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 | Sharmistha MishraUniversity of Toronto Verified email at utoronto.ca Cited by 4058 |
[HTML][HTML] The disconnect between individual-level and population-level HIV prevention benefits of antiretroviral treatment
In 2019, the HIV pandemic is growing and soon over 40 million people will be living with HIV.
Effective population-based approaches to decrease HIV incidence are as relevant as ever …
Effective population-based approaches to decrease HIV incidence are as relevant as ever …
Mpox in people with advanced HIV infection: a global case series
Background People living with HIV have accounted for 38–50% of those affected in the 2022
multicountry mpox outbreak. Most reported cases were in people who had high CD4 cell …
multicountry mpox outbreak. Most reported cases were in people who had high CD4 cell …
[HTML][HTML] Understanding heterogeneity to inform the public health response to COVID-19 in Canada
CMAJ| JUNE 22, 2020| VOLUME 192| ISSUE 25 E685 mostly older and younger people, or
between long-term care facilities and shelters. A careful analysis of the effects of …
between long-term care facilities and shelters. A careful analysis of the effects of …
The ABC of terms used in mathematical models of infectious diseases
Mathematical models that incorporate a dynamic risk of infection figure prominently in the
study of infectious diseases epidemiology as a tool to inform public health policy. In recent …
study of infectious diseases epidemiology as a tool to inform public health policy. In recent …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of high-risk sex and focused interventions in heterosexual HIV epidemics: a systematic review of mathematical models
S Mishra, R Steen, A Gerbase, YR Lo, MC Boily - PLoS One, 2012 - journals.plos.org
Background The core-group theory of sexually transmitted infections suggests that targeting
prevention to high-risk groups (HRG) could be very effective. We aimed to quantify the …
prevention to high-risk groups (HRG) could be very effective. We aimed to quantify the …
[HTML][HTML] Health benefits, costs, and cost-effectiveness of earlier eligibility for adult antiretroviral therapy and expanded treatment coverage: a combined analysis of 12 …
Background New WHO guidelines recommend initiation of antiretroviral therapy for HIV-positive
adults with CD4 counts of 500 cells per μL or less, a higher threshold than was …
adults with CD4 counts of 500 cells per μL or less, a higher threshold than was …
[HTML][HTML] Early clinical sequelae of Ebola virus disease in Sierra Leone: a cross-sectional study
Background Limited data are available on the prevalence and predictors of clinical sequelae
in survivors of Ebola virus disease (EVD). The EVD Survivor Clinic in Port Loko, Sierra …
in survivors of Ebola virus disease (EVD). The EVD Survivor Clinic in Port Loko, Sierra …
[HTML][HTML] Antiretroviral therapy uptake, attrition, adherence and outcomes among HIV-infected female sex workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Purpose We aimed to characterize the antiretroviral therapy (ART) cascade among female
sex workers (FSWs) globally. Methods We systematically searched PubMed, Embase and …
sex workers (FSWs) globally. Methods We systematically searched PubMed, Embase and …
Individual and social determinants of SARS-CoV-2 testing and positivity in Ontario, Canada: a population-wide study
BACKGROUND: Optimizing the public health response to reduce the burden of COVID-19
necessitates characterizing population-level heterogeneity of risks for the disease. However, …
necessitates characterizing population-level heterogeneity of risks for the disease. However, …
[HTML][HTML] Ebola virus disease and critical illness
As of 20 May 2016 there have been 28,646 cases and 11,323 deaths resulting from the
West African Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak reported to the World Health Organization. …
West African Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak reported to the World Health Organization. …