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Immunogenicity of NS4b dengue 3 virus mimotope presented to the immune system as multiple antigen peptide system [PDF]

, 2013
The availability of random peptide libraries displayed on bacteriophage (RPL) has provided a powerful tool for selecting sequences that mimic binding properties of natural antigen epitopes (mimotopes). These mimotopes can be used for vaccine design, drug
Acosta, Armando, Aguilar, Alicia, Alvarez, Mayling, Amin, Nevis, Caballero, Yamira, Camacho, Frank, Díaz, Daiyana, García, Angélica, Guzmán, María Guadalupe, Pupo, Maritza, Reyes, Osvalda, Stott, David I.   +11 more
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Dengue severity in the elderly in Puerto Rico [PDF]

Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública, 2003
Severe dengue affects all age groups in the Americas, but little detailed information is available about this disease in the elderly. The objective of this article is to describe the disease in this age group.We reviewed suspected dengue-case investigation forms submitted with diagnostic samples as well as clinical reports from infection control nurses
José G. Rigau-Pérez, Enid J. García-Rivera   +1 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Machine Learning‐Assisted Infectious Disease Detection in Low‐Income Areas: Toward Rapid Triage of Dengue and Zika Virus Using Open‐Source Hardware

Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.
This study introduces an affordable machine learning platform for simultaneous dengue and zika detection using fluorine‐doped tin oxide thin films modified with gold nanoparticles and DNA aptamers. Designed for low‐cost, hardware‐limited devices (< $25), the model achieves 95.3% accuracy and uses only 9.4 kB of RAM, demonstrating viability for resource‐
Marina Ribeiro Batistuti Sawazaki, Bassam Bachour Junior, Marcelo Mulato, José Ilton de Oliveira Filho   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dengue Burden and Factors Influencing Severity in Honduras: A Descriptive and Analytical Study [PDF]

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Background: Dengue is a disease that accounts for a major morbidity and mortality in Honduras. Methods: This descriptive study used an analytical component based on the data from the National Virology Laboratory between 2016-2022.
Melba Zúniga-Gutiérrez, Marlon Meléndez, Saroni Shadai Rodríguez Montoya, Héctor Alcides Figueroa Escobar, Jorge López, Sandra Paz, Dilcia Sauceda-Acosta   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

On the dynamics of a class of multi-group models for vector-borne diseases [PDF]

, 2015
The resurgence of vector-borne diseases is an increasing public health concern, and there is a need for a better understanding of their dynamics. For a number of diseases, e.g.
Aberrahman Iggidr, Gauthier Sallet, Max, O. Souza   +3 more
core   +5 more sources

Silica Nanoparticles as Multifunctional Platforms for Vaccine Delivery and Immune Modulation in Infectious Diseases

Advanced NanoBiomed Research, EarlyView.
Overview of the use of silica nanoparticles in vaccines against pathogens. Different kinds of vaccines against infectious diseases are currently using solid or mesoporous silica nanoparticles in their formulation. Silica microparticles and nanoparticles (SiNPs) have been studied as vehicles for vaccines.
Noe Juvenal Mendoza‐Ramírez, Julio García‐Cordero, Gabriela Navarro‐Tovar, Leticia Cedillo‐Barrón   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Climate change vulnerability and adaptation assessment for Fiji [PDF]

, 2000
All nations, including Fiji, that are signatories to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC) are obliged to provide National Communications to the Conference of Parties (COP) of the UNFCCC. The COP4 stressed the need for parties
Bhusan, Jagat, de Wet, Neil, Feresi, Jone, Kenny, Gavin J., Limalevu, Leone, Ratukalou, Inoke   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Marine Algae‐Derived Bioactives: A Sustainable Resource for the Food and Agriculture Industries

Food Frontiers, EarlyView.
Algae are widely used in food and agriculture due to their bioactive compounds and are an eco‐friendly natural preservative and low carbon farming method. However, the problems regarding safety and acceptance still remain as tools like nanotechnology make improvements.
Sara Chadorshabi, Maryam Mohammadi, Ehsan Shamloo, Maryam Mahmoudzadeh   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The association of ultrasound assessment of gallbladder wall thickness with dengue fever severity

The Ultrasound Journal, 2022
Objectives To evaluate the association between ultrasound assessment of gallbladder wall thickness (GBWT) among severe dengue patients and dengue patients with warning signs to their clinical outcomes.
Mohd Anwar Ibrahim, Siti Suhaila Hamzah, Julina Md Noor, Mohamad Iqhbal Kunji Mohamad, Mohd Fazrul Mokhtar, Mohamad Rodi Isa, Mohammed Fauzi Abdul Rani   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dengue disease, basic reproduction number and control [PDF]

, 2011
Dengue is one of the major international public health concerns. Although progress is underway, developing a vaccine against the disease is challenging. Thus, the main approach to fight the disease is vector control.
Alan Zinober, Braga I. A., Campbell S. L., Christophers S. R., Delfim F. M. Torres, Helena Sofia Rodrigues, M. Teresa T. Monteiro, Natal D., Nishiura H., Rodrigues H. S.   +9 more
core   +4 more sources