Variations in national surveillance reporting for Mpox virus: A comparative analysis in 32 countries

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COVID-19 data are messy: analytic methods for rigorous impact analyses with imperfect data

Michael A. Stoto et al.

Summary: This article aims to help researchers address data issues in COVID-19 research and provides recommendations and guidance to improve research quality and credibility.

GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH (2022)

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The impact of stigma on HIV testing decisions for gay, bisexual, queer and other men who have sex with men: a qualitative study

Bradley E. Iott et al.

Summary: Stigmatization can discourage GBQMSM from getting tested for HIV. Their decisions about testing are influenced by factors such as perceived promiscuity, risk perceptions, fear of sexual rejection, and fear of distancing and rejection from friends and family. Framing HIV testing as a personal responsibility may create a new stigma. Black participants express stigma-related themes more frequently. Interventions and promotions should address these issues.

BMC PUBLIC HEALTH (2022)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Evaluation of 11 commercially available PCR kits for the detection of monkeypox virus DNA, Berlin, July to September 2022

Janine Michel et al.

Summary: Before the international spread of monkeypox in May 2022, PCR kits for the detection of monkeypox virus were rarely available. This study evaluated 11 commercially available PCR kits and found that all of them were suitable for diagnostics of monkeypox virus, with variations in specificity.

EUROSURVEILLANCE (2022)

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Stigmatizing Policies Interact with Mental Health and Sexual Behaviours to Structurally Induce HIV Diagnoses Among European Men Who Have Sex with Men

Kristefer Stojanovski et al.

Summary: Structural stigma and policies interact with anxiety/depression and sexual behaviors to influence HIV disparities among MSM in Europe.

AIDS AND BEHAVIOR (2022)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Monkeypox: another test for PCR

Jim F. Huggett et al.

Summary: Monkeypox has been declared a global public health emergency by the WHO, with a large number of cases reported worldwide. Public health authorities are taking proactive measures to contain its spread and calling for PCR accuracy to support public health decision making.

EUROSURVEILLANCE (2022)

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Clinical presentation and virological assessment of confirmed human monkeypox virus cases in Spain: a prospective observational cohort study

Eloy Jose Tarin-Vicente et al.

Summary: This study investigated the clinical and virological characteristics of cases of human monkeypox in Spain. The findings showed that monkeypox caused genital, perianal, and oral lesions and complications including proctitis and tonsillitis. Lesion swabs showed the highest viral loads, suggesting close contact as the dominant transmission route in the current outbreak.

LANCET (2022)

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Rapid Diagnostic Testing for Response to the Monkeypox Outbreak — Laboratory Response Network, United States, May 17–June 30, 2022

Tricia A. Aden et al.

MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT (2022)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Symptom-based case definitions for COVID-19: Time and geographical variations for detection at hospital admission among 260,000 patients

Joaquin Baruch et al.

Summary: This study analyzed the proportion of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 hospitalized patients meeting different case definitions in the ISARIC prospective cohort study database. The study found that the performance of case definitions may vary by region, age, and time. Older patients often did not meet case definitions, which could lead to delayed medical care.

INFLUENZA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY VIRUSES (2022)

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Article Immunology

Coronavirus Disease Case Definitions, Diagnostic Testing Criteria, and Surveillance in 25 Countries with Highest Reported Case Counts

Amitabh B. Suthar et al.

Summary: A comparison of case definitions and diagnostic testing criteria for COVID-19 in 25 countries with the highest case counts revealed significant heterogeneity. This heterogeneity has important implications for comparing case counts, transmission, and vaccine effectiveness.

EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2022)

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Global infectious disease research collaborations in crises: building capacity and inclusivity through cooperation

Jonathon P. Fanning et al.

Summary: International research collaboration is essential for addressing rapidly spreading diseases, but barriers exist, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Building capacity and collaborative platforms in these countries is crucial for efficiently answering clinical research questions and changing the trajectory of a pandemic.

GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH (2021)

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Multi-country collaboration in responding to global infectious disease threats: lessons for Europe from the COVID-19 pandemic

Mark Jit et al.

Summary: Since 2005, the world has faced several public health emergencies, with the COVID-19 pandemic having the most significant impact. Multilateral cooperation is crucial for global recovery and response to infectious disease outbreaks. Strengthening mechanisms for multilateral collaboration and governance of institutions is necessary for effectively addressing future health emergencies.

LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-EUROPE (2021)

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