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Aedes species (Diptera: Culicidae) ecological and host feeding patterns in the north-eastern parts of South Africa, 2014–2018

ABSTRACT ‘Background:’ There is a paucity of recent data and knowledge on mosquito diversity and potential vectors of arboviruses in South Africa, with most of the available data dating back to the 1950s–1970s. Aedes and Culex species are the major vectors of some of the principal arboviruses which have emerged and re-emerged in the past […]
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Acute leukemia as the initial presentation of blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm

CORRESPONDENCE Dear Editor, A 90-year-old man presented with a 1-month history of fatigue and rapidly progressive, widespread skin lesions. Physical examination exhibited numerous erythematous to violaceous tumors and bruise-like patches scattered through his trunk and limbs. Enlarged bilateral axillary lymph nodes were noted. Peripheral blood workup revealed mild macrocytic anemia (hemoglobin 11.3 g/dl, MCV 98 […]
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A Comprehensive Molecular Epidemiological Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Cyprus from April 2020 to January 2021: Evidence of a Highly Polyphyletic and Evolving Epidemic

ABSTRACT The spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) resulted in an extraordinary global public health crisis. In early 2020, Cyprus, among other European countries, was affected by the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic and adopted lockdown measures in March 2020 to limit the initial outbreak on the island. In this study, we performed a comprehensive […]
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A Case for Systematic Quality Management in Mosquito Control Programmes in Europe

The recent spread of invasive mosquito species, such as Aedes albopictus and the seasonal sporadic transmission of autochthonous cases of arboviral diseases (e.g., dengue, chikungunya, Zika) in temperate areas, such as Europe and North America, highlight the importance of effective mosquito-control interventions to reduce not only nuisance, but also major threats for public health.
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Antimicrobial action of ozone gas on surfaces and in the air

ABSTRACT ‘Objective:’ Assess the antimicrobial action of ozone gas (O3) on surfaces and artificially cooled ambient air. ‘Methods:’ Cross-sectional experimental/laboratory study carried out in ten rooms of a medical microbiology research lab, with class 2 biosafety risk. The demarcated surfaces on the floor, wall and counter were assessed in relation to the presence or absence […]
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