The distribution of hepatitis B virus genotypes in Thailand.

abstract：UNLABELLED:Viral respiratory tract infections in lung transplant recipients may be severe. During three consecutive winter-spring seasons, 49 symptomatic lung transplant recipients with suspected respiratory viral infection, and 26 asymptomatic patients were investigated for presence of respiratory viruses either in 56...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Gerna G,Vitulo P,Rovida F,Lilleri D,Pellegrini C,Oggionni T,Campanini G,Baldanti F,Revello MG

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BK polyomavirus (BKV) is a ubiquitous virus in humans that remains latent in the urogenital tract after a primary infection during childhood. The virus, which is reactivated frequently and excreted in urine, can cause nephropathy in renal transplant recipients. BKV sequences are classified into four subtypes (I-IV). S...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Boukoum H,Nahdi I,Foulongne V,Zallema D,Aloui S,Achour A,Segondy M,Aouni M

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A novel real-time PCR assay system was developed to quantify the cytomegalovirus (CMV) genome load. The real-time PCR assay could detect from 6 to over 10(6) copies of CMV-DNA with a wide linear range. The virus load of immunocompromised patients with symptomatic CMV infections was quantified and compared to that of a...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Tanaka N,Kimura H,Iida K,Saito Y,Tsuge I,Yoshimi A,Matsuyama T,Morishima T

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Avidity maturation of IgG antibody responses directed against the structural proteins of rubella virus (E1, E2, and C) as well as whole rubella virus (RV) was assessed at sequential time intervals in 7 individuals following serologically confirmed wild rubella infection. Individual structural proteins were purified fr...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Mauracher CA,Mitchell LA,Tingle AJ

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mutations of the precore region of hepatitis B virus (HBV) genome have been associated with fulminant and severe chronic hepatitis. However uncertainty remains about the clinical significance and transmissibility of these mutant strains. A point mutation assay (PMA) was developed to identify qualitatively and quantita...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Hawkins AE,Gilson RJ,Beath SV,Boxall EH,Kelly DA,Tedder RS,Weller IV

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To our knowledge, there are no published data on hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes in Angola. This study aimed at assessing the distribution of HCV genotypes in seropositive hemodialysis patients in Luanda. Among 51 HCV-positive subjects included, viremia was detected in 27 (53%). HCV genotyping was performed by bidir...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： da Costa Marques Borges LF,Zalis MG,Santoro-Lopes G,Varella RB

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although risk factors for cirrhosis in chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection have been identified, the role of HCV-genotype 3 remains controversial, and limited data are available in drug users. The aim of the study was to assess risk factors for severe liver disease (cirrhosis/hepatocellular carcinoma) in HCV-inf...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Larsen C,Bousquet V,Delarocque-Astagneau E,Pioche C,Roudot-Thoraval F,HCV Surveillance Steering Committee.,HCV Surveillance Group.,Desenclos JC

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum samples from 87 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the United States were tested for evidence of hepatitis C viral (HCV) infection using an immunoblot assay for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus and the polymerase chain reaction to detect HCV RNA. The findings with these assays were compared to th...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Mangia A,Vallari DS,Di Bisceglie AM

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Described for the first time in 1986, Parvovirus B19 (B19V) infection in kidney transplant recipients remains little-known and probably underestimated. The aims of this study were to establish B19V infection frequency during the first year after kidney transplant and to determine predisposing factors and manifestation...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Porignaux R,Vuiblet V,Barbe C,Nguyen Y,Lavaud S,Toupance O,Andréoletti L,Rieu P,Lévêque N

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of the distinct ability of retroviruses to integrate into the target cell genome and thus achieve long-term expression, retrovirus vectors hold great promise for stable gene transfer. Such vectors derived from human immunodeficiency retroviruses (HIVs) and other lentiviruses are envisioned to possess several a...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Sadaie MR,Zamani M,Whang S,Sistron N,Arya SK

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Virus fragments homologous to TTV were detected previously from an enterically transmitted outbreak of non-A-E hepatitis [Luo et al., 1999]. To test the susceptibility of the Rhesus monkey to this virus and to establish its transmission routes, 6 Rhesus monkeys were inoculated, 3 orally and another 3 intravenously. Th...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Luo K,Liang W,He H,Yang S,Wang Y,Xiao H,Liu D,Zhang L

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neutralization of virus is likely to be necessary for development of an effective prophylactic vaccine against genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Two New Zealand white rabbits were immunized with purified HPV type 11 (HPV 11) virions in Freund's adjuvant. An enzyme linked immunoassay (ELISA) was used to det...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Bryan JT,Jansen KU,Lowe RS,Fife KH,McClowry T,Glass D,Brown DR

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to examine the application of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) confirmatory testing when diagnosing hepatitis B infection among young persons in Taiwan with a low prevalence rate of hepatitis B infection. HBsAg status, the presence of antibodies against HBsAg (anti-HBs), and the presence of antibod...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Chu FY,Su FH,Cheng SH,Lin YS,Li CY,Chien CC,Lin YC,Chiang SY

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 10 (TNFRSF10) is a death domain-containing receptor for the apoptotic ligand TNFSF10, which involves multiple processes, including hepatocarcinogenesis and immune response against HBV infection. Several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were identified as expressi...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Wen J,Song C,Liu J,Chen J,Zhai X,Hu Z

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Comparison of RT-PCR assays established in house at various places revealed that laboratories could differ in sensitivity by as much as 1,000-fold in terms of the ability to detect measles virus sequences in clinical samples. The study indicates that PCR findings, positive or negative, are questionable if they are not...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Afzal MA,Osterhaus AD,Cosby SL,Jin L,Beeler J,Takeuchi K,Kawashima H

