Thermic dehorning and ear tagging as atypical portals of entry of Clostridium tetani in ruminants [PDF]
This paper describes two infections with Clostridium tetani (C. tetani). One outbreak occurred after dehorning of calves, the second infection happened after ear tagging of a goat.
Boyen, Filip+6 more
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The potential of clostridial spores as therapeutic delivery vehicles in tumour therapy [PDF]
Despite substantial investment in prevention, treatment and aftercare, cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide. More effective and accessible therapies are required.
Kubiak, Aleksandra M., Minton, Nigel P.
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Exploring the Potential and Advancements of Circular RNA Therapeutics
Given the remarkable advantages in terms of stability, sustained expression profile, safety, wide range of druggable targets, scalable and cost‐effective manufacturing capabilities, circRNA is currently undergoing intensive investigation for various therapeutic applications such as vaccines, protein replacement, genetic disease treatment, gene therapy,
Lei Wang+6 more
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Clinical and epidemiological profile of accidental tetanus cases in Ribeirão Preto in the State of São Paulo from 1990 to 2009 [PDF]
INTRODUÇÃO: O tétano continua sendo um grave problema de saúde pública nos países em desenvolvimento. No Brasil, apesar dos avanços tecnológicos, não houve um decréscimo significativo da taxa de letalidade nos últimos anos.
FAIOLLA, Rivian Christina Lopes+5 more
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Evaluation of Surface Contamination of Bacteria in Various Dental Clinics with Special Reference to Obligate and Facultative Anaerobic Spore Bearing Bacilli [PDF]
The occupational health and safety is an important prerequisite in dental clinic setup for wellbeing of both the doctor and patient. Both the patient and dentist are always at the risk of infections.
Kannan I+3 more
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Experimental Parkinsonism induced by tetanus toxin injected into basal ganglia
Abstract Background and Purpose Local inhibitory circuits and long‐range inhibitory projections within the interconnected basal ganglia nuclei are critical for control of voluntary movement and pathophysiology of different extrapyramidal movement disorders.
Patrik Meglić+6 more
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Tetanus; a forgotten infection disease: a report of two cases
Background. Tetanus is an infectious disease that can be seen in all age groups in underdeveloped and developing countries, where vaccination programs are inadequate.
Ülkem Koçoğlu Barlas+7 more
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Tetanus : forgiven, not forgotten [PDF]
Tetanus is an illness that is still prevalent although the incidence has markedly decreased largely due to immunisation programmes. The latest four cases managed at St. Luke's hospital over 2001-2002 are presented. All of these patients survived. We give
Mallia Azzopardi, Charles+1 more
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A pragmatic harm reduction approach to manage a large outbreak of wound botulism in people who inject drugs, Scotland 2015 [PDF]
Background People who inject drugs (PWID) are at an increased risk of wound botulism, a potentially fatal acute paralytic illness. During the first 6 months of 2015, a large outbreak of wound botulism was confirmed among PWID in Scotland, which resulted ...
Amanda Weir+43 more
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Immunological Responses to Tetanus and Influenza Vaccination in Donkeys
ABSTRACT Background Donkeys are routinely vaccinated with protocols developed for horses, yet species‐specific data on their immune responses are limited. Hypothesis/Objectives We hypothesized that donkeys exhibit robust T‐cell‐mediated immunity and regulatory adaptation after vaccination, comparable to horses.
Maciej Perzyna+6 more
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