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Impairment of Innate Immunity and Depletion of Vaccine‐Induced Memory B and T Cells in the Absence of the Spleen

American Journal of Hematology, Volume 100, Issue 5, Page 770-784, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Splenectomy or congenital asplenia is associated with severe reduction of memory B cells and increased risk of fulminant sepsis by encapsulated bacteria. Current guidelines recommend vaccinations against these pathogens before or after splenectomy, but the longevity of immunity acquired after splenectomy has not been determined.
Veronica Bordoni, Bianca Laura Cinicola, Eva Piano Mortari, Concetta Castilletti, Federica Guarracino, Christian Albano, Silvia Accordini, Anwar Baban, Antonio Di Sabatino, Carlo Maria Rossi, Marco Vincenzo Lenti, Anna Maria Zicari, Riccardo Cirelli, Marco Spada, Gian Luca Forni, Isabella Quinti, Mattia Algeri, Maddalena Casale, Silverio Perrotta, Franco Locatelli, Chiara Agrati, Rita Carsetti   +21 more
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The direct and indirect effects of the pneumococcal conjugated vaccine on carriage rates in children aged younger than 5 years in Latin America and the Caribbean: a systematic review

Einstein (São Paulo)
Objective To demonstrate the impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in Streptococcus pneumoniae carriage status in children younger than 5 years in Latin America and the Caribbean. Methods A systematic literature review was carried out on the direct
Stefany Martins Silva, Izabella Caroline Gebrim Rodrigues, Rodrigo da Silva Santos, Yves Mauro Fernandes Ternes   +3 more
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Pediatric Post‐Vaccine Aluminum Granuloma: Morin Stain as a Diagnostic Aid

Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, EarlyView.
Justin R. Chang, Alvin Wong, Julio A. Diaz‐Perez, Chunyu Cai, Mark C. Mochel   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of carbohydrates and glycoconjugates by matrix‐assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry: An update for 2021–2022

Mass Spectrometry Reviews, Volume 44, Issue 3, Page 213-453, May/June 2025.
Abstract The use of matrix‐assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry for the analysis of carbohydrates and glycoconjugates is a well‐established technique and this review is the 12th update of the original article published in 1999 and brings coverage of the literature to the end of 2022.
David J. Harvey
wiley   +1 more source

Monitoring Macrophage Polarization in Infectious Disease, Lesson From SARS‐CoV‐2 Infection

Reviews in Medical Virology, Volume 35, Issue 3, May 2025.
ABSTRACT The concept of macrophage polarization has been largely used in human diseases to define a typology of activation of myeloid cells reminiscent of lymphocyte functional subsets. In COVID‐19, several studies have investigated myeloid compartment dysregulation and macrophage polarization as an indicator of disease prognosis and monitoring.
Soraya Mezouar, Jean‐Louis Mege
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of the polysaccharide pneumococcal vaccine among HIV-infected persons in Brazil: a case control study

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2007
Background Polysaccharide pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for use in HIV-infected adults in Brazil but there is uncertainty about its effectiveness in this patient population. The main objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the 23-
Veras Maria, Enanoria Wayne TA, Castilho Euclides A, Reingold Arthur L   +3 more
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Effectiveness of stage‐of‐change (SOC)‐tailored interventions in increasing uptake of any type of vaccination: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, Volume 17, Issue 2, May 2025.
Abstract Vaccine hesitancy remains a significant public health challenge globally, requiring innovative, evidence‐based approaches to improve uptake. This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated the effectiveness of stage‐of‐change (SOC)‐tailored interventions, the customized strategies based on an individual's readiness for behavioral changes ...
Siyu Chen, Shuyi Wang, Doug H. Cheung, Yuan Fang, Fenghua Sun, Phoenix K. H. Mo, Zixin Wang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pneumococcal pneumonia and carriage in Africa before and after introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, 2000–2019: protocol for systematic review

BMJ Open, 2019
Introduction Africa harbours a high burden of pneumococcal disease, with associated high mortality rates. Despite 34 countries introducing the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, which reduces the risk of pneumococcal carriage (a prerequisite for disease) of
Neil French, Dean Everett, Newton L. Kalata, Tinashe K. Nyazika, Todd D. Swarthout, Robert S. Heyderman, Stephen B. Gordon, Kondwani C. Jambo   +7 more
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General Population and Healthcare Professionals' Level of Knowledge of the Burden and Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in France

Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, Volume 19, Issue 5, May 2025.
Abstract Introduction This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge among the general population and French healthcare professionals regarding respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) burden and prevention. Methods An online survey was conducted in the Ipsos Access Panel Online database using two questionnaires, respectively addressed to a large ...
Joshua Puel, Katia Sosnowiez, Robin Stephan, Albert Sotto, Paul Loubet   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

PNEUMOCOCCAL INFECTION IN RUSSIA: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SITUATION

Педиатрическая фармакология, 2010
The article features an analysis of available literature on the incidence, etiological characteristics, clinical forms of pneumococcal infections in the Russian Federation with a break-down by age group highlighting risk factors. It provides clinical and
I.S. Koroleva, S.M. Kharit, A.A. Ruleva, A.L. Perova, S.V. Sidorenko   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources