Publications by authors named "H Louzir"
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- Schizophrenia (SZ) may have an autoimmune aspect, as indicated by higher levels of antiphospholipid antibodies in patients compared to healthy individuals.
- * The study analyzed serum samples from 80 drug-free SZ patients and 80 matched controls, finding significantly elevated aCL-IgM, aCL-IgA, and aβ2GPI-IgA levels in SZ patients.
- * These findings suggest a potential autoimmune link in SZ, warranting further research into the role of these antibodies in the disease's development and their connection to antiphospholipid syndrome.
Background: This study aimed to define immunological markers of exposure to L. major parasites and identify correlates of protection against infection.
Methods: We analyzed a cohort of 790 individuals at risk of developing ZCL living in endemic areas with varying L.
(1) Background: This study aimed to compare the immunogenicity of the mix-and-match CoronaVac/BNT162b2 vaccination to the homologous CoronaVac/CoronaVac regimen. (2) Methods: We conducted a simple-blinded randomized superiority trial to measure SARS-CoV-2 neutralization antibodies and anti-spike receptor binding domain (RBD) IgG concentrations in blood samples of participants who had received the first dose of CoronaVac vaccine followed by a dose of BNT162b2 or CoronaVac vaccine. The primary endpoint for immunogenicity was the serum-neutralizing antibody level with a percentage of inhibition at 90% at 21-35 days after the boost.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic heralded unprecedented resource mobilisation and global scientific collaboration to rapidly develop effective vaccines. Regrettably, vaccine distribution has been inequitable, particularly in Africa where manufacturing capacity remains nominal. To address this, several initiatives are underway to develop and manufacture COVID-19 vaccines in Africa.
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