Journal of travel medicine
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Liu et al.'s review of early published coronavirus data from 12 studies published in December 2019 & January 2020 found R0 estimates ranging from 1.4 to 6.49.
summary"This review found that the average R0 to be 3.28 and median to be 2.79, which exceed WHO estimates from 1.4 to 2.5."
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Meta Analysis
Treatment of soil-transmitted helminth infections in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of maternal outcomes.
Gestational helminth infections are correlated to adverse outcomes including maternal anaemia; as such, treatment is recommended. However, little published high-quality data exist around the efficacy, safety and tolerability of anti-helminthics in pregnancy. We therefore conducted a systematic review and synthesized the available data on maternal outcomes following gestational treatment of intestinal nematodes to help guide clinical decision-making. ⋯ With increased international travel and migration of vulnerable populations, practitioners will encounter nematode infections in pregnant patients. Our analysis supports that albendazole in pregnancy has high cure rates for soil-transmitted helminths and is safe for the mother.