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The role of the host—Neutrophil biology

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Neutrophilic polymorphonuclear leukocytes (neutrophils) are myeloid cells packed with lysosomal granules (hence also called granulocytes) that contain a formidable antimicrobial arsenal. They are terminally differentiated cells that play a critical role in acute and chronic inflammation, as well as in the resolution of inflammation and wound ...
Iain L. C. Chapple, Josefine Hirschfeld, Alpdogan Kantarci, Asaf Wilensky, Lior Shapira   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Under the Lens of Structure: From Prefusion Stabilization to Next‐Generation Immunotherapies

iNew Medicine, EarlyView.
This illustration integrates key concepts covered in the review, including high‐risk populations, viral structure, host entry factors, the replication cycle, and licensed antibody‐based prevention strategies. ABSTRACT Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a negative‐sense RNA virus belonging to the genus Orthopneumovirus within the family Pneumoviridae.
Zekai Cheng, Qianqian Wang, Jiachen Zhang, Sandra Chiu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The rationale for integrated childhood meningoencephalitis surveillance: a case study from Cambodia

Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2009
PROBLEM: Recent progress in vaccine availability and affordability has raised prospects for reducing death and disability from neurological infections in children.
Sok Touch, John Grundy, Susan Hills, Manju Rani, Chham Samnang, Asheena Khalakdina, Julie Jacobson   +6 more
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The T‐Cell Response Mechanism in Human Papillomavirus‐Associated Cervical Cancer and New Strategies for Immunotherapy

iNew Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a double‐stranded DNA virus that infects human skin and mucosal tissues exclusively. The German scientist Harald zur Hausen was awarded the 2008 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of the link between HPV infection and cervical cancer.
Fang Zhu, Farah Nazir, Ying Zhou, Yuhua Shang, Hongliang He, Tengchuan Jin   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

An integrated framework for modelling respiratory disease transmission and designing surveillance networks using a sentinel index

Royal Society Open Science
Defining epidemiologically relevant placements for sentinel units is critical for establishing effective health surveillance systems. We propose a novel methodology to identify optimal sentinel unit locations using network approaches and metapopulation ...
Dérick G. F. Borges, Eluã R. Coutinho, Daniel C. P. Jorge, Marcos E. Barreto, Pablo I. P. Ramos, Manoel Barral-Netto, Alvaro L. G. A. Coutinho, Luiz Landau, Suani T. R. Pinho, Roberto F. S. Andrade   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sentinel dominance status influences forager use of social information [PDF]

, 2016
Animals in social groups can acquire information about the need for antipredator behavior by personally sampling the environment or from information provided by others.
Kern, Julie M., Radford, Andrew N., Sumner, Seirian   +2 more
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Beyond Tradition: An Integrated Toxicological, Ecological, and Public Health Perspective on Aristolochic Acids

Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aristolochia species have long been used in traditional medicine for their presumed anti‐inflammatory, analgesic and antimicrobial properties. However, extensive toxicological and epidemiological evidence now demonstrates that these plants contain aristolochic acids (AAs) I and II, highly potent nephrotoxic, genotoxic, and carcinogenic ...
Victor Ventura de Souza, Lara Rodrigues De Andrade, Tatiana da Silva Souza   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influenza and Other Respiratory Virus Weekly Activity Report, May 29, 2009, revised Week 20 [PDF]

, 2009
Weekly report of the Iowa Influenza Surveillance Network produced by the Iowa Department of Public ...

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Real‐World Utilization Patterns of Toxoplasmosis Diagnostic Testing in Korea: A Large‐Scale Laboratory‐Based Study

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.
We conducted a large retrospective analysis of real‐world Toxoplasma gondii IgG, IgM, and PCR testing performed at a nationwide referral laboratory in Korea to characterize diagnostic utilization patterns and test performance in routine clinical practice.
Rihwa Choi, Sang Gon Lee
wiley   +1 more source

Sentinel surveillance of sexually transmitted diseases in Italy

Eurosurveillance, 1998
Statutory notifications suggest that the incidence of gonorrhoea and syphilis have fallen in the past 30 years in Italy, as in other developed countries.
M, Giuliani, B, Suligoi, , The STD Surveillance Working Group   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources