Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Background : Identifying immune cells involved in COVID-19 disease progression and predictors of poor outcomes is important to manage patients adequately. Methods : A prospective observational cohort study enrolled 53 mild non-hospitalized and 48 hospitalized confirmed COVID-19 patients to a tertiary hospital in Oman. Results : Hospitalized patient...
Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Introduction Diagnostic confirmation of SARS-CoV-2 by self-collection of specimens is a reliable method compared to healthcare worker collected samples. Citizen's preferences for collection method are unknown, but at-home collection could have several advantages. Methods This study investigated the preference for guided at-home self-collection vers...
Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Objectives To examine whether the case fatality rate (CFR) of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) decreased overtime, and whether the Covid-19 testing rate is a driving factor for the changes if the CFR decreased. Methods Analyzing Covid-19 cases, deaths, and tests in Ontario, Canada, we compared the CFR between the first wave and the second wave a...
Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Objective : The SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads mostly through the respiratory droplet and contaminated fomites has been proposed as possible viral transmission. Several disinfectants were previously recommended for SARS-CoV-2 decontamination including alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and sodium hypochlorite with some limitations. Potassium peroxymonosulfate (...
Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Objective : to evaluate the indirect effect of COVID-19 large-scale containment measures on the incidence of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in the elderly during the first epidemic wave of COVID-19 in Tuscany, Italy. Methods : a population based study was carried out on data from the Tuscany healthcare system. The outcome measures were: hospita...
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We describe the case of a 44-year-old female on Rituximab for treatment of multiple sclerosis with undetectable SARS-CoV-2 IgG specific antibodies eighteen days after second dose of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. Interferon-gamma release assay testing for SARS-CoV-2 was positive on day nineteen, demonstrating robust T-cell mediated response despite lack of an...
Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Background: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to compare the level of von Willebrand Factor (vWF) antigen in patients with poor outcome compared to those without. Additionally, we also explored factors that may affect the difference in terms of vWF antigen between the two groups. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was pe...
Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases
