Estimation of respiratory syncytial virus-associated hospital admissions in five European countries: a modelling studyResearch in context by Caroline Klint Johannesen, David Gideonse, Richard Osei-Yeboah, Toni Lehtonen, Ombeline Jollivet, Rachel A. Cohen, Arantxa Urchueguía-Fornes, María Herrero-Silvestre, Mónica López-Lacort, Rolf Kramer, Thea K. Fischer, Terho Heikkinen, Harish Nair, Harry Campbell, Michiel van Boven, Harish Nair, Hanna Nohynek, Anne Teirlinck, Louis Bont, Peter Openshaw, Andrew Pollard, Veena Kumar, Elizabeth Begier, Jim Janimak, Jenny Hendrix, Rolf Kramer, Alejandro Orrico Sánchez, Eva Molero

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Safety of health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: piloting WHO framework in Iran by Jafar Sadegh Tabrizi, Mondher Letaief, Hossein Mashhadi Abdolahi, Ramin Rezapour, Ahmed Alboksmaty, Mostafa Farahbakhsh

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A population-based study on the burden of hospitalized pediatric pneumococcal disease in Taiwan before and after the introduction of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine into t... by Ting-An Yen, Jhong-Lin Wu, Chi-Chuan Wang, Ling-Ya Huang, See-Hwee Yeo, Dony Patel, Cindy Thiow Koon Lim, Hung-Wei Lin, Eriko Yamada, Isaya Sukarom

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A Model H5N2 Vaccine Strain for Dual Protection Against H5N1 and H9N2 Avian Influenza Viruses by Jin-Ha Song, Seung-Eun Son, Ho-Won Kim, Se-Hee An, Chung-Young Lee, Hyuk-Joon Kwon, Kang-Seuk Choi

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Mathematical modeling and simulation of hepatitis B transmission dynamics with passive immunity and control strategies by James Khobocha Mirgichan, Cyrus Gitonga Ngari, Stephen Karanja, Robert Muriungi

“…The study findings revealed the fact that the IFE is both locally and globally asymptotic stability if Rc < 1. The results derived from analytical and numerical analysis revealed that having higher vaccination coverage, better screening and more efforts invested in the treatment active reduce HBV cases. …”
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Combination Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV in Rwandan Adults: Clinical Outcomes and Impact on Reproductive Health up to 24 Months by Brenda Asiimwe-Kateera, Nienke Veldhuijzen, Jean Paul Balinda, John Rusine, Sally Eagle, Joseph Vyankandondera, Julie Mugabekazi, Pascale Ondoa, Kimberly Boer, Anita Asiimwe, Joep Lange, Peter Reiss, Janneke van de Wijgert

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Reactogenicity and Immunogenicity Against MPXV of the Intradermal Administration of Modified Vaccinia Ankara Compared to the Standard Subcutaneous Route by Valentina Mazzotta, Pierluca Piselli, Alessandro Cozzi Lepri, Giulia Matusali, Eleonora Cimini, Rozenn Esvan, Francesca Colavita, Roberta Gagliardini, Stefania Notari, Alessandra Oliva, Silvia Meschi, Rita Casetti, Giulia Micheli, Licia Bordi, Alessandro Giacinta, Germana Grassi, Saba Gebremeskel Tekle, Claudia Cimaglia, Jessica Paulicelli, Alessandro Caioli, Paola Gallì, Giulia Del Duca, Miriam Lichtner, Loredana Sarmati, Enrica Tamburrini, Claudio Mastroianni, Alessandra Latini, Paolo Faccendini, Carla Fontana, Emanuele Nicastri, Andrea Siddu, Alessandra Barca, Francesco Vaia, Enrico Girardi, Fabrizio Maggi, Andrea Antinori

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Transmission dynamics and optimal control of brucellosis in Inner Mongolia of China by Linhua Zhou, Meng Fan, Qiang Hou, Zhen Jin, Xiangdong Sun

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Impact of antiparasitic therapy on cardiovascular outcomes in chronic Chagas disease. A systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context by Anis Rassi, Jr, Alyssa Grimshaw, Ashwin Sarwal, Ranjit Sah, Sangam Shah, Nelson I. Agudelo Higuita, Fabio Mahamed Rassi, Michaele Francesco Corbisiero, Hannah M. Kyllo, Jordan Stellern, Samantha Kaplan, Luis A. Marcos, Edgar A. Ramírez-García, Martin Casapia, Peter Hotez, Maria Elena Bottazzi, Shital Patel, Carlos Franco-Paredes, José Antonio Marin-Neto, Andrés F. Henao-Martínez

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Navigating healthcare pathways: Cascade of prevention and care for chronic viral hepatitis in asylum seekers and refugees. A multicenter analysis in Northern Italy by Beatrice Formenti, Roberto Benoni, Jacopo Testa, Giulia Bertoli, Giacomo Stroffolini, Maria Grazia Pizzi, Barbara Menzaghi, Niccolò Ronzoni, Paola Magro, Issa El Hamad, Carla Scolari, Angiola Spinetti, Serena Zaltron, Francesco Castelli, Valentina Marchese, Alberto Matteelli

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Standard of prevention for infectious diseases' prevention clinical trials during pandemics: learning lessons for global policies from biomedical HIV prevention clinical trials and... by Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan, Karine Dubé, Nicaise Ndembi, Nicaise Ndembi

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Empowering India’s fight against cervical cancer: Harnessing routine HPV immunisation by Sudip Bhattacharya, Suneela Garg, K Madan Gopal

