We developed a dynamic compartmental model to assess the impact of HPV Universal Mass Vaccination (UMV) with Cervarix™, which offers protection against HPV16/18 and cross-protection against other cancer-causing types, using up-to-date efficacy data. Analyses were performed in the UK because of the large amount of high quality epidemiological data available. For each HPV type/group of types cons...

Background and Aim: Surgical site infection is an important complication after spinal surgery. Prevention and treatment of this complication requires more and reliable information. In this article, we investigated the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of post-operative infection in spine procedures by reviewing previous related studies. Methods and Materials/Patients: In this...

introduction: ventilator-associated pneumonia (vap) is one of the most common hospital infections and a side effect of lengthy stay in intensive care unit (icu). considering the ever-changing pattern of common pathogens in infectious diseases and the raise in prevalence of hospital infections, the present study was designed aiming to determine the prevalence of vap and its bacterial causes. met...

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIS) are the most common type of healthcare-associated infection reported, among UTIS acquired in hospital, approximately 75% associatessd to urinary catheter. The aim this study is determine attitude and practice nurses toward prevention Catheter Associated Infection (CAUTI). A cross sectional survey design was used select sample 148 Nurses. data were collected using...

background and aims: juveniles in custody are affected by blood borne viruses due to high rates of risk behaviors. therefore, they have a disproportionate burden of infectious diseases, such as hepatitis c virus (hcv) infection. the purpose of the present study was to determine prevalence and associated characteristics of hepatitis c infection in inmates of a correctional center in isfahan, ira...

BACKGROUND Unprotected hydrodynamic debridement can produce aerosols, with the risk of cross-contamination and infection for patients and medical staff. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the hygienic safety and the role of aerosol prevention of a pulsatile debridement. METHODS & MATERIALS Bacterial emissions during debridement of chronic ulcer wounds of seven patients using the Debri-Jet hydrodynamic i...

AIM: This review aims to highlight the route of transmission, clinical features, diagnosis, prevention, and protection requirements for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in dental clinics. MATERIALS AND METHODS: is built on specific protocol, two independent reviewers, each focused articles related COVID-19 infection control clinics, while third reviewer resolved any conflicting article interest. ...