A5075416709- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Studies on Chitinases and Chitosanases
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- International Environmental Law and Policies
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
Institute of Public Health of Serbia
2018-2024
Singidunum University
2022-2024
Univerzitetski Klinički Centar Srbije
2024
University of Belgrade
2024
Ministry of Health
2015
Multidrug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) represents TB which is simultaneous to at least rifampicin (R) and isoniazid (H). Identifying inadequate therapy as the main cause of this form disease explaining factors leading its occurrence, numerous social determinants that affect risk developing resistance are highlighted. The objectives study was identify independent MDR-TB among patients.Case-control conducted from 1st September 2009 June 2014 in 31 healthcare institutions Serbia where...
Drug-resistant forms of TB continue to be the global public health threats. Multidrug-resistant (MDR-TB) is defined as resistant rifampicin and isoniazid, essential anti-TB drugs. Both MDR-TB rifampicin-resistant (RR-TB) are treated with second line Preventing progression a drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) infection disease an important pillar DR-TB elimination strategy. International guidelines have recently proposed fluoroquinolones for preventive therapy (TPT) in contacts. Till 2019,...
We examined whether the COVID-19 pandemic has affected incidence of tuberculosis (TB) and influenza in Serbia, a Southeast European country with low TB rate mandatory BCG vaccination at birth. The first case was registered on March 6, 2020. Despite need for sudden adaptation health care system, routines mycobacterial laboratories have never stopped. In 2020, number newly diagnosed patients significantly lower than expected (p = 0.04), but increased when compared to 2019. Although many A H1N1...
The Republic of Serbia applied the booster dose following COVID-19 vaccines: BNT162b2 mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech), Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV (Vero Cell®), Gam-COVID-Vac (Sputnik V) and ChAdOk1 nCoV-19 (AstraZeneca). We aimed to examine immunogenicity reactogenicity identify factors related immune response adverse events. Panel study, conducted during August September 2021, included 300 persons receiving at Institute Public Health Serbia. Blood samples were taken on day dose, after 7 28 days. When...
Severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) are estimated to be the cause of death in about 19% all children younger than 5 years globally. The outbreak coronaviral disease (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2, increased considerably burden SARI worldwide. We used data from a vaccine effectiveness study identify factors associated with SARS CoV-2 infection among hospitalized patients. recruited patients at 3 hospitals Serbia 7 April 2022–1 May 2023. collected demographic and clinical using...
The present study aimed to investigate the associations between nature-based intervention and peripheral pulse characteristics of patients with PAOD using new smart technology specifically designed for this purpose. A longitudinal panel performed 1 January 2022 31 December included 32 diagnosed arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) who were treated in vascular surgeons' hospital "Dobb" Valjevo. These exposed six months moderate-intensity physical activity (MPA) a environment. They practiced 150...
Introduction: Between February and November 2016, 17 tuberculosis (TB) cases were identified among high school students in Novi Pazar, Serbia. The objectives of our study to describe the outbreak, identify potential risk factors evaluate applied control measures.
 Methodology: outbreak was described by time, person place. A retrospective cohort conducted. Attack rates, unadjusted relative risks (RR) 95% confidence intervals (CI) calculated. Multiple log-binomial regression analysis...
BackgroundPreviously a country with medium tuberculosis (TB) burden, Serbia almost reached low TB burden during the period 2005 to 2015.AimThe aim of this study was analyse trends in notification rates and treatment success as well identify predictors outcomes.MethodsWe performed trend analysis logistic regression 17,441 cases registered from 2015 all health facilities Serbia, success, loss follow-up mortality.ResultsFrom 2015, rate mortality decreased but remained below global target. Loss...
COVID-19 and tuberculosis (TB) represent global threats to the public health system. The impact of on TB results in a reduction number notified cases, delayed diagnosis treatment, increased case fatality mortality rates. aim study was analyze TB/COVID-19 co-infected cohort Serbia as low-burden country compare it cohort.A retrospective analysis done 53 patients treated COVID hospital "Batajnica" Belgrade Special Hospital for Pulmonary Diseases "Ozren" Sokobanja period from 6 March 2020 1...
