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  1. Mohd Fuad SH, Juliana N, Mohd Azmi NAS, Mohd Fahmi Teng NI, Azmani S, Abu IF, et al.
    Front Public Health, 2022;10:829013.
    PMID: 35392476 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.829013
    In several regions of the world, the recent Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak increased morbidity and mortality. The pandemic situation disrupted many workers' previously established lifestyles. The main aim of the present review was to describe the circadian disruption and occupational toxicant exposure affecting the immunity of shift workers during the SARS CoV-2 pandemic. We retrieved pertinent published literature from the Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus databases. In the present review, we discuss the circadian rhythm involving the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis at the molecular level, its disruption, occupational toxicant exposure causing immunomodulatory effects, and the role of immunity during the SARS CoV-2 pandemic. The severity of the progression of the viral infection depends on multiple factors affecting immunity. Hence, shift workers may need to be aware of those factors such as circadian rhythm disruption as well as occupational toxicant exposure. The timing of shift workers' energy intake is also important concerning the shift of the workers. The information in the present review may be important for all workers who are at risk during the pandemic. In the absence of any published literature related to association of circadian rhythm disruption with occupational toxicant exposure, the present review may have greater importance.
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks
  2. Abu Bakar, A.N., Suzana, M.H.
    MyJurnal
    The aim of this study was to describe the sociodemographic aspect, clinical presentation and laboratory support, behaviour factor and vector situation of dengue outbreak. Data was obtained from standard investigation format of 84 cases of suspected dengue fever in two main outbreaks localities in Temerloh District from December 2001 to January 2002. The result showed that most of the cases occurred among 11 years old and above, especially in the age group of 11 to 20 years old. Students and female were the most high risk groups. Rashes and petechiae were more prevalent in Taman Sri Semantan which reflect the case incidence there. Serological result showed that seroprevalence for IgM was 66.1 %. Based on dengue rapid test, secondary infection was more prevalent in Taman Sri Kemuning whereas those in Taman Sri Semantan had more primary infection. About 25% of the cases came late to hospital for treatment. Both localities had different mosquito breeding areas. Further studies are needed to identify behaviour aspect of the population with regard to dengue fever in previous main outbreak localities. A more valid and rapid serological test is required for better case identification.
    Keywords: Dengue outbreak, risk factors, patient factor, clinical finding, serological test
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks*
  3. GORDON SMITH CE
    Med J Malaya, 1956 Jun;10(4):289-303.
    PMID: 13399530
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks*
  4. Leng GA
    Singapore Med J, 1963 Jun;4(2):52-3.
    PMID: 14046962
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks*
  5. Fletcher W
    J R Army Med Corps, 1925;45:274-84.
    DOI: 10.1136/jramc-45-04-03
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks
  6. Green R, Mankikar DS
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks
  7. Shrestha S, Kaneda Y, Takahashi K, Ozaki A, Gan SH
    Lancet Microbe, 2023 Nov;4(11):e858.
    PMID: 37640038 DOI: 10.1016/S2666-5247(23)00253-7
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks
  8. Bartholomew RE
    Acta Psychiatr Scand, 1993 Sep;88(3):178-82.
    PMID: 8249649
    François Sirois' influential paradigm for diagnosing episodes of epidemic hysteria is discussed. The part of his schema addressing the large diffuse outbreak should be eliminated as it does not possess characteristic features of mass hysteria and overlooks the potential social, cultural, political, ritualistic and institutional patterning of collective behavior. A case study involving the collective delusion of phantom rockets over Sweden during 1946 illustrates the complexities of such episodes.
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks*
  9. Chang MS, Rubis P, Jute N, Lim TW
    Med J Malaysia, 1981 Jun;36(2):79-82.
    PMID: 7343823
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks*
  10. Bong LJ, Neoh KB, Jaal Z, Lee CY
    J Med Entomol, 2015 Jul;52(4):517-26.
