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This section aims to publish studies on the epidemiology of infectious diseases and the use of public health interventions for their control.

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	1.	Research article Hepatitis B knowledge, perceptions and practices in the French general population: the room for improvement Cécile Brouard, Arnaud Gautier, Leïla Saboni, Christine Jestin, Caroline Semaille, Nathalie Beltzer BMC Public Health 2013, 13:576 (13 June 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	2.	Research article Assessment of the core and support functions of the Integrated Disease Surveillance system in Maharashtra, India Revati K Phalkey, Sharvari Shukla, Savita Shardul, Nutan Ashtekar, Sapna Valsa, Pradip Awate, Michael Marx BMC Public Health 2013, 13:575 (13 June 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	3.	Research article Human influenza A H5N1 in Indonesia: health care service-associated delays in treatment initiation Wiku Adisasmito, Dewi Nur Aisyah, Tjandra Yoga Aditama, Rita Kusriastuti, ¿ Trihono, Agus Suwandono, Ondri Dwi Sampurno, ¿ Prasenohadi, Nurshanty A Sapada, MJN Mamahit, Anna Swenson, Nancy A Dreyer, Richard Coker BMC Public Health 2013, 13:571 (11 June 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF
	4.	Research article Patient and health system delay among patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Beira city, Mozambique Abuchahama Saifodine, Paula Gudo, Mohsin Sidat, James Black BMC Public Health 2013, 13:559 (7 June 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB
	5.	Research article Detection of Escherichia coli, Salmonella species, and Vibrio cholerae in tap water and bottled drinking water in Isfahan, Iran Hassan Momtaz, Farhad Safarpoor Dehkordi, Ebrahim Rahimi, Amin Asgarifar BMC Public Health 2013, 13:556 (7 June 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	6.	Research article Human H5N1 influenza infections in Cambodia 2005--2011: case series and cost-of-illness Karen Humphries-Waa, Tom Drake, Anthony Huszar, Marco Liverani, Khieu Borin, Sok Touch, Teng Srey, Richard Coker BMC Public Health 2013, 13:549 (6 June 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	7.	Research article A qualitative study of the coverage of influenza vaccination on Dutch news sites and social media websites Birthe A Lehmann, Robert AC Ruiter, Gerjo Kok BMC Public Health 2013, 13:547 (5 June 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	8.	Research article Pet husbandry and infection control practices related to zoonotic disease risks in Ontario, Canada Jason W Stull, Andrew S Peregrine, Jan M Sargeant, J Weese BMC Public Health 2013, 13:520 (29 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	9.	Research article Intimate partner violence is associated with HIV infection in women in Kenya: A cross-sectional analysis Chyun-Fung Shi, Fiona G Kouyoumdjian, Jonathan Dushoff BMC Public Health 2013, 13:512 (28 May 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	10.	Research article Evidence of improving antiretroviral therapy treatment delays: an analysis of eight years of programmatic outcomes in Blantyre, Malawi Derek J Sloan, Joep J van Oosterhout, Ken Malisita, Eddie M Phiri, David G Lalloo, Bernadette O’Hare, Peter MacPherson BMC Public Health 2013, 13:490 (21 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	11.	Debate Modified social ecological model: a tool to guide the assessment of the risks and risk contexts of HIV epidemics Stefan Baral, Carmen H Logie, Ashley Grosso, Andrea L Wirtz, Chris Beyrer BMC Public Health 2013, 13:482 (17 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	12.	Research article Experience of Lyme disease and preferences for precautions: a cross-sectional survey of UK patients Afrodita Marcu, Julie Barnett, David Uzzell, Konstantina Vasileiou, Susan O’Connell BMC Public Health 2013, 13:481 (16 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	13.	Research article Prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in resource-limited settings: assessment of 99 Viramune Donation Programmes in 34 countries, 2000–2011 Joël Ladner, Marie-Hélène Besson, Mariana Rodrigues, Kelley Sams, Etienne Audureau, Joseph Saba BMC Public Health 2013, 13:470 (14 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	14.	