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Research ArticleImmunogenic Proteins of Capripox Virus: Potential Applications in Diagnostic/Prophylactic Developments
Anand Kushwaha, Amit Kumar, Aparna Madhavan, Durga Goswami, Golmei Poulinlu, Gnanavel Venkatesan
Capripoxvirus (CaPV) infections are highly contagious and OIE notifiable viral diseases of sheep, goats and cattle. They are endemic in most parts of the globe associated with significant production losses due to high morbidity, high mortality rate and animal…
17 Feb 2020DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2019/6.6.130.140
Research ArticleImmunomodulatory 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
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 Article
Serological 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 ArticleDetection of Non-Cytopathic Enteroviruses in Supernatant of RD and L20B Cell Cultures
Adewumi Moses Olubusuyi, Ogunsakin Temitope Rachael, Ogunrombi Sefiu Babatunde, Ojeamiren Iduda, Olawole Alaba Samuel, Faleye Temitope Oluwasegun Cephas et al.
We investigated the likely presence of enteroviruses in supernatants of cytopathic effect (CPE) negative RD and L20B cell culture tubes in which faecal suspension from acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) cases were cultured. Samples analyzed were collected in 2017 a…
28 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2019/6.4.93.99
Research ArticleIsolation and Complete Capsid Sequence of Enterovirus D111 from Faeces of a Child with Acute Flaccid Paralysis in Nigeria
Faleye Temitope Oluwasegun Cephas, Adewumi Moses Olubusuyi, Olayinka Olaitan Titilola, Adeniji Johnson Adekunle
The WHO recommended cell-culture-based algorithm requires enterovirus (EV) isolates to produce reproducible cytopathic effect (R-CPE) in RD and/or L20b cell lines. Samples with non-reproducible CPE (NR-CPE) are considered negative for EVs. We investigated whet…
28 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2019/6.4.85.92
Case ReportLiver Transplantation in Hepatitis B Patients
Shaikh Abdul Lateef, Zhou Lin, Wu Jian, Junjie Qian, Zheng Shusen
Hepatitis B patients are required to be managed to avoid any additional infection that could come from surgical procedures or through unhygienic conditions. In this case report, we demonstrate the management, care and complication of liver transplantation in p…
28 Oct 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2019/6.4.100.102
Research ArticleGenetic Characterization of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (H5N8) in Backyard Poultry Production Sector during Mid-2017 to Autumn 2018
Wesam Mady, Nahed Yehia, Mohammed Hassan Elhussieny, Azhar Gaber Shalaby, Moataz Mohamed El Sayed, Neveen Rabie Bakry et al.
Since incursion of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) H5N8 in November 2016 in Egypt, it caused severe economic losses for both the commercial and backyard poultry production sectors. The aim of this work is to study the Situation and molecular ch…
27 Jul 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2019/6.3.75.84
ReviewImpact of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Patients with Liver Transplantation
Shaikh Abdul Lateef, Zhou Lin, Wu Jian, Junjie Qian, Jonathan Hartanto Tan, Zheng Shusen
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) as a deadly viral pathogen and crucial challenge for mankind is directly involved in the progress of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) subsequently affecting 250 million human population. Due to the complex viral genome of HBV, complete re…
25 Jul 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2019/6.3.60.74
Research ArticleEpidemiological, Phylogenetic Analysis and Pathogenicity of Newcastle Disease Virus Circulating in Poultry Farms, Egypt during 2015-2018
Ali Mahmoud Zanaty, Naglaa Mohammed Hagag, Neveen Rabie, Mahmoud Saied, Karim Selim, Saad A. Mousa et al.
Newcastle disease virus (NDV) is a highly contagious disease in poultry, also considered as a major threat for commercial and traditional poultry industry in Egypt, even in vaccinated flocks. A total of 8121 different samples (organs and swabs) that represente…
9 Jul 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2019/6.3.50.59
Research ArticleMolecular and Epidemiological Overview on Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza H9N2 in Egypt between 2015 and 2016
Amany Adel, Wesam Mady, Zienab Mosaad, Fatma Amer, Asmaa Shaaban, Dalia Said et al.
Since the first isolation of the H9N2 low pathogenic avian influenza virus (LPAI) in 2011, the virus has been distributed rapidly and widely in different Egyptian poultry sectors causing severe economic losses and the problematic situation in poultry productio…
30 Jun 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2019/6.3.50.62
Research ArticleMolecular Diagnosis of Persistently Very Virulent Infectious Bursal Disease Virus at Sharkia Governorate, Egypt
Hala Mohamed Nabil Tolba, Naglaa Fathy Saeed Awad, Gamelat Kotb Farag Kotb, Amany Adel
Severe outbreaks of Infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) were reported in Egypt despite vaccination. Therefore, this study was conducted to characterize infectious bursal disease (IBD) viruses circulating in Egypt during the period of 2017 - 2018. Sixteen po…
30 Jun 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2019/6.3.42.49
Research ArticleMolecular and Epidemiological overview on Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza H9N2 in Egypt between 2015 and 2016
Amany Adel, Wesam Mady, Zienab Mosad, Fatema Amer, Asmaa Shaaban, Dalia Said et al.
