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Immunodeficiency (or immune deficiency) is a state in which the immune system's ability to fight infectious disease is compromised or entirely absent.

Fibromyalgia may occur post-COVID

Researchers investigate the incidence of fibromyalgia among individuals hospitalized due to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

14 Feb 2023

Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 are higher in infants than in mothers

Researchers characterize the functional and binding antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 in postpartum women and their infected infants.

9 Feb 2023

Recent findings on T-cell immunity induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination in immunocompromised individuals

Researchers discussed studies that explored T-cell immunity induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination in cancer patients, individuals with HIV, and recipients of solid organ transplants.

8 Feb 2023

Study shows activation of pulmonary macrophages by SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, researchers investigated the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) glycoprotein on human lung macrophage (HLM) activation and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) expression in human lung macrophages.

7 Feb 2023

Understanding the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection and periodontitis

In a recent review published in the journal International Journal of Molecular Sciences, researchers reviewed existing data on the association between periodontitis and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

7 Feb 2023

Study reports two cases of ocular MPox in HIV-infected patients

Researchers review the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular Mpox syndrome in men living with HIV infection.

7 Feb 2023

New research examines how COVID-19 affects immune-compromised people

Researchers evaluate outcomes in immunocompromised patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

5 Feb 2023

The impact of viral infections on the human endocrine system

Researchers briefly outlined how viral infections trigger endocrinopathies in humans.

3 Feb 2023

Study demonstrates intrahost MPXV variation within a single lesion

Researchers reported on the clinical and molecular characteristics of MPXV infections in Finland.

31 Jan 2023

The impact of common viral infections on blood-brain barrier function and insulin sensitivity

A new study discusses the impact of several human viruses on blood-brain barrier function and insulin sensitivity.

31 Jan 2023

Human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus detection using ribonucleic acid sequencing among smokers

Researchers identified serological Hepatitis C virus (HCV) signatures and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) signatures through the secondary utilization of ribonucleic acid sequencing (RNA-seq) analysis data among previous and existing smokers with or without COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

30 Jan 2023

Researchers develop scale to assess antibiotic resistance awareness among healthcare professionals

Researchers developed an antibiotic resistance (ABR) awareness scale to assess ABR awareness among human healthcare professionals (HHCPs) and animal healthcare professionals (AHCPs).

30 Jan 2023

Studying the HIV response for pandemic preparedness

Researchers assessed the impact of utilizing the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) response in improving pandemic preparedness.

27 Jan 2023

Exploring the contribution of COVID-19 prevention network to SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy clinical trials

Researchers described the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention network (CoVPN) and its contribution to clinical efficacy evaluations of COVID-19 vaccines in phase 3 trials.

25 Jan 2023

A slight increase in Mpox cases across the globe, along with an increase in deaths

The WHO discusses genomic sequencing of the Mpox virus, in addition to providing public and clinical health links between HIV and Mpox.

24 Jan 2023

Researchers review the association between endogenous retrovirus reactivation and aging

Researchers explored the role of endogenous retrovirus (ERV) reactivation in the aging process.

24 Jan 2023

Review on lateral flow test use spearheaded by SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

Researchers assessed the changing landscape of lateral flow tests (LFTs), and the development of next-generation LFTs based on lessons learnt from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic.

23 Jan 2023

WHO’s 14th situation report for the multi-country outbreak of mpox overviews the clinical and public health links between HIV and mpox

In the present report, researchers reported the most recent findings of MPXV infections.

23 Jan 2023

Genetic disorder that causes immunodeficiency and susceptibility to opportunistic infections discovered

An international consortium co-led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center immunogeneticist Rubén Martínez-Barricarte, PhD, has discovered a new genetic disorder that causes immunodeficiency and profound susceptibility to opportunistic infections including a life-threatening fungal pneumonia.

23 Jan 2023

Phase I trial results from AdaptVac's COVID capsid virus-like particle vaccine

In a recent study published in The Lancet Microbe journal, researchers described the effectiveness of a modular capsid virus-like coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination.

22 Jan 2023

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Fibromyalgia may occur post-COVID

Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 are higher in infants than in mothers

Recent findings on T-cell immunity induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination in immunocompromised individuals

Study shows activation of pulmonary macrophages by SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein

Understanding the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection and periodontitis

Study reports two cases of ocular MPox in HIV-infected patients

New research examines how COVID-19 affects immune-compromised people

The impact of viral infections on the human endocrine system

Study demonstrates intrahost MPXV variation within a single lesion

The impact of common viral infections on blood-brain barrier function and insulin sensitivity

Human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus detection using ribonucleic acid sequencing among smokers

Researchers develop scale to assess antibiotic resistance awareness among healthcare professionals

Studying the HIV response for pandemic preparedness

Exploring the contribution of COVID-19 prevention network to SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy clinical trials

A slight increase in Mpox cases across the globe, along with an increase in deaths

Researchers review the association between endogenous retrovirus reactivation and aging

Review on lateral flow test use spearheaded by SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

WHO’s 14th situation report for the multi-country outbreak of mpox overviews the clinical and public health links between HIV and mpox

Genetic disorder that causes immunodeficiency and susceptibility to opportunistic infections discovered

Phase I trial results from AdaptVac's COVID capsid virus-like particle vaccine

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