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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
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Human herpesvirus 8 seropositivity among sexually active adults in Uganda.

PLoS ONE, 2011
IntroductionSexual transmission of human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) has been implicated among homosexual men, but the evidence for sexual transmission among heterosexual individuals is controversial. We investigated the role of sexual transmission of HHV8 in a
Fatma M Shebl, Sheila C Dollard, Ruth M Pfeiffer, Benon Biryahwaho, Minal M Amin, Stella S Munuo, Wolfgang Hladik, Ruth Parsons, Barry I Graubard, Sam M Mbulaiteye   +9 more
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Viruses, Periodontitis, and Systemic Diseases

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This narrative review aimed to summarize current evidence on the viral involvement in periodontitis and its relevance for systemic diseases. The oral cavity acts as an active viral reservoir and dissemination platform, where virus–microbiome interactions may promote dysbiosis, periodontitis progression, and systemic inflammatory effects, while the ...
K. N. Stolte, Y. L. Hernandez‐Kapila, H. Dommisch   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Children-level characteristics and HIV-seropositivity at three hospitals, Cameroon.

, 2020
Children-level characteristics and HIV-seropositivity at three hospitals, Cameroon.
Jackson N. Ndenkeh Jr. (6667793), Christopher Kuaban (573313), Rogers A. Ajeh (6667790), Thomas Loescher (5486705), Isidore Sieleunou (6667796), Michael R. Jordan (8703510), Habakkuk A. Yumo (6667787), Nadia A. Sam-Agudu (5374544)   +7 more
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HIV Risk Behavior and Beliefs of HIV-Seropositive Drug Users [PDF]

Journal of Drug Issues, 1992
To assess HIV risk behavior, beliefs, attitudes and intentions among HIV-seropositive drug users (DUs), we studied 122 HIV-positive DUs (including ninety-five current injectors) participating in a longitudinal HIV-study among DUs in Amsterdam. All were familiar with their serostatus. Over a period of four months, 20% of the sample put others at risk of
Hartgers, C., Krijnen, P., van den Hoek, J.A.R., Coutinho, R.A., van der Pligt, J.   +4 more
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The role of acquired host immunity in periodontal diseases

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract The aim of this narrative review is to relate the contribution of European researchers to the complex topic of the host immune system in periodontal disease, focusing on acquired immunity. Other chapters in this volume will address the genetics and autoantibody responses and other forms of immunity to periodontal disease.
Denis F. Kinane, David F. Lappin, Shauna Culshaw   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

HIV infection and stroke:current perspectives and future directions [PDF]

, 2012
HIV infection can result in stroke via several mechanisms, including opportunistic infection, vasculopathy, cardioembolism, and coagulopathy. However, the occurrence of stroke and HIV infection might often be coincidental.
Emsley, Hedley C. A., Benjamin, Laura A, Connor, Myles D, Bryer, Alan, Benjamin, Laura A., Emsley, Hedley C A, Khoo, Saye, Connor, Myles D., Emsley, Hedley CA, Solomon, Tom   +9 more
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Bridging the Gap Between General and Transplant Infectious Disease Practice

Transplant Infectious Disease, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The population of iatrogenic immunocompromised individuals is steadily rising as we continue to improve in our ability to manage diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disease, and end‐organ dysfunction, with increasing access to novel agents and transplantation.
Jeremey Walker, Emily Eichenberger, Steven Pergam, Maricar Malinis, Andrea J. Zimmer   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vaccinia Scars Associated with Improved Survival among Adults in Rural Guinea-Bissau

, 2006
Background: In urban Guinea-Bissau, adults with a vaccinia scar had better survival but also a higher prevalence of HIV-2 infection. We therefore investigated the association between vaccinia scar and survival and HIV infection in a rural area of Guinea ...
Jensen, Mette Lundsby, Leligdowicz Aleksandra, Maarten Schim van der Loeff, Whittle Hilton, Christine Stabell Benn, Dave, S, Aaby, Peter, Lisse Ida Maria, Roth, Adam, Tim Vincent, Aleksandra Leligdowicz, Schimvan der Loeff, M, Schim van der Loeff, Maarten, Carlos da Costa, Dave, Sangeeta, Ravn, Henrik, Dave Sangeeta, Mette Lundsby Jensen, Sangeeta Dave, Jensen Mette Lundsby, Vincent Tim, Leligdowicz, A, Lisse, Ida Maria, Lisse, IM, Ravn, H, Whittle, Hilton, Ida Maria Lisse, Adam Roth, Whittle, H, Roth Adam, Benn Christine Stabell, Roth, A, Aaby Peter, Leligdowicz, Aleksandra, da Costa Carlos, Henrik Ravn, Peter Aaby, Aaby, P, van der Loeff Maarten Schim, Hilton Whittle, Vincent, Tim, Ravn Henrik, da Costa, Carlos, Jensen, ML, da Costa, C, Vincent, T, Benn, CS, Benn, Christine Stabell   +47 more
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Measles immunity among pregnant women aged 15–44 years in Namibia, 2008 and 2010

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2016
Background: Namibia experienced a large measles outbreak starting in 2009, with 38% of reported cases in adults, including women of reproductive age. Population immunity was assessed among pregnant women to determine whether immunization activities were ...
Cristina V. Cardemil, Anna Jonas, Anita Beukes, Raydel Anderson, Paul A. Rota, Bettina Bankamp, Howard E. Gary Jr, Souleymane Sawadogo, Sadhna V. Patel, Sikota Zeko, Clementine Muroua, Esegiel Gaeb, Kathleen Wannemuehler, Sue Gerber, James L. Goodson   +14 more
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