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Microbiota diversity and differences in the respiratory tract of children with pneumonia
Differences in microbial communities in the upper and lower respiratory tract in patients with pneumonia were investigated in this study by sequencing the 16S rRNA genes in pharyngeal swabs and alveolar lavage fluid. Forty‐three subjects were enrolled in the study, and one upper and one lower respiratory tract sample were collected from each subject ...
Dandan Ge+4 more
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ABSTRACT Background Congenital urological malformations encompass a wide range of anomalies affecting the urinary tract and reproductive organs. MRI has emerged as a diagnostic tool in identifying these conditions. Prostatic utricle is an enlarged diverticulum in the posterior urethra, which results from incomplete degradation of the Müllerian ducts or
Tomer Bashi+6 more
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2008 sexual health in the South East: a collaborative report by Health Protection Agency South East and the South East Public Health Observatory [PDF]
Surveillance of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV is undertaken byt he Health Protection Agency (HPA), but is usually presented in isolation from the variety of paublic health indicators which can help interpret these data.
Cassell, Jackie+2 more
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The role of polyoxidonium as immunomodulating and immunoadjuvant agent in flu prevention
Pelvic inflammatory diseases are represented by a spectrum of inflammatory diseases of upper female genital tract, including any combination of endometritis, salpingitis, tubo-ovarian abscess or pelvic peritonitis. No doubt, sexually transmitted diseases,
L. V. Luss
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Understanding HIV/AIDS in the African Context
This book of readings is intended for courses in Global Health. The editors asked Prof. Stillwaggon to contribute a chapter summarizing her years of work on the spread of HIV/AIDS in populations among whom bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral diseases
Sawers, Larry, Stillwaggon, Eileen
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Cytokeratin 13 (CK13) expression in cancer: a tissue microarray study on 10,439 tumors
Cytokeratin 13 (CK13) is a type I acidic low molecular weight cytokeratin, which is mainly expressed in urothelium and in the squamous epithelium of various sites of origin. Loss of CK13 has been implicated in the development and progression of squamous epithelial neoplasms. To comprehensively determine CK13 expression in normal and neoplastic tissues,
Maximilian Lennartz+25 more
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Evaluating the impact of PrEP on HIV and gonorrhea on a networked population of female sex workers [PDF]
Sexual contacts are the main spreading route of HIV. This puts sex workers at higher risk of infection even in populations where HIV prevalence is moderate or low. Alongside condom use, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective tool for sex workers to reduce their risk of HIV acquisition.
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Emerging trends in the management of non‐obstructive azoospermia
Abstract Ten percent of infertile males have azoospermia, classified into obstructive and nonobstructive types, which require specific medical or surgical treatments. In nonobstructive azoospermia, advancements in microsurgery allow for effective sperm retrieval in about half of cases.
Mina Saad+4 more
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Surgical outcomes in male reconstructive urology: The Qatar experience
Abstract Introduction Obstructive azoospermia (OA) is a prevalent cause of male infertility in Qatar and globally, with vasectomy reversal (VV) and vasoepididymostomy (VE) being the primary surgical treatments. While microsurgical techniques have advanced, data from the Middle East remain limited, influenced by the region's distinct demographic and ...
Kareim Khalafalla+8 more
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Trichomoniasis and HPV infection are common non-viral and viral sexually transmitted diseases worldwide. Emerging evidence shows that the female genital tract and its microbiota are greatly affected by these pathogens.
Kelvin Stefan Osafo+3 more
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