Sant Pau - Institut de Recerca

Principales líneas de investigación

Aplicación de Nuevas Tecnologías de Control de la Tuberculosis

Difusión internacional de las nuevas tecnologías.
Producción de conocimiento científico de relevancia en el control, diagnóstico, tratamiento y prevención de la tuberculosis (papel clave en España y América del Sur).

Ensayos clínicos para la Prevención y el Tratamiento de la Tuberculosis

El nuestro es el único grupo en Europa que forma parte de una red de centros internacionales (en Canadá, Brasil, Sudáfrica y Uganda) asociado con el Consorcio por los Ensayos de la Tuberculosis del CDC, promoviendo la participación internacional en la definición de las bases estratégicas y terapéuticas para el tratamiento de la tuberculosis.

Trabajador de salud comunitaria y Control de enfermedades de declaración obligatoria

Experimentación sobre el papel del promotor de salud en el control de enfermedades de declaración obligatoria.
La inclusión de agentes de salud comunitarios en los equipos del programa de tuberculosis ha llevado a la creación de nuevos protocolos de consenso de la tuberculosis.

Retos

Prevenir las infecciones de transmisión sexual y otras enfermedades transmisibles.
Evaluar los programas de detección del VIH en saunas gay.
Mejorar la detección e investigación de las causas de la hepatitis C.
Mejorar las medidas de detección y control de brotes.

Coordinación del grupo

RIUS GIBERT, CRISTINA ASPB
crius@aspb.cat

Miembros

Arranz Martin, Lidia ASPB
Artigas Baeza, Alba ASPB
Avellanes Gil, Ingrid ASPB
Barahona Quintana, Laura ASPB
Brugueras Torrella, Silvia ASPB
Clos Guix, Roser ASPB
Collado Quifer, Laura ASPB
De Andres Aguayo, Anna ASPB
Domingo Jimenez, Cristina ASPB
Forcadell Diez, Lluis ASPB
Forns Canton, Maria Lluisa ASPB
Guillaumes Puigbarraca, Montserrat ASPB
Hernandez Pineda, Anna ASPB
Jansa Lopez del Vallado, Josep Maria ASPB
Marcos Arroita, Isabel ASPB
Masdeu Corcoll, Eva ASPB
Mercuriali , Lilas ASPB
Millet Vilanova, Joan Pau ASPB
Montalvo Porro, Tomas ASPB
Noya Esteve, Jordi ASPB
Ospina Valencia, Jesus Edison ENTITAT EXTERNA
Palma Diaz, David Ignacio ASPB
Pericas Escale, Carlos ASPB
Prieto Garcia, Raquel ASPB
Rodriguez Lopez, Raquel ASPB
Ros Samso, Miriam ASPB
Simon Vivan, Pere ASPB
Vargas Leguas, Hernan Andres ASPB

Publicaciones 2023

(JIF 2023)

-Alarcón M, Palma D, Alberny M, Ruiz R, Guayta R, García de Olalla P, Rius C. Response Rate, Acceptability and Effectiveness of an Intervention Offering HIV/STI Testing Via Apps Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men in Barcelona, Spain, from 2016 to 2020. AIDS AND BEHAVIOR. 2023; DOI:10.1007/s10461-023-04165-2. PMID:37768426. IF:2,700 (Q2/3D). Document type: Article.

-Bach P, Corominas L, Grau M, Alsedà M, Álvarez J, Barrabeig I, Belver AI, Camps N, Minguell S, Carol M, Godoy P, Izquierdo C, Jané M, Martínez A, Parrón I, Pérez C, Rovira A, Sabaté M, Sala MR, Torner N, Vileu RM, de Andres A, de Benito J, Camprubí E, Cunillé M, Forns ML, Moreno A, Razquín E, Rius C, Sabaté S, de Simón M, Rodríguez V, Bartolomé R, Cornejo T, Guix S, Coronas L, Domínguez À, Soldevila N. Two successive outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis due to norovirus GII.6 in a holiday camp house. Scientific Reports. 2023; 13(1):15558. DOI:10.1038/s41598-023-42622-z. PMID:37730810. IF:3,800 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.

-Blanco J, López I, Cayuela L, Majó N, Busquets N, Montalvo T, Senar JC. Native and invasive bird interactions increase the spread of Newcastle disease in urban environments. BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS. 2023; DOI:10.1007/s10530-023-03213-1. IF:2,800 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.

-Cornejo T, Soldevila N, Coronas L, Alsedà M, Godoy P, Razquín E, Sabaté S, Guix S, Rodríguez V, Bartolomé R, Domínguez A, Álvarez J, Belver AI, Camps N, Minguell S, Carol M, Izquierdo C, Parrón I, Pérez C, Rovira A, Sabaté M, Sala MR, Vileu RM, Barrabeig I, Jané M, Martínez A, Torner N, de Benito J, Moreno A, Rius C, de Andres A, Camprubí E, Cunillé M, Forns ML, de Simón M, the Working Group for the Study of Outbreaks of Acute Gastroenteritis in C. Epidemiology of GII.4 and GII.2 norovirus outbreaks in closed and semi-closed institutions in 2017 and 2018. Scientific Reports. 2023; 13(1):1659. DOI:10.1038/s41598-023-28448-9. PMID:36717621. IF:3,800 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.

-Diest A, Vilagut G, Alayo I, Ferrer M, Amigo F, Amann BL, Aragon A, Aragones E, Del Barco AA, Campos M, Del Cura I, Espuga M, Gonzalez A, Haro JM, Larrauri A, Lopez N, de Salazar AM, Molina JD, Orti RM, Parellada M, Pelayo JM, Perez A, Pijoan JI, Plana N, Puig T, Rius C, Rodriguez C, Sanz F, Serra C, Urreta I, Kessler RC, Bruffaerts R, Vieta E, Perez V, Alonso J, Mortier P, MINDCOVID GRP. Traumatic stress symptoms among Spanish healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a prospective study. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences. 2023; 32:e50. DOI:10.1017/S2045796023000628. PMID:37555258. IF:5,900 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.

-Domínguez A, Soldevila N, Toledo D, Parrón I, Millet JP, Barrabeig I, Godoy P, Transmission Catalonia Spain TB. Factors Associated with Treatment Prescription to -Pulmonary Tuberculosis Contacts in Catalonia (2019-2021): A Population-Based Epidemiological Study. Vaccines. 2023; 11(12):1800. DOI:10.3390/vaccines11121800. PMID:38140204. IF:5,200 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.

Ferraguti M, Puente JMD, Brugueras S, Millet JP, Rius C, Valsecchi A, Figuerola J, Montalvo T. Spatial distribution and temporal dynamics of invasive and native mosquitoes in a large Mediterranean city. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT. 2023; 896:165322. DOI:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165322. PMID:37414178. IF:8,200 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.

-Forcadell L, Rius C, Salobral R, Sánchez N, Mendioroz J, Godoy P, Jarque EB, Ferrandiz D, Cervera DM, Suriñach BJ, Vilalta A, Guadalupe V, Basilio JM, Tapiol SF, Pérez G. A large outbreak of COVID-19 linked to an end of term trip to Menorca (Spain) by secondary school students in summer 2021. PLoS One. 2023; 18(2):e0280614. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0280614. PMID:36735702. IF:2,900 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.

-Galimany E, Navarro J, Martino I, Aymí R, Cermeño P, Montalvo T. Gulls as potential sentinels for urban litter: combining nest and GPS-tracking information. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT. 2023; 195(4):521. DOI:10.1007/s10661-023-11133-9. PMID:36988754. IF:2,900 (Q3/6D). Document type: Article.

-Gimeno M, Garcia JA, Afan I, Aymi R, Montalvo T, Navarro J. Age-related differences in foraging behaviour at sea and interactions with fishing vessels in an opportunistic urban gull. ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE. 2023; 80(9). DOI:10.1093/icesjms/fsac120. IF:3,100 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.

-Godoy S, Parron I, Millet JP, Cayla JA, Follia N, Carol M, Orcau A, Alseda M, Toledo D, Ferrus G, Plans P, Barrabeig I, Clotet L, Dominguez A, Godoy P. Losses in the Care Cascade for Latent Tuberculosis Infection in the Tracing Contact Studies. Pathogens. 2023; 12(12):1403. DOI:10.3390/pathogens12121403. IF:3,300 (Q2/5D). Document type: Article.

-Guede D, Guerras JM, González-Recio P, Donat M, Hoyos J, Moreno A, Palma D, Belza MJ. Preocupación por el consumo de drogas entre hombres gais, bisexuales y otros hombres que tienen sexo con hombres usuarios de chemsex en España. Revista Española de Drogodependencias. 2023; 48(4) 16-37. Document type: Article.