Research article Burden of self-reported acute gastrointestinal illness in China: a population-based survey Yan Chen, Wei-Xing Yan, Yi-Jing Zhou, Shi-Qi Zhen, Rong-Hua Zhang, Jiang Chen, Zhan-Hua Liu, Heng-Yi Cheng, Hong Liu, Sheng-Gang Duan, Zhen Lan, Ji-Chang Sun, Xing-Yong You, Jing-Guang Li, Yong-Ning Wu BMC Public Health 2013, 13:456 (8 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	15.	Research article A cross-sectional assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice among Hepatitis-B patients in Quetta, Pakistan Noman ul Haq, Mohamed Hassali, Asrul Shafie, Fahad Saleem, Maryam Farooqui, Abdul Haseeb, Hisham Aljadhey BMC Public Health 2013, 13:448 (6 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	16.	Research article Prevalence of tuberculous lymphadenitis in Gondar University Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia Dagnachew Muluye, Belete Biadgo, Eden W/Gerima, Andebet Ambachew BMC Public Health 2013, 13:435 (3 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB
	17.	Research article Dengue in peri-urban Pak-Ngum district, Vientiane capital of Laos: a community survey on knowledge, attitudes and practices Mayfong Mayxay, Wanyuan Cui, Sounthone Thammavong, Khamphong Khensakhou, Viengnakhone Vongxay, Latdaphone Inthasoum, Vanphanom Sychareun, Gregory Armstrong BMC Public Health 2013, 13:434 (3 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	18.	Research article Predictors of HIV serostatus disclosure to partners among HIV-positive pregnant women in Morogoro, Tanzania Elizabeth S Kiula, Damian J Damian, Sia E Msuya BMC Public Health 2013, 13:433 (3 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	19.	Research article Alcohol use and HIV serostatus of partner predict high-risk sexual behavior among patients receiving antiretroviral therapy in South Western Uganda Francis Bajunirwe, David R Bangsberg, Ajay K Sethi BMC Public Health 2013, 13:430 (3 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	20.	Research article Long distance travelling and financial burdens discourage tuberculosis DOTs treatment initiation and compliance in Ethiopia: a qualitative study Takele Tadesse, Meaza Demissie, Yemane Berhane, Yigzaw Kebede, Markos Abebe BMC Public Health 2013, 13:424 (1 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	21.	Research article Change in quality of life: a follow up study among patients with HIV infection with and without TB in Ethiopia Amare Deribew, Kebede Deribe, Ayalu A Reda, Markos Tesfaye, Yohannes Hailmichael, Todd Maja, Robert Colebunders BMC Public Health 2013, 13:408 (29 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	22.	Research article Health economics of rubella: a systematic review to assess the value of rubella vaccination Joseph B Babigumira, Ian Morgan, Ann Levin BMC Public Health 2013, 13:406 (29 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	23.	Research article Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal sexually transmitted infections and blood borne virus notification rates in Western Australia: using linked data to improve estimates Rochelle E Watkins, Donna B Mak, Carolien M Giele, Sharon Clews BMC Public Health 2013, 13:404 (29 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	24.	Research article Forecast analysis of the incidence of tuberculosis in the province of Quebec Alexander Klotz, Abdoulaye Harouna, Andrew F Smith BMC Public Health 2013, 13:400 (27 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	25.	Research article Mother-to-child transmission of HIV and its predictors among HIV-exposed infants at a PMTCT clinic in northwest Ethiopia Digsu Negese Koye, Berihun Megabiaw Zeleke BMC Public Health 2013, 13:398 (27 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	26.	Research article Older HIV-infected individuals present late and have a higher mortality: Brighton, UK cohort study Collins C Iwuji, Duncan Churchill, Yvonne Gilleece, Helen A Weiss, Martin Fisher BMC Public Health 2013, 13:397 (26 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	27.	Research article Predictors of tuberculosis (TB) and antiretroviral (ARV) medication non-adherence in public primary care patients in South Africa: a cross sectional study Pamela Naidoo, Karl Peltzer, Julia Louw, Gladys Matseke, Gugu Mchunu, Bomkazi Tutshana BMC Public Health 2013, 13:396 (26 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	28.	