A5065134536- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- T-cell and Retrovirus Studies
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- HIV Research and Treatment
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Respiratory viral infections research
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Escherichia coli research studies
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Italian Social Issues and Migration
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
University of Bari Aldo Moro
2011-2020
Regione Puglia
1996-2010
Azienda Universitaria Ospedaliera Consorziale - Policlinico Bari
2004-2006
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Lecce
2001
National Institute Of Hygiene And Epidemiology
1994
ObjectivesMycoplasma pneumoniae is a frequent cause of human lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) for which macrolides are the treatment choice. The aim this study was to determine rate macrolide resistance and subtype M. strains in Italy.
Despite Noroviruses (NV, previously "Norwalk-like viruses") being a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis outbreaks, the impact NV infection is at present unknown and little information available about strains circulating in Italy. In April 2002 an outbreak occurred province Bari (South-east Italy), involving several households.A retrospective cohort study was performed order to assess risk factors associated with illness. All households where case were included study. Faecal specimens...
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) serological markers VDRL positive subjects in a population refugees various nationalities, living Asylum Seeker Centre Bari Palese, Southern Italy.The carried out period May-July 2008 recruited only voluntarily enrolled healthy refugees. HBsAg, anti-HBc, anti-HCV anti-HIV virus antibodies were detected. syphilis screening also on serum samples.A total 529 refugees, 442 males...
Background . Healthcare professionals have an important role to play both as advisers—influencing smoking cessation—and models. However, many of them continue smoke. The aims this study were examine prevalence, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours among four cohorts physicians specializing in public health, according the Global Health Profession Students Survey (GHPSS) approach. Materials Methods A multicentre cross-sectional was carried out 24 Italian schools health. survey conducted...
According to international guidelines, healthcare workers and medical students immunized against HBV are periodically tested for anti-HBs IgG. Subjects who show an titre <10 mUI/mL must receive additional vaccine doses induce a measurable antibody response. This study aimed evaluate the long-time immunogenicity of anti-hepatitis B vaccination in sample residents University Bari attended Hygiene Department biological risk assessment (April 2014-June 2017). The strategy management nonresponder...
ABSTRACT An outbreak of infection with hepatitis A virus associated a foodhandler and involving 26 subjects occurred in Southern Italy. Sequence analysis the VP3-VP1 VP1-P2A junctions confirmed that was due to point source allowed identification new genotype IB variant. This report confirms usefulness sequence-based molecular fingerprinting during outbreaks.
A nosocomial outbreak of 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1), with eight confirmed cases, occurred in a paediatric oncology ward Italy, October/November 2009. The fact that one case was infected despite being isolated and without contact to symptomatic patient, hints towards potential transmission through health care worker (HCW) underlines the importance vaccination HCW who are involved critically ill patients.
Raw seafood consumption was identified as the major risk factor for hepatitis A during large epidemic of 1996 and 1997 in Puglia (South Italy). In Puglia, vaccination toddlers preadolescents has been recommended since 1998. The aim study to evaluate incidence, seroprevalence, molecular epidemiology, environmental circulation virus (HAV) more than ten years after introduction anti-HAV regional immunization program. Data on incidence acute were analyzed. Characteristics factors 97 cases...
Although influenza vaccination is recognized to be safe and effective, recent studies have confirmed that immunization coverage among health care workers remain generally low, especially medical residents (MRs). Aim of the present multicenter study was investigate attitudes determinants associated with acceptance Italian MRs. A survey performed in 2012 on MRs attending post-graduate schools 18 Universities. Each participant interviewed via an anonymous, self-administered, web-based...
Abstract Southern Italy is an endemic area for HAV infection contributing to the majority of Italian hepatitis A cases. Using molecular analysis, strains have been classified in distinct genotypes and subgenotypes. To characterize wild‐type circulating Italy, sequence analysis VP3‐VP1 VP1/2A junction regions isolates recovered from 25 patients with acute during 2000 2001 was carried out. showed a degree identity, after pairwise comparison one another, ranging 91.9–100% region 89.9–100%...
International travelers to areas endemic for vector-borne diseases (VBDs) may be at risk of contracting and spreading these diseases. The aim this study was evaluate the prevalence immunoglobulin M (IgM) G (IgG) antibodies that are specific Dengue Virus (DV), West Nile (WNV), Chikungunya (CHIKV), or Zika (ZV) in a cohort international travelers. enrolled who attended Travel Medicine Migration outpatient service Local Health Unit Bari, Italy, March 2015-June 2017 counseling vaccine...
The seroprevalence of hepatitis B, C and D markers was assessed in a sample 670 Albanian refugees Southern Italy 1997. mean age 25 years (S.D. = 12.3). Of study subjects 62.1% (95% CI: 58.4-65.7) were positive for anti-HBc antibodies 13.6% 10.9-16.1) HBsAg. prevalence anti-HBs 47.6% 43.8-51.3). Among HBsAg carriers the HBeAg 7.7% 2.2-13.1). highest carrier rate (25.5%; 95% 16.7-34.3) found group 21-25 years. A relevant finding 8.1% children 10 under. anti-HCV 0.3% 0.0-0.7) while only one...
Summary. Viral hepatitis A is endemic in Puglia region (southeast Italy). Over the last 13 years, annual incidence rates have ranged from 4 to 138 per 100 000 inhabitants and periodical regional epidemics been described. Between 1 January 1996 31 December 1997 over 11 cases of were reported accounting for an rate 130/100 000. To identify exposures during epidemics, a case–control study was performed two different rounds since 1997, enhanced surveillance system has permitted monitoring...
Between 7 January and 16 March 2008, cases of measles were reported in the region Apulia south-eastern Italy (about four millions inhabitants). This outbreak is currently ongoing: we present here a preliminary report.
Influenza vaccination is strongly recommended for Italian healthcare professionals, but vaccine coverage low. Since 2012, also offered to medical students as part of the National Immunization Plan; however, few Medical Schools has implemented plan so far. To study determinants compliance, we conducted a survey among at University Bari, where influenza been actively since 2013. Information was obtained by means an online anonymous questionnaire administered in April 2014. We enrolled 669...
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infections result in a significant public health impact because of the severity disease that, young children especially, can lead to hemolytic–uremic syndrome (HUS). A rise number HUS cases was observed Apulia region Italy from 2013 2017, and so, 2018, symptom-based surveillance system for with bloody diarrhea (BD) initiated order detect manage STEC infections. The objective study describe epidemiology June 2018 August 2019. Children <15 years...
In the region of Puglia, in south east Italy (population: 4 million), number notifications hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection increases a two yearly cycle. 1992 very large outbreak was observed, but no epidemiological investigation
Aim: The survey, supported by the National Health Institute (ISS), investigates on sources of information for HIV/AIDS and sexual behaviour Italian general population. Methods: survey was carried out in four different provinces with geographical, social, epidemiological patterns HIV/AIDS: Bari, Milan, Parma, Perugia. A self-administered questionnaire used to interview a sample 2000 people, aged 18–49 years, chosen using quota-sampling, considering age, sex, level education. Results: total...
At the end of July 2006, an unusually high number patients with acute diarrhoea were reported by accident and emergency departments in Taranto, Apulia. Subsequently, a field investigation was conducted jointly Apulia Regional Epidemiological Observatory Reference Laboratory Bari, Department Taranto Local Health Unit.