-Günther G, Guglielmetti L, Leu C, Lange C, van F, Hasan H, Khachatryan N, Aroyan H, Kabasakalyan E, Knappik M, Skrahina A, Klimuk D, Nikolenka A, Muylle I, Milanov V, Velkovska D, Tarinska N, Bachiyska E, Jankovic M, Pieridou D, Adamide T, Nicolaou N, Vasakova M, Sukholytka M, Kopeckà E, Folkvardsen DB, Svensson E, Danilovits M, Kummik T, Vasankari T, Fréchet M, Nahmiash A, Togonidze T, Avaliani Z, Kinkladze I, Aspindzelashvili R, Bichashvili T, Losaberidze G, Merabishvili T, Kalsdorf B, Manika K, Tsiakitzis K, Bakos A, Ægisdóttir TR, Michelsen GS, Karlsdóttir K, McLaughlin A-M, Fitzgibbon M, Chemtob D, Codecasa LR, Ferrarese M, Torri S, Gjocaj M, Kuksa L, Davidaviciene E, Wirtz G, Perrin M, Asciak AP, Chesov D, de Lange W, Akkerman O, Poposka BI, Mack U, Jensenius M, Kvalvik L, Mengshoel AT, Kruczak K, Duarte R, Ribeiro N, Ibraim E, Kaluzhenina A, Barkanova O, Pesut D, Solovic I, Svetina P, Souza M-LD, Millet J-P, Casas X, Vives M, Bruchfeld J, Dalemo P, Jonsson J, Aeschbacher K, Keller P, Özkara S, Tiberi S, Chen C, Terleeva Y, Dudnyk A, Tuberculosis Network European Trials G. Availability and costs of medicines for the treatment of tuberculosis in Europe. CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION. 2023; 29(1). DOI:10.1016/j.cmi.2022.07.026. PMID:35961488. IF:10,900 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.

-Gutiérrez MA, Díaz DP, Cantón MLF, Fernández L, de Olalla PG, Gibert CR. Trends in Sexual Health of Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men, and Transgender Individuals: Apps Driven Testing Program for HIV and Other STIs in Barcelona, Spain (2016-2023). JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH. 2023; DOI:10.1007/s10900-023-01310-9. PMID:38063976. IF:3,900 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.

-Jacques C, Alarcón M, Barbera MJ, Fuertes I, Martin G, Lopez J, Vives Á, Rodriguez R, Ros M, Rius C, De Olalla PG. Epidemiological Characteristics and Factors Associated with Repeat Sexually Transmitted Infections in Barcelona, Spain Over a Decade. ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR. 2023; DOI:10.1007/s10508-023-02711-6. PMID:37875628. IF:2,900 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.

-Lührsen DS, Zavitsanou E, Cerecedo C, Pardo M, Palmer JRB, Bartumeus F, Montalvo T, Michaelakis A, Lowe R. Adult Aedes albopictus in winter: implications for mosquito surveillance in southern Europe. Lancet Planetary Health. 2023; 7(9):e729-e731. DOI:10.1016/S2542-5196(23)00170-5. PMID:37673540. IF:24,100 (Q1/1D). Document type: Note.

-Martín R, Pericas C, Bruguera A, Rosell G, Martínez E, Díaz Y, Alonso L, Nomah DK, Blanco JL, Domingo P, Alvarez P, Linares MS, Laborda CV, Mera A, Isbert SC, Johansen IS, Miró JM, Casabona J, Llibre JM, PISCIS GRP. Mpox: Clinical Outcomes and Impact of Vaccination in People with and without HIV: A Population-Wide Study. Microorganisms. 2023; 11(11):2701. DOI:10.3390/microorganisms11112701. PMID:38004713. IF:4,100 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.

-Martínez H, Martró E, Montoro M, Diaz Y, Muntada E, Romano P, Moreno S, Mora R, Villegas L, Mena J, Roqueta Q, Hernández J, Vázquez M, Rius C, Román F, Not A, Muntane L, Colom J, Casabona J, Agustí C. An online hepatitis C virus self-sampling strategy for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men and trans women: TESTATE C PLUS 2020-2021. Journal Of Evidence Based Medicine. 2023; 16(4). DOI:10.1111/jebm.12566. PMID:38146223. IF:3,600 (Q1/2D). Document type: Letter.

-Martinez MA, Mari M, Sanchez N, Rodriguez M, Perez G, Pasarin MI, Rius C, Artazcoz L, Prieto R, Perez K, Borrell C. Socioeconomic inequalities in COVID-19 incidence during the first six waves in Barcelona. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY. 2023; DOI:10.1093/ije/dyad105. PMID:37494962. IF:6,400 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.

-Martínez-Baz I, Bullón-Vela V, Soldevila N, Torner N, Palma D, García Cenoz M, Pérez G, Burgui C, Castilla J, Godoy P, Domínguez A, Toledo D. Assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes Over Time in Postacute COVID-19 Environments: Protocol for an Epidemiological Study. JMIR Res Protoc. 2023; 12:e52114. DOI:10.2196/52114. PMID: 37995118; IF:1,400 (Q3/8D). Document type: Article.

-Palma D, Alarcón M, García de Olalla P, Guerras J-M, Pericas C, García J, Barberá MJ, Ayerdi O, Vera M, Román A, Belza MJ, Rius C. Hepatitis C antibody prevalence and active hepatitis C infection in HIV-negative gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Barcelona and Madrid, Spain (March 2018-March 2021). Ijid Regions. 2023; 8. DOI:10.1016/j.ijregi.2023.07.001. PMID:37554356. IF:1,500 (Q4/8D). Document type: Article.

-Palma D. Acciones comunitarias desde la vigilancia epidemiològica. Comunicación y salud: el gran reto del siglo XXI. 2023 (18):249-264. ISBN:9788470747342. Document type: Book chapter.

-Parrón I, Carol M, Bes N, Izquierdo C, Godoy P, Barrabeig I, Sala MR, Minguell S, Ferras J, Rius C, Martínez AI, Domínguez À; Working Group for the Study of Outbreaks of Acute Gastroenteritis in Catalonia. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the incidence of acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in Catalonia (Spain). Epidemiol Infect. 2023; 152:e10. DOI:10.1017/S0950268823001851. PMID: 38073577. IF:2,500 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.

-Politi J, Donat M, Guerras JM, Ayerdi O, Palma D, Garcia JN, Barrio G, Belza MJ, Methysos GRP. Gaps in HIV and Hepatitis C Testing Among 3486 HIV-Negative Men Who have Sex with Men in Spain in the Era of Highly Effective Antiviral Therapies. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH. 2023; DOI:10.1007/s10900-023-01259-9. PMID:37561245. IF:3,900 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.

-Porta M, Pumarega J, Gasull M, Aguilar R, Henríquez LA, Basagaña X, Zumbado M, Villar J, Rius C, Mehta S, Vidal M, Jimenez A, Campi L, Lop J, Pérez OL, Dobaño C, Moncunill G. Individual blood concentrations of persistent organic pollutants and chemical elements, and COVID-19: A prospective cohort study in Barcelona. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 2023; 223:115419. DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2023.115419. PMID:36740154. IF:7,700 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.

-Prieto R, Millet JP, Palma D, Barbaglia MG, Gibert CR, Barcelona CAS Working G. Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Users of Drug Dependence Care and Follow-up Centers in Barcelona in 2017–2021: A Cross-sectional Descriptive Study. Open Respiratory Archives. 2023; 5(3):100257. DOI:10.1016/j.opresp.2023.100257. PMID:37599795. Document type: Article.

-Pumarega J, Gasull M, Koponen J, Campi L, Rantakokko P, Henríquez LA, Aguilar R, Donat C, Zumbado M, Villar J, Rius C, Santiago P, Vidal M, Jimenez A, Iglesias M, Dobaño C, Moncunill G, Porta M. Prepandemic personal concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other pollutants: Specific and combined effects on the incidence of COVID-19 disease and SARS-CoV-2 infection. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 2023; 237(Pt 2):116965. DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2023.116965. PMID:37652221. IF:7,700 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.

-Rocklöv J, Semenza JC, Dasgupta S, Robinson E, Abd El Wahed A, Alcayna T, Arnés C, Bailey M, Bärnighausen T, Bartumeus F, Borrell C, Bouwer LM, Bretonnière PA, Bunker A, Chavardes C, van KR, Encarnação J, González N, Guo J, Johnson K, Koopmans MPG, Máñez M, Michaelakis A, Montalvo T, Omazic A, Palmer JRB, Preet R, Romanello M, Shafiul M, Sikkema RS, Terrado M, Treskova M, Urquiza D, IDAlert C, Lowe R. Decision-support tools to build climate resilience against emerging infectious diseases in Europe and beyond. Lancet Regional Health-Europe. 2023; 32:100701. DOI:10.1016/j.lanepe.2023.100701. PMID:37583927. IF:13,600 (Q1/1D). Document type: Review.

-Sadowski C, Belknap R, Holland DP, Moro RN, Chen MP, Wright A, Millet JP, Cayla JA, Scott NA, Borisov A, Gandhi NR. Symptoms and Systemic Drug Reactions in Persons Receiving Weekly Rifapentine Plus Isoniazid (3HP) Treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Infection. CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2023; 76(12). DOI:10.1093/cid/ciad083. PMID:36815322. IF:8,200 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.

-Sánchez N, Barbaglia MG, Olivella M, Marcos NG, Gotsens M, Albaina AG, Rius C, Bartroli M, Pérez G. Community outbreak of COVID-19 among people who use drugs attending a harm reduction centre in Barcelona, Spain. Harm Reduction Journal. 2023; 20(1):74. DOI:10.1186/s12954-023-00804-y. PMID:37316829. IF:4,000 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.

-Sánchez S, Muñoz X, Montalvo T, Ojanguren I, Romero C, Senar JC, Peracho V, Cruz MJ. Sensitization to avian and fungal proteins in different work environments. Allergy Asthma and Clinical Immunology. 2023; 19(1):96. DOI:10.1186/s13223-023-00852-w. PMID:37957771. IF:2,600 (Q2/5D). Document type: Article.

-Scott NA, Sadowski C, Vernon A, Arevalo B, Beer K, Borisov A, Cayla JA, Chen M, Feng PJ, Moro RN, Holland DP, Martinson N, Millet JP, Miro JM, Belknap R. Using a medication event monitoring system to evaluate self-report and pill count for determining treatment completion with self-administered, once-weekly isoniazid and rifapentine. Contemporary Clinical Trials. 2023; 129:107173. DOI:10.1016/j.cct.2023.107173. PMID:37004811. IF:2,000 (Q3/7D). Document type: Article.

