Branhamella catarrhalis: epidemiology, surface antigenic structure, and immune response

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The surface of the pathogenic bacteria Branhamella catarrhalis contains outer membrane proteins, lipooligosaccharide, and pili. B. catarrhalis is the causal organism of otitis media in children and lower respiratory tract infections in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Its presence in the respiratory tract of humans is a dynamic process, as new strains are constantly acquired and removed. The outer membrane proteins can be used as vaccine antigens. The mucosal immune response is involved in the response to B. catarrhalis infection.

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Were the Vikings immune to HIV?

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The need is felt to understand the evolution history of infectious diseases such as AIDS in identifying the mechanisms and factors that have favored the spread of these beneficial disease resistant alleles. The immunity of the Vikings to HIV is discussed.

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The underestimated potential of the immune system in prevention of Alzheimer's disease pathology

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Immunization strategies are adopted by increasing levels of circulating amyloid peptide antibodies. This induces the production of antibodies in some immunized Alzheimer's disease patients.

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