Seroprevalence of ToRCH Pathogens in Southeast Asia [PDF]
ToRCH is the acronym for several pathogens associated with pregnancy complications and sequelae in the unborn or newborn child. Particularly primary infections during pregnancy are associated with increased risk.
Fuchs, Franziska E. +4 more
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Low seroprevalence of COVID-19 in Lao PDR, late 2020 [PDF]
Background In 2020 Lao PDR had low reported COVID-19 cases but it was unclear whether this masked silent transmission. A seroprevalence study was done August - September 2020 to determine SARS-CoV-2 exposure.
Kounnavong, Sengchanh +18 more
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Seroprevalence of Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus and other serologic markers in the Brazilian Amazon. [PDF]
To determine the presence of Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) and other serologic markers, we tested serum specimens of 339 Amerindians, 181 rural non-Amerindians, and 1,133 urban blood donors (13 Amerindians) in the Brazilian Amazon.
Mascheretti, Melissa +27 more
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A four year longitudinal sero-epidemiology study of Neospora caninum in adult cattle from 114 cattle herds in south west England : associations with age, herd and dam-offspring pairs [PDF]
Background: Neosporosis caused by the protozoan parasite Neospora caninum, is an economically important cause of abortion, stillbirth, low milk yield, reduced weight gain and premature culling in cattle.
Ramírez Villaescusa, Ana +9 more
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Pertussis in Lao PDR: Seroprevalence and disease [PDF]
Objectives Pertussis is a debilitating vaccine-preventable infection. The aim of this study was to determine susceptibility and exposure to pertussis in Lao PDR in different age groups and subpopulations.
Chanthavilay, Phetsavanh +9 more
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Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C virus in HIV-1 and HIV-2 infected Gambians. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of HIV/hepatitis co-infection in sub-Saharan Africa is not well documented, while both HIV and HBV are endemic in this area.
Jobarteh Modou +55 more
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Seroprevalence of IgG antibodies to SARS-coronavirus in asymptomatic or subclinical population groups. [PDF]
We systematically reviewed the current understanding of human population immunity against SARS-CoV in different groups, settings and geography. Our meta-analysis, which included all identified studies except those on wild animal handlers, yielded an ...
Donnelly, CA +12 more
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Seroprevalence and associated factors of maternal cytomegalovirus in Southern Ethiopia : a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the seroprevalence and associated factors of cytomegalovirus (CMV) among pregnant women in Southern Ethiopia. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting The study was conducted in Hawassa University comprehensive
Elizaveta Padalko +7 more
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Age-stratified seroprevalence of vaccine-preventable infectious disease in Saravan, Southern Lao People’s Democratic Republic [PDF]
Background Lao People’s Democratic Republic has frequent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD). This study aimed to determine susceptibility and exposure to VPD in Saravan, a rural province with high ethnic diversity and some of the poorest ...
Khounvisith, Vilaysone +6 more
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Rubella is a highly contagious infection caused by the rubella virus. Mothers who develop rubella early in pregnancy have a 90% chance of transmitting the infection to their unborn babies.
Anjana Asokan +4 more
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