-Vez M, Gimenez J, Sanchez A, Montalvo T, Navarro J. Changes in the feeding ecology of an opportunistic predator inhabiting urban environments in response to COVID-19 lockdown. Royal Society Open Science. 2023; 10(4):221639. DOI:10.1098/rsos.221639. PMID:37063991. IF:2,900 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.

-Vilaplana C, Giner M, Dominguez A, Morros R, Pericas C, alamo D, Toledo D, Gallego C, Redondo A, Grau M. Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease, and COVID-19: A Narrative Review. Biomedicines. 2023; 11(4):1206. DOI:10.3390/biomedicines11041206. PMID:37189823. IF:3,900 (Q1/3D). Document type: Review.

Publicaciones 2022

(JIF 2022)

Alarcón M, Palma D, Arando M, García de Olalla P. Prevalence of Dating App Usage in Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men (GBMSM). Enfermedades Emergentes. 2022; 21(2):73-80. Document type: Article.
Alarcón M, Palma D, Fernández-Quevedo M, García de Olalla P. Uso de aplicaciones móviles para promoción de pruebas rápidas de VIH y otras ITS entre hombres que tienen sexo con otros hombres en diferentes contextos geográficos. Barcelona 2016-2020. Revista Multidisciplinar del SIDA. 2022;8(21). Document type: Article.
Alonso J, Vilagut G, Alayo I, Ferrer M, Amigo F, Aragon A, Aragones E, Campos M, Del Cura I, Urreta I, Espuga M, Pinto AG, Haro JM, Fresnena NL, de Salazar AM, Molina JD, Lucas R, Parellada M, Pelayo JM, Zapata AP, Pijoan JI, Plana N, Puig MT, Rius C, Rodriguez C, Sanz F, Serra C, Kessler RC, Bruffaerts R, Vieta E, Perez V, Mortier P, MINDCOVID GRP. Mental impact of Covid-19 among Spanish healthcare workers. A large longitudinal survey. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences. 2022; 31:e28. DOI:10.1017/S2045796022000130. PMID:35485802. IF:8,1 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Altet N, Latorre I, Jimenez MA, Soriano A, Villar R, Mila C, Rodriguez P, Muriel B, Comella P, Godoy P, Millet JP, de Souza ML, Jimenez CA, Dominguez J, PII Smoking SEPAR Working GRP. Tobacco Smoking and Second-Hand Smoke Exposure Impact on Tuberculosis in Children. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022; 11(7):2000. DOI:10.3390/jcm11072000. PMID:35407608. IF:3,9 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Amigo F, Aragón A, Asúnsolo del Barco A, Campos M, González A, López N, Martínez de Salázar A, Molina JD, Ortí RM, Parellada M, Pelayo JM, Pérez B, Pérez A, Polentinos E, Portillo A, Urreta I, Kessler RC, Bruffaerts R, Pérez V, Alonso J, Alayo I, Alonso M, Álvarez M, Amann B, Amigo FF, Anmella G, Aragón A, Aragonés N, Aragonès E, Arizón AI, Asunsolo A, et al. [Bonfill X, Puig-Reixach MT, Rius C]. Four-month incidence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among healthcare workers after the first wave of the Spain COVID-19 pandemic. JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH. 2022; 149. DOI:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2022.02.009. PMID:35217315. IF:4,8 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Antonio V, Cayla JA, Real J, Moreno A, Orcau A, Mauricio D, Mata M, Julve J, Mendez EN, Treserra RP, Millet JP, Garcia JLD, Vlacho B, Franch J. Glycemic control and the risk of tuberculosis in patients with diabetes: A cohort study in a Mediterranean city. Frontiers in Public Health. 2022; 10:1017024. DOI:10.3389/fpubh.2022.1017024. PMID:36466495. IF:5,2 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.
Antonio V, Franch J, Moreno A, Real J, Orcau A, Mauricio D, Mata M, Julve J, Mendez EN, Treserra RP, de la Puente JB, Millet JP, Garcia JLD, Vlacho B, Cayla JA. Subjects With Diabetes Mellitus Are at Increased Risk for Developing Tuberculosis: A Cohort Study in an Inner-City District of Barcelona (Spain). Frontiers in Public Health. 2022; 10:789952. DOI:10.3389/fpubh.2022.789952. PMID:35677764. IF:5,2 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.
Bueno R, Drago A, Montalvo T, Dutto M, Becker N. Classic and novel tools for mosquito control worldwide. Ecology And Control Of Vector-Borne Diseases. 2022; 7. DOI:10.3920/978-90-8686-931-2_12. Document type: Article/Book chapter.
Ciruela P, Vilaró M, Carmona G, Jané M, Soldevila N, Garcia T, Hernández S, Ruiz L, Domínguez A, Group of the Microbiological Reporting System of Catalonia and W [Rius C]. Estimation of the incidence of invasive meningococcal disease using a capture-recapture model based on two independent surveillance systems in Catalonia, Spain. BMJ Open. 2022; 12(6):e058003. DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058003. PMID:35728904. IF:2,9 (Q2/5D). Document type: Article.
Galan MT, Solano J, Gonzalez G, Osuna A, Pascual J, Bueno R, Franco S, Peracho V, Montalvo T, Fuentes MV. Molecular detection of Leishmania infantum in rats and sand flies in the urban sewers of Barcelona, Spain. Parasites & Vectors. 2022; 15(1):211. DOI:10.1186/s13071-022-05309-4. PMID:35710435. IF:3,2 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.
Godoy P, Parron I, Barrabeig I, Cayla JA, Clotet L, Follia N, Carol M, Orcau A, Alseda M, Ferrus G, Plans P, Jane M, Millet JP, Dominguez A, Transmission Catalonia Spain Wo TB. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on contact tracing of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 2022; 32(4). DOI:10.1093/eurpub/ckac031. PMID:35325093. IF:4,4 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
González MI, Encarnação J, Aranda C, Osório H, Montalvo T, Talavera S. The use of artificial intelligence and automatic remote monitoring for mosquito surveillance. Ecology And Control Of Vector-Borne Diseases. 2022; 7. DOI:10.3920/978-90-8686-931-2_11. Document type: Article/Book chapter.
Guerras JM, Belza MJ, Fuster MJ, Fuente LD, de Olalla PG, Palma D, Garcia JN, Hoyos J. Knowledge and Prior Use of HIV Self-Testing in Madrid and Barcelona among Men Who Have Sex with Men More than One Year after Its Legal Authorization in Spain. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022; 19(3):1096. DOI:10.3390/ijerph19031096. PMID:35162118. Document type: Article.
Guerras J-M, Hoyos J, de la Fuente L, Donat M, Pulido J, Sordo L, García de Olalla P, Belza M-J, on behalf of the Methysos Project G. Awareness and Use of HIV Self-Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Remains Low in Spain 2 Years After Its Authorization. Frontiers in Public Health. 2022; 10:888059. DOI:10.3389/fpubh.2022.888059. PMID:35784245. IF:5,2 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.
Guerras JM, Hoyos J, Donat M, de la Fuente L, Diaz DP, Ayerdi O, Garcia JN, de Olalla PG, Belza MJ, Methysos GRP. Sexualized drug use among men who have sex with men in Madrid and Barcelona: The gateway to new drug use?. Frontiers in Public Health. 2022; 10:997730. DOI:10.3389/fpubh.2022.997730. PMID:36457321. IF:5,2 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.
Guerrero M, Penuelas M, Dominguez A, Godoy P, Gomez D, Soldevila N, Izquierdo C, Martinez A, Torner N, Avellon A, Rius C, Varela C. Epidemiological Characteristics and Spatio-Temporal Distribution of Hepatitis A in Spain in the Context of the 2016/2017 European Outbreak. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022; 19(24):16775. DOI:10.3390/ijerph192416775. PMID:36554666. Document type: Article.
