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Background. The purpose of this study was to analyse the underlying HIV transmission clusters of individuals from different vulnerable groups infected with the recombinant forms of HIV-1 – CRF01_AE and CRF02_AG, between 1986 and 2011 using sequencing ...
Ivailo Alexiev+12 more
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Mycobacterium intracellulare among TB suspected patients in Bulgaria – microbiological aspects [PDF]
Introduction: Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are representatives of the genus Mycobacterium with a worldwide distribution, associated mainly with water, soil, and biofilms.
Elizabeta V. Bachiyska+3 more
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Streptococcus pneumoniae colonises the nasopharynx of children and could cause life-threatening diseases. As a result of the implementation of conjugate vaccines worldwide the spread of vaccine serotypes has decreased.
Mariya Malcheva+5 more
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CORRELATION BETWEEN THE ANTIBODY RESPONSE TOWARD SPECIFIC HCV PROTEINS AND HCV VIRAL LOAD
Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an RNA virus causing acute or chronic infection and affecting more than 2% of population worldwide. The firstline tests for diagnosis of HCV infection are 3rd or 4th generation enzyme immunoassays - ELISA and CIA ...
Chiydem Ismailova+3 more
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Vaccination is the most effective and scientifically based means of protection against infectious diseases, especially in this era of the COVID-19 pandemic. This book examines several issues related to the development of vaccines against viral, bacterial,
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RETROSPECTIVE RE- IDENTIFICATION OF CANDIDA STRAINS BY MALDI-TOF IN SEEK OF CANDIDA AURIS
The yeast C. auris was first described as a new species in 2009. Since then, this species was recognized as an emerging multi-drug-resistant (MDR) yeast that can cause a wide spectrum of infections, ranging from fungemia to deep-seated infections ...
Zoya Ivanova+3 more
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Viruses in sanctuary chimpanzees across Africa
Abstract Infectious disease is a major concern for both wild and captive primate populations. Primate sanctuaries in Africa provide critical protection to thousands of wild‐born, orphan primates confiscated from the bushmeat and pet trades. However, uncertainty about the infectious agents these individuals potentially harbor has important implications ...
Emily Dunay+9 more
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ISONIAZID - MONORESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS IN BULGARIA
Background. Isoniazid is a common drug in the treatment regimens for TB infection. Monoisoniazid resistance reduces the probability of a successful treatment outcome and increases the risk of acquiring additional drug resistance. Material and methods.
Stanislava Yordanova+4 more
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PREVALENCE OF MEASLES IGG ANTIBODIES AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN BULGARIA
Background: Healthcare workers are at greater risk of acquiring measles than the general population. Transmission occurs from infected patients to staff and from infected staff to patients and colleagues.
Stefka Krumova+6 more
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An overview of the prevalence and distribution of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in post-war Iraq [PDF]
Many modern-day diagnostic tests for parasitic diseases rely on conventional labour-intensive technologies such as serology and microscopy. Although major advances have been recorded in the diagnosis of infectious diseases in humans, parasitic diseases ...
Abdulhaleem, Noor+6 more
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