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The epidemiology of Herpes zoster in an urban population [PDF]
A community-based case-control study was carried out in South London, to investigate the determinants of herpes zoster in adults without underlying immunosuppression.
Thomas, Sara Loraine Monro
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Circulating Exosomes Drive Persistent Neuronal Dysfunction in Post‐Herpetic Neuralgia Patients
Annals of Neurology, EarlyView.Proposed model of exosome‐mediated neuronal dysfunction in post‐herpetic neuralgia (PHN). (1) Circulating, non‐pathogenic exosomes maintain homeostatic processes in healthy skin, where sensory nerve fibers innervate the epidermis and dermis. (2) During acute zoster, reactivating varicella zoster virus (VZV) travels down neurites to the skin causing ...
Christy S. Niemeyer +14 more
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Epilepsia, EarlyView.Abstract Objective Infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS) is an epileptic encephalopathy requiring rapid diagnosis and treatment to optimize neurodevelopmental outcomes. Although multiple national and regional guidelines exist, recommendations vary.
Gozde Erdemir +21 more
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BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021 Background Immunocompromised children and adults are at increased risk for severe disease and death following varicella zoster virus infection. Varicella zoster immune globulin (human) (VARIZIG) is recommended for post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent or ...
Hayley Gans, Roy F. Chemaly
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iMetaMed, EarlyView.This review systematically summarizes the central role of cysteine peptidases in modulating antigen‐presenting cell (APC) function and antitumor immune responses, highlighting their critical significance in overcoming tumor immune evasion. Current research has established that cysteine peptidase subtypes, including cathepsins B, S, L, and X, exert ...
Yimao Wu +7 more
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Trends in hospitalizations for vaccine‐preventable diseases in the United States from 2014 to 2024
Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.Abstract Background and Objectives Vaccination rates have declined in recent years, resulting in outbreaks of vaccine‐preventable diseases (VPDs) among children. We aimed to evaluate VPD hospitalization rates from 2014 to 2024 and to report associated trends in outcomes including intensive care utilization, mortality, readmissions, and costs.
Nathan M. Money +5 more
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The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific, 2023 Summary: Background: In China, varicella is the third most frequently reported vaccine-preventable infectious disease after tuberculosis and influenza, and imposes a heavy burden on families and society.
Huangyufei Feng +5 more
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Varicella notification in immigrants: a brief report from Ferrara, Italy [PDF]
, 2009 Background and Aim of the work - We conducted a survey of varicella cases' notifications in the immigrant population in the province of Ferrara, Italy. Materials and Methods – We collected notifications of infectious ...
Mauro Bergamini +8 more
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Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.Abstract Infectious diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among pediatric transplant recipients, despite significant advances in transplantation management. Vaccination is the most effective strategy to prevent infections; however, its efficacy is hindered in solid organ transplant (SOT) and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT)
Valeria Casotti +35 more
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