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  "abstract": "We evaluated the impact of Saharan dust on paediatric hospital admissions due to respiratory tract infections (RTIs) at St. Maarten. This study shows more RTI admissions after Saharan dust presence, with the strongest effect at 3 days after exposure (OR 1.5, 95%CI 1.2-2.0). This highlights the impact of air quality on respiratory health and the need for preventive measures, especially for vulnerable populations who intend to travel to Saharan dust-prone regions.",
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    "Department of Laboratory Medicine, Laboratory of Medical Immunology, Radboud Community for Infectious Diseases, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands.",
    "St. Maarten Medical Centre, Cay Hill, Sint Maarten.",
    "St. Maarten Laboratory Services, Cay Hill, Sint Maarten.",
    "Fundashon Mariadal, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Nederland.",
    "St. Eustatius Health Care Foundation, Oranjestad, Netherlands.",
    "Meteorological Department, Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten.",
    "Department of Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.",
    "Department of Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. josephine.vandemaat@radboudumc.nl."
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  "title": "Saharan dust exposure triggers or exacerbates existing respiratory morbidity in the Caribbean - an observational study.",
  "title_text": "Saharan dust exposure triggers or exacerbates existing respiratory morbidity in the Caribbean - an observational study.",
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