    PMID: 26335457 DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjv041
    Although rove beetles (Paederus spp.) play a beneficial role as biological control agents to manage crop pests in agro-ecosystems, their high prevalence in human settings has elevated them to pest status in urban areas. Rove beetles neither bite nor sting, but accidental crushing on human skin causes them to release the toxin paederin, which causes dermatitis linearis. This review integrates currently available knowledge about the issues pertaining to Paederus infestation. For instance, the results of life history studies conducted under different food and temperature regimes are summarized, as they indicate how large a population can be in a habitat to cause massive and widespread infestation and illustrate the physiological traits required to maintain the population at the maximum level even under adverse conditions. In contrast to what is generally reported, we speculate that climatic factors do not necessarily result in Paederus dispersal in temperate regions; instead, habitat disturbance and site unsuitability may be the main factors that lead to massive dispersal to human settings. Factors such as whether dispersers are adaptable to xeric conditions in human settings, the probability that dispersed Paederus mate with the opposite sex, and whether dispersers have adequate nutrient intake to reproduce are considered to evaluate their potential to reproduce in human settings. Finally, the effectiveness of current commercial insecticides, challenges faced in managing infestations, and sustainable management practices are discussed to provide information for long-term control programs.
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks*
  11. Trubo R
    Lancet Infect Dis, 2001 Sep;1(2):73.
    PMID: 11871475
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks*
  12. McCormack JG
    Aust N Z J Med, 2000 Feb;30(1):9-10.
    PMID: 10800871
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks*
  13. Kaldor JM, Sittitrai W, John TJ, Kitamura T
    AIDS, 1994;8 Suppl 2:S1-2.
    PMID: 7857551
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks*
  14. Rampal L
    Med J Malaysia, 1983 Dec;38(4):294-8.
    PMID: 6599985
    An epidemiological investigation was carried out on a food borne outbreak in a National Type Primary School (Chinese). The findings of the outbreak are reported. Of the 495 Chinese students (ages between 7-12 years) interviewed, 321 were exposed to one or more of the food items sold at the school canteen. The median incubation period was one hour for the outbreak. The main symptoms were related to the upper gastro-intestinal tract (nausea and vomiting). Fried meehoon (rice vermicelli) was suspected as being the responsible vehicle. The causative organism was Staphylococcus aureus. 48 cases were treated in the Main Health Centre, Kapar.
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks*
  15. Tan DS, Dhillon GS, Omar M, Eapen JS
    Med J Malaya, 1971 Jun;25(4):263-8.
    PMID: 4261297
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks*
  16. Qarawi ATA, Ng SJ, Gad A, Luu MN, Al-Ahdal TMA, Sharma A, et al.
    Front Public Health, 2021;9:580427.
    PMID: 34277529 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.580427
    Background: The outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by a novel coronavirus (named SARS-CoV-2) has gained attention globally and has been recognized as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) due to the rapidly increasing number of deaths and confirmed cases. Health care workers (HCWs) are vulnerable to this crisis as they are the first frontline to receive and manage COVID-19 patients. In this multicenter multinational survey, we aim to assess the level of awareness and preparedness of hospital staff regarding COVID-19 all over the world. Methods: From February to March 2020, the web-based or paper-based survey to gather information about the hospital staff's awareness and preparedness in the participants' countries will be carried out using a structured questionnaire based on the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) checklist and delivered to participants by the local collaborators for each hospital. As of March 2020, we recruited 374 hospitals from 58 countries that could adhere to this protocol as approved by their Institutional Review Boards (IRB) or Ethics Committees (EC). Discussion: The awareness and preparedness of HCWs against COVID-19 are of utmost importance not only to protect themselves from infection, but also to control the virus transmission in healthcare facilities and to manage the disease, especially in the context of manpower lacking and hospital overload during the pandemic. The results of this survey can be used to inform hospitals about the awareness and preparedness of their health staff regarding COVID-19, so appropriate policies and practice guidelines can be implemented to improve their capabilities of facing this crisis and other future pandemic-prone diseases.
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks/prevention & control
  17. Caceres DH, Mohd Tap R, Alastruey-Izquierdo A, Hagen F
    Mycopathologia, 2020 10;185(5):741-745.
    PMID: 33037965 DOI: 10.1007/s11046-020-00494-1
    Matched MeSH terms: Disease Outbreaks/prevention & control*
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