Recombinant XBB.1.5 boosters induce robust neutralization against KP.2- and KP.3-included JN.1 sublineages by Jingyun Yang, Xuemei He, Huashan Shi, Cai He, Hong Lei, Heng He, Li Yang, Wei Wang, Guobo Shen, Jinliang Yang, Zhiwei Zhao, Xiangrong Song, Zhenling Wang, Guangwen Lu, Jiong Li, Yuquan Wei

“…We further investigated humoral immune response of recombinant XBB vaccines against Omicron variants and estimated the neutralization resistance of JN.1 sublineages, including KP.2 and KP.3. …”
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Deterministic Epidemic Models for Ebola Infection with Time-Dependent Controls by Eric Okyere, Johnson De-Graft Ankamah, Anthony Kodzo Hunkpe, Dorcas Mensah

“…We considered optimal control analysis of SIR and SEIR models for the deadly Ebola infection using vaccination, treatment, and educational campaign as time-dependent control functions. …”
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Post-pandemic insights on COVID-19 and premature ovarian insufficiency by Han Yaguang, Dai Yang, Wang Kexin, Zhang Xin, Shao Zishen, Zhu Xiaolin

“…Vaccines could mitigate the severity of COVID-19’s impact on ovarian function, while isolation may reduce stress and inflammation. …”
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Rabies epidemiology, prevention and control in Nigeria: Scoping progress towards elimination. by Philip P Mshelbwala, J Scott Weese, Olufunmilayo A Sanni-Adeniyi, Shovon Chakma, Stephen S Okeme, Abdullah A Mamun, Charles E Rupprecht, R J Soares Magalhaes

“…Most bites were unprovoked from dog bite studies (36.4%-97%), by dogs with low vaccination rates (12-38%). A more significant proportion of biting dogs were owned (31-90%). …”
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GagCM9-specific CD8+ T cells expressing limited public TCR clonotypes do not suppress SIV replication in vivo. by Lara Vojnov, Mauricio A Martins, Jorge R Almeida, Zachary Ende, Eva G Rakasz, Matthew R Reynolds, Enrique J Leon, Kim L Weisgrau, Benjamin J Burwitz, Joy M Folkvord, Marlon G Veloso de Santana, Patrícia C Costa Neves, Elizabeth Connick, Pamela J Skinner, Emma Gostick, David H O'Connor, Nancy A Wilson, Myrna C Bonaldo, Ricardo Galler, David A Price, Danny C Douek, David I Watkins

“…Recently we observed high levels of viremia in Indian rhesus macaques vaccinated with a segment of SIVmac239 Gag (Gag(45-269)) that were subsequently infected with SIVsmE660. …”
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Antioxidant, antimicrobial and cytotoxic potential of condensed tannins from Leucaena leucocephala hybrid-Rendang by Mazni Abu Zarin, Ho Yin Wan, Azizul Isha, Nurdin Armania

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M cells targeted H. pylori antigen SAM-FAdE displayed on bacterium-like particles induce protective immunity by Furui Zhang, Jiale Chen, Zhen Zhang, Jing Wu, Yuliang Qu, Linhan Ni, Guolin Zhang, Kunmei Liu, Le Guo

“…Therefore, the development of mucosal vaccines against H. pylori is expected to provide an important direction for the treatment of chronic gastritis and the prevention of gastric cancer. …”
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A Survey of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of a Sample of Albanian Medical Students in Relation to Occupational Exposure to Biological Agents by Lorenzo Ippoliti, Luca Coppeta, Ersilia Buonomo, Giuseppina Somma, Giuseppe Bizzarro, Cristiana Ferrari, Andrea Mazza, Agostino Paolino, Claudia Salvi, Vittorio Caputi, Antonio Pietroiusti, Andrea Magrini

“…Three additional questions addressed air-borne transmission of tuberculosis and vaccination recommendations for healthcare workers. (3) Results: Most students (64%) reported being aware of occupational exposure risks. …”
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Potential of Peptides as Inhibitors and Mimotopes: Selection of Carbohydrate-Mimetic Peptides from Phage Display Libraries by Teruhiko Matsubara

