Monkeypox and Its Possible Sexual Transmission: Where Are We Now with Its Evidence? [PDF]
Pathogens, 2022 Monkeypox is a rare disease but is increasing in incidence in different countries since the first case was diagnosed in the UK by the United Kingdom (UK) Health Security Agency on 6 May 2022. As of 9 August, almost 32,000 cases have been identified in 89
Ranjit Sah +20 more
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Viral tropism for the testis and sexual transmission [PDF]
Frontiers in Immunology, 2022 The mammalian testis adopts an immune privileged environment to protect male germ cells from adverse autoimmune reaction. The testicular immune privileged status can be also hijacked by various microbial pathogens as a sanctuary to escape systemic immune
Fei Wang +4 more
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Is Sexual Transmission of Chagas Disease Possible? Evaluating the Evidence and Future Directions [PDF]
PathogensTrypanosoma cruzi is the etiological agent of Chagas disease, traditionally transmitted by triatomine vectors. However, experimental and clinical evidence suggest a possibility that the parasite could also be transmitted sexually.
Luis Adrián De Jesús-González +3 more
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Sexual Transmission of Arboviruses: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Viruses, 2020 Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) are primarily maintained in nature in transmission cycles between hematophagous arthropods and vertebrate hosts, but an increasing number of arboviruses have been isolated from or indirectly detected in the ...
Bradley J. Blitvich +3 more
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A clinically used anti‐human papilloma virus agent (3‐hydroxyphthalic anhydride‐modified bovine β‐lactoglobulin) has a potential for topical application to prevent sexual transmission of monkeypox virus [PDF]
MedCommA global outbreak of monkeypox (mpox) caused by the mpox virus (MPXV) has posed a serious threat to public health worldwide, thus calling for the urgent development of antivirals and vaccines to curb its further spread.
Yi'ou Sha +11 more
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Probable sexual transmission of brucellosis. [PDF]
IDCases, 2020 Brucellosis, a bacterial zoonosis, is transmitted directly or indirectly from infected animals (mainly domesticated ruminants and pigs) to humans. People are generally susceptible to brucella, which is mainly transmitted by direct contact, digestive tract and respiratory tract.
Li N, Yu F, Peng F, Zhang X, Jia B.
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Editorial: Immune barrier, viral sanctuaries, and sexual transmission in the male reproductive system [PDF]
Frontiers in Immunology, 2023 Jing Zhang +3 more
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Hide and Seek: The Interplay Between Zika Virus and the Host Immune Response
Frontiers in Immunology, 2021 Zika virus (ZIKV) received worldwide attention over the past decade when outbreaks of the disease were found to be associated with severe neurological syndromes and congenital abnormalities.
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Viruses, 2022 This study aims to evaluate the epidemiological and molecular features associated with HAV transmission in adults in Rio de Janeiro during a period of increased registered cases of HAV (2017–2018).
Vinicius M. Mello +11 more
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Sexual networks and the transmission of HIV in London [PDF]
, 1998 Copyright @ 1998 Cambridge University Press.This paper discusses ways in which empirical research investigating sexual networks can further understanding of the transmission of HIV in London, using information from a 24-month period of participant ...
Day, S, Parker, M, Ward, H
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