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2 articles for “Oral vaccine”
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The Emergence of Coxsackievirus A16 Associated with HFMD Colloquially Termed ‘Tomato Flu’ in India 2022: A Detailed Virological Inspection
Abstract: As the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic and grapples with a concerning spike in monkeypox cases, India has encountered another viral illness dubbed "Tomato Flu." Tomato Flu is a viral disease caused by coxsackievirus A16, which is a highly infectious illness affecting children under 10 years old.. Enterovirus A71, CV-A16, CVA6, and echoviruses are the causes of what is also referred to as hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). The …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–40 Read article
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Typhoid Fever: Etiology, Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Management
Abstract: Typhoid fever is a systemic and potentially life-threatening infectious disease caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi, which primarily spreads through the fecal-oral route via ingestion of contaminated food and water. It continues to be a major global public health concern, particularly in developing and low-resource countries where poor sanitation, inadequate personal hygiene, and unsafe water supplies prevail. The disease is characterized by prolonged high-grade fever, abdominal discomfort, headache, loss of …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–4 Read article