- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- HIV, TB, and STIs Epidemiology
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
Institute of Virology, Vaccines and Sera “Torlak”
2019-2022
The Republic of Serbia is a country with ongoing endemic transmission measles. aim this study to summarize the main characteristics measles resurgence that occurred in 2014-2015. national surveillance data on was analysed relation clinical, epidemiological and laboratory data. Between November 2014 December 2015 420 cases observed Serbia. Measles virus initially introduced by spread among citizens Bosnia Herzegovina temporary residence Serbia, before spreading resident population. Of 223...
The aim of this study was to characterize mutations in the hepatitis B virus (HBV) genome associated with HBsAg-negative form disease patients receiving hemodialysis replacement therapy. Materials and methods. We used blood plasma samples obtained from centers St. Petersburg, Russia – 173 108 Belgrade, Republic Serbia. were examined for presence serological (HBsAg, antibodies anti-HBs IgG, anti-HBcore IgG) molecular-genetic (HBV DNA) markers HBV followed by whole-genome sequencing...
In 2017, the WHO registered 23,927 measles cases in 44 out of 53 countries European region. 2018, incidence rate increased up to 82,599 48 region, with a large number measles-associated deaths. Overall, 72 fatalities were 10 countries, including Serbia (15 cases).Aim study: characterize 2017—2018 epidemiological upsurge observed Republic (RS) and Northwestern Federal District (NWFD) Russian Federation.Materials methods. During season, 944 serum samples collected from patients measles,...
Since 2017, the incidence rate of rubella in Russian Federation has been below 1 case per million total population. In addition, no circulation endemic strains virus is recorded evidencing about achieving infection elimination phase. modern conditions, it important to constantly monitor level herd immunity identify epidemically significant population groups, especially countries lacking vaccination or featured with insufficient disease control. Purpose: study selected Eurasia and Africa....
According to the WHO Strategic Plan, measles should be eradicated in 2020 five Regions including European Region. However, large outbreaks are being periodically registered diverse countries. In Republic of Serbia (SRB), 5,076 cases were detected 2018, among which 15 fatal.Aim study was examine herd immunity and rubella viruses population Serbia.Materials methods. Blood serum samples obtained 2018 2019 from conditionally healthy residents tested for presence IgG antibodies age groups: I —...
Acute bacterial cystitis is the most common form of community-acquired urinary tract infections in women. Uri-nary are second reason for antibiotic prescription USA. There a need alternative treatments that would help to avoid use systematic antimicrobials thus reducing incidence microbial resistance and side effects drugs. The aim this study evaluate role ointment treatment recurrent UTIs We followed up 34 non-pregnant women with previous history who were instructed apply...