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Open AccessTwo successive outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis due to norovirus GII.6 in a holiday camp house
When two outbreaks occur in the same institution within a short period of time, an important health and social concern is generated. Two gastroenteritis outbreaks occurring a week apart in the same facility we...
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Open AccessEpidemiology of GII.4 and GII.2 norovirus outbreaks in closed and semi-closed institutions in 2017 and 2018
Norovirus infections are a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis outbreaks worldwide, with genotypes GII.2 and GII.4 being the most prevalent. The aim of this study was to compare the characteristics of GII.2...
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Effect of diode laser removal on traumatic ulcers during orthodontic treatments: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Diode lasers in oral surgery have been increasingly used among clinicians due to its multiple advantages, such as the absence of intraoperative bleeding and reduction of postoperative edema and pain, with rapi...
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Open AccessNorovirus outbreaks in long-term care facilities in Catalonia from 2017 to 2018
Norovirus is the leading cause of outbreaks of acute viral gastroenteritis. We carried out this study to investigate outbreaks in long-term care facilities reported in 2017 and 2018 in Catalonia (Spain). The c...
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: Behavior of hospitalized severe influenza cases according to the outcome variable in Catalonia, Spain, during the 2017–2018 season
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Open AccessBehavior of hospitalized severe influenza cases according to the outcome variable in Catalonia, Spain, during the 2017–2018 season
Influenza is an important cause of severe illness and death among patients with underlying medical conditions and in the elderly. The aim of this study was to investigate factors associated with ICU admission ...
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Acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in closed and semi-closed facilities during 2017 in Catalonia, Spain
Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a leading cause of disease worldwide. The aim of this prospective observational study is to describe the epidemiology of AGE in closed and semi-closed institutions in Catalonia. ...
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Photobiomodulation with 940 nm laser diode: effect on the interleukin 6 expression after orthodontic initial archwire activation
To evaluate the effect of photobiomodulation (PBM) during the initial stage of orthodontic treatment, measuring levels of IL-6 in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), and comparing to a control group of teeth.
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Open AccessMumps: MMR vaccination and genetic diversity of mumps virus, 2007–2011 in Catalonia, Spain
Mumps is a vaccine-preventable disease but outbreaks have been reported in persons vaccinated with two doses of MMR vaccine.
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Open AccessEpidemiological and clinical characteristics of children hospitalized due to influenza A and B in the south of Europe, 2010–2016
Influenza produces annual epidemics that affect 5–15% of the world population. Complications and hospitalizations are more frequent in childhood. This study describes and analyses the epidemiological and clini...
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Open AccessAssessment of two complementary influenza surveillance systems: sentinel primary care influenza-like illness versus severe hospitalized laboratory-confirmed influenza using the moving epidemic method
Monitoring seasonal influenza epidemics is the corner stone to epidemiological surveillance of acute respiratory virus infections worldwide.
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Open AccessReduction of Direct Health Costs Associated with Pertussis Vaccination with Acellular Vaccines in Children Aged 0–9 Years with Pertussis in Catalonia (Spain)
The aim of this study was to assess direct health costs in children with pertussis aged 0–9 years who were vaccinated, partially vaccinated, and unvaccinated during childhood, and to assess the association bet...
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Open AccessHepatitis A surveillance: sensitivity of two information sources
The frequency of mild forms of hepatitis A, especially in children, could lead to underreporting. The objective of the study was to investigate the sensitivity of two surveillance systems, mandatory Statutory ...
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Open AccessEpidemiology of pertussis in two Ibero-American countries with different vaccination policies: lessons derived from different surveillance systems
Pertussis is a re-emerging disease worldwide despite its high vaccination coverage. European and Latin-American countries have used different surveillance and vaccination policies against pertussis. We compare...
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Open AccessInvasive pneumococcal disease rates linked to meteorological factors and respiratory virus circulation (Catalonia, 2006–2012)
To study the impact of meteorological data and respiratory viral infections on invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) rates.
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Open AccessComparison of body mass index (BMI) with the CUN-BAE body adiposity estimator in the prediction of hypertension and type 2 diabetes
Obesity is a world-wide epidemic whose prevalence is underestimated by BMI measurements, but CUN-BAE (Clínica Universidad de Navarra - Body Adiposity Estimator) estimates the percentage of body fat (BF) while ...
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Open AccessEconomic costs of outbreaks of acute viral gastroenteritis due to norovirus in Catalonia (Spain), 2010–2011
To determine the direct and indirect costs of outbreaks of acute viral gastroenteritis (AVG) due to norovirus in closed institutions (hospitals, social health centers or nursing homes) and the community in Cat...
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Open AccessEffectiveness of non-pharmaceutical measures in preventing pediatric influenza: a case–control study
Hygiene behavior plays a relevant role in infectious disease transmission. The aim of this study was to evaluate non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPI) in preventing pediatric influenza infections.
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Open AccessInfluenza vaccination of primary healthcare physicians may be associated with vaccination in their patients: a vaccination coverage study
To assess the contribution of physician-related factors, especially their influenza vaccine status, in the vaccination coverage of their patients.
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Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) in Non-vaccinated, Pregnant Women in Spain (2009–2010)
The aim of this study was to investigate the main characteristics of non-vaccinated pregnant women who were hospitalised for influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 pandemic versus pregnant women hospitalised for non-influe...
