Issue · 2019
Vol. 6, Iss. 5, Pages 103-129
3 articles · pp. 103-129 · All issues →
Research ArticleMolecular and Genetic Characterization of Newly Circulating Foot and Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) Serotype SAT2 in Egypt during 2018 and Early 2019
Naglaa M. Hagag, Mervat E. Hamdy, Mary A. Sargious, Sara M. Elnomrosy, Nahed A. Ahmed, Ayman A. Hamed et al.
Foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV) is a severe, highly contagious, and economically devastating viral disease worldwide. FMDV affects animals with cloven hooves, including domestic and wild bovids. In this study, 100 FMDV field samples were collected in 2018…
12 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2019/6.5.103.108
Research ArticleSerological Markers for Hepatitis B Virus among HIV Individuals in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
Bamigboye Olutoyin Omolara, Fapohunda Funmilayo Omotoyosi, Oladipo Elijah Kolawole, Oni Mattthew Olujenyo, Ajibade Oluwatosin Akinola, Kaka Mary Oluwatosin
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B virus (HBV) co-infection have been associated with reduced survival, increased risk of liver disease and hepatotoxicity despite undergoing antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study aims to determine the prevale…
12 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2019/6.5.109.114- Research Article
Immunomodulatory Role of Vitamin D in Infectious and Non-Infectious Diseases
Muhammad Rehan, Asim Aslam, Javeria Umber, Muti-ur-Rehman Khan, Waqar Azeem, Hassan Aftab et al.
Vitamin D secosteroids are group of liposoluble prohormones consisting of five different vitamins, the most important forms being vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. Previous and current studies revealed the putative immunomodulatory role of 1,25(OH)2D3 besides its cla…
13 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2019/6.5.115.129