Publications by authors named "E T Clemens"

Article Synopsis
  • Genetic variation in immune responses, particularly related to HLA and KIR genes, influences how First Nations peoples are affected by infectious diseases.
  • HLA-A24:02 and the KIR3DL1 receptor have evolved in First Nations populations, showcasing a significant adaptation through natural selection.
  • The KIR3DL1114 allele, unique to Oceania, demonstrates a strong interaction with HLA-A24:02, which enhances immune response, thus highlighting the importance of immunogenetic studies in understanding disease susceptibility.
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Infection management in solid organ transplantation poses unique challenges, with a diverse array of potential pathogens and associated antimicrobial therapies. With limited high-quality randomized clinical trials to direct optimal care, therapeutic "myths" may propagate and contribute to suboptimal or excessive antimicrobial use. We discuss 6 therapeutic myths with particular relevance to solid organ transplantation and provide recommendations for infectious diseases clinicians involved in the care of this high-risk population.

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At 3 severe infection cohort sites in Uganda, Orientia seropositivity was common. We identified 4 seroconversion cases and 1 PCR-positive case. These results provide serologic and molecular support for Orientia spp.

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Objective: To discover new variants associated with low ovarian reserve after gonadotoxic treatment among adult female childhood cancer survivors using a genome-wide association study approach.

Design: Genome-wide association study.

Setting: Not applicable.

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A number of studies have demonstrated the role of sex in regulating immune responses to vaccination. However, these findings have been limited to adults for both human and animal models. As a result, our understanding of the impact of sex on vaccine responses in the newborn is highly limited.

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