Tag: Infectious Diseases

Development and Improvement on a Plant-derived Vaccine for Hepatitis B
16th Dec 2019
Introduction: Contents Lay Summary Abstract Introduction What is a plant-derived edible vaccine? How do they work? Advantages and disadvantages? What edible vaccines are there at the moment? The Problem Target Eva...

Novel Mucosal Vaccine Adjuvant Candidate
16th Dec 2019
Introduction: Abstract   Adjuvants significantly enhance vaccine efficacy, in part, by targeting, modulating and activating key functions of dendritic cells (DCs). A novel mucosal vaccine adjuvant candidate, 3’...

Monitoring and Early Detection of Biological Entities Causing Infectious Disease in Developing Countries
16th Dec 2019
Introduction: 1.    CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1         Background In the public health and medical communities, there has been a widely recognized need for monitoring and early diagnosis of infectious...

Receptors of the Innate Immune System Detect Conserved Determinants of Viral Origin
16th Dec 2019
Introduction: The innate immune response is the first line of defense against infectious disease. The principal challenge for the host is to detect the pathogen and mount a rapid defensive response. Receptors of t...

Characterizing NK-like CD8+ T Cells in HIV-1 Chronically Infected Individuals Using Flow Cytometry
16th Dec 2019
Introduction: ABBREVIATIONS MHC – Major Histocompatibility Complex TCR – T Cell Receptor iNKT – Natural Killer T MAIT – Mucosal Associated Invariant T NK – Natural Killer KIR – Killer Immun...

Plant Design and Manufacturing Principles in DNA Vaccine Production
13th Dec 2019
Introduction: Abstract The demand for DNA vaccines in large quantities at high purity for gene therapy is on the increase. As it helps to stimulate antibodies production in human and provide immune protection agai...

Analysis and Detection of Metamorphic Viruses
12th Dec 2019
Introduction: Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Motivation Metamorphic Viruses are very special type of viruses which have ability to reconstruct into entirely new offspring which is completely different than the parent;...

Preventing Dengue Fever in the Mauritius
12th Dec 2019
Introduction: INTRODUCTION Mauritius is a small tropical island located at latitude 20ø 18′ 0 S and longitude 57ø 34′ 60 E. It has a tropical climatic condition. Mauritius has an area of about 2,040 ...

Enhancing HIV/AIDS Policy Interventions
11th Dec 2019
Introduction: Chapter Eight Lessons from lived experiences at a fishing village in Uganda 8.1 Introduction The social groups which have so far proven to be most vulnerable to HIV infection are those which have long...

Haemoglobin-related Diseases Management Strategies
11th Dec 2019
Introduction: Abstract Haemoglobinopathies or inherited disorders of haemoglobin are the most common monogenic disorders in humans. Red cell transfusion is a well accepted therapy for clinical management of the mos...

Learning Experience of Infection Prevention and Control Module
11th Dec 2019
Introduction: Learning experience in this Infection prevention and Control module (IPC).   Entry 1 30/08/17 Expectations of the module, my personal expectations, and the expected outcomes. Including how I feel an...

Epidemiological Approaches in Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease of Fish in Aquaculture
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Epidemiological Approaches in Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease of Fish in Aquaculture; With Emphasis on Fish Vaccines: A Review   Introduction   Fisheries play a great role in food se...

Visualising the Role of Histone Deacetylase 6 in Influenza Virus Assembly and Budding
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Visualising the Role of Histone Deacetylase 6 in Influenza Virus Assembly and Budding 1. Abstract Influenza virus causes seasonal disease that continues to place a huge burden on global health and eco...

Disorder Case Study: Acute Viral Gastroenteritis
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Introduction Acute gastroenteritis, commonly known as infectious diarrhoea, is the inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, which can result in vomiting, abdominal pain and persistent diarrhoea. ...

Three Day Fever: Official and Personal Responses to the 1918 Influenza Pandemic
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Three Day Fever: Official and Personal Responses to the 1918 Influenza Pandemic   Influenza, The Spanish Flu, The Three-Day Fever. This disease was known by various monikers, but whatever it was cal...

Evaluation of the Progress, Challenges and Recommendations towards Malaria Control and Prevention in Nigeria
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: The Global Burden of Malaria Disease: The Evaluation of the Progress, Challenges and Recommendations towards Malaria Control and Prevention in Nigeria Abbreviations ACT-     Artemisinin-based com...

Literature Review of Smallpox in India
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Background Smallpox occurring naturally was eradiated worldwide by 1980, and the last case was identified in 1977.(1) Smallpox is a highly infectious disease which caused by two forms of the virus typ...

Campylobacter Jejuni Ability to Invade Plant Systems
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: INTRODUCTION Among the most common food-borne pathogens affecting the U.S., U.K., and other Western countries, Campylobacter jejuni leads in number of human gastrointestinal illnesses most commonly r...

Preventing Zika Infection in Pregnant Women
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: NEEDS ASSESSMENT A. Introduction to the request and Overall Program Goal Project HOPE, which stands for Health Opportunities for People Everywhere, reflects the goal of the organization clearly in it...