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Background: We assessed immunogenicity of three-dose and two-dose immunization schedules with a Sabin-strain inactivated poliovirus vaccine (sIPV) produced by one Chinese vaccine manufacturer. Methods: This was an open label, randomized, controlled trial
Yamin Wang +14 more
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Optimal disease eradication [PDF]
Using a dynamic model of the control of an infectious disease, we derive the conditions under which eradication will be optimal. When eradication is feasible, the optimal program requires either a low vaccination rate or eradication. A high vaccination rate is never optimal. Under special conditions, the results are especially stark: the optimal policy
Barrett, Scott, Hoel, Michael
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Evaluation of Dental and Periodontal Health Status in Leprosy Patients during Three Different Stages of Drug Regimen: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Introduction: The prevalence of oral lesions in leprosy patients and the risk of developing them with the disease are considerably high. Multidrug Therapy (MDT) can effectively treat leprosy, but its effectiveness is heavily dependent on early ...
Madhumita Choudhari, Pavan Bajaj
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Eradication Rates of Clarithromycin Triple Therapy in Korea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis [PDF]
Background/Aims Standard triple therapy, including a proton pump inhibitor, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin, has been recommended as the first-line for Helicobacter pylori infection.
Seung Joo Kang +15 more
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Hepatitis C mortality trends in Mexico from 2001 to 2017
Introduction and Objectives: We aimed to analyze the trends of total and sex-stratified mortality from hepatitis C virus (HCV) and to estimate the proportion of non-alcoholic liver disease deaths in Mexico attributable to HCV from 2001-2017.
María Carolina Martínez-Bohorquez +3 more
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Background Pakistan is one of only three countries where poliovirus circulation remains endemic. For the Pakistan Polio Eradication Program, identifying high risk districts is essential to target interventions and allocate limited resources.
Laina D. Mercer +12 more
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Bovine trichomonosis is caused by Tritrichomonas foetus. Thirty-three US states have state rules on this disease and render it reportable due to potential huge economic losses to cattle industry.
Chaoqun Yao
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Experience of East Sumatra: Eradication of Disease Outbreaks, 1880”1940s
During the early phases of frontier expansion in East Sumatra, a notable surge in mortality rates, particularly within plantations, was observed due to widespread disease outbreaks.
Ririn Darini
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Background: Vaccine-derived polioviruses (VDPV) outbreaks typically occur in areas of low poliovirus immunity. Madagascar successfully eradicated wild poliovirus in 1997; however, multiple VDPV outbreaks have occurred since then, and numerous vaccination
Richter Razafindratsimandresy +6 more
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Effect of Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine Campaigns, Pakistan, 2014–2017
Pakistan began using inactivated poliovirus vaccine alongside oral vaccine in mass campaigns to accelerate eradication of wild-type poliovirus in 2014.
Nicholas C. Grassly +4 more
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