At the onset of 21st century, tuberculosis is still a public health problem. Due to implementation control program in Serbia, there no fear an epidemic. Within reform care system, service for pulmonary diseases being restructured, calling strengthening role primary care. This study was aimed at analyzing current control.A cross-sectional conducted between 12th and 30th September, 2010. For evaluating control, four questionnaires were designed based on "Performance assessment questionnaire...
Objective: The aim of the study was to estimate seroprevalence HIV infection among TB patients, knowledge, self-perceived risks and testing practices related HIV. Methods: We performed cross-sectional from 10 May 15 July 2011. Cluster sampling method used select 27 hospitals where 289 patients were consecutively recruited. Descriptive statistics multivariable logistic regression methods identify factors associated with correct comprehensive knowledge HIV/AIDS. Results: prevalence 0.3%. Only...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background:</bold> The aim of our study was to investigate serum chitotriosidase level in pulmonary TB, its relationship with microbiological and clinical parameters response treatment. <bold>Material methods</bold>: This retrospective single center included 149 patients confirmed TB disease. Serum activity measured at the beginning end Factors associated were explored using univariate multivariable logistic regression analysis. <bold>Results:</bold>Out...
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) is currently considered to be the most significant and dangerous obstacle TB elimination, work on preventing this form of disease as a major contribution human health resource management. The purpose article analyse treatment outcomes in patients treated for multiresistant at Special Hospital Pulmonary Diseases "Ozren" - Sokobanja period from 2009 2019 identify factors associated with outcomes. We performed retrospective analysis all (n=89) cases MDR...
Background: Understanding COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness (VE) in preventing severe disease is critical to inform policy. We used the test-negative design estimate VE against SARS-CoV-2-confirmed hospitalisation adults ≥ 18 years eastern WHO European region.Methods: included patients hospitalised for acute respiratory infection (SARI) at sentinel surveillance sites Albania, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Kosovo.* collected demographic information, vaccination history,...
Streptococcus pyogenes is a species of Gram-positive bacteria that causes infections may have clinical manifestations. It the causative agent many major human diseases, ranging from pharyngitis and mild superficial skin to life-threatening systemic diseases. Diseases caused by this pathogen can be successfully treated when diagnosed in timely manner, as organism always sensitive penicillin. Delayed treatment common childhood bacterial infection associated with significant mortality...
The aim of our study was to investigate serum chitotriosidase level in tuberculosis patients, its relationship with microbiological and clinical parameters, response treatment.
Background: Despite increased attention and proven methods of rapid diagnosis treatment tuberculosis (TB), undernutrition related to TB continue be the major public health challenge. Methods Objectives: Narrative review based on literature search PubMed electronic database identify articles focused increasing understanding associations between nutrition in last five years. The terms 'tuberculosis' 'nutrition' were used. Primary process culminated a total return 1159 documents, while random...
Background: Since the beginning of pandemic, COVID-19 affected lot tuberculosis (TB) cases globally. Co-infection can lead to severe acute illness with possibilities amplification mortality and chronic lung sequelae. There is lack data on vaccination coverage among TB Methods Objectives: A retrospective analysis status notified in 2022 Serbia was performed aim compare general population identify factors associated COVID patients. We conducted bivariate multivariable logistic regression...
Background: It became clear that a small number of RhD-negative women carrying an RhD-positive fetus continued to be immunized despite the administration hyperimmune anti-D IgG after delivery, leading modification this program, by giving one or two doses in third trimester pregnancy, with addition dose birth child. Since practice RhD status is unknown, given all pregnant fact about 35-40% these carry fetus. Methods and Objectives: Literature review has been performed objective assess...
Understanding COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness (VE) in preventing severe disease is critical to inform policy. We used the test-negative design estimate VE against SARS-CoV-2-confirmed hospitalisation adults ≥18 years eastern WHO European Region.
Recognition and epidemiological control of childhood adolescent tuberculosis (TB) is essential to achieve effective TB in general as it presents high risk for transmission the community. The aim study provide a descriptive analytic overview trends notifications treatment outcomes identify factors associated with success twelve-year period Serbia.We performed retrospective trend analysis 596 child cases notified Serbia 2005-2016 from all health facilities, well logistic regression predictors...