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The Role of Scientific Discovery in the Establishment of the First Biological Weapons Programmes [PDF]

, 2005
YesThis report addresses the scientific and technological discoveries in the biological sciences that enabled the early interest in biological warfare to move from hurling infected corpses into enemy cities in ancient times, through use of small cultures
Davison, N.
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Zoonotic transmission of diphtheria toxin‐producing Corynebacterium ulcerans

Zoonoses and Public Health, Volume 71, Issue 2, Page 157-169, March 2024.
Abstract Background Diphtheria caused by toxin‐producing Corynebacterium ulcerans is a re‐emerging human disease that can cause local and systemic sequelae. In Australia, toxigenic diphtheria is a rare notifiable communicable disease, due to high‐vaccination coverage. The public health management of cutaneous cases of toxigenic C.
Adeline Hillan, Tristan Gibbs, Graham Weaire‐Buchanan, Tracy Brown, Stanley Pang, Suzanne P. McEvoy, Erica Parker   +6 more
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Toxina botulínica A para o trismo no tétano cefálico [PDF]

, 1994
Cephalic tetanus is a localized form of tetanus. As in generalized forms , trismus is a prominent feature of the disease, leading to considerable difficulty in feeding, swallowing of the saliva and mouth hygiene.
Andrade, Luiz Augusto Franco de, Brucki, Sonia Maria D.   +1 more
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A review of prevention and management of castration complications

Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 36, Issue 2, Page 97-106, February 2024.
Summary Despite castration being one of the most frequently performed elective equine surgical procedures, complication rates are high and range from severe life‐threatening conditions to mild complications that are of no consequence to the horse. This article will briefly review strategies to prevent complications and surgical castration techniques ...
Christopher M. Baldwin
wiley   +1 more source

Unmasking diphtheria in Nigeria: A multifaceted approach to tackle outbreaks and improve immunization rates among the Nigerian population—An updated correspondence

Health Science Reports, Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2024.
Abstract Background and aims The World Health Organization has recently declared the frequent outbreaks of diphtheria in Nigeria as a public health concern. Although vaccination efforts have been successful in Nigeria, unfortunately, the recent 2023 outbreak in Nigeria has been nothing short of distressing.
Malik O. Oduoye, Mohammed Dheyaa Marsool Marsool, Muhammad Usman Haider, Dattatreya Mukherjee, Aimen Waqar Khan, Temidayo O. Faloye, Minal Jehan, Abdullahi A. Adegoke, Karim A. Karim, Tirth Dave   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Coadministration of a 9-Valent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine With Meningococcal and Tdap Vaccines [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: This study in 11- to 15-year-old boys and girls compared the immunogenicity and safety of GARDASIL 9 (9-valent human papillomavirus [9vHPV] vaccine) administered either concomitantly or nonconcomitantly with 2 vaccines routinely administered ...
Caldwell, Nicole, Engel, Eli, Gutierrez, Maricruz, Herrera, Teobaldo, Huicho, Luis, Luxembourg, Alain, Maansson, Roger, Parra, Mercedes Macias, Restrepo, Jaime, Schilling, Andrea, Shew, Marcia, ter Meulen, Ajoke Sobanjo, Ucros, Santiago   +12 more
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Expanding the genetic programmability of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum

Microbial Biotechnology, Volume 17, Issue 1, January 2024.
Lactobacilli are ubiquitous in and around us, providing considerable benefits for food processing and healthcare. There is growing interest to enhance their capabilities through genetic engineering and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum is the most extensively explored for this.
Marc Blanch‐Asensio, Sourik Dey, Varun Sai Tadimarri, Shrikrishnan Sankaran   +3 more
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Utilización de equinos para la obtención de sueros antitoxina tetánica

Correo Científico Médico, 2012
Antecedentes: el tétanos es una enfermedad causada por una neurotoxina producida por el  Clostridium tetani., se controla mediante los programas de vacunación establecidos por la OPS.
Antonio Miranda Cruz, Rolando Sánchez Artigas, Onelio Mulet Pupo, Walter Góngora Amores, Dailin Cobos Valdes, Yordana Goya Batista, Julio Balboa González, Oliver Pérez   +7 more
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Safety and Pharmacokinetics of a Four Monoclonal Antibody Combination Against Botulinum C and D Neurotoxins. [PDF]

, 2019
Botulism is caused by botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT), the most poisonous substance known. BoNTs are also classified as Tier 1 biothreat agents due to their high potency and lethality.
Cobb, Ronald R, Conrad, Fraser, Espinoza, Yero, Garcia-Rodriguez, Consuelo, Kimbler, Angie, Kraus, Carl N, Marks, James D, Martinez, Zachary, Pham, Khanh, Riling, Kathryn, Snow, Doris M, Tomic, Milan T, Wong, David   +12 more
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The light chain of tetanus toxin inhibits calcium-dependent vasopressin release from permeabilized nerve endings [PDF]

, 1992
The effects of tetanus toxin and its light and heavy chain subunits on vasopressin release were investigated in digitonin-permeabilized neurosecretory nerve terminals isolated from the neural lobe of the rat pituitary gland.
Ahnert-Hilger, G., Dayanithi, G., Gratzl, Manfred, Lnk, H., Nordmann, J. J., Weller, U.   +5 more
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