A5040050550- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
- Bartonella species infections research
- Genital Health and Disease
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
University of Ferrara
2020-2024
A study was conducted to assess the degree of pertussis underreporting in Italy. An analysis performed compare frequency infections estimated using seroprevalence data with incidence based on reported cases among Italian population. For this purpose, proportion subjects who had an anti-PT ≥ 100 IU/mL (indicative B. infection within last 12 months) compared rate population ≥5 years old, divided into two age groups (6–14 and ≥15 old), obtained from European Centre for Disease Prevention...
The aim of this study was to analyze the seroprevalence varicella in Italy and evaluate impact vaccination, which has been mandatory for newborns since 2017. levels VZV-specific IgG antibodies were determined by ELISA method residual serum samples obtained from subjects aged between 6 64 years residing 13 Italian regions. Overall, 3746 collected 2019 2020. overall 91.6% (89.9% males 93.3% females; p = 0.0002). Seroprevalence showed an increasing trend (p < 0.0001) starting younger age...
A multicenter study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of pertussis IgG antibodies (anti-PTx) in Italian population. Serum samples (4154) collected years 2019−2020 from subjects aged 6 90 were tested. The anti-PTx levels determined by ELISA test. limit detection 5 IU/mL (International Units per milliliter); values ≥ 40 and ≥100 indicate an infection that has occurred recent a (occurred during last year), respectively. mean concentration tested 13 IU/mL; 1.0% had titer 100 IU/mL, 5.3%...
Tetanus is a non-communicable disease, preventable with vaccination. Despite the implemented vaccination strategy, certain number of tetanus cases per year continue to occur. The aim study was evaluate seroprevalence anti-tetanus antibodies in Italian population by age, sex and geographical area. To determine level tetanus-specific antibodies, an immunoenzymatic assay used. A total 3,821 serum samples were collected years 2019–20 from healthy subjects aged 6–90 residing 13 regions. Overall,...
In Italy, the measles elimination target has not yet been reached despite a significant reduction in cases. A multicenter study was conducted to estimate prevalence of anti-measles (MV) IgG antibodies Italian population by age, sex and geographical area. To determine level MV-specific sera, immunoenzymatic assay ELISA used (Enzygnost Anti-VZV/IgG, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostic Products GmbH, Germany). Overall, 3746 serum samples collected years 2019–20 from healthy subjects aged 6–64...
In Local Health Unit 7, human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination campaigns for 12-year-olds have long been implemented by the services of Department Prevention. Due to pressure COVID-19 pandemic on these services, an emergency campaign was directly managed primary care pediatricians (PCPs). An initial evaluation this experience conducted.Data assisted PCPs belonging 2006 (pre-pandemic) and 2008 (pandemic) birth cohorts were extracted, along with HPV data. district, gender, citizenship,...