A5103159963- Hepatitis C virus research
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Public Health Service of Amsterdam
2021-2024
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment
2023-2024
Amsterdam University Medical Centers
2023
University of Amsterdam
2023
GGD Amsterdam
2021
On 6 April 2022, the Public Health Service of Kennemerland, Netherlands, was notified about an outbreak fever and abdominal complaints on a retired river cruise ship, used as shelter for asylum seekers. The diagnosis typhoid confirmed 7 April. An extensive investigation performed. Within 47 days, 72 cases were identified among seekers (n = 52) staff 20), which 25 hospitalised. All recovered after treatment. Consumption food tap water ship associated with developing fever. freshwater...
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has widespread consequences for health facilities, social contacts, and health-seeking behaviour, affecting the incidence, diagnosis reporting of other infectious diseases. We examined trends in reported chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections associated transmission routes Netherlands to identify potential impact on access healthcare (testing) services. Methods analysed notification data patients with HCV National Notifiable Disease Surveillance...
Migrants are not routinely screened for hepatitis B virus (HBV), C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency (HIV) in the Netherlands. We estimated prevalence determined factors associated with HBV, HCV and/or HIV infections among undocumented migrants uninsured legal residents.In this cross-sectional study, residents were recruited at a non governmental organization (NGO), healthcare facility Netherlands invited to be tested surface antigen (HBsAg), anti-hepatitis core antibodies (anti-HBcAb),...
People who inject drugs (PWID) are disproportionately affected by hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections and frequently homeless. To improve HCV case finding in these individuals, we examined the feasibility of rapid RNA testing homeless services Amsterdam. In 2020, provided a comprehensive service to facilities, which included workshops on for personnel, “hepatitis ambassador” at each facility, rapid, onsite fingerstick test service, assistance with linkage care. Risk factors RNA-positive...
As highly effective therapy against hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is available with rapid uptake, there newfound optimism for HCV elimination. Nevertheless, certain key populations have a high risk of reinfection, in particular men who sex (MSM) Western European countries. Modelling data indicate that elimination will not be feasible without reduction behaviour, thus supporting the need interventions aimed at reducing behaviour and preventing reinfections MSM.The ICECREAM study an...
People experiencing homelessness (PEH) may be at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19. The Dutch government established emergency shelters introduced preventive measures for services. There were no major outbreaks noticed among PEH during the first two waves infections. This study aimed to assess prevalence current past infections staff by conducting an on-site COVID-19 screening project services in Amsterdam, Netherlands.We assessed proportion visitors members four...
Abstract Background : As highly effective therapy against hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is available with rapid uptake, there newfound optimism for HCV elimination. Nevertheless, certain key populations have a high risk of reinfection, in particular men who sex (MSM) Western European countries. Modelling data indicate that elimination will not be feasible without reduction behaviour, thus supporting the need interventions aimed at reducing behaviour and preventing reinfections MSM....
Abstract Background People experiencing homelessness (PEH) may be at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19. The Dutch government established emergency shelters introduced preventive measures for services there were no major outbreak noticed among PEH during the first two waves infections. This study aimed to assess prevalence current past infections staff end second COVID-19 wave by conducting an on-site screening project in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Methods We assessed...