A Case of Fulminant Meningococcemia: It Is All in the Complement by Kellie L. Hawkins, Mariah Hoffman, Sonia Okuyama, Sarah E. Rowan

“…As this new biologic agent becomes more widely prescribed, providers should be aware of the increased risk of meningococcemia. In addition to vaccination, providers may consider the use of oral penicillin for antibiotic prophylaxis against Neisseria meningitidis in these cases of functional complement deficiency.…”
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Different types of control over epidemic processes of pasteurellosis and haemorrhagic septicemia by S. I. Dzhupina

“…Correspondingly, the control over pasteurellosis epidemic process is realized by satisfaction of animal needs by environmental conditions (dry bedding, satisfactory air exchange, time in the open air, etc.) and the control over haemorrhagic cepticemia epidemic process is realized by vaccination of production animals according to epizooto-logical showings and use of repellents and insecticides.…”
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Modeling and analyzing the transmission dynamics of visceral leishmaniasis by Lan Zou, Jing Chen, Shigui Ruan

“…The basic reproduction number and sensitivity analysis show that the control of dog-sandfly transmission is more important for the elimination of the disease. Vaccination of susceptible dogs, treatment of infective dogs, as well as control of vertical transmission in dogs are effective prevention and control measures for visceral leishmaniasis.…”
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Letter to the Editor by Raymond SW Tsang, Frances B Jamieson, Rodica Gilca, Brigitte Lefebvre

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Microbial Translocation and Infectious Diseases: What Is the Link? by Gabriella D'Ettorre, Daniel Douek, Mirko Paiardini, Giancarlo Ceccarelli, Vincenzo Vullo

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Estimation of respiratory syncytial virus-associated hospital admissions in five European countries: a modelling studyResearch in context by Caroline Klint Johannesen, David Gideonse, Richard Osei-Yeboah, Toni Lehtonen, Ombeline Jollivet, Rachel A. Cohen, Arantxa Urchueguía-Fornes, María Herrero-Silvestre, Mónica López-Lacort, Rolf Kramer, Thea K. Fischer, Terho Heikkinen, Harish Nair, Harry Campbell, Michiel van Boven, Harish Nair, Hanna Nohynek, Anne Teirlinck, Louis Bont, Peter Openshaw, Andrew Pollard, Veena Kumar, Elizabeth Begier, Jim Janimak, Jenny Hendrix, Rolf Kramer, Alejandro Orrico Sánchez, Eva Molero

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Faktor Risiko yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Pneumonia pada Balita di Kelurahan Air Tawar Barat Padang by Yulia Efni, Rizanda Machmud, Dian Pertiwi

“…</em><em>5%), exposure to cigarette smoke (</em><em>74.1</em><em>%), a history of low birth weight (</em><em>3.7</em><em>%), did not get measles </em><em>vaccinations</em><em> (40</em><em>.</em><em>7%) and malnutrition (25</em><em>.…”
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On application of optimal control to SEIR normalized models: Pros and cons by Maria do Rosário de Pinho, Filipa Nunes Nogueira

“…We use optimal control to control by vaccination the spread of a generic infectious disease described by a normalized model with $L^1$ cost. …”
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South African Rheumatism and Arthritis Association 2024 guidelines for the management of axial spondyloarthritis by A B Maharaj, R Benitha, K Makan, R du Toit, D Haasbroek, C Balton, P Govender, M van Dam, F Paruk, B Hodkinson

“…Screening for comorbidities and vaccination is advised. …”
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Lifelong Learning in Pediatric Infectious Diseases by Vikram S Kumar

“…It highlights the burden of common pathogens in children, including respiratory viruses, gastrointestinal pathogens, and vaccine-preventable diseases. Additionally, it touches upon emerging infectious threats, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and the impact of infectious diseases on child health outcomes. …”
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Inflammation and Infection in Critical Care Medicine by Jesús F. Bermejo-Martin, Ignacio Martín-Loeches, Steven Bosinger