Research article Assessing parents’ knowledge and attitudes towards seasonal influenza vaccination of children before and after a seasonal influenza vaccination effectiveness study in low-income urban and rural Kenya, 2010–2011 Prisca Adhiambo Oria, Geoffrey Arunga, Emmaculate Lebo, Joshua M Wong, Gideon Emukule, Philip Muthoka, Nancy Otieno, David Mutonga, Robert F Breiman, Mark A Katz BMC Public Health 2013, 13:391 (25 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	29.	Research article Social determinants of health and seasonal influenza vaccination in adults ≥65 years: a systematic review of qualitative and quantitative data Jason M Nagata, Isabel Hernández-Ramos, Anand Kurup, Daniel Albrecht, Claudia Vivas-Torrealba, Carlos Franco-Paredes BMC Public Health 2013, 13:388 (25 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	30.	Research article Knowledge, attitude and practices related to visceral leishmaniasis among residents in Addis Zemen town, South Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia Agersew Alemu, Abebe Alemu, Nuraini Esmael, Yared Dessie, Kedir Hamdu, Biniam Mathewos, Wubet Birhan BMC Public Health 2013, 13:382 (24 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	31.	Research article Sexually transmitted infections among HIV-infected women in Thailand Suvanna Asavapiriyanont, Rangsima Lolekha, Anuvat Roongpisuthipong, Amornpan Wiratchai, Surasak Kaoiean, Orapin Suksripanich, Amphan Chalermchockcharoenkit, Jaruensook Ausavapipit, Somporn Srifeungfung, Sarika Pattanasin, Kenneth A Katz BMC Public Health 2013, 13:373 (22 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	32.	Research article Factors associated with HIV infection among men who have sex with men in Henan Province, China: a cross-sectional study Jie Liu, Bo Qu, Ezeakile Moses C, Yang Zhang, Shijie Liang BMC Public Health 2013, 13:356 (17 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	33.	Research article Understanding the school community’s response to school closures during the H1N1 2009 influenza pandemic Annette Braunack-Mayer, Rebecca Tooher, Joanne E Collins, Jackie M Street, Helen Marshall BMC Public Health 2013, 13:344 (15 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	34.	Research article Time series analysis comparing mandatory and voluntary notification of newly diagnosed HIV infections in a city with a concentrated epidemic Juliana M Reyes-Urueña, Patricia García de Olalla, Santiago Perez-Hoyos, Joan A Caylà BMC Public Health 2013, 13:338 (12 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	35.	Research article Concomitant malaria among visceral leishmaniasis in-patients from Gedarif and Sennar States, Sudan: a retrospective case-control study Erika van den Bogaart, Marieke MZ Berkhout, Ayman BYM Nour, Pètra F Mens, Al-Badawi A Talha, Emily R Adams, Hashim BM Ahmed, Samira H Abdelrahman, Koert Ritmeijer, Bakri YM Nour, Henk DFH Schallig BMC Public Health 2013, 13:332 (11 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	36.	Research article Factors associated with the rapid implementation process of the fixed-dose combination RHZE tuberculosis regimen in brazil: an ecological study José Ueleres Braga, Deborah Araújo da Conceição, Anete Trajman BMC Public Health 2013, 13:321 (9 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	37.	Research article Community knowledge, attitude and practice about malaria in a low endemic setting of Shewa Robit Town, northeastern Ethiopia Andargie Abate, Abraham Degarege, Berhanu Erko BMC Public Health 2013, 13:312 (8 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	38.	Research article Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and risk factors among schoolchildren at the University of Gondar Community School, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study Aschalew Gelaw, Belay Anagaw, Bethel Nigussie, Betrearon Silesh, Atnad Yirga, Meseret Alem, Mengistu Endris, Baye Gelaw BMC Public Health 2013, 13:304 (5 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	39.	