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, recombinant hemagglutinin protein (rH1N1HA) of Pandemic influenza virus and polyclonal antibodies against it for biosensor applications have been characterized. For rapid and high sensitive detection of H1N1 virus or its antibodies, PCR-free and label free detection method based on a surface plasmon res...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Athmaram TN,Saraswat S,Sikarwar B,Verma SK,Singh AK,Boopathi M

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the primary etiological agent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This virus can be transmitted by blood or blood products. Homosexual males (HM) are regarded as one of the high-risk groups for AIDS. Lymphocytes obtained from HM were used for cocultivation with fresh HIV...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Lee YS,Baker L

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) exposure in blood donors is determined serologically by the detection of anti-HCV antibodies in serum or plasma. However, a "window" period of 30-70 days after exposure exists where specific antibodies to HCV antigens are not detected. The use of nucleic acid testing for the detection of HCV RN...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Leary TP,Gutierrez RA,Muerhoff AS,Birkenmeyer LG,Desai SM,Dawson GJ

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The performance of French virology laboratories belonging to the ANRS network has been assessed annually for 3 years. The performance of these laboratories was compared between the years 2002 and 2003. Ten and 7 coded samples were sent to 38 virology laboratories in 2002 and 45 virology laboratories in 2003, respectiv...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Descamps D,Delaugerre C,Masquelier B,Ruffault A,Marcelin AG,Izopet J,Chaix ML,Calvez V,Brun-Vézinet F,Costagliola D

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effectiveness of a daily continuous infusion of interferon-alpha was evaluated in 12 patients (10 males, 2 females; mean age of 33 years, range 19-62) with biopsy-proven chronic active hepatitis C. Nine million units (MU) of recombinant interferon-alpha 2A (rIFN-alpha 2A) were administered by continuous subcutaneo...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Carreño V,Tapia L,Ryff JC,Quiroga JA,Castillo I

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies have shown that swine HEV (sHEV) and rabbit HEV (rHEV) can experimentally infect rabbits and swine, respectively. However, no published data have documented isolating sHEV strains from rabbits in natural environment so far. To clarify the possibility of natural cross-species transmission of sHEV to rabbits, th...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Liu L,Wang L,Xia J,Zhang Y,Zeng H,Liu P,Zou Q,Wang L,Zhuang H

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This prospective study aimed to determine factors associated with detection of very low-level viremia in patients infected with HIV-1 with virological success following HAART introduction. Fifty-seven patients, mostly (n = 51, 89%) treated with a protease inhibitor-based regimen, were included and followed for 2 years...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Saison J,Tardy JC,Scholtes C,Icard V,Trabaud MA,Perpoint T,Chidiac C,Ecochard R,André P,Ferry T,Lyon HIV Cohort Study.

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To characterize the state of dual infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), HBV-DNA and HCV-RNA levels were determined by spot hybridization or polymerase chain reaction in the sera of patients who were positive for both hepatitis B surface antigen and HCV antibody. Among 27 patients who show...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Koike K,Yasuda K,Yotsuyanagi H,Moriya K,Hino K,Kurokawa K,Iino S

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Varicella in the immunocompetent adult is an infrequent but potentially serious infection. Previous studies in immunocompetent hosts and normal adults have demonstrated the value of intravenous acyclovir in the treatment of varicella-zoster virus infections. Oral acyclovir has also shown efficacy in both normal adults...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Wallace MR,Bowler WA,Oldfield EC 3rd

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is closely associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the EBV encoded latent membrane protein-1 expression (LMP1) is commonly found in the tumour cells. LMP1 has been shown to be involved in modulation of cell growth in B cells but the biological properties of LMP1 expression in nasopharynge...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Liu Y,Wang X,Lo AK,Wong YC,Cheung AL,Tsao SW

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A common receptor for coxsackie B virus and adenovirus has been described recently in cells of human and murine origin. Since the established cell line A-549 is suitable for adenoviruses, the potential use of A-549 cells for the isolation of coxsackie B viruses from clinical samples was investigated. All throat swabs ...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Otero JR,Folgueira L,Trallero G,Prieto C,Maldonado S,Babiano MJ,Martinez-Alonso I

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) may interact during transplacental transmission of HIV-1. The placental syncytiotrophoblast layer serves as the first line of defense of the fetus against viruses. Patterns of replication of HHV-6 variant A (HHV-6A) and HIV-1 were analyzed in ...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Csoma E,Bácsi A,Liu X,Szabó J,Ebbesen P,Beck Z,Kónya J,Andirkó I,Nagy E,Tóth FD

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapy failure due to drug resistance development is a common phenomenon in HIV-infected patients. However, when the drug pressure leads to the earliest selection of drug-resistant HIV-1 populations is still unclear. In this study, the extent to which selection of the HIV-1 reverse transcriptase M184I/V mutations occ...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Bergroth T,Ekici H,Gisslén M,Loes SK,Goh LE,Freedman A,Lampe F,Johnson MA,Sönnerborg A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) has been described as circulating among the Uruguayan population at least since 1998 based on serologic evidence. However, no isolation attempts, molecular detection, or genetic studies have been carried out so far in the country. In the present study, molecular detection of circulating hM...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Pizzorno A,Masner M,Médici C,Sarachaga MJ,Rubio I,Mirazo S,Frabasile S,Arbiza J

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibodies to herpes simplex virus and Epstein-Barr virus were sought in the sera of 33 patients with endoscopically proved duodenal ulcer and 33 healthy controls. Neither the prevalence nor the antibody levels to both viruses were significantly different between the two groups. These results suggest that herpes virus...

journal_title：Journal of medical virology

authors： Kottaridis SD,Mihas TA,Goula I,Mihas AA

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00