Background Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is endemic in many developing countries,
causing substantial morbidity. Transmission is primarily faeco-oral and is associated with both …

Background The role of exposure to substances in the workplace in new-onset asthma is not
well characterised in population-based studies. We therefore aimed to estimate the relative …

Objective: The authors examined the relations between self-reported work tasks, use of
cleaning products and latex glove use with new-onset asthma among nurses and other …

Objective: To determine the prevalence of daytime- with/without night-time wetting, in Belgium,
in a group of 10 to 14 year old schoolchildren, and to study the voiding habits. Subjects …

Rationale: Occupational exposures to vapors, gas, dust, or fumes have been shown to be a
risk factor of airway obstruction in cross-sectional studies in the general population. …

Background: The risk of transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) to healthcare workers (HCWs)
is well known. Under current European Union (EU) legislation, all employers should …

Purpose Research on the effect of co-exposure to Cd and Pb on the kidney is scarce. The
objective of the present study was to assess the effect of co-exposure to these metals on …

BACKGROUND: Professional use of hypochlorite (bleach) has been associated with respiratory
symptoms. Bleach is capable of inactivating allergens, and there are indications that its …

Objective To analyse if family situation, personal habits and toilet training methods can
influence the achievement of bladder control. Subjects and methods A questionnaire with 41 …

Hepatitis B (HB) virus (HBV) is highly endemic and HBV infection is a major public health
problem in sub-Saharan Africa. Percutaneous/parenteral transmission is an important mode of …