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Ole Wichmann
Researcher at Robert Koch Institute
Publications - 228
Citations - 7533
Ole Wichmann is an academic researcher from Robert Koch Institute. The author has contributed to research in topics: Vaccination & Population. The author has an hindex of 43, co-authored 200 publications receiving 6223 citations. Previous affiliations of Ole Wichmann include Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich & Humboldt University of Berlin.
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Atypical Chikungunya virus infections: clinical manifestations, mortality and risk factors for severe disease during the 2005-2006 outbreak on Réunion.
A. Economopoulou,M. Dominguez,B. Helynck,Daouda Sissoko,Ole Wichmann,Philippe Quénel,P. Germonneau,I Quatresous +7 more
TL;DR: This is the first time that severe cases and deaths due to Chikungunya fever have been documented and may assist clinicians in identifying the disease, selecting the treatment strategy, and anticipating the course of illness.
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Neurological complications of dengue virus infection.
Francisco Javier Carod-Artal,Francisco Javier Carod-Artal,Ole Wichmann,Jeremy Farrar,Jeremy Farrar,Joaquim Gascon +5 more
TL;DR: In endemic countries and after travel to these regions, dengue should be considered in patients presenting with fever and acute neurological manifestations, and in patients receiving treatment for neuro-ophthalmic involvement.
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Phylogenetic and case-control study on hepatitis E virus infection in Germany.
Ole Wichmann,Sven Schimanski,Judith Koch,Martin Kohler,Camilla Rothe,Annelie Plentz,Wolfgang Jilg,Klaus Stark +7 more
TL;DR: Hepatitis E is endemic in Germany and likely exists as a food-borne zoonosis and Implicated meat products should be investigated to provide recommendations for preventive measures.
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Risk factors and clinical features associated with severe dengue infection in adults and children during the 2001 epidemic in Chonburi, Thailand
Ole Wichmann,Suchat Hongsiriwon,Chureeratana Bowonwatanuwong,Kesinee Chotivanich,Yoawalark Sukthana,Sasithon Pukrittayakamee +5 more
TL;DR: An outbreak in 2001 in both children and adults, in an endemic area of Thailand is investigated, finding that there has been a progressive shift in age‐distribution towards older children and adult.
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Transmission routes and risk factors for autochthonous hepatitis E virus infection in Europe: a systematic review.
TL;DR: Based on current evidence that points to zoonotic transmission from pigs, thorough cooking of all porcine products, prevention of cross-contamination in the kitchen and improved education for occupationally exposed people may help prevent HEV infection.