Since the first isolation of the H9N2 low pathogenic avian influenza virus in 2011, the virus has distributed rapidly and widely in different poultry sectors in Egypt causing severe economic losses and the problematic situation in poultry production especially…
26 Jun 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2019/6.2.30.41- Mini-Review
Impact of Viruses on Host Metabolism
Mehboob Arslan, Xin Yang
Viruses are obligate intracellular pathogens and rely on host machinery to successfully cause infections. In order to succumb hosts, viruses have evolved strategies to manipulate specific cellular metabolic pathways that aid the production of viral particles.…
1 Jun 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2019/6.2.23.29 
Research ArticlePathological Studies on Contagious Ecthyma in Naturally Infected Small Ruminants
Muhammad Usman Ghani, Muti Ur Rehaman Khan, Asim Aslam, Zubair Shabbir, Li Bo, Naveed Anwar
The current study was conducted in district DG Khan of Punjab that is situated in the mid junction of all provinces of Pakistan. Owing to location at boundaries of provinces a large number of nomads moves from Baluchistan and Sindh to Punjab via DG Khan. Harsh…
14 May 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2019/6.1.16.22- Review
Potential Economic Impact of Newcastle Disease Virus Isolated from Wild Birds on Commercial Poultry Industry of Pakistan: A Review
Muhammad Rehan, Asim Aslam, Muti-ur-Rehman Khan, Muhammad Abid, Shakeel Hussain, Javeria Umber et al.
Newcastle disease (ND), caused by avian paramyxovirus-1 (APMV-1) is an important disease of avian species and continuously cause outbreaks in commercial poultry throughout the world. Despite intensive vaccination, ND is endemic in Pakistan and locally known as…
9 May 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2019/6.1.1.15 
Short CommunicationPersistence of Newcastle Disease Virus Genotype II and Shedded Genotype VII in Poultry Farm Environment
Fady Samir, Rania F. El Naggar, Mohamed M. Hamoud, Manal M. Zaki, Abdulrhman M. Gamal, Samah E. Laban et al.
Despite intensive vaccination programs in many countries, including Egypt, Newcastle disease still being a significant threat to the poultry industry. Bad management for poultry byproducts (e.g. manure) might be a reason for environmental pollution w…
2 May 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2018/5.6.81.90
Research ArticleEvaluation of Moisture percentage and pH Scale in Relation to Survivability of Vaccine Escape Mutant Newcastle Disease Virus Genotype VII in Poultry Manure
Ragia S. Mohamed, Rania F. El Naggar, Mamdouh. M. Hamoud, Mohamed M. Hamoud, Abdulrhman M. Gamal, Samah E. Laban et al.
Newcastle disease virus (NDV) is still a havoc to the poultry flocks and outbreaks have occurred even in vaccinated flocks. Commercial Newcastle disease virus vaccines can provide various levels of protection against challenge with different NDV genotypes, rai…
30 Apr 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2018/5.6.72.80
Research ArticleGenetic and Pathogenic Characterization of a Newcastle Disease Virus Isolated from Pigeons in Egypt
Ahmed Samy, Hala Mohamed Nabil Tolba, Gamelat Kotb Farag, Ahmed Abd El Halim
Genotype VI Newcastle disease viruses (NDV), that designated pigeon paramyxovirus 1 (PPMV1) commonly isolated from pigeons (family Columbidae). PPMV1 not only represent a potential threat to pigeon but also it can infect chickens and its virulence enhanced upo…
12 Mar 2019DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2018/5.5.63.71- Research Article
Seroepidemiology of Human Parvovirus B19 Infection among Pregnant Women in Abuja, Nigeria
Ocheme Julius Okojokwu, Maryam Bisola Adebayo, Bashiru Shafa Abubakar, Ibrahim Abubakar Yusuf, Joseph Aje Anejo-Okopi
Human parvovirus B19 is a member of the family Parvoviridae. It can be transmitted congenitally from an infected mother to the foetus. The virus has been implicated in hydrops foetalis, spontaneous abortion, aplastic crisis and acute symmetric polyarthropathy.…
28 Nov 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.hv/2018/5.5.57.62