Increasing trend of antimicrobial resistance among methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains in Southwest Finland, 2007–2016: An analysis of shifting strain dynamics and... by Jaakko Silvola, Kirsi Gröndahl-Yli-Hannuksela, Tiina Hirvioja, Kaisu Rantakokko-Jalava, Mari Kanerva, Kari Auranen, Harri Marttila, Jenna Junnila, Jaana Vuopio

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Filling the Gap to Address Vaccine Hesitancy in Europe by Tiago Correia, Anabela da Conceição Pereira, Anabela da Conceição Pereira, Henrique Barros, Nadav Davidovitch, Nadav Davidovitch, Lore Leighton, Alison Katherine McCallum, Paula Meireles, Judith E. Mueller, Judith E. Mueller, Robert Otok, Anna Odone, Anna Odone, Alena Petrakova, Roman Prymula, Roman Prymula, Walter Ricciardi, Silvia Gabriela Scintee, Carlo Signorelli

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Residual transmission of schistosomiasis in Ndikinimeki Health District (Centre Region, Cameroon) despite implementation of complementary control strategies: Prospects for eliminat... by Hervé Kengne Fogang, Hugues C. Nana Djeunga, Alvine C. Kengne-Fokam, Murielle C. Tchami Mbagnia, Flobert Njiokou, Dickson S. Nsagha, Emmanuel Yenshu, Joseph Kamgno

“…In the Ndikinimeki Health District (Centre Region, Cameroon), complementary strategies (community-based preventive chemotherapy, water sanitation, hygiene, and health education) have also been implemented to accelerate the interruption of schistosomiasis transmission in this focus. …”
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Considering best practice standards for routine whole-genome sequencing for TB care and control by J.T. Denholm, G. de Vries, R. Anthony, E. Robinson, M. Backx, I.F. Laurenson, A.L. Seagar, H. Modestil, L. Trieu, J.S. Meissner, D.H.L. Ng, J.Y. Tay, H.H. Lin, R. Lee, V. Sintchenko, B.J. Marais, E.J. Donnan

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Pendampingan Pengolahan dan Penyimpanan Makanan Pada Penjamah Makanan Pada Pondok Pesantren by Rusmiati Rusmiati, Narwati Narwati, Aldi Syahputra Nasution, Putri Arida Ipmawati

“…Selain itu juga dapat dilakukan monitoring hygiene perorangan penjamah.…”
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Antibiotic Resistance in Fermented Foods Chain: Evaluating the Risks of Emergence of Enterococci as an Emerging Pathogen in Raw Milk Cheese by Celso Raul Silambo Chaves, Acácio Salamandane, Emília Joana F. Vieira, Cátia Salamandane

“…Focusing on cheese production as a key fermented food, the study will investigate various aspects, including dairy farm management, milk acquisition, milk handling, and the application of good manufacturing practices (GMP) and good hygiene practices (GHP) in cheese production. The findings of this review highlight that ARGs found in LAB are similar to those observed in hygiene indicator bacteria like E. coli and pathogens like S. aureus. …”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Supragingival Scaling on Periodontal Parameters in Pregnant Women with Metabolic Syndrome by Ghousia Sayeed, Sheeja S. Varghese

“…High-risk pregnant women who receive scaling treatment and instruction on oral hygiene on a regular basis have better oral health, which in turn improves the health of their unborn child.…”
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HYPERTENSION AND DRUG-INDUCED GINGIVAL OVERGROWTH: MECHANISMS, IMPLICATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES by Bogdan Amărioarei, Diana Tatarciuc, Gabriel Rotundu, Ruxandra Stan, Oana Butnaru, Alexandra Mârțu, Liliana Păsărin, Ionut Luchian

“…Clinical implications include challenges in oral hygiene, periodontal health, and patient quality of life. …”
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Optimal Control Strategies for the Infectiology of Brucellosis by Nkuba Nyerere, Livingstone S. Luboobi, Saul C. Mpeshe, Gabriel M. Shirima

