Sant Pau - Institut de Recerca

Main lines of research

Application of New Technologies to Tuberculosis Control

International diffusion of the new technologies.
Production of scientific knowledge of relevance on the control, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of tuberculosis (key role in Spain and South America).

Clinical Trials for Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment

Our centre, which is the only such centre in Europe, is part of a network of international centres (in Canada, Brazil, South Africa and Uganda) associated with the Tuberculosis Trials Consortium of the CDCs, promoting international involvement in laying the therapeutic and strategic bases for the treatment of tuberculosis and tubercular infection.

Community Health Worker’s and Notifiable Disease Control

Community health worker’s role in the control of notifiable diseases.
The inclusion of community health workers in tuberculosis programme teams has led to the creation of new tuberculosis consensus protocols.

Challenges

Prevent sexually transmitted infections and other transmissible diseases.
Evaluate HIV screening programmes in gay saunas.
Improve detection and research into causes of hepatitis C.
Improve detection and control measures of outbreaks.

Group coordination

RIUS GIBERT, CRISTINA ASPB
crius@aspb.cat

Members

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
Comerma Cotrina, Marta ASPB
De Benito Langa, Javier ASPB
Domingo Jimenez, Cristina 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
Molinero Ruiz, Emilia 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

Publications 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.

Publications 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

Introduction

Main lines of research

Application of New Technologies to Tuberculosis Control

International diffusion of the new technologies.
Production of scientific knowledge of relevance on the control, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of tuberculosis (key role in Spain and South America).

Clinical Trials for Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment

Our centre, which is the only such centre in Europe, is part of a network of international centres (in Canada, Brazil, South Africa and Uganda) associated with the Tuberculosis Trials Consortium of the CDCs, promoting international involvement in laying the therapeutic and strategic bases for the treatment of tuberculosis and tubercular infection.

Community Health Worker’s and Notifiable Disease Control

Community health worker’s role in the control of notifiable diseases.
The inclusion of community health workers in tuberculosis programme teams has led to the creation of new tuberculosis consensus protocols.

Challenges

Prevent sexually transmitted infections and other transmissible diseases.
Evaluate HIV screening programmes in gay saunas.
Improve detection and research into causes of hepatitis C.
Improve detection and control measures of outbreaks.

Team

Group coordination

RIUS GIBERT, CRISTINA ASPB
crius@aspb.cat

Members

Scientific output

Publications 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.

Publications 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.

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