Herrero M, Ciruela P, Mendoza S, Mendioroz J, Jané M, Carmona G, Martinez AI, Pequeño S, Leon AR, Domenech E, Pericas C, Barrabeig I, Rovira A, Carol M, Guadalupe V, Bes N, Follia MN, Ferras J, Minguell S, Ferrús G, Godoy P, Alseda M, Parron I, Cirera A, Rius C, García de Olalla Rizo P, Pérez G, Sala M-R, Clotet L, Herrero M, Ciruela P, Mallafré M, Mendoza S, Patsi G, Martínez È, Mendioroz J, Jané M, Epidemiological Surveillance Network of C. SARS-CoV-2 Catalonia contact tracing program: evaluation of key performance indicators. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH. 2022; 22(1):1397. DOI:10.1186/s12889-022-13695-8. PMID:35858841. IF:4,5 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Lucati F, Delacour S, Palmer JRB, Caner J, Oltra A, Paredes C, Mariani S, Escartin S, Roiz D, Collantes F, Bengoa M, Montalvo T, Delgado JA, Eritja R, Lucientes J, Albó A, Bartumeus F, Ventura M. Multiple invasions, Wolbachia and human-aided transport drive the genetic variability of Aedes albopictus in the Iberian Peninsula. Scientific Reports. 2022; 12(1):20682. DOI:10.1038/s41598-022-24963-3. PMID:36450768. IF:4,6 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Mari M, Oliveras L, Baron LE, Borrell C, Montalvo T, Ariza C, Ventayol I, Mercuriali L, Sheehan M, Gomez A, Villalbi JR. Climate Change and Health in Urban Areas with a Mediterranean Climate: A Conceptual Framework with a Social and Climate Justice Approach. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022; 19(19):12764. DOI:10.3390/ijerph191912764. PMID:36232063. Document type: Article.
Martin V, Montalvo T, Afan I, Sanchez A, Aymi R, Figuerola J, Lovas A, Navarro J. Gulls living in cities as overlooked seed dispersers within and outside urban environments. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT. 2022; 823:153535. DOI:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153535. PMID:35104514. IF:9,8 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Mercuriali L, Oliveras L, Marí M, Gómez A, Montalvo T, García A, Pérez G, Villalbí JR. A public health surveillance system applied to climate change for cities. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2022; 36(3). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.01.003. PMID:33722402. IF:1,9 (Q4/8D). Document type: Article.
Montalvo T, Higueros A, Valsecchi A, Realp E, Vila C, Ortiz A, Peracho V, Figuerola J. Effectiveness of the Modification of Sewers to Reduce the Reproduction of Culex pipiens and Aedes albopictus in Barcelona, Spain. Pathogens. 2022; 11(4):423. DOI:10.3390/pathogens11040423. PMID:35456098. IF:3,7 (Q2/5D). Document type: Article.
Montalvo T. Reducing risks. Surveillance and control of arboviruses transmitted by mosquitoes in Barcelona. Revista De Salud Ambiental. 2022; 22. Document type: Article.
Palma D, Hernandez A, Picchio CA, Jodar G, Galbany P, Simon P, Guillaumes M, Diez E, Rius C. Confidence in a Vaccine against COVID-19 among Registered Nurses in Barcelona, Spain across Two Time Periods. Vaccines. 2022; 10(6):873. DOI:10.3390/vaccines10060873. PMID:35746481. IF:7,8 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.
Parron I, Barrabeig I, Soldevila N, Bartolome R, Guix S, Rius C, Cornejo T, Izquierdo C, Dominguez A, Study Outbreaks Acute G. Outbreaks of Gastroenteritis Due to Norovirus in Schools and Summer Camps in Catalonia, 2017-2019. Microbiology Spectrum. 2022; 10(3). DOI:10.1128/spectrum.00119-22. PMID:35543555. IF:3,7 (Q2/5D). Document type: Article.
Pérez C, Guerras J-M, Hoyos J, Donat M, Barrio G, de la Fuente L, Palma D, De Olalla PG, Belza M-J. Excessive Drinking Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Recruited From Web-Based Resources: Cross-sectional Questionnaire Study. JMIR Public Health and Surveillance. 2022; 8(10):e32888. DOI:10.2196/32888. PMID:36315235. IF:8,5 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Politi J, Queralt A, Valero N, Martin MT, Duran RG, Parra E, Camps SS, Avellanes I, Hernandez A, Masdeu E, Rius C, Alamo D. Vehicle Windshield Wiper Fluid as Potential Source of Sporadic Legionnaires’ Disease in Commercial Truck Drivers. EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2022; 28(4). DOI:10.3201/eid2804.210814. PMID:35318929. IF:11,8 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Rodrigo T, Gullón JA, Tabernero EM, Anibarro L, Millet JP, Sáez A, González V, Medina JF y Grupo de Trabajo del Programa Integrado de Investigación en Tuberculosis (PII-TB) de SEPAR. Impacto de la pandemia Covid-19 en el Programa Integrado de Investigación en Tuberculosis (PII-TB) de la Sociedad Española de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica (SEPAR). Enfermedades Emergentes. 2022;21(2):81-84. Document type: Article.
Ruiz MJ, Barahona L, de la Puente JM, Pepio M, Valsecchi A, Peracho V, Figuerola J, Montalvo T. Widespread resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides in Mus musculus domesticus in the city of Barcelona. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT. 2022; 845:157192. DOI:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157192. PMID:35810904. IF:9,8 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Soldevila N, Basile L, Martinez A, Torner N, Marcos MA, Mosquera MD, Anton A, Andres C, Rius C, Pumarola T, Dominguez A, PIDIRAC H. Surveillance of influenza B severe hospitalized cases during 10 seasons in Catalonia: Does the lineage make a difference?. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY. 2022; 94(9). DOI:10.1002/jmv.27876. PMID:35593301. IF:12,7 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Soldevila N, Toledo D, Martínez A, Godoy P, Torner N, Rius C, Jané M, Domínguez A. Does knowing the influenza epidemic threshold has been reached influence the performance of influenza case definitions?. PLoS One. 2022; 17:e0270740. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0270740. PMID:35776716. IF:3,7 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Torres ML, Diaz DP, Oliver A, Millet JP, Cosialls D, Guillaumes M, Rius C, Vasquez H. Inequities in the incidence and mortality due to COVID-19 in nursing homes in Barcelona by characteristics of the nursing homes. PLoS One. 2022; 17(6):e0269639. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0269639. PMID:35696404. IF:3,7 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Tunesi S, Le D, Gualano G, Millet JP, Skrahin A, Bothamley G, Casas X, Goletti D, Lange C, Musso M, Palmieri F, Pourcher V, Rioux C, Skrahina A, Veziris N, Viatushka D, Jachym M, Guglielmetti L, Marigot D, Lescure X, Dubert M, Yazdanpanah Y, Caumes E, Choinier P, Haddad E, Kowalczyk J, Laurichesse H, Lesens O, Aubry A, Bonnet I, Morel F. Co-administration of treatment for rifampicin-resistant TB and chronic HCV infection: A TBnet and ESGMYC study. JOURNAL OF INFECTION. 2022; 84(6). DOI:10.1016/j.jinf.2022.03.004. PMID:35271917. IF:28,2 (Q1/1D). Document type: Letter.

