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Hygiene, Volume 5, Issue 2

2025 June - 13 articles

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Articles (13)

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,381 Views
9 Pages

12 June 2025

Malocclusion can arise due to various causes and may impact not only temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders but also overall systemic health. This study aimed to evaluate the association of individual occlusal characteristics with sleep quality and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,728 Views
26 Pages

11 June 2025

Background: Infection control is fundamental in dental practice, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, which highlighted the variability in students’ adherence to disinfection protocols. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitud...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,310 Views
12 Pages

The Effect of Fluoride Mouthwashes on Orthodontic Appliances’ Corrosion and Mechanical Properties: A Scoping Review

  • Miltiadis A. Makrygiannakis,
  • Angeliki Anna Gkinosati,
  • Sotirios Kalfas and
  • Eleftherios G. Kaklamanos

Fluoride mouthwashes are often recommended by dental professionals due to their proven benefits for oral hygiene. However, it is vital to acknowledge that these products may have undesirable effects on orthodontic treatment outcomes, particularly by...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
5,202 Views
10 Pages

Impact of Different Toilet Cleaning/Disinfecting Regimens on Reducing the Risk of Exposure to Toilet-Borne Pathogens in American Household Restrooms

  • Stephanie A. Boone,
  • Nick D. Childress,
  • Norma Patricia Silva-Beltrán,
  • Julie McKinney,
  • M. Khalid Ijaz and
  • Charles P. Gerba

Restrooms are associated with the transmission of bacterial and viral illnesses. Disinfecting contaminated surfaces is associated with reducing transmission risk. The goal of this study was to determine how cleaning/disinfecting frequency affects res...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,006 Views
23 Pages

Background: This study examines the role of the built environment in mitigating risk in healthcare facilities, with a particular focus on how the design of hospital infrastructures can influence and improve the safety of patients, staff, and visitors...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,499 Views
16 Pages

Patients represent the primary stakeholders in health systems, making it crucial to enhance their level of satisfaction. The relationship between physician and patient is crucial during treatment, especially for patients dealing with long-term issues...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3,366 Views
21 Pages

Harmonious Allies: The Synergy of Antimicrobial Proteins and Microbes in Breast Milk to Protect Neonatal Health

  • Alba Soledad Aquino-Domínguez,
  • Melisa Gómez-López and
  • Sergio Roberto Aguilar-Ruiz

Breast milk is vital for infant survival, protecting against infections and strengthening the immune system. In addition to nutrients, breast milk contains beneficial microorganisms, antimicrobial peptides and proteins (APPs), including lactoferrin a...

  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
14,054 Views
23 Pages

Global Trends and Action Items for the Prevention and Control of Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases

  • Silvia De Gaetano,
  • Elena Ponzo,
  • Angelina Midiri,
  • Giuseppe Mancuso,
  • Daniele Filippone,
  • Giovanni Infortuna,
  • Sebastiana Zummo and
  • Carmelo Biondo

In recent decades, the world has observed the emergence and re-emergence of a multitude of previously non-existent or re-emerging infectious diseases, for which there is a paucity of timely and effective preventative measures. The WHO has published a...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,175 Views
21 Pages

9 April 2025

The spread of diarrheal disease is a major public health problem, and a lack of proper sanitation is an important contributor to this. In 2014, the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was initiated by the Government of Bharat (India) to improve sanitation ac...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,327 Views
12 Pages

4-Year Study in Monitoring the Presence of Legionella in the Campania Region’s Healthcare Facilities

  • Mirella Di Dio,
  • Marco Santulli,
  • Mariangela Pagano,
  • Anna Maria Rossi,
  • Renato Liguori,
  • Giorgio Liguori and
  • Valeria Di Onofrio

9 April 2025

Legionella bacterium has the aquatic environment as its natural reservoir. In humans, it can cause a form of interstitial pneumonia called legionellosis which can be transmitted by inhalation of contaminated water aerosols. Legionella infection occur...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,526 Views
13 Pages

6 April 2025

Background: Respiratory viruses spread through airborne droplets and aerosols, causing highly contagious acute respiratory syndromes in humans. This study evaluated the antiviral potential of vapours of catmint-oil-based formulations against respirat...

  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
12,767 Views
13 Pages

Oral Hygiene and Cardiovascular Health

  • Md S. Zaman,
  • S. M. Golam Alam and
  • Mohammed S. Razzaque

3 April 2025

The human oral microbiome plays a vital role in maintaining oral and systemic health. This diverse microbial community includes over 700 bacterial species, some of which are implicated in developing systemic diseases, particularly cardiovascular dise...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,747 Views
14 Pages

Exposure to Lead Compounds in an Industrial Setting and the Effects on the Thyroid Gland: A Pilot Cohort Study

  • Lidia Caporossi,
  • Simona Di Renzi,
  • Mariangela De Rosa,
  • Silvia Capanna,
  • Elisa Partenzi,
  • Iacopo D’Alessandro and
  • Bruno Papaleo

3 April 2025

Background: Lead compounds are chemicals of high toxicological concern and are suspected to interact with the thyroid axis. Method: A cohort study was carried out involving 70 workers from a petrochemical company exposed to inorganic lead compounds....

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