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Clinical periodontal diagnosis

open access: yesPeriodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Periodontal diseases include pathological conditions elicited by the presence of bacterial biofilms leading to a host response. In the diagnostic process, clinical signs such as bleeding on probing, development of periodontal pockets and gingival recessions, furcation involvement and presence of radiographic bone loss should be assessed prior ...
Giovanni E. Salvi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Epidemiology of Chickenpox in England, 2016–2022: An Observational Study Using General Practitioner Consultations

open access: yesViruses, 2023
Chickenpox is a common childhood disease caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV). VZV vaccination is not part of the UK childhood immunisation programme, but its potential inclusion is regularly assessed.
Megan Bardsley   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of a history of prior varicella/herpes zoster infection in multiple sclerosis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection has been implicated in multiple sclerosis (MS), but direct causal involvement has been disputed. Nevertheless, knowledge of VZV exposure is important, given the risk of serious complications of first exposure while ...
A Ascherio   +37 more
core   +2 more sources

Global experience with chickenpox vaccines and future prospects for the Russian Federation

open access: yesБиопрепараты: Профилактика, диагностика, лечение
INTRODUCTION. Chickenpox  is  a  highly  contagious  viral  disease  that  primarily  affects preschool children. A number of chickenpox vaccines are licensed worldwide, but there are still gaps in vaccination coverage.
A. S. Korovkin   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Valuing the benefit of varicella vaccination: comparison of willingness to pay and quality-adjusted life-years [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
Vaccination is different from most health interventions because it is preventative, it protects against infectious disease (leading to knock-on effects), the diseases it prevents are usually acute and self-limiting, and most vaccines are given to ...
Brisson, M., Edmunds, J.
core  

Effects of Biological Sex and Age on Cerebrospinal Fluid Markers—A Retrospective Observational Study

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is a key diagnostic tool for neurological diseases. To date, only a few studies have investigated in larger cohorts the effect of age and biological sex on diagnostic markers extracted from CSF. Methods For this retrospective observational study, 4163 CSF findings (2012–2020) were evaluated.
Isabel‐Sophie Hafer   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Role of meteorological conditions in reported chickenpox cases in Wuhan and Hong Kong, China

open access: yesBMC Infectious Diseases, 2017
Background Chickenpox is a common contagious disease that remains an important public health issue worldwide. Over 90% of unvaccinated individuals become infected, but infection occurs at different ages in different parts of the world.
Banghua Chen   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Herpes Zoster Risk Reduction through Exposure to Chickenpox Patients: A Systematic Multidisciplinary Review. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2013
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox and may subsequently reactivate to cause herpes zoster later in life. The exogenous boosting hypothesis states that re-exposure to circulating VZV can inhibit VZV reactivation and consequently also herpes ...
Benson Ogunjimi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Chickenpox Mimicking Monkeypox in Adult with Diabetes Mellitus and Acute Kidney Injury: Diagnosis and Management

open access: yesBerkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology), 2021
Background: Chickenpox caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in diabetes mellitus patients might exhibit similar clinical features with monkeypox, caused by monkeypox virus (MPXV).
Maya Wardiana   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Model Infectious Disease Curriculum for Fourth Grade Students: Integrating Prevention and Education Concepts in the Classroom [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Despite the significant need for prevention education and updated disease curricula in elementary schools, there is a deficit of model units, lesson plans, and activities at the fourth grade level.
Downie, Diane Loreli
core   +1 more source

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