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A review of tigecycline resistance in nontuberculous mycobacteria

Abstract The genus Mycobacterium comprises nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), which are opportunistic environmental pathogens primarily associated with chronic lung disease. Among current therapeutic options, tigecycline has emerged as a promising alternative for treating NTM due...

Knowledge as a predictor of parental vaccine hesitancy during children's first year of life

Objective To analyze knowledge about childhood vaccination as a predictor of vaccine hesitancy among parents or guardians of children in the first year of life. Methods This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in Piauí, Brazil, with 452 parents or guardians of children...

Current policies and practices for testing and treatment of chronic hepatitis B and C infection in high-burden countries in the WHO European region

Abstract Chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C remain major public health concerns in the WHO European Region, where an estimated 10.6 million people were living with HBV infection and 7.7 million with HCV infection in 2022. Despite this substantial burden, diagnosis and treatment...

The role of ABO/RH blood groups in biochemical response among Plasmodium falciparum malaria patients in Luanda, Angola

Malaria remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Angola. Host genetic factors, particularly ABO and Rh blood groups, may influence the course of infection, but their role in biochemical responses is not fully understood. Herein, we assess the association between ABO/...