Publicaciones 2021

Acosta L, Soldevila N, Torner N, Martinez A, Ayneto X, Rius C, Jane M, Dominguez A. Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness in Preventing Severe Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized with Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza during the 2017-2018 Season. A Retrospective Cohort Study in Catalonia (Spain). Viruses-Basel. 2021; 13(8):1465. DOI:10.3390/v13081465. PMID:34452337. IF:5,818.
Alamo D, Politi J, Simon P, Dieli R, Borrell RP, Colobran R, Martinez M, Campins M, Anton A, Esperalba J, Andres C, Codina MG, Polverino E, Narciso MR, Molinero E, Rius C. Coordinated Response to Imported Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Infection, Barcelona, Spain, 2019-2020. EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2021; 27(5). DOI:10.3201/eid2705.204675. PMID:33900188. IF:16,126.
Alonso J, Vilagut G, Mortier P, Ferrer M, Alayo I, Aragon A, Aragones E, Campos M, Cura ID, Emparanza JI, Espuga M, Forjaz MJ, Gonzalez A, Haro JM, Lopez N, de Salazar A, Molina JD, Orti RM, Parellada M, Pelayo JM, Perez A, Pijoan JI, Plana N, Puig MT, Rius C, Rodriguez C, Sanz F, Serra C, Kessler RC, Bruffaerts R, Vieta E, Perez V, MINDCOVID GRP. Mental health impact of the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic on Spanish healthcare workers: A large cross-sectional survey. Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental. 2021; 14(2). DOI:10.1016/j.rpsm.2020.12.001. PMID:33309957. IF:6,795.
Basile L, Guadalupe V, Guijarro MV, Mateo AM, Navas PC, Pena JM, Rius C, Epidemiological N. Diagnostic Performance of Ag-RDTs and NAAT for SARS-CoV2 Identification in Symptomatic Patients in Catalonia. Viruses-Basel. 2021; 13(5):908. DOI:10.3390/v13050908. PMID:34068899. IF:5,818.
Bentzon AK, Panteleev A, Mitsura V, Borodulina E, Skrahina A, Denisova E, Tetradov S, Podlasin R, Riekstina V, Kancauskiene Z, Paduto D, Mocroft A, Trofimova T, Miller R, Post F, Grezesczuk A, Lundgren JD, Inglot M, Podlekareva D, Bolokadze N, Kirk O; TB:HIV Study Group [Millet JP, Orcau A]. Healthcare delivery for HIV-positive people with tuberculosis in Europe. HIV Medicine. 2021;22(4):283-293. DOI:10.1111/hiv.13016. PMID: 33215809. IF:3,094.
Carol M, Guadalupe V, Rius C, Soldevila N, Razquin E, Guix S, Dominguez A. A Waterborne Gastroenteritis Outbreak Caused by a GII Norovirus in a Holiday Camp in Catalonia (Spain), 2017. Viruses-Basel. 2021; 13(9):1792. DOI:10.3390/v13091792. PMID:34578373. IF:5,818.
Dominguez A, Varela C, Soldevila N, Izquierdo C, Guerrero M, Penuelas M, Martinez A, Godoy P, Borras E, Rius C, Torner N, Avellon AM, Castilla J. Hepatitis A Outbreak Characteristics: A Comparison of Regions with Different Vaccination Strategies, Spain 2010-2018. Vaccines. 2021; 9(11):1214. DOI:10.3390/vaccines9111214. PMID:34835145. IF:4,961.
Elizondo U, Carrasco MG, Pinos L, Picchio CA, Rius C, Diez E. Vaccine hesitancy among paediatric nurses: Prevalence and associated factors. PLoS One. 2021; 16(5):e0251735. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0251735. PMID:34010321. IF:3,752.
Galan MT, Trelis M, Saez S, Cifre S, Gosalvez C, Sanxis J, Pascual J, Bueno R, Franco S, Peracho V, Montalvo T, Fuentes MV. One Health Approach to Zoonotic Parasites: Molecular Detection of Intestinal Protozoans in an Urban Population of Norway Rats, Rattus norvegicus, in Barcelona, Spain. Pathogens. 2021; 10(3):311. DOI:10.3390/pathogens10030311. PMID:33799948. IF:4,531.
Godoy P, Garcia M, Rius C, Munoz C, Carmona G, Alseda M, Jane M, Vidal MJ, Rodriguez R, Alvarez J, Camps N, Minguell S, Carol M, Sala MR, Castilla J, Dominguez A. Effectiveness of maternal pertussis vaccination in protecting newborn: A matched case-control study. JOURNAL OF INFECTION. 2021; 83(5). DOI:10.1016/j.jinf.2021.08.022. PMID:34407422. IF:38,637.
Guerras JM, de Olalla PG, Belza MJ, de la Fuente L, Palma D, del Romero J, Garcia JN, Hoyos J. Sexualized drug injection among men who have sex with men in Madrid and Barcelona as the first episode of drug injecting. Harm Reduction Journal. 2021; 18(1):86. DOI:10.1186/s12954-021-00531-2. PMID:34362402. IF:4,756.
Guerras JM, Hoyos J, de la Fuente L, Roman F, Ayerdi O, Garcia JN, de Olalla PG, Belza MJ. Injection of Anabolic Steroids in Men Who Had Sex with Men in Madrid and Barcelona: Prevalence Correlates and Role as a Risk Factor for Transmitted Infections. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(16):8289. DOI:10.3390/ijerph18168289. PMID:34444038. IF:4,614.
Guerras JM, Hoyos J, de Olalla PG, de la Fuente L, Herrero L, Palma D, del Romero J, Garcia JN, Belza MJ. Comparison of Polydrug Use Prevalences and Typologies between Men Who Have Sex with Men and General Population Men, in Madrid and Barcelona. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(21):11609. DOI:10.3390/ijerph182111609. PMID:34770122. IF:4,614.
Jove N, Masdeu E, Brugueras S, Millet JP, Ospina JE, Orcau A, Rius C, Cayla JA, Sanchez F. Threats and Interventions During the Treatment of Tuberculosis in an Inner-city District. ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA. 2021; 57(5). DOI:10.1016/j.arbres.2020.05.025. PMID:32593536. IF:6,333.
Kraef C, Bentzon A, Panteleev A, Skrahina A, Bolokadze N, Tetradov S, Podlasin R, Karpov I, Borodulina E, Denisova E, Azina I, Lundgren J, Johansen IS, Mocroft A, Podlekareva D, Kirk O, Pomar V, Millet JP, Orcau A, HIV TBGRP. Delayed diagnosis of tuberculosis in persons living with HIV in Eastern Europe: associated factors and effect on mortality-a multicentre prospective cohort study. BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2021; 21(1):1038. DOI:10.1186/s12879-021-06745-w. PMID:34615474. IF:3,667.
Mari M, Gotsens M, Pasarin MI, Rodriguez M, Artazcoz L, de Olalla PG, Rius C, Borrell C. Socioeconomic Inequalities in COVID-19 in a European Urban Area: Two Waves, Two Patterns. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(3):1256. DOI:10.3390/ijerph18031256. PMID:33573323. IF:4,614.
Mortier P, Vilagut G, Ferrer M, Alayo I, Bruffaerts R, Cristobal P, del Cura I, Domenech J, Felez M, Olaya B, Pijoan JI, Vieta E, Perez V, Kessler RC, Haro JM, Alonso J, Bonfill X, Molinero E, Rius C, MINDCOVID GRP. Thirty-day suicidal thoughts and behaviours in the Spanish adult general population during the first wave of the Spain COVID-19 pandemic. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences. 2021; 30:e19. DOI:10.1017/S2045796021000093. PMID:34187614. IF:7,818.
Mortier P, Vilagut G, Ferrer M, Serra C, Molina JD, Lopez N, Puig T, Pelayo JM, Pijoan JI, Emparanza JI, Espuga M, Plana N, Gonzalez A, Orti RM, de Salazar AM, Rius C, Aragones E, del Cura I, Aragon A, Campos M, Parellada M, Perez A, Forjaz MJ, Sanz F, Haro JM, Vieta E, Perez V, Kessler RC, Bruffaerts R, Alonso J, MINDCOVID GRP. Thirty-day suicidal thoughts and behaviors among hospital workers during the first wave of the Spain COVID-19 outbreak. DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY. 2021; 38(5). DOI:10.1002/da.23129. PMID:33393724. IF:8,128.
Palma D, Mercuriali L, Figuerola J, Montalvo T, Bueno R, Millet JP, Simon P, Masdeu E, Rius C. Trends in the Epidemiology of Leishmaniasis in the City of Barcelona (1996-2019). Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 2021; 8:653999. DOI:10.3389/fvets.2021.653999. PMID:33981743. IF:3,471.
Parron I, Barrabeig I, Alseda M, Rius C, Cornejo T, Jane M, Perez C, Guix S, Dominguez A, Alvarez J, Sala MR, Belver AI, Rovira A, Coronas L, Godoy P, de Andres A, de Benito J, Camprubi E, Cunille M, Forns ML, Moreno A, Razquin E, Sabate S, de Simon M, Soldevila N, Bartolome R, Martinez A, Torner N, Izquierdo C, Vileu RM, Camps N, Sabate M, Minguell S, Carol M. Norovirus outbreaks in long-term care facilities in Catalonia from 2017 to 2018. Scientific Reports. 2021; 11(1):23218. DOI:10.1038/s41598-021-02348-2. PMID:34853333. IF:4,996.
Politi J, Martin M, Mercuriali L, Borras B, Lopez J, Vilella A, Villar J, Orcau A, de Olalla PG, Rius C, Fernández A, Puigpinós R, Bonfill X, Villalbí JR. Epidemiological characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 cases: mortality inequalities by socio- economic status, Barcelona, Spain, 24 February to 4 May 2020. Eurosurveillance. 2021; 26(20):2001138. DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.20.2001138. PMID:34018483. IF:21,286.
Sanchez F, Brugueras S, Serral G, Valmayor S, Juarez O, Lopez MJ, Ariza C. Three-Year Follow-Up of the POIBA Intervention on Childhood Obesity: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Nutrients. 2021; 13(2):453. DOI:10.3390/nu13020453. PMID:33573017. IF:6,706.
Sanchez S, Cruz MJ, Alvarez D, Montalvo T, Munoz X, Hoet PM, Vanoirbeek JA, Gomez S. A rapid test for the environmental detection of pigeon antigen. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT. 2021; 788:147789. DOI:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.147789. PMID:34134383. IF:10,753.
Senar JC, Navalpotro H, Pascual J, Montalvo T. Nicarbazin has no effect on reducing feral pigeon populations in Barcelona. PEST Management Science. 2021;77(1):131-137. DOI:10.1002/ps.6000. PMID: 32652833. IF:4,462.
Sentis A, Montoro M, Lopez E, Egea L, Nomah DK, Diaz Y, de Olalla PG, Mercuriali L, Borrell N, Reyes J, Casabona J. STI epidemic re-emergence, socio-epidemiological clusters characterisation and HIV coinfection in Catalonia, Spain, during 2017-2019: a retrospective population-based cohort study. BMJ Open. 2021; 11(12):e052817. DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052817. PMID:34903544. IF:3,006.
Sentis A, Prats A, Lopez E, Montoro M, Nomah DK, de Olalla PG, Mercuriali L, Borrell N, Guadalupe V, Reyes J, Casabona J, Catalan HIV STI Surveillance GRP. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Sexually Transmitted Infections surveillance data: incidence drop or artefact?. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH. 2021; 21(1):1637. DOI:10.1186/s12889-021-11630-x. PMID:34493244. IF:4,135.
Soldevila N, Acosta L, Martinez A, Godoy P, Torner N, Rius C, Jane M, Dominguez A, Torra R, Torrel J.M. Behavior of hospitalized severe influenza cases according to the outcome variable in Catalonia, Spain, during the 2017-2018 season. Scientific Reports. 2021; 11(1):13587. DOI:10.1038/s41598-021-92895-5. PMID:34193898. IF:4,996.
Torner N, Izquierdo C, Coronas L, Martínez A, Rovira A, Rius C, Sabater M, Parron I, Carol M, Sala MR, Minguell S, Godoy P, Jané M, Domínguez Á; Working Group for the Study of Outbreaks of Acute Gastroenteritis in Catalonia. Acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in closed and semi-closed facilities during 2017 in Catalonia, Spain. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2021;40(5):1085-1089. DOI:10.1007/s10096-020-04101-5. PMID: 33211224. IF:5,103.

Grup consolidat de l’Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau que pertany a

Presentación

Principales líneas de investigación

Aplicación de Nuevas Tecnologías de Control de la Tuberculosis

Difusión internacional de las nuevas tecnologías.
Producción de conocimiento científico de relevancia en el control, diagnóstico, tratamiento y prevención de la tuberculosis (papel clave en España y América del Sur).

Ensayos clínicos para la Prevención y el Tratamiento de la Tuberculosis

El nuestro es el único grupo en Europa que forma parte de una red de centros internacionales (en Canadá, Brasil, Sudáfrica y Uganda) asociado con el Consorcio por los Ensayos de la Tuberculosis del CDC, promoviendo la participación internacional en la definición de las bases estratégicas y terapéuticas para el tratamiento de la tuberculosis.

