Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology
Volume 2, Issue 1 (2012)
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Potential Etiologic Link and Association between Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis and Crohn’s Disease in Humans
Abstract: Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, the cause of incurable, chronic enteritis called as Johne’s disease or paratuberculosis in animals, has also been associated with Crohn’s disease in human beings. Scientific opinion is divided on the possible role of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in the etiopathogenesis of Crohn’s disease. Though etiology of Crohn’s disease is still unclear, however, in addition to genetic and environmental factors, microorganisms have been considered as potential agents. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 13–26 Read article
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Control of Rubella Infection and Elimination of Congenital Rubella Syndrome by Surveillance and Vaccination
Abstract: Of the vaccine preventable child hood diseases, diphtheria, measles, tetanus, polio are controlled by effective vaccination program. The same is not true about rubella virus. Rubella virus is known to cause mild illness, but the virus when infects women in early pregnancy or just before conception can lead to the development of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) in fetus or newborn. In America and European region, the CRS is virtually eliminated …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 27–33 Read article