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… Vaccination Aan Vaccines not only keep us healthy, but also ensure that a virus cannot spread further and mutate. In addition, they protect people against serious … patients with immune disorders, cancer or transplanted organs. HPV vaccination Human papillomavirus (HPV) can be vaccinated against. HPV is transmitted via sexual contact and can cause cervical cancer. As ZonMw, we want to prevent the spread of the virus by funding projects that can make a difference with applications such as the HPV-Keuzehulp …

… between climate change, infectious diseases and the living environment Aan Bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi can cause infectious diseases in humans, via the living … change Climate change influences the occurrence and distribution of pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. More heat and the increased frequency of extreme precipitation can …

… HPV and cervical cancer Aan Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection. Amongst other effects, it can cause … different types of HPV, however, only some are potentially harmful. They are known as high-risk viruses (hr-HPV). A mass screening programme has been set up to detect them. 20 April 2023 HPV …

… programming. 1. Fast incidental funding round for COVID-19 (‘first wave’) Right after the coronavirus was detected in the Netherlands, incidental funding was used for targeted and urgent … The funding involves: Medical research: monitoring recovering patients, the transmission of the virus to and from children, hospital epidemiology, the development of medication that can be used in the (very) short term, antibodies and virus evolution. Socio-scientific research proposals that examine the impact of social isolation …

… Project COVID-19 COVID-19 Implementation Infection prevention Nursing and care Dissemination Viruses Tue, 10/01/2024 - 12:00 - Wed, 10/01/2025 - 12:00 10430422410003 This project is a … tools to prepare for future outbreaks of COVID-19, Influenza, and new (variants of) respiratory viruses. It also aims to help them make well-considered decisions between the benefits of …

… voor Patiënten met maag- en slokdarmkanker (SPKS) Preventing airborne transmissions of viruses MItigation STrategies for Airborne Infection Control (MIST) Since the global impact of … viral transmission. Under various conditions, the researchers will study the infectiousness of viruses, the spread of fluid droplets in the air, and the influence of ventilation and the …

… prophylaxis when vaccination is not an option Infectious disease Climate change Vaccination Viruses Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:00 - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:00 10150022310010 Yellow fever is caused by the yellow fever virus, which is endemic in Africa and South America. The disease can be deadly and there is no …

… new typing method could improve source identification and contact tracing. View  the project . Viruses in the Night: virus dynamics in bats in the Netherlands, in relation to human-bat …

… booster vaccination against mpox: a non-inferiority study Infectious disease Dosage Vaccination Viruses Sat, 06/01/2024 - 12:00 - Fri, 05/01/2026 - 12:00 10150022310016 Although mpox incidence has significantly declined since the outbreak in 2022, recurrence of monkey pox virus (MPXV) circulation remains possible. With a continuous risk of reintroduction of MPXV into …

… pose a serious threat to public health. Examples include SARS-CoV-2 and avian influenza viruses. For optimal prevention and control, it is important to identify which animals and … Aim This project focuses on a quantitative risk assessment for transmission of avian influenza viruses from waterbirds, via captive birds, to humans. Approach/working method We use an …

… this page, you can read what our contribution is. HIV STDs include the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) , which is mainly transmitted via unprotected sex. The virus weakens the immune system, as a result of which people are no longer protected against … projects that investigate HIV prevention and HIV prevention drugs to prevent the spread of the virus and bring it under control. Chlamydia Chlamydia is the most commonly occurring (bacterial) …

… are interesting. Study subjects are deliberately exposed to a pathogen such as a bacteria, virus or parasite. This is usually with a low dose or a weakened form. If participants … Medical Center Utrecht, has developed a possible drug against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This is a common respiratory virus that kills 200,000 babies worldwide each year. A CHIM study will soon start, for which …