Seroprotection for Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus and Measles in Children With Nephrotic Syndrome
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DOI: 10.1007/s13312-021-2161-2
Abstract: To determine seroprotective titres for diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus and measles in children with nephrotic syndrome who had received essential immunization. Children (2–18 years) with steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) or steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) who… read more here.
Keywords: children nephrotic; seroprotection; pertussis; tetanus ... See more keywords
Comparison of in-house biotin-avidin tetanus IgG enzyme-linked-immunosorbent assay (ELISA) with gold standard in vivo mouse neutralization test for the detection of low level antibodies.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jim.2017.03.012
Abstract: BACKGROUND Detection of anti-tetanus antibody levels is necessary for both determination of the immune status of individuals and also for planning preventive measures. ELISA is the preferred test among in vitro tests however it can… read more here.
Keywords: house biotin; avidin tetanus; biotin avidin; test ... See more keywords
Inactivated tetanus as an immunological smokescreen: A major step towards harnessing tetanus-based therapeutics.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2020.09.008
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Tetanus neurotoxin has many potential therapeutic applications, due to its ability to increase localised muscle tone when injected directly into a muscle. It is a closely related molecule to botulinum neurotoxin (most… read more here.
Keywords: major step; based therapeutics; tetanus toxin; toxin ... See more keywords
Seroprevalence of anti-tetanus antibodies in mothers and cord blood and associated factors in health-care settings in Lao People's Democratic Republic.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2019.11.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND Maternal neonatal tetanus (MNT) was eliminated from Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) in 2014. WHO recommends 80% coverage of 2 or more tetanus vaccinations (TT2+) in pregnancy to maintain MNT control. Vaccination coverage in… read more here.
Keywords: lao people; anc; blood; tetanus ... See more keywords
Tetanus: remember to vaccinate
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DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(19)31137-7
Abstract: An 80-year-old Japanese man attended our hospital with a 3-day history of stiffness in his jaw and difficulty moving his right arm. He had no history of ever travelling abroad, but he did have a… read more here.
Keywords: tetanus; tetanus toxoid; right hand; per 100 ... See more keywords
Quantum Dot-Based Lateral Flow Test Strips for Highly Sensitive Detection of the Tetanus Antibody
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b00657
Abstract: Tetanus possesses a high infection rate and remains a leading cause of infection in some developing countries. To reduce tetanus infection, point-of-care (POC) monitoring of the serum tetanus antibody level is highly desired. Here, we… read more here.
Keywords: tetanus antibody; tetanus; detection tetanus; test ... See more keywords
The population structure of Clostridium tetani deduced from its pan-genome
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-47551-4
Abstract: Clostridium tetani produces a potent neurotoxin, the tetanus neurotoxin (TeNT) that is responsible for the worldwide neurological disease tetanus, but which can be efficiently prevented by vaccination with tetanus toxoid. Until now only one type… read more here.
Keywords: tetani; clostridium tetani; population structure; tetanus ... See more keywords
Suspected tetanus in an unvaccinated pediatric patient
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DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2023.2167048
Abstract: Abstract Tetanus is a vaccine-preventable neuromuscular disease with a high mortality rate. The incidence of tetanus in developed countries has significantly declined due to preventive vaccination measures, but the potential for long-term complications and mortality… read more here.
Keywords: unvaccinated pediatric; tetanus unvaccinated; disease; suspected tetanus ... See more keywords
Chimeric Trojan Protein Insertion in Lentiviral Membranes Makes Lentiviruses Susceptible to Neutralization by Anti-Tetanus Serum Antibodies.
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DOI: 10.1089/hum.2016.126
Abstract: This study describes the initial testing of a novel strategy for neutralization of lentiviruses using the fundamental biology of enveloped viruses' assembly and budding. In the field of gene therapy, viral vector surface proteins have… read more here.
Keywords: serum antibodies; gene therapy; neutralization; chimeric trojan ... See more keywords
Field investigation of high reported non-neonatal tetanus burden in Uganda, 2016-2017.
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DOI: 10.1093/ije/dyad005
Abstract: BACKGROUND Despite providing tetanus-toxoid-containing vaccine (TTCV) to infants and reproductive-age women, Uganda reports one of the highest incidences of non-neonatal tetanus (non-NT). Prompted by unusual epidemiologic trends among reported non-NT cases, we conducted a retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: non neonatal; neonatal tetanus; non cases; tetanus ... See more keywords
Tetanus in Uganda: Clinical Outcomes of Adult Patients Hospitalized at a Tertiary Health Facility Between 2011 and 2020
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac373
Abstract: Abstract Background Tetanus is a vaccine-preventable infectious disease associated with high mortality rates. Increased vaccination coverage globally and locally has resulted in substantial declines in the number of individuals diagnosed with tetanus. We report annual… read more here.
Keywords: tetanus uganda; tetanus admissions; tetanus; mortality ... See more keywords