A5012246121- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Hereditary Neurological Disorders
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
- Water Treatment and Disinfection
Agència de Salut Pública de Catalunya
2014-2025
Departament de Salut
2012-2024
Universitat de Barcelona
2021-2024
Government of Catalonia
2006-2024
Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública
2021
Instituto de Salud Carlos III
2021
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
2021
Institut Català de la Salut
2013
Abstract Background Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were increasing in Europe, and Spain Catalonia not an exception. has been one of regions with highest number confirmed cases Spain. The objective this study was to estimate magnitude decline, due STI during lockdown de-escalation phases. Methods Interrupted time series analysis performed decline reported - chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, lymphogranuloma venereum- since historical data, from March 13th...
Background: Exposure time to a tuberculosis (TB) index case may be marker of recent latent infection (LTBI) risk. The aim this study was determine the LTBI risk involved in immigrant contact based on exposure pulmonary TB cases. Methods: We conducted 30-month prevalence contacts Catalonia (1 January 2019-30 June 2021). Contacts with were identified by means tuberculin skin test and/or interferon gamma release assay. Variables associated analysed using adjusted OR (aOR) and 95% confidence...
Abstract Norovirus infections are a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis outbreaks worldwide, with genotypes GII.2 and GII.4 being the most prevalent. The aim this study was to compare characteristics norovirus reported in Catalonia closed or semi-closed institutions 2017 2018. epidemiological clinical were compared using chi-square test Fisher's exact for categorical variables Mann–Whitney U continuous variables. Odds ratios their 95% confidence intervals estimated. 61 reported: causative...
Ten cases of chikungunya were diagnosed in Spanish travellers returning from Haiti (n=2), the Dominican Republic (n=7) or both countries (n=1) between April and June 2014. These remind clinicians to consider European presenting with febrile illness arthralgia, who are Caribbean region Central America, particularly Republic. The presence Aedes albopictus together viraemic patients could potentially lead autochthonous transmission virus southern Europe.
To determine the risk of latent tuberculous infection (LTBI) among contacts smokers with tuberculosis (TB).A study was conducted to prevalence LTBI TB cases aged >14 years in Catalonia, Spain. A survey carried out for each case and their contacts. diagnosed using tuberculin skin test (≥5 mm). The associated smoking determined by multi-variate logistic regression analysis, adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 95% confidence intervals (CI).The 40.7% (439/1079). 29.7% (2281/7673). It higher index (35.3%)...
Abstract On 16 March 2018, a nursing home notified possible acute gastroenteritis outbreak that affected 11 people. Descriptive and case–control studies analysis of clinical environmental samples were carried out to determine the characteristics outbreak, its aetiology, transmission mechanism causal food. The extent in outside was determined staff factors influencing propagation studied by multivariate analysis. A turkey dinner on 14 associated with (OR 4.22, 95% CI 1.11–16.01). Norovirus...
Hepatitis A (HA) has been a vaccine-preventable disease since 1995. In Catalonia, universal combined hepatitis A+B vaccination program of preadolescents was initiated at the end 1998. However, outbreaks are reported each year and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) with virus (HAV) vaccine or immunoglobulin (IG) is recommended to avoid cases. The aim this study assess effectiveness HAV IG in preventing cases susceptible exposed people. retrospective cohort contacts HA involved Catalonia between...
Measles cases in the European Region have been increasing last decade; this illustrates challenge of what we are now encountering form pediatric preventable diseases. In Catalonia, autochthonous measles was declared eliminated year 2000 as result high measles-mumps-rubella vaccine (MMR) coverage for first and second dose (15 mo 4 y) since mid-1990s. From then on, sporadic imported small outbreaks appeared, until 2006-2007 a large outbreak affecting mostly unvaccinated toddlers hit Barcelona...
The COVID-19 pandemic could have negative effects on tuberculosis (TB) control. objective was to assess the impact of in contact tracing, TB and latent infection (LTBI) contacts patients with pulmonary Catalonia (Spain).Contact tracing carried out cases detected during 14 months pre-pandemic period (1 January 2019 28 February 2020) March 2020 30 April 2021). Contacts received tuberculin skin test and/or interferon gamma release assay it determined whether they had or LTBI. Variables...
To assess the impact of HIV/AIDS on incidence tuberculosis (TB) and to analyse determinants TB presenting as first indicative disease AIDS.Analysis AIDS surveillance data.Catalonia, north-east Spain.Two separate sources were used: (i) cases reported Catalan registry diagnosed between January 1982 December 1993; (ii) 1994.Expected observed cases, number characteristics with TB.From 1987 1993 annual crude rate increased by 50% a 49.7 per 100,000, least 60% increase directly due AIDS. During...
Botulism is a severe neuroparalytic disorder that can be potentially life-threatening. In Barcelona, Spain, no outbreaks had been reported in the past 25 years. However, September 2011, two occurred involving different families. A rare case of Clostridium baratii which produced neurotoxin F outbreak was detected five family members who shared lunch, and several days before another affected by C. botulinum toxin probably present homemade pâté.
The aim of the study was to identify factors associated with non-adherence tuberculosis (TB) preventive treatment among contacts latent TB infection new cases pulmonary reported in Catalonia 2019-2021. All aged 18 years or older a who received were included study. Chi square test and odds ratios (OR) used assess association between variables, considering p < 0.05 as statistically significant. Multiple logistic regression analysis detect in-dependent non-adherence, percentage found...
Objectives To evaluate short-term changes in knowledge and attitude towards COVID-19 preventive measures during the post-acute phase of pandemic Spain. Methods A survey was performed Catalonia Navarre between May-2022 July-2023 household contacts cases. Knowledge were assessed at baseline three months, using a Likert scale. Responses grouped according to correct or incorrect. Results At baseline, 172 subjects contacted, 118 (69%) which completed follow-up interview months later. hand-washing...
We studied outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis due to norovirus in schools and summer camps during 2017-2019 Catalonia (Spain). The overall attack rate was 21.27% 33.42% (RR 0.64 [95% CI 0.58-0.70]) 52.63% occurred cold months 47.37% warm months. mean delay reporting 5.61 days (SD 5.58 days) the duration 6.11 6.08 days), with a Pearson correlation coefficient 0.84 (P < 0.001) between these variables. In person-to-person transmission, aOR higher longer reporting: 3.07 (95% 1.21-7.81) when 5-8...
A possible case of rubella in a 24 year old woman her eighth week pregnancy was reported the Barcelona region on 21 November 2005