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Integrating between-host transmission and within-host immunity to analyze the impact of varicella vaccination on zoster

eLife, 2015
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox and reactivation of latent VZV causes herpes zoster (HZ). VZV reactivation is subject to the opposing mechanisms of declining and boosted VZV-specific cellular mediated immunity (CMI).
Benson Ogunjimi, Lander Willem, Philippe Beutels, Niel Hens   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Review of Varicella zoster virus : from epidemiology to prevention [PDF]

, 2008
The Varicella zoster virus is a human pathogen which causes Varicella after primary infection and herpes zoster after secondary reactivation. Both disease manifestations can occur at any age; however, Varicella is seen more commonly in children whilst ...
Pace, David
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Newly identified properties of known pharmaceuticals and myxobacterial small molecules revealed by screening for autophagy modulators

The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.
Autophagy is a cellular degradation process involved in, for example, immune responses to pathogens and neurodegeneration. To identify modulators of autophagy, we developed a microscopy‐based screening assay and identified previously unknown autophagy‐modulating activities in known drugs and natural products from myxobacteria and fungi.
Janine Fichtner, Yan Yan Beer, H. G. Mauricio Ramm, Sabrina Mühlen, Frank Surup, Jennifer Herrmann, Toni Luise Meister, Stephanie Pfaender, Ursula Bilitewski, Mark Brönstrup, Rolf Müller, Manfred Wirth, Eeva‐Liisa Eskelinen, Ingo Schmitz   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Immunizations - Not Just for Kids [PDF]

, 2007
Immunizations/vaccinations are beneficial for most people of all ages. Yet the mistaken belief persists that, with the exception of the flu vaccine, children should be the primary recipients of this important area of primary disease prevention.
Harrison G. Bloom
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The Role of Viruses in the Pathogenesis of Periodontitis

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This narrative review aimed to summarize current evidence on the presence and potential pathogenic role of viruses in periodontitis. Design: Narrative Review; Population: Patients with periodontitis; Exposure: Detection of viruses in oral samples (biopsies, saliva, gingival crevicular fluid, subgingival plaque, blood); Outcome: Viral prevalence, load ...
Kim Natalie Stolte, Jørgen Slots, Henrik Dommisch   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vaccination of Persons Subject to Call-up for Military Service

Эпидемиология и вакцинопрофилактика, 2023
Relevance. In recent years, there has been an increase in the incidence of a number of vaccine-preventable diseases. The health of military personnel directly affects the combat effectiveness of the army. Aim.
M. P. Kostinov, V. V. Zverev, O. A. Svitich, I. S. Mukhachev   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fatal Chronic Varicella‐Zoster Viral Infection in a Young Man With Chediak–Higashi Syndrome

Pediatric Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Chediak–Higashi syndrome (CHS) is a rare autosomal recessive primary immunodeficiency characterized by partial oculocutaneous albinism, neurologic involvement, and a predisposition to severe infections. Patients are particularly susceptible to developing hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), which significantly worsens prognosis. We report
Albane Badet, Clément Pruvot, Zoé Manssens, Wadih Abou‐Chahla, Sébastien Buche   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

Биопрепараты: 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, D. V. Gorenkov, A. A. Soldatov, V. A. Merkulov   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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

, 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
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Vaccination Coverage and Factors Associated With Incomplete Vaccination Schedules in Children Under 5 in a Peripheral Area of the Federal District of Brazil

Public Health Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To estimate vaccination coverage (VC) and analyze the factors associated with the incomplete vaccination schedule (IVS) in children under 5 years of age in two Basic Health Units in the Federal District of Brazil. Design A cross‐sectional study.
Ivea Rayane Mendes Nicacio Viana, Henry Maia Peixoto   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source