Publications by authors named "Julia Messina G Ferreira"

Background: Hand hygiene (HH) is essential for infection prevention in healthcare, but the quality of its performance, meaning how well it is done, receives much less attention than compliance. This review examines how HH technique is assessed and can be improved among healthcare providers.

Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, six databases were searched through May 15, 2025.

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: Infectious uveitis is a potentially sight-threatening condition that requires timely and accurate pathogen identification to guide effective therapy. However, conventional microbiological tests (CMTs) often lack sensitivity and the inclusiveness of pathogen detection. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) offers an unbiased approach to detecting a broad range of pathogens.

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