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Inflammatory Mediators in Autoimmunity and Systemic Autoimmune Diseases by Britt Nakken, György Nagy, Peter C. Huszthy, Even Fossum, Yrjö Konttinen, Peter Szodoray

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Immunity to Visceral Leishmaniasis by Nahid Ali, Asrat Hailu Mekuria, Jose M. Requena, Christian Engwerda

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KLRB1 expression in nasopharyngeal mucosa as a prognostic biomarker in COVID-19 patients by Marilina García-Aranda, María Ángeles Onieva, Desirée Martín-García, Raúl Quirós, Inmaculada López, María Padilla-Ruiz, Teresa Téllez, Beatriz Martínez-Gálvez, María Luisa Hortas, Alberto García-Galindo, José González-Gomariz, Rubén Armañanzas, Francisco Rivas-Ruiz, Alfonso Serrano, Isabel Barragán-Mallofret, Maximino Redondo

“…While univariate analysis identified a significant association between KLRB1 expression and vaccination status (p < 0.05), only low KLRB1 expression (OR 1.135, 95% CI: 1.0-1.280), and age (OR 1.033, 95% CI: 1.006–1.061) were confirmed as independent risk factors for ICU admission or death, regardless of other studied variables such as comorbidities, vaccination status, or smoking habits. …”
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Evaluation of Melongosides as Potential Inhibitors of NS2B-NS3 Activator-Protease of Dengue Virus (Serotype 2) by Using Molecular Docking and Dynamics Simulation Approach by Partha Biswas, Ommay Hany Rumi, Dhrubo Ahmed Khan, Md Nasir Ahmed, Nusratun Nahar, Rownak Jahan, Md Nazmul Hasan Zilani, Tridib K Paul, Anamul Hasan, Tohmina Afroze Bondhon, Khoshnur Jannat, Md Nazmul Hasan, Mohammed Rahmatullah

“…Dengue has no available drugs for treatment; CYD-TDV is the only vaccine thus far approved for use by a few countries in the world. …”
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Paediatric Contacts of Adult COVID-19 Patients: Clinical Parameters, Risk Factors, and Outcome by Ammara Farooq, Taimur Khalil Sheikh, Fibhaa Syed, Tehmina Mustafa

“…Majority of the contacts had been vaccinated with the BCG vaccine. Testing for COVID-19 was done in only 77 (56%) contacts, 25 (32%) by the government team, and 52 (67%) privately. …”
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Demographic and Clinical Presentation of Hospitalised Patients with SARS-CoV-2 During the First Omicron Wave by Mehool Patel, Elizabeth Aitken

“…It has determined socio-demographic factors associated with these presentations, including ethnicity and vaccination rates. The study provides useful information for future COVID-19 studies examining outcomes and presentations of Omicron and future COVID-19 variants.…”
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Infective agents and polymyalgia rheumatica: key discussion points emerging from a narrative review of published literature by Ciro Manzo, Marco Isetta, Alberto Castagna

“…Polymyalgia rheumatica following vaccinations was an additional exclusion criterion. …”
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Enhancing epidemic preparedness: a data-driven system for managing respiratory infections by Moslem Sarani, Katayoun Jahangiri, Manoochehr Karami, Mohammadreza Honarvar

“…Results Key data categories include individual-level variables, such as age, symptoms, and vaccination records, alongside population-level metrics like infection rates and regional vaccination coverage enabling functionalities such as identifying high-risk individuals, tracking infection dynamics, and optimizing resource allocation. …”
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Molecular and serological investigation of hepatitis B virus in patients with acute undifferentiated febrile illness at Tha Song Yang hospital, Tak Province, Thailand by Narin Thippornchai, Anon Sae-Oueng, Akanitt Jittmittraphap, Wang Nguitragool, Pornsawan Leaungwutiwong

“…Therefore, individuals residing near the Thai border who did not receive the HBV vaccine at birth were recommended to complete a catch-up vaccination series of three doses to mitigate the HBV infection rate and enhance HBV antibody levels.…”
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