COVID-19 et épidémies
COVID-19 et autres épidémies (Ebola, choléra, mpox, fièvres de Lassa et jaune, Marburg) : surveillance, riposte, vaccination et effets sur les sociétés.
Critères d'inclusion : Documents publiés sur SPHAERO dont le titre ou les mots-clés contiennent l'un des termes suivants (mot entier, avec ses variantes) : covid, sars-cov-2, coronavirus, pandémi, pandemic, ebola, choléra, mpox, monkeypox, lassa, fièvre jaune, yellow fever, marburg. Composition recalculée chaque nuit.
Responsable : Équipe éditoriale SPHAERO. Composition mise à jour le 03/11/2026.
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Genomic surveillance of Lassa virus in Guinea through in-country sequencing
Abstract Strengthening in-country sequencing capacity generated 28 Lassa virus genomes from human clinical cases, expanding our knowledge of Lassa fever …
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Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment outcomes at a national referral hospital in Sierra Leone, 2017 to 2022: A retrospective cohort study
Sierra Leone is one of the 30 high TB burden countries in the world, with an incidence rate in 2023 …
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Acceptance of Malaria, Human Papillomavirus, and Monkeypox Vaccines in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A 2024 Nationwide Vaccine Coverage Survey
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Disruption of neutrophil homeostasis is associated with functional alterations in mitochondria of critically ill COVID−19 patients
Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying neutrophil dynamics during COVID−19 disease progression is essential for managing severe inflammatory conditions. We investigated …
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Marburg virus disease outbreaks: A narrative review of epidemiology and response
The Marburg virus (MARV), a member of the Filoviridae family, constitutes a serious public health threat due to recurrent outbreaks …
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COVID19 Sero-epidemiology and vaccine uptake in two Southern Nigerian clinics
Africa has reported lower COVID-19 morbidity and mortality compared to other regions. Yet, the flat COVID-19 trajectory remains to be …
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Prevalence and associated factors of health facility delivery during COVID-19 in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana: Analytical cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the provision of maternal health services, especially facility-based delivery. However, there is little …
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Cytokine profiles, genetic polymorphisms, and systemic inflammatory markers in type 1 diabetes patients with COVID-19: IL-18 a predictor of disease severity
Background: Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) are at increased risk for severe COVID-19 due to chronic inflammation, immune …
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Ebola in the rear-view mirror: how epidemic pasts shaped Sierra Leone’s preparedness and response to Covid-19
This paper examines how past experience and legacies of epidemics shaped Sierra Leone's response to COVID-19 and how these influences …
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Proteomic signatures of COVID-19 Post-Vaccination/Post-Infection Syndrome (PV/PIS): insights into immune dysregulation and coagulopathy
Introduction During the global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, a subset of individuals reported persistent symptoms following vaccination, with clinical presentations …
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Computational discovery of SARS-CoV-2 viral entry inhibitory peptides from Androctonus mauretanicus scorpion venom: molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations targeting the spike protein
Background and Objective While vaccination remains central to controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants with partial resistance …
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Risk behaviour associated with contracting the Ebola virus at funerals: a study of Liberians attending the funerals of individuals deceased from Ebola
Introduction: Funeral practices were identified as a significant source of Ebola transmission during the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak. This …
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A SEIR Metapopulation Model for Mpox Transmission Dynamics in the DRC
Understanding the mechanisms of infectious disease spread is a fundamental prerequisite for any control, management, or eradication strategy. This understanding …
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Elevated ANG2/ACE2 and immune responses associated with Plasmodium falciparum and SARS-CoV-2 coinfection in Cameroon
Malaria and COVID-19 co-infections pose a major clinical challenge, as overlapping symptoms can lead to misdiagnosis and delays in treatment. …
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Epidemiological characteristics and vaccination impact scenario modelling of concurrent Clade I mpox outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi
Abstract In 2024, mpox cases surged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with cross-border spread to Burundi. We …
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Immunogenicity of COVID-19 Vaccines in the Upper Respiratory Tract: A Comparative Study of Pfizer-BioNTech and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines among Ugandan adults
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Temporal association between ambient PM2.5 and COVID-19 incidence in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, during the first year of the pandemic (March 2020 – March 2021)
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The COVID-19 vaccine procurement and supply chain in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The COVID-19 vaccine has been classified as an 'essential medicine', yet shortages and unequal distribution during the pandemic have reignited …
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Mortality surveillance as an early warning system for respiratory infection outbreaks: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic in Alexandria, Egypt
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted critical gaps in mortality surveillance, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study evaluated …
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Randomized incentives to increase participation in COVID testing in rural Kenya
Abstract Low participation in public health testing can lead to biased estimates of disease prevalence and inefficient allocation of public …