Trabajador de salud comunitaria y Control de enfermedades de declaración obligatoria

Experimentación sobre el papel del promotor de salud en el control de enfermedades de declaración obligatoria.
La inclusión de agentes de salud comunitarios en los equipos del programa de tuberculosis ha llevado a la creación de nuevos protocolos de consenso de la tuberculosis.

Retos

Prevenir las infecciones de transmisión sexual y otras enfermedades transmisibles.
Evaluar los programas de detección del VIH en saunas gay.
Mejorar la detección e investigación de las causas de la hepatitis C.
Mejorar las medidas de detección y control de brotes.

Equipo

Coordinación del grupo

RIUS GIBERT, CRISTINA ASPB
crius@aspb.cat

Miembros

Producción científica

Publicaciones 2023

(JIF 2023)

-Palma D. Acciones comunitarias desde la vigilancia epidemiològica. Comunicación y salud: el gran reto del siglo XXI. 2023 (18):249-264. ISBN:9788470747342. Document type: Book chapter.

Publicaciones 2022

(JIF 2022)

Alarcón M, Palma D, Arando M, García de Olalla P. Prevalence of Dating App Usage in Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men (GBMSM). Enfermedades Emergentes. 2022; 21(2):73-80. Document type: Article.
Alarcón M, Palma D, Fernández-Quevedo M, García de Olalla P. Uso de aplicaciones móviles para promoción de pruebas rápidas de VIH y otras ITS entre hombres que tienen sexo con otros hombres en diferentes contextos geográficos. Barcelona 2016-2020. Revista Multidisciplinar del SIDA. 2022;8(21). Document type: Article.
Alonso J, Vilagut G, Alayo I, Ferrer M, Amigo F, Aragon A, Aragones E, Campos M, Del Cura I, Urreta I, Espuga M, Pinto AG, Haro JM, Fresnena NL, de Salazar AM, Molina JD, Lucas R, Parellada M, Pelayo JM, Zapata AP, Pijoan JI, Plana N, Puig MT, Rius C, Rodriguez C, Sanz F, Serra C, Kessler RC, Bruffaerts R, Vieta E, Perez V, Mortier P, MINDCOVID GRP. Mental impact of Covid-19 among Spanish healthcare workers. A large longitudinal survey. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences. 2022; 31:e28. DOI:10.1017/S2045796022000130. PMID:35485802. IF:8,1 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Altet N, Latorre I, Jimenez MA, Soriano A, Villar R, Mila C, Rodriguez P, Muriel B, Comella P, Godoy P, Millet JP, de Souza ML, Jimenez CA, Dominguez J, PII Smoking SEPAR Working GRP. Tobacco Smoking and Second-Hand Smoke Exposure Impact on Tuberculosis in Children. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022; 11(7):2000. DOI:10.3390/jcm11072000. PMID:35407608. IF:3,9 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Amigo F, Aragón A, Asúnsolo del Barco A, Campos M, González A, López N, Martínez de Salázar A, Molina JD, Ortí RM, Parellada M, Pelayo JM, Pérez B, Pérez A, Polentinos E, Portillo A, Urreta I, Kessler RC, Bruffaerts R, Pérez V, Alonso J, Alayo I, Alonso M, Álvarez M, Amann B, Amigo FF, Anmella G, Aragón A, Aragonés N, Aragonès E, Arizón AI, Asunsolo A, et al. [Bonfill X, Puig-Reixach MT, Rius C]. Four-month incidence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among healthcare workers after the first wave of the Spain COVID-19 pandemic. JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH. 2022; 149. DOI:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2022.02.009. PMID:35217315. IF:4,8 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Antonio V, Cayla JA, Real J, Moreno A, Orcau A, Mauricio D, Mata M, Julve J, Mendez EN, Treserra RP, Millet JP, Garcia JLD, Vlacho B, Franch J. Glycemic control and the risk of tuberculosis in patients with diabetes: A cohort study in a Mediterranean city. Frontiers in Public Health. 2022; 10:1017024. DOI:10.3389/fpubh.2022.1017024. PMID:36466495. IF:5,2 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.
Antonio V, Franch J, Moreno A, Real J, Orcau A, Mauricio D, Mata M, Julve J, Mendez EN, Treserra RP, de la Puente JB, Millet JP, Garcia JLD, Vlacho B, Cayla JA. Subjects With Diabetes Mellitus Are at Increased Risk for Developing Tuberculosis: A Cohort Study in an Inner-City District of Barcelona (Spain). Frontiers in Public Health. 2022; 10:789952. DOI:10.3389/fpubh.2022.789952. PMID:35677764. IF:5,2 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.
Bueno R, Drago A, Montalvo T, Dutto M, Becker N. Classic and novel tools for mosquito control worldwide. Ecology And Control Of Vector-Borne Diseases. 2022; 7. DOI:10.3920/978-90-8686-931-2_12. Document type: Article/Book chapter.
Ciruela P, Vilaró M, Carmona G, Jané M, Soldevila N, Garcia T, Hernández S, Ruiz L, Domínguez A, Group of the Microbiological Reporting System of Catalonia and W [Rius C]. Estimation of the incidence of invasive meningococcal disease using a capture-recapture model based on two independent surveillance systems in Catalonia, Spain. BMJ Open. 2022; 12(6):e058003. DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058003. PMID:35728904. IF:2,9 (Q2/5D). Document type: Article.
Galan MT, Solano J, Gonzalez G, Osuna A, Pascual J, Bueno R, Franco S, Peracho V, Montalvo T, Fuentes MV. Molecular detection of Leishmania infantum in rats and sand flies in the urban sewers of Barcelona, Spain. Parasites & Vectors. 2022; 15(1):211. DOI:10.1186/s13071-022-05309-4. PMID:35710435. IF:3,2 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.
Godoy P, Parron I, Barrabeig I, Cayla JA, Clotet L, Follia N, Carol M, Orcau A, Alseda M, Ferrus G, Plans P, Jane M, Millet JP, Dominguez A, Transmission Catalonia Spain Wo TB. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on contact tracing of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 2022; 32(4). DOI:10.1093/eurpub/ckac031. PMID:35325093. IF:4,4 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
González MI, Encarnação J, Aranda C, Osório H, Montalvo T, Talavera S. The use of artificial intelligence and automatic remote monitoring for mosquito surveillance. Ecology And Control Of Vector-Borne Diseases. 2022; 7. DOI:10.3920/978-90-8686-931-2_11. Document type: Article/Book chapter.
Guerras JM, Belza MJ, Fuster MJ, Fuente LD, de Olalla PG, Palma D, Garcia JN, Hoyos J. Knowledge and Prior Use of HIV Self-Testing in Madrid and Barcelona among Men Who Have Sex with Men More than One Year after Its Legal Authorization in Spain. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022; 19(3):1096. DOI:10.3390/ijerph19031096. PMID:35162118. Document type: Article.
Guerras J-M, Hoyos J, de la Fuente L, Donat M, Pulido J, Sordo L, García de Olalla P, Belza M-J, on behalf of the Methysos Project G. Awareness and Use of HIV Self-Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Remains Low in Spain 2 Years After Its Authorization. Frontiers in Public Health. 2022; 10:888059. DOI:10.3389/fpubh.2022.888059. PMID:35784245. IF:5,2 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.
Guerras JM, Hoyos J, Donat M, de la Fuente L, Diaz DP, Ayerdi O, Garcia JN, de Olalla PG, Belza MJ, Methysos GRP. Sexualized drug use among men who have sex with men in Madrid and Barcelona: The gateway to new drug use?. Frontiers in Public Health. 2022; 10:997730. DOI:10.3389/fpubh.2022.997730. PMID:36457321. IF:5,2 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.
