Changing patterns of tuberculosis in Far North Queensland.

Feral Pig Populations Are Structured at Fine Spatial Scales in Tropical Queensland, Australia

Feral pigs occur throughout tropical far north Queensland, Australia and are a significant threat to biodiversity and World Heritage values, agriculture and are a vector of infectious diseases. One of the constraints on long-lasting, local eradication of feral pigs is the process of reinvasion into recently controlled areas. This study examined the population genetic structure of feral pigs in ...

Infant abusive head trauma prevention: acceptability of the Period of PURPLE Crying® program in far North Queensland, Australia.

INTRODUCTION A study examined the appropriateness and likelihood of usage of the north American Period of PURPLE Crying® intervention program in far north Queensland, to educate families about the risk of infant abusive head trauma (AHT)/shaken baby syndrome. METHODS A mixed-method cross-sectional study with a questionnaire and semi-structured interview was conducted with 33 health profession...

Advice to travelers on topical insect repellent use against dengue mosquitoes in Far North Queensland, Australia.

Dengue outbreaks occur annually in Far North Queensland, Australia. Advice on topical insect repellents provided by health authorities rarely addresses the wide range of formulations and active ingredients currently registered for use in Australia. Recommendations on the use of registered products require review.

Supplement of Contrasting photosynthetic characteristics of forest vs. savanna species (Far North Queensland, Australia)

The Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis Infection and Smear Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis in People with Household Close Contact with Tuberculosis in North of Iran

One of the recommended strategies for preventing tuberculosis is to screen high-risk populations with respect to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) infection. The aim of the present study was to investigate latent infection and active tuberculosis in people with close household contact. It was a cross-sectional descriptive, analytical study with the sample size of 668 people from homes with one in...