Research article Spatial-temporal variations of Schistosoma japonicum distribution after an integrated national control strategy: a cohort in a marshland area of China Yi-Biao Zhou, Song Liang, Geng-Xin Chen, Chris Rea, Shi-Min Han, Zong-Gui He, Yuan-Pei Li, Jian-Guo Wei, Gen-Ming Zhao, Qing-Wu Jiang BMC Public Health 2013, 13:297 (4 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	40.	Research article Mortality among British Columbians testing for hepatitis C antibody Amanda Yu, John J Spinelli, Darrel A Cook, Jane A Buxton, Mel Krajden BMC Public Health 2013, 13:291 (2 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	41.	Research article Late presenters among persons with a new HIV diagnosis in Italy, 2010–2011 Laura Camoni, Mariangela Raimondo, Vincenza Regine, Maria Cristina Salfa, Barbara Suligoi, the regional representatives of the HIV Surveillance System BMC Public Health 2013, 13:281 (27 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	42.	Research article The epidemiology and surveillance response to pandemic influenza A (H1N1) among local health departments in the San Francisco Bay Area Wayne TA Enanoria, Adam W Crawley, Winston Tseng, Jasmine Furnish, Jeannie Balido, Tomás J Aragón BMC Public Health 2013, 13:276 (27 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	43.	Research article Canadian national surveys on pandemic influenza preparations: pre-pandemic and peri-pandemic findings Paul Ritvo, Daniel F Perez, Kumanan Wilson, Jennifer L Gibson, Crissa L Guglietti, C Shawn Tracy, Cecile M Bensimon, Ross EG Upshur, University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics – Pandemic Ethics Working Group BMC Public Health 2013, 13:271 (25 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	44.	Case report Local public health response to vaccine-associated measles: case report Monica Hau, Kevin L Schwartz, Crystal Frenette, Isabelle Mogck, Jonathan B Gubbay, Alberto Severini, Joanne Hiebert, Shelley L Deeks, Shaun K Morris BMC Public Health 2013, 13:269 (25 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	45.	Research article Health system delay in pulmonary tuberculosis treatment in a country with an intermediate burden of tuberculosis: a cross-sectional study Anamarija Jurcev-Savicevic, Rosanda Mulic, Karlo Kozul, Bozica Ban, Jasna Valic, Ljiljana Bacun-Ivcek, Ivan Gudelj, Gordana Popijac-Cesar, Snjezana Marinovic-Dunatov, Aleksandar Simunovic BMC Public Health 2013, 13:250 (21 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	46.	Research article Rates of immunization against pandemic and seasonal influenza in persons at high risk of severe influenza illness: a cross-sectional study among patients of the French Sentinelles general practitioners Ludivine Privileggio, Alessandra Falchi, Marie-Lise Grisoni, Cécile Souty, Clément Turbelin, Laure Fonteneau, Thomas Hanslik, Solen Kernéis BMC Public Health 2013, 13:246 (20 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	47.	Research article Knowledge of, attitudes toward, and preventive practices relating to cholera and oral cholera vaccine among urban high-risk groups: findings of a cross-sectional study in Dhaka, Bangladesh Tasnuva Wahed, Sheikh Shah Tanvir Kaukab, Nirod Chandra Saha, Iqbal Ansary Khan, Farhana Khanam, Fahima Chowdhury, Amit Saha, Ashraful Islam Khan, Ashraf Uddin Siddik, Alejandro Cravioto, Firdausi Qadri, Jasim Uddin BMC Public Health 2013, 13:242 (19 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	48.	Research article Epidemiological investigation of two parallel gastroenteritis outbreaks in school settings Kassiani Mellou, Theologia Sideroglou, Maria Potamiti-Komi, Petros Kokkinos, Panos Ziros, Theano Georgakopoulou, Apostolos Vantarakis BMC Public Health 2013, 13:241 (19 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	49.	Research article Oral rehydration salt use and its correlates in low-level care of diarrhea among children under 36 months old in rural Western China Wenlong Gao, Hong Yan, Duolao Wang, Shaonong Dang BMC Public Health 2013, 13:238 (19 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	50.	Research article Study on public perceptions and protective behaviors regarding Lyme disease among the general public in the Netherlands: implications for prevention programs Desirée Jacqueline Mathieu Angélique Beaujean, Marloes Bults, Jim Everardus van Steenbergen, Hélene Antoine Claire Marie Voeten BMC Public Health 2013, 13:225 (15 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed