda</I> by Hengki Pradana, Arief Prajitno, Maftuch Maftuch

“…Highlight Research • Feeding of maggot flour formulations to koi carp infected with tarda • Active compounds contained in maggot • Clinical symptoms of koi carp infected with tarda • Damage to the muscle and gill tissue of koi carp infected with E. tarda   Abstract The problem that fishes farmers often face is disease. …”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Risky Sexual Behavior Leading to HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections among Egyptian Substance Abusers: A Cross-Sectional Study by Atef Y. Bakhoum, Max O. Bachmann, Ehab El Kharrat, Remon Talaat

“…KAP of safe sexual behavior were low among drug addicts in Egypt increasing potential towards infection with STDs including HIV. The more the age and education level, the better the knowledge towards safe sexual behavior.…”
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The incidence of outpatient care within 24 months from SARS-CoV-2 infection in the general population: a multicenter population-based cohort study by Federico Banchelli, Carlo Gagliotti, Angela De Paoli, Rossella Buttazzi, Elena Narne, Enrico Ricchizzi, Silvia Pierobon, Ugo Fedeli, Gisella Pitter, Elisa Fabbri, Michele Tonon, Elisa Gentilotti, Maurizia Rolli, Evelina Tacconelli, Maria Luisa Moro, Francesca Russo, Elena Berti

“…The present study aims to assess the incidence of outpatient care in the post-acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection in two Italian regions. Methods The study has a multicentre, population-based, pre-post, repeated measures design to compare the incidence rate of access to outpatient visits and diagnostics before and after SARS-CoV-2 infection, considering a follow-up of 24 months. …”
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