Abstract Background Although vaccines for hepatitis B virus (HBV) are highly effective, HBV infections in vaccinees occur.Index samples of breakthrough infections are typically anti-HBc negative but HBV DNA positive with protective anti-HBs levels while HBsAg detection may be delayed or absent.HBsAg mutations have been associated with some vaccine
IL-18 and IL-18 binding protein are related to disease severity and parasitemia during falciparum malaria
Abstract Background Several inflammatory molecules participate in the immune response to malaria.Interleukin (IL)-18 is an inflammatory cytokine activated by NLRP3 inflammasomes.In clinical falciparum malaria, with and without HIV co-infection, data on IL-18 and in particular on its binding protein, IL-18bp, is scarce.Methods Clinical data and bloo
Genome-Wide Association Study for Milk Somatic Cell Score in Holstein Friesian Cows in Slovenia
Mastitis is a serious challenge for the dairy industry, leading to economic losses and affecting milk quality.The aim of this study NASAL WASH W XYLITOL is to identify genetic factors associated with mastitis resistance by conducting a genome-wide association study (GWAS) for the somatic cell score (SCS).Phenotypic records of 350 Holstein Friesian