Clinical Significance of Peripheral Blood T Lymphocyte Subsets in Helicobacter pylori-Infected Patients by Yuka Satoh, Hatsue Ogawara, Osamu Kawamura, Motoyasu Kusano, Hirokazu Murakami

“…In order to clarify the immunological changes induced by this infection, we determined the percentage and, as indicated, ratios of the following cells in peripheral blood of 45 H. pylori-infected patients and 21 control subjects: CD4+ T cell, CD8+ T cells, T helper 1 cells (Th1), T helper 2 cells (Th2), CD4+CD25+ T cells, Foxp3+ regulatory T cells (Tregs), CD4/CD8 ratio, and Th1/Th2 ratio. …”
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Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-γ-Mediated Polarization of Macrophages in Leishmania Infection by Marion M. Chan, Nagasuresh Adapala, Cui Chen

“…Infection is the outcome of a contest between a pathogen and its host. …”
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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Associated with Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in an Immunocompetent Elderly Patient by Ralph Kamel, Rubal Sharma, Divya Asti, Arshpal Gill, Yevgeniy Skaradinskiy

“…The secondary form presents later in life and is associated with several conditions mainly malignancy, autoimmune diseases, viral or bacterial infections, and hematological diseases. We present the case of an 80-year-old female patient who initially presented with an acute viral syndrome secondary to respiratory syncytial virus. …”
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A Case of Infective Endocarditis and Pulmonary Septic Emboli Caused by Lactococcus lactis by Bshara Mansour, Adib Habib, Nazih Asli, Yuval Geffen, Dan Miron, Nael Elias

“…Infective endocarditis is a rare condition in children with normal hearts. …”
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Cervical Bone Graft Candida albicans Osteomyelitis: Management Strategies for an Uncommon Infection by Carlo Brembilla, Luigi Andrea Lanterna, Andrea Risso, Giuseppe Bonaldi, Paolo Gritti, Bruno Resmini, Andrea Viscone

“…The insidious progression of infection and the nonspecificity of laboratory and radiologic findings may contribute to a delay in diagnosis. …”
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Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of a Viral Infection Model with Two Nonlocal Effects by Xiaoyan Wang, Yuming Chen, Junyuan Yang

“…We propose and study a viral infection model with two nonlocal effects and a general incidence rate. …”
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γδ T Cells Cross-Link Innate and Adaptive Immunity in Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection by Serena Meraviglia, Sary El Daker, Francesco Dieli, Federico Martini, Angelo Martino

“…Protective immunity against mycobacterial infections such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis is mediated by interactions between specific T cells and activated antigen presenting cells. …”
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PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF CROSS INFECTION AT DENTAL LABORATORIES IN EAST JAVA PROVINCE OF INDONESIA by Eny Inayati, Sri Redjeki Indiani, Nanda Rachmad Putra Gofur

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Novel Chemokine-Based Immunotoxins for Potent and Selective Targeting of Cytomegalovirus Infected Cells by Katja Spiess, Mads G. Jeppesen, Mikkel Malmgaard-Clausen, Karen Krzywkowski, Thomas N. Kledal, Mette M. Rosenkilde

“…One recent example targeted the virus-encoded G protein-coupled receptor US28 as a strategy for specific and efficient treatment of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infections. US28 is expressed on virus-infected cells and scavenge chemokines by rapid internalization. …”
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West Nile Encephalitis, an Unusual Infection in a Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patient by Manuel R. Espinoza-Gutarra, Sherri L. Cervantez, Zohra Nooruddin

“…This case illustrates the importance of maintaining a broad differential among cancer patients with new onset confusion as well as that of questioning malignant infiltration of CNS when there is concomitant active CNS infection.…”
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Reduced fetal movements and COVID-19 infection: a retrospective cohort study by Amira Gentili, Irene Sterpu, Joanna Tingström, Eva Wiberg-Itzel

“…It is unclear how COVID-19 infection may aggravate these fetal outcomes among women presenting with RFM. …”
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Clinical profile and risk factors for respiratory failure in children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection by Yanfei Wang, Limin Huang, Junjie Qian, Kelei Deng, Zihao Yang, Zhenjie Chen, Wei Li, Linhua Tan

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Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Viral Infections in Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia by Gerald Y Minuk, Betty Lerner, Spencer B Gibson, James B Johnston, Julia Uhanova, Anton Andonov, Jun Wu

“…BACKGROUND: Whether chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections contribute to the pathogenesis and/or course of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is unclear.…”
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Dendritic Cells and Leishmania Infection: Adding Layers of Complexity to a Complex Disease by Daniel Feijó, Rafael Tibúrcio, Mariana Ampuero, Cláudia Brodskyn, Natalia Tavares

“…Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is the most frequent form of this disease transmitted by the bite of an infected sandfly into the host skin. The parasites can be uptook and/or recognized by macrophages, neutrophils, and/or dendritic cells (DCs). …”
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The Evolution of Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy against HIV-1 Infection: Improvements and Outlook by Hager Mohamed, Vandana Miller, Stephen R. Jennings, Brian Wigdahl, Fred C. Krebs

“…During the course of HIV-1 infection, a successful adaptive (cytotoxic CD8+ T-cell) response is necessary for preventing the progression and spread of infection in a variety of cells. …”
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DYNAMICS OF GOBLET CELLS DURING INFECTION BY P. multocida AND B. bronchiseptica IN RABBITS by B Doncel, CA Iregui, L Botero, N Martínez

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Diagnostic Accuracy of Procalcitonin for Bacterial Infection in Liver Failure: A Meta-Analysis by Xinchun He, Liang Chen, Haiou Chen, Yuqing Feng, Baining Zhu, Caixia Yang

“…In conclusion, PCT has moderate diagnostic value for adult liver failure complicated with bacterial infection, and it is a better auxiliary diagnostic index for liver failure with bacterial infection. …”
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Severe subcutaneous infection with Clostridium septicum in a herd of native Icelandic horses by Charlotta Oddsdóttir, Ólöf G. Sigurðardóttir, Vala Friðriksdóttir, Vilhjálmur Svansson, Birkir Þór Bragason, Sigríður Björnsdóttir

“…Abstract Background Cellulitis due to infection with clostridia has not been documented in horses in Iceland. …”
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Efficacy of melatonin treatment in a cystic fibrosis mouse model of airway infection by Kristen R. Schaefer, Sara Rogers, Zachary Faber, Thomas J. Kelley

“…Abstract Approaches to mitigate the severity of infections and of immune responses are still needed for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) even with the success of highly effective modulator therapies. …”
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From Infection to Tumor: Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Ciprofloxacin Derivatives as Anticancer Agents by Hesham M. Hassan, Roket Hassan, Ranya Mohammed Elmagzoub, Ahmed Al-Emam, Konstantinos Kossenas, Ahmed S. Abdel-Samea, Hazim O. Khalifa, Suleyman Akocak, Stefan Bräse, Hamada Hashem

“…Ciprofloxacin, a widely used second-generation fluoroquinolone for treating bacterial infections, has recently shown notable anticancer properties. …”
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