Guerrero M, Penuelas M, Dominguez A, Godoy P, Gomez D, Soldevila N, Izquierdo C, Martinez A, Torner N, Avellon A, Rius C, Varela C. Epidemiological Characteristics and Spatio-Temporal Distribution of Hepatitis A in Spain in the Context of the 2016/2017 European Outbreak. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022; 19(24):16775. DOI:10.3390/ijerph192416775. PMID:36554666. Document type: Article.
Herrero M, Ciruela P, Mendoza S, Mendioroz J, Jané M, Carmona G, Martinez AI, Pequeño S, Leon AR, Domenech E, Pericas C, Barrabeig I, Rovira A, Carol M, Guadalupe V, Bes N, Follia MN, Ferras J, Minguell S, Ferrús G, Godoy P, Alseda M, Parron I, Cirera A, Rius C, García de Olalla Rizo P, Pérez G, Sala M-R, Clotet L, Herrero M, Ciruela P, Mallafré M, Mendoza S, Patsi G, Martínez È, Mendioroz J, Jané M, Epidemiological Surveillance Network of C. SARS-CoV-2 Catalonia contact tracing program: evaluation of key performance indicators. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH. 2022; 22(1):1397. DOI:10.1186/s12889-022-13695-8. PMID:35858841. IF:4,5 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Lucati F, Delacour S, Palmer JRB, Caner J, Oltra A, Paredes C, Mariani S, Escartin S, Roiz D, Collantes F, Bengoa M, Montalvo T, Delgado JA, Eritja R, Lucientes J, Albó A, Bartumeus F, Ventura M. Multiple invasions, Wolbachia and human-aided transport drive the genetic variability of Aedes albopictus in the Iberian Peninsula. Scientific Reports. 2022; 12(1):20682. DOI:10.1038/s41598-022-24963-3. PMID:36450768. IF:4,6 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Mari M, Oliveras L, Baron LE, Borrell C, Montalvo T, Ariza C, Ventayol I, Mercuriali L, Sheehan M, Gomez A, Villalbi JR. Climate Change and Health in Urban Areas with a Mediterranean Climate: A Conceptual Framework with a Social and Climate Justice Approach. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022; 19(19):12764. DOI:10.3390/ijerph191912764. PMID:36232063. Document type: Article.
Martin V, Montalvo T, Afan I, Sanchez A, Aymi R, Figuerola J, Lovas A, Navarro J. Gulls living in cities as overlooked seed dispersers within and outside urban environments. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT. 2022; 823:153535. DOI:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153535. PMID:35104514. IF:9,8 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Mercuriali L, Oliveras L, Marí M, Gómez A, Montalvo T, García A, Pérez G, Villalbí JR. A public health surveillance system applied to climate change for cities. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2022; 36(3). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.01.003. PMID:33722402. IF:1,9 (Q4/8D). Document type: Article.
Montalvo T, Higueros A, Valsecchi A, Realp E, Vila C, Ortiz A, Peracho V, Figuerola J. Effectiveness of the Modification of Sewers to Reduce the Reproduction of Culex pipiens and Aedes albopictus in Barcelona, Spain. Pathogens. 2022; 11(4):423. DOI:10.3390/pathogens11040423. PMID:35456098. IF:3,7 (Q2/5D). Document type: Article.
Montalvo T. Reducing risks. Surveillance and control of arboviruses transmitted by mosquitoes in Barcelona. Revista De Salud Ambiental. 2022; 22. Document type: Article.
Palma D, Hernandez A, Picchio CA, Jodar G, Galbany P, Simon P, Guillaumes M, Diez E, Rius C. Confidence in a Vaccine against COVID-19 among Registered Nurses in Barcelona, Spain across Two Time Periods. Vaccines. 2022; 10(6):873. DOI:10.3390/vaccines10060873. PMID:35746481. IF:7,8 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.
Parron I, Barrabeig I, Soldevila N, Bartolome R, Guix S, Rius C, Cornejo T, Izquierdo C, Dominguez A, Study Outbreaks Acute G. Outbreaks of Gastroenteritis Due to Norovirus in Schools and Summer Camps in Catalonia, 2017-2019. Microbiology Spectrum. 2022; 10(3). DOI:10.1128/spectrum.00119-22. PMID:35543555. IF:3,7 (Q2/5D). Document type: Article.
Pérez C, Guerras J-M, Hoyos J, Donat M, Barrio G, de la Fuente L, Palma D, De Olalla PG, Belza M-J. Excessive Drinking Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Recruited From Web-Based Resources: Cross-sectional Questionnaire Study. JMIR Public Health and Surveillance. 2022; 8(10):e32888. DOI:10.2196/32888. PMID:36315235. IF:8,5 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Politi J, Queralt A, Valero N, Martin MT, Duran RG, Parra E, Camps SS, Avellanes I, Hernandez A, Masdeu E, Rius C, Alamo D. Vehicle Windshield Wiper Fluid as Potential Source of Sporadic Legionnaires’ Disease in Commercial Truck Drivers. EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2022; 28(4). DOI:10.3201/eid2804.210814. PMID:35318929. IF:11,8 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Rodrigo T, Gullón JA, Tabernero EM, Anibarro L, Millet JP, Sáez A, González V, Medina JF y Grupo de Trabajo del Programa Integrado de Investigación en Tuberculosis (PII-TB) de SEPAR. Impacto de la pandemia Covid-19 en el Programa Integrado de Investigación en Tuberculosis (PII-TB) de la Sociedad Española de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica (SEPAR). Enfermedades Emergentes. 2022;21(2):81-84. Document type: Article.
Ruiz MJ, Barahona L, de la Puente JM, Pepio M, Valsecchi A, Peracho V, Figuerola J, Montalvo T. Widespread resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides in Mus musculus domesticus in the city of Barcelona. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT. 2022; 845:157192. DOI:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157192. PMID:35810904. IF:9,8 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Soldevila N, Basile L, Martinez A, Torner N, Marcos MA, Mosquera MD, Anton A, Andres C, Rius C, Pumarola T, Dominguez A, PIDIRAC H. Surveillance of influenza B severe hospitalized cases during 10 seasons in Catalonia: Does the lineage make a difference?. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY. 2022; 94(9). DOI:10.1002/jmv.27876. PMID:35593301. IF:12,7 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Soldevila N, Toledo D, Martínez A, Godoy P, Torner N, Rius C, Jané M, Domínguez A. Does knowing the influenza epidemic threshold has been reached influence the performance of influenza case definitions?. PLoS One. 2022; 17:e0270740. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0270740. PMID:35776716. IF:3,7 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Torres ML, Diaz DP, Oliver A, Millet JP, Cosialls D, Guillaumes M, Rius C, Vasquez H. Inequities in the incidence and mortality due to COVID-19 in nursing homes in Barcelona by characteristics of the nursing homes. PLoS One. 2022; 17(6):e0269639. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0269639. PMID:35696404. IF:3,7 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Tunesi S, Le D, Gualano G, Millet JP, Skrahin A, Bothamley G, Casas X, Goletti D, Lange C, Musso M, Palmieri F, Pourcher V, Rioux C, Skrahina A, Veziris N, Viatushka D, Jachym M, Guglielmetti L, Marigot D, Lescure X, Dubert M, Yazdanpanah Y, Caumes E, Choinier P, Haddad E, Kowalczyk J, Laurichesse H, Lesens O, Aubry A, Bonnet I, Morel F. Co-administration of treatment for rifampicin-resistant TB and chronic HCV infection: A TBnet and ESGMYC study. JOURNAL OF INFECTION. 2022; 84(6). DOI:10.1016/j.jinf.2022.03.004. PMID:35271917. IF:28,2 (Q1/1D). Document type: Letter.

