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 | Sapha BarkatiAssistant professor infectious diseases and medical microbiology, McGill University Verified email at mcgill.ca Cited by 2641 |
COVID-19: Exposing and addressing health disparities among ethnic minorities and migrants
COVID-19 disproportionately affects vulnerable and marginalized populations such as ethnic
minorities and migrant groups. In this perspective we review the complex interaction of the …
minorities and migrant groups. In this perspective we review the complex interaction of the …
[HTML][HTML] Monkeypox virus infection in humans across 16 countries—April–June 2022
Background Before April 2022, monkeypox virus infection in humans was seldom reported
outside African regions where it is endemic. Currently, cases are occurring worldwide. …
outside African regions where it is endemic. Currently, cases are occurring worldwide. …
[HTML][HTML] Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients with monkeypox in the GeoSentinel Network: a cross-sectional study
…, MD Menéndez, G Servera-Negre, S Barkati… - The Lancet Infectious …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background The early epidemiology of the 2022 monkeypox epidemic in non-endemic countries
differs substantially from the epidemiology previously reported from endemic countries. …
differs substantially from the epidemiology previously reported from endemic countries. …
[HTML][HTML] Protection against omicron (B. 1.1. 529) BA. 2 reinfection conferred by primary omicron BA. 1 or pre-omicron SARS-CoV-2 infection among health-care …
Background There is a paucity of data on vaccine-induced or infection-induced (hybrid or
natural) immunity against omicron (B.1.1.529) subvariant BA.2, particularly in comparing the …
natural) immunity against omicron (B.1.1.529) subvariant BA.2, particularly in comparing the …
Two-dose SARS-CoV-2 vaccine effectiveness with mixed schedules and extended dosing intervals: test-negative design studies from British Columbia and Quebec …
Background The Canadian COVID-19 immunization strategy deferred second doses and
allowed mixed schedules. We compared two-dose vaccine effectiveness (VE) by vaccine type (…
allowed mixed schedules. We compared two-dose vaccine effectiveness (VE) by vaccine type (…
Estimated protection of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection against reinfection with the Omicron variant among messenger RNA–vaccinated and nonvaccinated individuals in …
Importance The Omicron variant is phylogenetically and antigenically distinct from earlier
SARS-CoV-2 variants and the original vaccine strain. Protection conferred by prior SARS-CoV-…
SARS-CoV-2 variants and the original vaccine strain. Protection conferred by prior SARS-CoV-…
Two-dose severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccine effectiveness with mixed schedules and extended dosing intervals: test-negative design studies …
Background The Canadian coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) immunization strategy
deferred second doses and allowed mixed schedules. We compared 2-dose vaccine …
deferred second doses and allowed mixed schedules. We compared 2-dose vaccine …
Monkeypox in Montréal: epidemiology, phylogenomics, and public health response to a large North American outbreak
…, M Graham, MB Klein, S Barkati - Annals of Internal …, 2023 - acpjournals.org
Background: Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease, is causing a global outbreak outside of
endemic areas. Objective: To characterize the outbreak of monkeypox in Montréal, the first …
endemic areas. Objective: To characterize the outbreak of monkeypox in Montréal, the first …
Cutaneous leishmaniasis in the 21st century: from the laboratory to the bedside
Recognition of the role of LRV in immune modulation and response to treatment along with
more accessible tools for its detection to guide management at the bedside should allow a …
more accessible tools for its detection to guide management at the bedside should allow a …
Clinical characteristics and outcomes among Travelers with severe dengue: a GeoSentinel analysis
Background: Dengue virus is a flavivirus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes and is an important
cause of illness worldwide. Data on the severity of travel-associated dengue illness are …
cause of illness worldwide. Data on the severity of travel-associated dengue illness are …