Tensiomyography, sonoelastography, and mechanosensitivity differences between active, latent, and control low back myofascial trigger points
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000006287
Abstract: Abstract The myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is considered the most common musculoskeletal condition. The lumbopelvic pain (LPP) is established as one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders. Nevertheless, previous research has not yet studied the… read more here.
Keywords: active latent; control; mtrps; latent mtrps ... See more keywords
Helminth species-specific effects on IFN-γ producing T cells during active and latent tuberculosis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011094
Abstract: Background Interferon-γ (IFN-γ) is a key cytokine inducing protective immune responses during tuberculosis (TB) infection. Helminth-induced immune responses may affect IFN-γ production by T cells, although its connection with disease severity and immune recovery during… read more here.
Keywords: active latent; infection; ifn; species specific ... See more keywords
Active and latent tuberculosis among inmates in La Esperanza prison in Guaduas, Colombia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0209895
Abstract: Introduction Active tuberculosis (TB) and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) are a public health threat in prisons around the world. The objectives of the study were to estimate the prevalence of LTBI and TB as well… read more here.
Keywords: tuberculosis among; active latent; tuberculosis; among inmates ... See more keywords
Evaluation of circulating serum cathelicidin levels as a potential biomarker to discriminate between active and latent tuberculosis in Uganda
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272788
Abstract: Background Tuberculosis remains a major public health problem worldwide accounting for 1.4 million deaths annually. LL-37 is an effector molecule involved in immunity with both antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties. The purpose of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: discriminate active; tuberculosis; active latent; latent tuberculosis ... See more keywords
Active and latent TB screening in recently arrived persons from Afghanistan: feasibility and lessons learned.
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DOI: 10.7861/clinmed.2022-0327
Abstract: We describe an active and latent tuberculosis (TB) screening programme undertaken in Manchester, UK in response to the arrival of a cohort of refugees from Afghanistan. In total, 217 adults and 347 children were offered… read more here.
Keywords: recently arrived; active latent; persons afghanistan; arrived persons ... See more keywords