“…This systemic review synthesises the latest research on HPV epidemiology in India, evaluates the effectiveness of existing vaccination programmes and compares India’s strategies with those of countries that have successfully mitigated cervical cancer burden. …”
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COVID-19 clinical presentation, management, and epidemiology: a concise compendium by David P. Maison, David P. Maison, Hawi Tasissa, Amelia Deitchman, Michael J. Peluso, Youping Deng, F. DeWolfe Miller, Timothy J. Henrich, Mariana Gerschenson

“…Coronavirus Disease 2019, caused by severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2, has been an ever-evolving disease and pandemic, profoundly impacting clinical care, drug treatments, and understanding. In response to this global health crisis, there has been an unprecedented increase in research exploring new and repurposed drugs and advancing available clinical interventions and treatments. …”
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Antiviral efficacy of fluoxetine in early symptomatic COVID-19: an open-label, randomised, controlled, adaptive platform trial (PLATCOV)Research in context by Podjanee Jittamala, Simon Boyd, William H.K. Schilling, James A. Watson, Thundon Ngamprasertchai, Tanaya Siripoon, Viravarn Luvira, Elizabeth M. Batty, Phrutsamon Wongnak, Lisia M. Esper, Pedro J. Almeida, Cintia Cruz, Fernando R. Ascencao, Renato S. Aguiar, Najia K. Ghanchi, James J. Callery, Shivani Singh, Varaporn Kruabkontho, Thatsanun Ngernseng, Jaruwan Tubprasert, Wanassanan Madmanee, Kanokon Suwannasin, Amornrat Promsongsil, Borimas Hanboonkunupakarn, Kittiyod Poovorawan, Manus Potaporn, Attasit Srisubat, Bootsakorn Loharjun, Walter R.J. Taylor, Farah Qamar, Abdul Momin Kazi, M. Asim Beg, Danoy Chommanam, Sisouphanh Vidhamaly, Kesinee Chotivanich, Mallika Imwong, Sasithon Pukrittayakamee, Arjen M. Dondorp, Nicholas P.J. Day, Mauro M. Teixeira, Watcharapong Piyaphanee, Weerapong Phumratanaprapin, Nicholas J. White

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State of the Art, Unresolved Issues, and Future Research Directions in the Fight against Hepatitis C Virus: Perspectives for Screening, Diagnostics of Resistances, and Immunization by Cecilia Trucchi, Andrea Orsi, Cristiano Alicino, Laura Sticchi, Giancarlo Icardi, Filippo Ansaldi

“…For all these reasons, even though new drugs may contribute to impacting HCV spread worldwide a preventive HCV vaccine remains a cornerstone in the road to significantly reduce the HCV spread globally, with the ultimate goal of its eradication. …”
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Protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial examining the effects of temporarily pausing Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy to coincide with SARS-CoV-2 vaccination... by Abhishek Abhishek, Jonathan A Cook, Helen M Parry, Anne Francis, Lelia Duley, Vicki S Barber, Paul Moss, Nicholas Peckham

“…Introduction People who are immunocompromised have a poor biological response to vaccinations. This study aims to determine in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) if a 3-week pause in Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy (BTKi) starting 1 week before delivery of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine booster, improves vaccine immune response when compared with continuation of BTKi.Methods and analysis An open-label, randomised controlled superiority trial will be conducted in haematology clinics in approximately 10 UK National Health Service (NHS) hospitals. …”
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Elevating larval source management as a key strategy for controlling malaria and other vector-borne diseases in Africa by Fredros Okumu, Sarah J. Moore, Prashanth Selvaraj, Arnon Houri Yafin, Elijah O. Juma, GloriaSalome G. Shirima, Silas Majambere, Andy Hardy, Bart G. J. Knols, Betwel J. Msugupakulya, Marceline Finda, Najat Kahamba, Edward Thomsen, Ayman Ahmed, Sarah Zohdy, Prosper Chaki, Peter DeChant, Kimberly Fornace, Nicodem Govella, Steven Gowelo, Emmanuel Hakizimana, Busiku Hamainza, Jasper N. Ijumba, William Jany, Hmooda Toto Kafy, Emmanuel W. Kaindoa, Lenson Kariuki, Samson Kiware, Eliningaya J. Kweka, Neil F. Lobo, Dulcisária Marrenjo, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Charles Mbogo, Robert S. McCann, April Monroe, Bryson Alberto Ndenga, Halfan S. Ngowo, Eric Ochomo, Mercy Opiyo, Richard Reithinger, Chadwick Haadezu Sikaala, Allison Tatarsky, David Takudzwa, Fedra Trujillano, Ellie Sherrard-Smith

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Risk factors associated with human Mpox infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Jianhong Wu, Jude Dzevela Kong, James Orbinski, Chigozie Louisa Jane Ugwu, Ali Asgary, Woldegebriel Assefa Woldegerima

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Comparison of Rabies Cases Received by the Shomal Pasteur Institute in Northern Iran: A 2-Year Study by Saeid Kavoosian, Ramezan Behzadi, Mohsen Asouri, Ali Asghar Ahmadi, Mehrab Nasirikenari, Alireza Salehi

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Prevalence and correlates of facemask usage during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda. by Nelson Onira Alema, Christopher Okot, Emmanuel Olal, Eric Nzirakaindi Ikoona, Freddy Wathum Drinkwater Oyat, Steven Baguma, Denish Omoya Ochula, Patrick Odong Olwedo, Johnson Nyeko Oloya, Francis Pebalo Pebolo, Pamela Okot Atim, Godfrey Smart Okot, Ritah Nantale, Judith Aloyo, David Lagoro Kitara

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