A5063521440- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Health and Medical Studies
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- HIV, TB, and STIs Epidemiology
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Foreign Language Teaching Methods
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Literature Analysis and Criticism
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
Robert Koch Institute
2016-2025
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
2017-2018
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
2011-2013
Laboratory Dr. Wisplinghoff
2013
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
2013
Objectives To determine the prevalence of pharyngeal and rectal Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infections among men who have sex with (MSM) in Germany describe associations between these infections, sexual practices other factors to provide an evidence base for screening recommendations. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study 22 sentinel sites sexually transmitted across Germany. Pharyngeal swabs were collected tested CT NG nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)....
Abstract To determine prevalence of lymphogranuloma venereum among men who have sex with in Germany, we conducted a multicenter study during 2009–2010 and found high rates rectal pharyngeal infection positive for the causative agent, Chlamydia trachomatis. Many infections were asymptomatic. An adjusted C. trachomatis screening policy is justified Germany.
Epidemiological data are crucial to monitoring progress towards the 2030 Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) elimination targets. Our aim was estimate prevalence of chronic HCV infection (cHCV) in European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) countries 2019. Multi-parameter evidence synthesis (MPES) used produce national estimates cHCV defined as: π = πrecρrec + πexρex πnonρnon; πrec, πex, and πnon represent among recent people who inject drugs (PWID), ex-PWID, non-PWID, respectively, while ρrec,...
Abstract Background Kyrgyzstan introduced universal hepatitis B childhood vaccination in 1999 to reduce the burden of B. In 2016, aligned with goal controlling WHO European Region, a regional target 0.5% was set for seroprevalence surface antigen (HBsAg) among targeted birth cohorts. We conducted representative nationwide serosurvey assess HBsAg prevalence third-grade school children 2022. Methods sampled numbers proportional population size and stratified sample by region urbanization level...
The widespread antimicrobial resistance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a serious problem for the treatment and control gonorrhoea. Many previously effective therapeutic agents are no longer viable. Because N. infections not reportable in Germany, only limited data on disease epidemiology susceptibility patterns available. Gonococcal Resistance Network (GORENET) surveillance project to monitor trends Germany order guide algorithms target future prevention strategies. Between April 2014 December...
In Germany, routine RV-vaccination is not adopted into the national immunization schedule as of 2012. Because RV-vaccines were already on market since 2006, in 2010 a moderate (58%) and low (22%) vaccine uptake was observed 5 eastern federal states (EFS) 11 western (WFS), respectively. To assess impact RV-vaccination, we compared incidence rates (IR) RV-related hospitalizations before (2004‒2006) seasons after (2008/09-2010/11) RV-vaccine introduction Germany by utilizing data from mandatory...
Globally, the HIV epidemic continues to represent a pressing public health issue in Europe and elsewhere. There is an emerging progressively urgent need harmonise STI behavioural surveillance among MSM across European countries through adoption of common indicators, as well development trend analysis order monitor HIV-STI over time. The Sialon II project protocols have been elaborated for purpose implementing large-scale bio-behavioural survey line with Second Generation Surveillance System...
BackgroundHepatitis A and B vaccinations are recommended for men who have sex with (MSM), given their increased risk of infection. However, data on vaccination programmes scarce.AimTo use information recommendations vaccine uptake among MSM in the WHO European Region to guide prevention.MethodsFrom a large pan-European Internet Survey (EMIS-2017), we analysed self-reported hepatitis status by age, education, financial coping, settlement size, outness (disclosure sexual behaviour), migration...
In order to detect levels of pre-existing cross-reactive antibodies in different age groups and measure age-specific infection rates the influenza A (H1N1) 2009 pandemic Germany, we conducted a seroprevalence study based on samples from an ongoing nationwide representative health survey.We analysed 845 pre-pandemic collected between 25 Nov 2008 28 Apr 757 post-pandemic 12 Jan 2010 24 2010. Reactive against virus (pH1N1) were detected using haemagglutination inhibition test (antigen...
ObjectivesTo describe the characteristics of a large hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreak among men who have sex with (MSM) in Berlin and to assess impact measures implemented.MethodsCases laboratory-confirmed, symptomatic HAV infection notified Berlin, Germany between August 2016 February 2018 were analysed using routine enhanced surveillance data including genotyping results. Several studies involving different groups participants conducted further investigate outbreak, surveys on knowledge...
Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for men who have sex with (MSM) in many countries, but information on vaccine coverage scarce. We studied hepatitis programmes and among MSM Europe to guide prevention. From a large (N = 174 209) pan-European survey (EMIS-2010), we used data self-reported vaccination, age, education, settlement size disclosure of the same-sex sexual orientation ('outness'). excluded participants history B. In multilevel (participants, countries) logistic regression...
Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infections are not reportable in Germany and limited data on prevalence available. CT screening has been offered free of charge to pregnant women since 1995 all under 25 years 2008. For symptomatic men, diagnostic testing is covered by statutory health insurance. We describe the establishment a nationwide, laboratory-based, voluntary sentinel that electronically collects information performed tests with test results, reason patient information. The represents one...
Objectives This study sought to determine the prevalence and associated factors of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection ever in life chronic HBV Armenia. Design A population-based cross-sectional seroprevalence combined with a phone survey tested individuals. Setting All administrative units Armenia including 10 provinces capital city Yerevan. Participants The frame was general adult population aged ≥18 years. Primary secondary outcome measures participants were for anti-HBV core antibodies...
Background Recent hepatitis A virus outbreaks in Europe affecting men who have sex with (MSM) and ongoing B transmission among MSM underscore the need for viral prevention this population. Aim To describe knowledge associated factors WHO European Region to inform targeted prevention. Methods In Internet Survey (EMIS-2017), basic was defined as correctly identifying at least 4 of 5 statements about vaccination. We described by country. a multilevel logistic regression model, we estimated...
Infection with Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection in Europe. In Germany, Ct screening offered free of charge to pregnant women since 1995 and < 25 years age 2008. For symptomatic individuals, testing covered by statutory health insurance. Study results have shown that repeat occurs 10-20% previously infected men. Our aim was describe persons tested for investigate determinants (repeat) men Germany.We analysed test from between 2008 2014...
In an asylum seeker centre in Schleswig-Holstein, a resident was diagnosed with furuncle caused by Panton-Valentine leukocidine (PVL)-positive community-acquired meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). As result of active case finding, 232 427 persons (54% all residents) were screened for MRSA and two further PVL-positive CA-MRSA cases identified.
Abstract Background Chlamydia trachomatis (chlamydia) is a common, frequently asymptomatic, sexually transmitted infection. It can result in severe sequelae, such as ectopic pregnancy and infertility. In Germany, chlamydia not notifiable. An opportunistic screening program for women < 25 years was introduced 2008. The aim of this research to triangulate different data sources describe the epidemiological situation Germany investigate whether current target group aligns with these...
We monitored antimicrobial susceptibility developments of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Germany from January 2014 to May 2021. The proportion isolates with azithromycin minimum inhibitory concentrations above the epidemiological cut-off increased substantially, 1.3% 12.2% 2020. Preliminary data 2021 showed a further rise (January May: 20.7%). Therefore, as part recommended dual therapy for non-adherent patients is challenged. Antimicrobial testing clinical practice crucial and continuous...