Articles tagged with Virology
A study of 180 HIV-infected patients reveals a prevalence of 20% for AIDS-defining illnesses associated with ART. This investigation aims to educate physicians treating patients with HIV/TB, shedding light on the importance of timely treatment initiation.
A new global report calls for a 5-step plan to improve hygiene practices and reduce the burden of infectious diseases in children worldwide. The report aims to halve the incidence of diarrhoea and reduce common infections such as gastroenteritis, colds, and influenza in babies and children.
A universal infant vaccination campaign in China has led to a doubling of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) mutations, which may enable the virus to evade the vaccine. The mutations have risen from 6.5% in 1992 to nearly 15% in 2005, necessitating new vaccination strategies.
Researchers developed a monoclonal antibody effective against human norovirus, which can prevent infection in susceptible host cells. The study aims to explore the antibody as both treatment and disease prevention strategy for outbreaks, particularly among vulnerable populations like healthcare workers and travelers.
Researchers have shown that early treatment for Hepatitis C virus (HCV) within the first months following an infection develops a rapid poly-functional immune response against HCV. This finding suggests that early treatment can restore immune response and help eliminate the virus rapidly, contributing to the development of new treatments.
A Case Report warns travelers of exposure to the rare chikungunya virus in Indian Ocean Islands, which causes fever, joint pain, and rash. The authors advise preventive measures against mosquito bites and recommend avoiding travel for vulnerable groups like pregnant women and older adults.
Researchers at the Gladstone Institute have discovered a new pathway that regulates the activity of NF-kB, a protein controlling key inflammatory and immune responses. The study reveals how acetylation and deacetylation control NF-kB's ability to trigger biological processes.