Publicaciones 2021

Acosta L, Soldevila N, Torner N, Martinez A, Ayneto X, Rius C, Jane M, Dominguez A. Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness in Preventing Severe Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized with Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza during the 2017-2018 Season. A Retrospective Cohort Study in Catalonia (Spain). Viruses-Basel. 2021; 13(8):1465. DOI:10.3390/v13081465. PMID:34452337. IF:5,818.
Alamo D, Politi J, Simon P, Dieli R, Borrell RP, Colobran R, Martinez M, Campins M, Anton A, Esperalba J, Andres C, Codina MG, Polverino E, Narciso MR, Molinero E, Rius C. Coordinated Response to Imported Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Infection, Barcelona, Spain, 2019-2020. EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2021; 27(5). DOI:10.3201/eid2705.204675. PMID:33900188. IF:16,126.
Alonso J, Vilagut G, Mortier P, Ferrer M, Alayo I, Aragon A, Aragones E, Campos M, Cura ID, Emparanza JI, Espuga M, Forjaz MJ, Gonzalez A, Haro JM, Lopez N, de Salazar A, Molina JD, Orti RM, Parellada M, Pelayo JM, Perez A, Pijoan JI, Plana N, Puig MT, Rius C, Rodriguez C, Sanz F, Serra C, Kessler RC, Bruffaerts R, Vieta E, Perez V, MINDCOVID GRP. Mental health impact of the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic on Spanish healthcare workers: A large cross-sectional survey. Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental. 2021; 14(2). DOI:10.1016/j.rpsm.2020.12.001. PMID:33309957. IF:6,795.
Basile L, Guadalupe V, Guijarro MV, Mateo AM, Navas PC, Pena JM, Rius C, Epidemiological N. Diagnostic Performance of Ag-RDTs and NAAT for SARS-CoV2 Identification in Symptomatic Patients in Catalonia. Viruses-Basel. 2021; 13(5):908. DOI:10.3390/v13050908. PMID:34068899. IF:5,818.
Bentzon AK, Panteleev A, Mitsura V, Borodulina E, Skrahina A, Denisova E, Tetradov S, Podlasin R, Riekstina V, Kancauskiene Z, Paduto D, Mocroft A, Trofimova T, Miller R, Post F, Grezesczuk A, Lundgren JD, Inglot M, Podlekareva D, Bolokadze N, Kirk O; TB:HIV Study Group [Millet JP, Orcau A]. Healthcare delivery for HIV-positive people with tuberculosis in Europe. HIV Medicine. 2021;22(4):283-293. DOI:10.1111/hiv.13016. PMID: 33215809. IF:3,094.
Carol M, Guadalupe V, Rius C, Soldevila N, Razquin E, Guix S, Dominguez A. A Waterborne Gastroenteritis Outbreak Caused by a GII Norovirus in a Holiday Camp in Catalonia (Spain), 2017. Viruses-Basel. 2021; 13(9):1792. DOI:10.3390/v13091792. PMID:34578373. IF:5,818.
Dominguez A, Varela C, Soldevila N, Izquierdo C, Guerrero M, Penuelas M, Martinez A, Godoy P, Borras E, Rius C, Torner N, Avellon AM, Castilla J. Hepatitis A Outbreak Characteristics: A Comparison of Regions with Different Vaccination Strategies, Spain 2010-2018. Vaccines. 2021; 9(11):1214. DOI:10.3390/vaccines9111214. PMID:34835145. IF:4,961.
Elizondo U, Carrasco MG, Pinos L, Picchio CA, Rius C, Diez E. Vaccine hesitancy among paediatric nurses: Prevalence and associated factors. PLoS One. 2021; 16(5):e0251735. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0251735. PMID:34010321. IF:3,752.
Galan MT, Trelis M, Saez S, Cifre S, Gosalvez C, Sanxis J, Pascual J, Bueno R, Franco S, Peracho V, Montalvo T, Fuentes MV. One Health Approach to Zoonotic Parasites: Molecular Detection of Intestinal Protozoans in an Urban Population of Norway Rats, Rattus norvegicus, in Barcelona, Spain. Pathogens. 2021; 10(3):311. DOI:10.3390/pathogens10030311. PMID:33799948. IF:4,531.
Godoy P, Garcia M, Rius C, Munoz C, Carmona G, Alseda M, Jane M, Vidal MJ, Rodriguez R, Alvarez J, Camps N, Minguell S, Carol M, Sala MR, Castilla J, Dominguez A. Effectiveness of maternal pertussis vaccination in protecting newborn: A matched case-control study. JOURNAL OF INFECTION. 2021; 83(5). DOI:10.1016/j.jinf.2021.08.022. PMID:34407422. IF:38,637.
Guerras JM, de Olalla PG, Belza MJ, de la Fuente L, Palma D, del Romero J, Garcia JN, Hoyos J. Sexualized drug injection among men who have sex with men in Madrid and Barcelona as the first episode of drug injecting. Harm Reduction Journal. 2021; 18(1):86. DOI:10.1186/s12954-021-00531-2. PMID:34362402. IF:4,756.
Guerras JM, Hoyos J, de la Fuente L, Roman F, Ayerdi O, Garcia JN, de Olalla PG, Belza MJ. Injection of Anabolic Steroids in Men Who Had Sex with Men in Madrid and Barcelona: Prevalence Correlates and Role as a Risk Factor for Transmitted Infections. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(16):8289. DOI:10.3390/ijerph18168289. PMID:34444038. IF:4,614.
Guerras JM, Hoyos J, de Olalla PG, de la Fuente L, Herrero L, Palma D, del Romero J, Garcia JN, Belza MJ. Comparison of Polydrug Use Prevalences and Typologies between Men Who Have Sex with Men and General Population Men, in Madrid and Barcelona. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(21):11609. DOI:10.3390/ijerph182111609. PMID:34770122. IF:4,614.
Jove N, Masdeu E, Brugueras S, Millet JP, Ospina JE, Orcau A, Rius C, Cayla JA, Sanchez F. Threats and Interventions During the Treatment of Tuberculosis in an Inner-city District. ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA. 2021; 57(5). DOI:10.1016/j.arbres.2020.05.025. PMID:32593536. IF:6,333.
Kraef C, Bentzon A, Panteleev A, Skrahina A, Bolokadze N, Tetradov S, Podlasin R, Karpov I, Borodulina E, Denisova E, Azina I, Lundgren J, Johansen IS, Mocroft A, Podlekareva D, Kirk O, Pomar V, Millet JP, Orcau A, HIV TBGRP. Delayed diagnosis of tuberculosis in persons living with HIV in Eastern Europe: associated factors and effect on mortality-a multicentre prospective cohort study. BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2021; 21(1):1038. DOI:10.1186/s12879-021-06745-w. PMID:34615474. IF:3,667.
Mari M, Gotsens M, Pasarin MI, Rodriguez M, Artazcoz L, de Olalla PG, Rius C, Borrell C. Socioeconomic Inequalities in COVID-19 in a European Urban Area: Two Waves, Two Patterns. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(3):1256. DOI:10.3390/ijerph18031256. PMID:33573323. IF:4,614.
Mortier P, Vilagut G, Ferrer M, Alayo I, Bruffaerts R, Cristobal P, del Cura I, Domenech J, Felez M, Olaya B, Pijoan JI, Vieta E, Perez V, Kessler RC, Haro JM, Alonso J, Bonfill X, Molinero E, Rius C, MINDCOVID GRP. Thirty-day suicidal thoughts and behaviours in the Spanish adult general population during the first wave of the Spain COVID-19 pandemic. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences. 2021; 30:e19. DOI:10.1017/S2045796021000093. PMID:34187614. IF:7,818.
Mortier P, Vilagut G, Ferrer M, Serra C, Molina JD, Lopez N, Puig T, Pelayo JM, Pijoan JI, Emparanza JI, Espuga M, Plana N, Gonzalez A, Orti RM, de Salazar AM, Rius C, Aragones E, del Cura I, Aragon A, Campos M, Parellada M, Perez A, Forjaz MJ, Sanz F, Haro JM, Vieta E, Perez V, Kessler RC, Bruffaerts R, Alonso J, MINDCOVID GRP. Thirty-day suicidal thoughts and behaviors among hospital workers during the first wave of the Spain COVID-19 outbreak. DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY. 2021; 38(5). DOI:10.1002/da.23129. PMID:33393724. IF:8,128.
Palma D, Mercuriali L, Figuerola J, Montalvo T, Bueno R, Millet JP, Simon P, Masdeu E, Rius C. Trends in the Epidemiology of Leishmaniasis in the City of Barcelona (1996-2019). Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 2021; 8:653999. DOI:10.3389/fvets.2021.653999. PMID:33981743. IF:3,471.
Parron I, Barrabeig I, Alseda M, Rius C, Cornejo T, Jane M, Perez C, Guix S, Dominguez A, Alvarez J, Sala MR, Belver AI, Rovira A, Coronas L, Godoy P, de Andres A, de Benito J, Camprubi E, Cunille M, Forns ML, Moreno A, Razquin E, Sabate S, de Simon M, Soldevila N, Bartolome R, Martinez A, Torner N, Izquierdo C, Vileu RM, Camps N, Sabate M, Minguell S, Carol M. Norovirus outbreaks in long-term care facilities in Catalonia from 2017 to 2018. Scientific Reports. 2021; 11(1):23218. DOI:10.1038/s41598-021-02348-2. PMID:34853333. IF:4,996.
Politi J, Martin M, Mercuriali L, Borras B, Lopez J, Vilella A, Villar J, Orcau A, de Olalla PG, Rius C, Fernández A, Puigpinós R, Bonfill X, Villalbí JR. Epidemiological characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 cases: mortality inequalities by socio- economic status, Barcelona, Spain, 24 February to 4 May 2020. Eurosurveillance. 2021; 26(20):2001138. DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.20.2001138. PMID:34018483. IF:21,286.
Sanchez F, Brugueras S, Serral G, Valmayor S, Juarez O, Lopez MJ, Ariza C. Three-Year Follow-Up of the POIBA Intervention on Childhood Obesity: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Nutrients. 2021; 13(2):453. DOI:10.3390/nu13020453. PMID:33573017. IF:6,706.
Sanchez S, Cruz MJ, Alvarez D, Montalvo T, Munoz X, Hoet PM, Vanoirbeek JA, Gomez S. A rapid test for the environmental detection of pigeon antigen. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT. 2021; 788:147789. DOI:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.147789. PMID:34134383. IF:10,753.
Senar JC, Navalpotro H, Pascual J, Montalvo T. Nicarbazin has no effect on reducing feral pigeon populations in Barcelona. PEST Management Science. 2021;77(1):131-137. DOI:10.1002/ps.6000. PMID: 32652833. IF:4,462.
Sentis A, Montoro M, Lopez E, Egea L, Nomah DK, Diaz Y, de Olalla PG, Mercuriali L, Borrell N, Reyes J, Casabona J. STI epidemic re-emergence, socio-epidemiological clusters characterisation and HIV coinfection in Catalonia, Spain, during 2017-2019: a retrospective population-based cohort study. BMJ Open. 2021; 11(12):e052817. DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052817. PMID:34903544. IF:3,006.
Sentis A, Prats A, Lopez E, Montoro M, Nomah DK, de Olalla PG, Mercuriali L, Borrell N, Guadalupe V, Reyes J, Casabona J, Catalan HIV STI Surveillance GRP. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Sexually Transmitted Infections surveillance data: incidence drop or artefact?. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH. 2021; 21(1):1637. DOI:10.1186/s12889-021-11630-x. PMID:34493244. IF:4,135.
Soldevila N, Acosta L, Martinez A, Godoy P, Torner N, Rius C, Jane M, Dominguez A, Torra R, Torrel J.M. Behavior of hospitalized severe influenza cases according to the outcome variable in Catalonia, Spain, during the 2017-2018 season. Scientific Reports. 2021; 11(1):13587. DOI:10.1038/s41598-021-92895-5. PMID:34193898. IF:4,996.
Torner N, Izquierdo C, Coronas L, Martínez A, Rovira A, Rius C, Sabater M, Parron I, Carol M, Sala MR, Minguell S, Godoy P, Jané M, Domínguez Á; Working Group for the Study of Outbreaks of Acute Gastroenteritis in Catalonia. Acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in closed and semi-closed facilities during 2017 in Catalonia, Spain. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2021;40(5):1085-1089. DOI:10.1007/s10096-020-04101-5. PMID: 33211224. IF:5,103.

EPIDEMIOLOGíA, SALUD PúBLICA Y ATENCIóN PRIMARIA

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Principales líneas de investigación

Aplicación de Nuevas Tecnologías de Control de la Tuberculosis

Ensayos clínicos para la Prevención y el Tratamiento de la Tuberculosis

Trabajador de salud comunitaria y Control de enfermedades de declaración obligatoria

Retos

Coordinación del grupo

Miembros

Publicaciones 2023

Publicaciones 2022

Publicaciones 2021

Principales líneas de investigación

Aplicación de Nuevas Tecnologías de Control de la Tuberculosis

Ensayos clínicos para la Prevención y el Tratamiento de la Tuberculosis

Trabajador de salud comunitaria y Control de enfermedades de declaración obligatoria

Retos

Coordinación del grupo

Miembros

Publicaciones 2023

Publicaciones 2022

Publicaciones 2021

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