A5110022707- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Escherichia coli research studies
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Bartonella species infections research
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Sex work and related issues
- Transgenic Plants and Applications
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Plant biochemistry and biosynthesis
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Plant tissue culture and regeneration
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- HIV Research and Treatment
St George's Hospital
1990-2010
St George's, University of London
2002-2009
Royal Holloway University of London
1998
University of South Florida
1996
Florida College
1996
St George's Hospital
1990-1991
ABSTRACT The attenuation and immunogenicity of two novel Salmonella vaccine strains, enterica serovar Typhi (Ty2 Δ aroC ssaV , designated ZH9) S. Typhimurium (TML WT05), were evaluated after their oral administration to volunteers as single escalating doses 10 7 8 or 9 CFU. ZH9 was well tolerated, not detected in blood, nor persistently excreted stool. Six nine elicited anti-serovar lipopolysaccharide (LPS) immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibody-secreting cell (ASC) responses, with three vaccinees...
In order to investigate the accuracy and practicability of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in antenatal diagnosis congenital toxoplasmosis, a collaborative study involving 15 European laboratories was performed under auspices Biomed 2 Programme Community. Each team received 12 aliquots (four negative, eight positive) 'artificial samples' made amniotic fluid spiked with tachyzoites RH strain Toxoplasma gondii. its own PCR protocol (all were different). Nine able detect single parasite, but...
Aims: This study aimed to describe glucose variability (GV) and explore postprandial glycaemia the association with food composition following breakfast in children young people (CYP) type 1 diabetes (T1D). Methods: was an observational of CYP aged 1–17 years using continuous monitoring (CGM). Retrospective CGM data were collected assess GV along questionnaires about meal 4‐h period for 7 days. Statistical analysis included Student’s t ‐tests linear mixed models. Results: Ninety‐six...
AbstractTwo AIDS patients were provisionally diagnosed as having cerebral toxoplasma infection on the basis of compatible clinical presentation, serological evidence exposure to and detection multiple space occupying lesions CT scan. Initial response conventional anti-toxoplasma therapy was poor. Brain biopsy performed nucleic acid detected in tissues utilising polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Specific continued a satisfactory radiological achieved each case. The PCR represents method...
Previous studies have shown that whereas nearly all cancer patients want information, far fewer wish to make treatment decisions. Although breast who were given a choice of lumpectomy versus mastectomy and encouraged the decision believed do better psychologically, 1994 study refuted this. Some authors suggest patient personality style is an important consideration in decisional preference.Newly diagnosed (n = 76) surveyed within 6 months surgery. They answered seven questions about...
In the USA and Europe, toxoplasmosis is well recognized as an important cause of morbidity mortality among immunocompromised individuals. Toxoplasma gondii has been shown to be a common opportunistic infection in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Europe published estimates ranging from 20% 80%. The importance East Africa not yet defined. seroprevalence rates Zambian Ugandan were determined using dye test (DT) latex agglutination (LAT). geographical variation noted...
There are few data on the epidemiology of invasive pneumococcal disease in Africa. We undertook a prospective study these infections Kumasi, Ghana, collecting clinical all patients with laboratory-confirmed meningitis, pneumonia or systemic sepsis associated bacteraemia. A total 140 cases were identified period from January 2002 to April 2005. The was most prevalent among <5 years age and immediately following peak harmattan wind. majority treated combination antibiotics, part reflecting...
Conference Article| August 01 1990 Detection of Toxoplasma gondii using the polymerase chain reaction JULIE D. JOHNSON; JOHNSON *Toxoplasma Reference Laboratory, St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT, U.K. Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar RICHARD E. HOLLIMAN; HOLLIMAN DEMETRIS SAVVA †Department Biochemistry and Physiology, University Reading, Whiteknights, P.O. Box 228, Reading RG6 2AJ, Biochem Soc Trans (1990) 18 (4): 665....
To examine performance in the UK National External Quality Assessment Scheme (UKNEQAS) for toxoplasma serology evidence of discrepant results as compared with predistribution and postdistribution supplied by reference laboratories.Analysis IgG IgM schemes was made period 1994-2008 to look trends performance.For scheme, a mean 98% participants obtained correct result detection toxoplasma-specific antibody. The most common problem failure detect low levels In some cases this deviating from...