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Severe community-acquired pneumonia in an immunocompetent adult: A case of human metapneumovirus infection
A recent case study published in the journal Microorganisms highlights a case of severe community-acquired pneumonia…
Respiratory Infection Series, Lecture-9: Parasitic respiratory infections by Dr. Sahjid Mukhida
This session will explore the clinical and pathological aspects of parasitic infections affecting the respiratory system,…
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) emerges in India: Current status, preventive measures, diagnosis and treatment
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory pathogen first identified in 2001, has recently garnered attention due to…
Study reveals weaker RSV vaccine responses in immunocompromised older adults
Researchers have reported that individuals aged 60 and older with compromised immune systems, such as organ…
Respiratory Infection Series, Coronavirus infection by Dr. Sahjid Mukhida
This session will provide an overview of coronavirus infections, with a focus on SARS-CoV-2, including its…
Infectious Diseases Teaching programme, Diagnosing Pulmonary TB by Dr. Sowmya Nagarajan
This session on diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis covers essential methods for identifying TB in clinical settings, including…
Delaying hypertension onset reduces the stroke risk
Proactively delaying the onset of hypertension may significantly lower the risk of stroke, according to a…
Respiratory Infection Series, Lecture-7: Myxovirus by Dr. Sahjid Mukhida
This session focuses on the biology, pathogenesis, and clinical features of myxovirus infections. It covers diagnostic…
Breakthrough in hepatitis C vaccine development: Promising results from epitope-focused approach
For decades, the development of an effective vaccine against the hepatitis C virus (HCV) has remained…
Immunology Teaching programme, Lecture-6: Antigen-Antibody Interactions – Part 2 by Dr. Anjana Thakurby
By attending this session, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms of antigen-antibody interactions…