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Trichomonas tenax induces barrier defects and modulates the inflammatory cytotoxicity of gingival and pulmonary epithelial cells*

Parasite, 2023
Background: Trichomonas tenax is a single-cell flagellated anaerobic organism, commensal in the human oral cavity. Although a previous study indicated that T.
Hong Zih-Bin, Lai Yu-Ting, Chen Chun-Hsien, Chen Yi-Jen, Chen Chien-Chin, Lin Wei-Chen   +5 more
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Assessment of trec and krec levels in COVID-19 patients with varying disease severity

Инфекция и иммунитет, 2023
According to the WHO data, the number of infected people exceeded 765.2 million people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The severity of patient’s condition is determined by immune system hyperactivation.
M. A. Saitgalina, Yulia V. Ostankova, Natalia A. Arsentieva, Zoya R. Korobova, Natalia E. Liubimova, Victor A. Kashchenko, Alexandr N. Kulikov, Dmitry E. Pevtsov, Oksana V. Stanevich, Ekaterina I. Chernykh, Areg A. Totolian   +10 more
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Epidemic status in Russia’s Northwestern Federal District: tick-borne encephalitis and ixodes tick-borne borreliosis (lyme disease), 2002–2021

Инфекция и иммунитет, 2023
The study's objective was to reveal trends in tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and Ixodes tick-borne borreliosis (ITBB) epidemic processes in Russia's Northwestern Federal District (NWFD) in 2002–2021.
Islam A. Karmokov, Ekaterina G. Riabiko, Olga V. Blinova, Elena N. Kolosovskaya, Nikolay K. Tokarevich   +4 more
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Influence of inhaled bacteriophage therapy on oral mucosal immunity in children with acute tonsillitis

Инфекция и иммунитет, 2023
The study aimed to assess the effect of inhaled bacteriophage therapy on oral mucosal immunity in children with acute tonsillitis. Materials and methods.We examined 212 patients aged 4 to 15 years old with acute tonsillitis and 110 age-matched ...
Shokhida T. Turdieva, Durdona K. Ganieva, Gulmira R. Nasirova   +2 more
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Allergic fungal airway diseases: analysis of data in asthma patient register

Инфекция и иммунитет, 2023
Introduction. Allergy to microscopic fungi (micromycetes), which can colonize the respiratory tract, is associated with an eosinophilic endotype of inflammation and severe disease course.
Yana I. Kozlova, Nikolay Yu. Vasiliev, Ekaterina V. Frolova, Alexandra E. Uchevatkina, Larisa V. Filippova, Oleg V. Aak, Alexei V. Sobolev, Natalia V. Vasilyeva   +7 more
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Prognostic significance of interleukin-1a (il1a) RS1800857 genetic polymorphism in develop pulmonary sarcoidosis in residents of Karelia

Инфекция и иммунитет, 2023
The relevance of the research problem is justified by insufficient knowledge of the mechanisms for genetic regulation of inflammatory immune response during granuloma formation and arising inflammation in pulmonary sarcoidosis.
Irina E. Malysheva, Ludmila V. Topchieva, Ella L. Tikhonovich   +2 more
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Therapeutic efficacy and safety of artesunate + amodiaquine and artemether + lumefantrine in treating uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in children on the rainy south-east coast of Madagascar

Parasite, 2023
Malaria is a major public health problem in Madagascar, particularly in coastal areas. We conducted a randomized, controlled, parallel-group study of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) in Mananjary and Farafangana, two localities on the rainy ...
Irinantenaina Judickaëlle, Carn Gwénaëlle, Randriamiarinjatovo Dina Ny Aina Liantsoa, Harimanana Aina Nirina, Razanatsiorimalala Seheno, Ralemary Nicolas, Randriarison Maurice, Razafinjato Celestin, Hotahiene Raphael, Randrianarivelojosia Milijaona   +9 more
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The performance of VCS(volume, conductivity, light scatter) parameters in distinguishing latent tuberculosis and active tuberculosis by using machine learning algorithm

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2023
Background Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and is the ninth leading cause of death worldwide.
Lijiao Chen, Lingke Yuan, Tingting Sun, Ruiqing Liu, Qing Huang, Shaoli Deng   +5 more
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Post-COVID-19 syndrome: Descriptive analysis based on a survivors' cohort in Colombia

Global Epidemiology, 2023
Background: The prevalence of post-COVID-19 Syndrome (PCS) is estimated to be between 10% and 20%. The main reported symptoms are fatigue, memory alterations, dyspnea, sleep disorders, arthralgia, anxiety, taste alterations, coughing and depression. This
Martin Romero, Martha Caicedo, Andrea Díaz, Delia Ortega, Claudia Llanos, Alejandro Concha, Andrés Vallejo, Fernando Valdés, César González   +8 more
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High seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus in the Free State province of South Africa

Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases
The seroepidemiology of hepatitis E virus (HEV) in South Africa is limited. We investigated anti-HEV IgM and IgG, in residual hepatitis A, B, and C negative serology specimens, at our public sector Free State (FS) laboratory.
Sindiswa S. Maphumulo, Dominique Goedhals, Cornel van Rooyen, Sabeehah Vawda   +3 more
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