“…In this paper, we investigate the impacts of controls of livestock vaccination, gradual culling through slaughter of seropositive cattle and small ruminants, environmental hygiene and sanitation, and personal protection in humans on the transmission dynamics of Brucellosis. …”
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THE EFFECT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS YOUNG GIRLS' HEALTH AND EDUCATION IN NIGERIA by Doris Lami Madugu, Rosemary Onchi Daniel

“…Employing quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection, the study utilized 363 questionnaires and 10 in-depth interview which ensured the study gathered rich and robust data from young girls and women, capturing their personal experiences and struggles with menstrual hygiene management. The findings reveal that inadequate access to menstrual products often results in reproductive tract infections and other health complications due to poor hygiene practices. …”
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New Age Parenting and Its Impact on Child’s Oral Health: Cross-sectional Questionnaire Study by Snehal Sunil Kumthekar, Shivayogi M. Hugar, Bhuvanesh N. Bhusari, Varunika Vivek Sahai, Vidyavathi H. Patil, Aishwarya Arunkumar Patil

“…Therefore, it becomes imperative to evaluate and educate parents about proper oral hygiene care for their children, ultimately contributing to the overall well-being of the child. …”
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A Novel Classification System of Smart Mechanical Plaque Control: A Cross-Sectional Survey with Cluster Analysis by Balraj R. Shukla, Anup K. Panda

“…Conclusion: This study reveals the dearth of knowledge among the participants regarding advanced MPC and their negligence in following basic oral hygiene routines. The classification system derived through cluster analysis provides a basis for understanding the upgraded modes of MPC.…”
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Use of Ohmic Heating System in Meat Thawing and Its Effects on Microbiological Quality by Duygu Balpetek Külcü, Ümit Gürbüz

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Enteropathogenic Bacterial and Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Asymptomatic Food Handlers in Rangsit University Canteens, Central Thailand by Sirima Kitvatanachai, Bajaree Jantrapanukorn, Utsanee Supcharoengoon, Chalirmporn Atasilp

“…However, the results showed a lack of personal hygiene training and routine medical care (>50% of samples). …”
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Optimal control and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Taeniasis and Cysticercois in Humans, Pigs and Cattle. by Joshua, A. Mwasunda, Jacob I, Irunde, Damian, Kajunguri, Dmitry, Kuznetsov

“…A combination of two or more time dependent controls involving vaccination of pigs and cattle, meat inspection, environmental hygiene and sanitation, and the treatment of humans who are infected with taeniasis is carried out to study their impacts on disease control. …”
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Comparative Study of the Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in Low Socioeconomic Areas from South Chennai, India by Jeevitha Dhanabal, Pradeep Pushparaj Selvadoss, Kanchana Muthuswamy

“…These parasites could be prevented by possible grouping of better ecological design and hygiene. Conclusively, the examination of personal hygiene as well as routine medical examination and treatment is strongly recommended in the low socio-economic areas.…”
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Sub-prosthesis stomatitis in patients of Area VI. Cienfuegos. 2015-16 by María Julia Vázquez Vega, Ricardo Aguiar Sanabia, María de los Reyes González Ramos, Ricardo Aguiar Vázquez

“…The greatest number of lesions was located in the middle zone. Deficient oral hygiene, prosthetic and continuous use of the prosthesis, played a fundamental role in the onset of the disease. …”
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Influence of Storage Conditions on the Stability of Vitamin D3 and Kinetic Study of the Vitamin Degradation in Fortified Canola Oil during the Storage by Mina Zareie, Azam Abbasi, Shiva Faghih

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Qat Chewing as an Independent Risk Factor for Periodontitis: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ali Kaid Al-Sharabi, Hussien Shuga-Aldin, Ibrahim Ghandour, Nezar Noor Al-Hebshi

“…Regression analysis identified age, oral hygiene, education level, and cigarette smoking as independent predictors of periodontal destruction. …”
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A Case Report on Pasteurella multocida Peritoneal Dialysis-Associated Peritonitis: When Cats Think Medical Equipment Are Toys by Saeid Mirzai, Ahmad Oussama Rifai, Aron Tidrick, Qitan Huang, Justin Hale

“…Thus, patients in such situations should be continuously educated and encouraged to be mindful of the importance of environmental hygiene.…”
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