“…Such mimetic peptides are available as peptide inhibitors of carbohydrate-protein interactions and peptide mimotopes that are conjugated with adjuvant for vaccination.…”
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COVID-19: Malaysia's fight against this deadly virus by Ke-Yan Loo, Vengadesh Letchumanan

“…This review discusses the alarming COVID-19 situation in Malaysia, the management strategies, and the vaccinations program. …”
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Measles Outbreaks in Afghanistan by Abubakr Yosufi, Hedayatullah Ehsan, Ali Maisam Eshraqi, Abdul Majeed Momeni

“…Lately a widespread measles vaccination campaign was held in 2022, but still, thousands of measles cases were reported afterwards. …”
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Immunization against Lamb Haemonchosis with a Recombinant Somatic Antigen of Haemonchus contortus (rHcp26/23) by Leticia García-Coiradas, Francisco Angulo-Cubillán, Basilio Valladares, Enrique Martínez, Concepción de la Fuente, José María Alunda, Montserrat Cuquerella

“…Immunization did not induce any significant protection after challenge with 16000 infective larvae of H. contortus, and comparable values for parasite faecal egg output, packed cell volume, and abomasal parasite burdens were found in vaccinated and control animals.…”
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A Cost-Effective Epidemiological Exposition of Diphtheria Outbreak by the Optimal Control Model: A Case Study of Rohingya Refugee Camp in Bangladesh by Zahurul Islam, K. M. Ariful Kabir, M. M. Rahman, Md. Atikur Rahman

“…A deterministic epidemic dynamical model for diphtheria outbreaks has been developed with three optimal controls: vaccination, latent, and infectious treatment. Here, the qualitative study of the model has been interpreted. …”
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Influenza Surveillance in an Urban Area by W Paul Glezen

“…Improved coverage with more immunogenic vaccines is needed to protect the elderly. Young children would benefit from universal immunization with available live attenuated vaccines.…”
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Molecular Detection and Isolation of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus during an Outbreak in West Hararghe Zone, Eastern Ethiopia by Umer Seid Geletu, Ahmedin Abdurehman Musa, Munera Ahmednur Usmael, Melaku Sombo Keno

“…In addition, the present vaccination policy and strategy should be re-evaluated for effectiveness. …”
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Assessment of infectious diseases in commercial frozen semen straws of water buffalo bulls. Preliminary results by Rosaura Pérez-Gil

“…The animals from farms A, B, C, E and F were vaccinated against IBR and BVDV; farms D, and G did not vaccinate against these diseases. …”
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The economic burden of Lyme disease and the cost-effectiveness of Lyme disease interventions: A scoping review. by Stephen Mac, Sara R da Silva, Beate Sander

“…However, LD vaccination is not currently available as an intervention in the US or Europe. …”
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A literature review of recent advances in gastric cancer treatment: exploring the cross-talk between targeted therapies by Reza Panahizadeh, Padideh Panahi, Vahid Asghariazar, Shima Makaremi, Ghasem Noorkhajavi, Elham Safarzadeh

“…Main body This review examines over 160 clinical studies conducted globally, focusing on the effectiveness of various immunotherapy modalities, including cancer vaccines, adoptive cell therapy, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). …”
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Development of a Highly Biocompatible Antituberculosis Nanodelivery Formulation Based on Para-Aminosalicylic Acid—Zinc Layered Hydroxide Nanocomposites by Bullo Saifullah, Palanisamy Arulselvan, Mohamed Ezzat El Zowalaty, Sharida Fakurazi, Thomas J. Webster, Benjamin Geilich, Mohd Zobir Hussein

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Excess mortality across countries in the Western World since the COVID-19 pandemic: ‘Our World in Data’ estimates of January 2020 to December 2022 by Gertjan Kaspers, Saskia Mostert, Marcel Hoogland, Minke Huibers

“…In 2022, when most containment measures were lifted and COVID-19 vaccines were continued, preliminary data present 808 392 excess deaths (P-score 8.8%).Conclusions Excess mortality has remained high in the Western World for three consecutive years, despite the implementation of containment measures and COVID-19 vaccines. …”
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