A5035975332- Hepatitis C virus research
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Thermodynamic and Exergetic Analyses of Power and Cooling Systems
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- solar cell performance optimization
- Advanced Power Generation Technologies
- Coccidia and coccidiosis research
- Trace Elements in Health
Ain Shams University
2001-2024
University of Baghdad
1983-1988
Iowa State University
1983
Colorado State University
1976
Pegylated interferon α (PEG IFN-α) improves sustained virological response rates in chronic hepatitis C, but neither its role acute C nor the biologic basis for action has been defined. This prospective study assessed efficacy of PEG IFN-α treatment relation to kinetics virus (HCV)-specific CD4 + T cell responses during therapy and follow-up. Forty subjects with proven who received either plus ribavirin (n = 20) or monotherapy 24 weeks addition 14 untreated were prospectively followed. Serum...
Spontaneous resolution of acute hepatitis C virus infection cannot be predicted, and chronic evolution the disease occurs in a majority cases. To assess efficacy safety peginterferon alpha-2b administered for 8, 12, or 24 weeks patients with total 161 were identified infection. Of these, 30 refused treatment but retained study as nonrandomized comparison group. 131 who consented to treatment, 29 spontaneously resolved, leaving 102 randomly assigned (1.5 microg/kg) 8 (group A; n=34), 12 B; C;...
The kinetics of intrahepatic hepatitis C virus (HCV)-specific CD4+ T cell responses and their role in progression fibrosis have not previously been characterized. Subjects with HCV/Schistosoma mansoni coinfection a more rapid HCV liver than do those infection alone. present prospective longitudinal study compared the histology, HCV-specific peripheral proliferative responses, cytokines (enzyme-linked immunospot) 48 subjects unresolved acute or without S. coinfection, at 6-10 months after end...
Patients coinfected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) and Schistosoma mansoni show high incidence of viral persistence accelerated fibrosis. To determine whether immunological mechanisms are responsible for this alteration in the natural history HCV, HCV-specific peripheral CD4+ T cell responses cytokines were analyzed patients chronic monoinfection, S. or HCV coinfection. An proliferative response to at least 1 antigen was detected 73.3% infected compared 8.6% mansoni. Stimulation antigens...
This research shows the study of an economic evaluation and to investigate acceptability profitability a combined cycle gas turbine power plant integrated with absorption chiller, where waste heat is used chiller produce cooling for inlet air entering compressor on high ambient temperature days. Combined attains maximum 51.6 MW efficiency 52.8% when operated at 47 °C pre- 10 applied intake air. The further assesses viability by analyzing its payback period (PBP), internal rate return (IRR),...
(1976). Histopathological Effect of Lernaea cyprinacea (a Copepod Parasite) on Fish. The Progressive Fish-Culturist: Vol. 38, No. 2, pp. 110-113.
Summary Two serological techniques and a skin hypersensitivity test were evaluated for their possible use in the diagnosis of equine histoplasmosis. Although infection primarily involves cutaneous lymphatics, significant level humoral cell‐mediated antibodies was shown to develop during course infection. Titres 512–1,024 1,024–4,096, respectively, obtained using tube passive haemagglutination tests. A positive reaction developed 48–71 hours post‐inoculation 1 100 diluted histoplasmin made...
Background: Trichomoniasis is the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted infection worldwide. The outcome of infections governed by several parasite and host factors. Molecular typing methods revealed two-type population structures for T. vaginalis, type I II that may differ in pathogenicity, drug resistance, clinical presentation. Objective: To elucidate genotype Egyptian isolates vaginalis using multilocus sequence (MLST). In part, this study aims to evaluate possible relationship...
are usually found within shelterbelts and woodlots.This relationship would allow for more efficient cycling of helminths through a population eastern cottontails than the free-ranging white-tailed jack rabbits.
Summary: Some serological techniques were evaluated for the first time their possible use in diagnosis of equine histoplasmosis. Though infection is primarily cutaneous lymphatics, yet significant humoral antibodies and cell‐mediated immune responses proved to develop during course infection. Titers 512–2064 >1024 obtained using tube passive hemoagglutination tests respectively. A positive skin reaction developed 48–72 hours post inoculation 1 100 diluted histoplasmin made from mycelial...
Abstract Background Foodborne illnesses caused by intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are among the major health problems especially in developing countries. Food handlers play an important role transmission of IPI during manufacturing, processing, handling, and serving foodstuff. Objectives The aim present study was to determine prevalence IPIs food Greater Cairo, Egypt their associated risk factors. Methodology A cross sectional designed whereby 250 attending four provision offices from...
The height of a solar concentrator significantly influences the performance 3-D concentrator. Truncated concentrators offer higher acceptance angle, making them suitable for capturing sunlight from varying sun inclinations. To improve understanding geometrical-optical six different concentrators, this paper examines truncation aperture may affect optical top 20% ideal concentrators. Although using truncated result in lower concentration ratios, they compensate with high efficiency and...
is the most common non-viral sexually transmitted infection (STI) in world. Trichomoniasis an important risk factor for herpes simplex type II infections, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition and transmission, pelvic inflammatory disease cervical neoplasia. Studying variation growth patterns of parasite can be used biological characterization parasites might related to severity clinical presentation.