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S. Calimeri
Researcher at University of Messina
Publications - 24
Citations - 231
S. Calimeri is an academic researcher from University of Messina. The author has contributed to research in topics: Vaccination & Medicine. The author has an hindex of 8, co-authored 18 publications receiving 187 citations.
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Prevalence of serum anti-rubella virus antibodies among pregnant women in southern Italy
S. Calimeri,Adele Capua,Vincenza La Fauci,Raffaele Squeri,Orazio Claudio Grillo,Daniela Lo Giudice +5 more
TL;DR: To determine the prevalence of anti‐rubella virus antibodies and the level of knowledge about congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) among pregnant women living in southern Italy, a large number of women were diagnosed with CRS.
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Seroprevalence and occupational risk survey for Coxiella burnetii among exposed workers in Sicily, Southern Italy.
Concettina Fenga,Silvia Gangemi,Annamaria De Luca,S. Calimeri,Daniela Lo Giudice,Michela Pugliese,Francesca Licitra,Angela Alibrandi,Chiara Costa +8 more
TL;DR: A high seroprevalence of C. burnetii was demonstrated in the group of exposed workers in comparison to non-exposed subjects of the control group, and physicians should consider Q fever in patients with compatible symptoms and occupational exposure to animals and their products.
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Response to anti-HBV vaccine and 10-year follow-up of antibody levels in healthcare workers
TL;DR: It is important to recommend anti-HBV vaccination at a young age, ideally during childhood in accordance with the national vaccination policy, and the importance of completing the full vaccine schedule (three doses) is shown.
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Hepatitis E virus (HEV) in sewage from treatment plants of Messina University Hospital and of Messina City Council.
TL;DR: Findings confirm the presence of the E virus in the city of Messina and showed that the two treatment plants to be working efficiently when tested.
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Serologic investigation of the prevalence of Chlamydophila psittaci in occupationally-exposed subjects in eastern Sicily.
Concettina Fenga,Cacciola A,Carmelina Di Nola,S. Calimeri,Daniela Lo Giudice,Michela Pugliese,P. P. Niutta,Lucia Barbaro Martino +7 more
TL;DR: The high prevalence rate of C. psittaci antibodies among farmers suggests that this infection is spread in those subjects living in areas with an high percentage employed in rearing activities, and the need to adopt a serological test, such as MIF, as a preventive measure for activities at risk.