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Recurrent diphtheria outbreaks in Nigeria: A review of the underlying factors and remedies
Immunity, Inflammation and Disease, 2023 Introduction The introduction of the diphtheria−tetanus−pertussis (DTP) vaccine into childhood immunization programs resulted in its widespread elimination in high‐income countries. However, Nigeria is currently experiencing an outbreak.
Nasir Abdulrasheed +10 more
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Structural Insights into Rational Design of Single-Domain Antibody-Based Antitoxins against Botulinum Neurotoxins. [PDF]
, 2020 Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is one of the most acutely lethal toxins known to humans, and effective treatment for BoNT intoxication is urgently needed. Single-domain antibodies (VHH) have been examined as a countermeasure for BoNT because of their high ...
Jin, Rongsheng +8 more
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The effect of Staphylococcus aureus carriage in late pregnancy on antibody levels to staphylococcal toxins in cord blood and breast milk. [PDF]
, 2008 We investigated the effect of carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in the later stages of pregnancy on levels of antibody specific to the S. aureus toxins, staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB), staphylococcal enterotoxin C (SEC) and toxic shock syndrome toxin-
Al Madani +37 more
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Immunogenicity test of tetanus component in adsorbed vaccines by toxin binding inhibition test
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2002 Samples from 20 lots of diphtheria-tetanus (adult use dT) vaccine and from 20 lots of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) vaccine were used to standardize and validate the in vitro toxin binding inhibition (ToBI) test for the immunogenicity test of the ...
Denise Cristina Souza Matos +5 more
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Effect of a single tetanus-diphtheria vaccine dose on the immunity of elderly people in São Paulo, Brazil [PDF]
, 2006 Epidemiological data regarding tetanus and diphtheria immunity in elderly people in Brazil are scarce. During the First National Immunization Campaign for the Elderly in Brazil in April 1999, 98 individuals (median age: 84 years) received one tetanus ...
Bellei, Nancy Cristina Junqueira +6 more
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Clinical findings and response to treatment of 17 cases of tetanus in horses (2012–2021)
Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2022 Tetanus is a distressing and often fatal disease caused by exotoxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. Clostridium tetani is a commensal of the gastrointestinal tract of humans and domestic animals, and its spores are highly resistant to ...
Ubiratan Pereira de Melo +1 more
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Nível elevado de anticorpos anti-tetânicos.
Acta Médica Portuguesa, 2004 We report the case of a 37 years old woman who asked for clinical advice about revaccination with tetanus toxoid. An adverse reaction to the last booster dose of vaccine, 21 years before, was recorded by a clinical doctor on the vaccination card.
Fernanda Geraldes +2 more
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Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim To determine the clinico‐demographic profile and predictors of mortality in hospitalised children with diphtheria. Methods This retrospective cohort study included 202 children aged 5–16 years diagnosed with diphtheria per WHO criteria at Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, from January 2023 to December 2024. Data on demographics, vaccination
Amir Muhammad +6 more
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Tetanus in Animals — Summary of Knowledge
Folia Veterinaria, 2020 Tetanus is a neurologic non-transmissible disease (often fatal) of humans and other animals with a worldwide occurrence. Clostridium tetani is the spore producing bacillus which causes the bacterial disease.
Malinovská Z., Čonková E., Váczi P.
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Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, May 2026.Abstract A 4‐month‐old Irish Draught colt was presented for treatment of a traumatic wound to the right hind pastern region of 6 hours’ duration. Investigation confirmed communication between the wound and the proximal interphalangeal joint. Due to the joint's small size, a traditional synovial endoscopic lavage could not be performed.
Jarred Green +4 more
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