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Shigatoxin-producing E. coli (STEC): definitions, virulence, and characteristics of enterohemorrhagic strains (EHEC).
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are pathogens responsible for human infections with a wide range of clinical manifestations. These range from mild watery diarrhea to...
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Salmonellosis in France, 2002–2010: trends in human epidemiology, the emergence of the monophasic strain, and the main food sources implicated in recent outbreaks.
Salmonella infections are one of the leading causes of foodborne bacterial infections. This article describes recent trends and changes in Salmonella serotypes studied at the National...
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Box. Nationwide outbreak of Salmonella serotype 4,12:i:- linked to the consumption of dry sausage, France, 2010.
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The health effects of secondhand smoke.
The health effects of secondhand smoke have recently been called into question. However, there is a substantial body of evidence supporting the existence of these effects. The main...
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Cardiovascular Benefits of Smoking Cessation: A Review.
The cardiovascular benefits of smoking cessation depend directly on the prevalence of smoking, its impact on cardiovascular mortality and morbidity, and the extent to which this risk...
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Addiction treatments: What role do they play in controlling the tobacco epidemic?
Some treatments for tobacco dependence have scientifically proven efficacy, but this efficacy may seem limited. The most effective treatments enable at least 6 months of complete...
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Tobacco-related air pollution on outdoor patios and inside cafés and restaurants in France in 2008.
Since the smoking bans in public places in 2007 and 2008, café and restaurant patios have become more widespread and are increasingly enclosed, especially in winter. The association "Les...
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Perceptions of the effectiveness of standardized cigarette packs: A study in a French context.
Introduction - The cigarette pack is a marketing tool for the tobacco industry. To combat this phenomenon, the World Health Organization recommends the implementation of standardized...
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Box. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: an international treaty to combat tobacco use.
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Impact of Changes in BCG Vaccination Practices on the Epidemiology of Tuberculosis in France in 2009
The mandatory BCG vaccination requirement was suspended in July 2007 and replaced by a recommendation to vaccinate children at risk of tuberculosis. Furthermore, the intradermal...
