Publications by authors named "Lisa R Harper"
Effectiveness of Vaccination Against Tick-Borne Encephalitis in the Czech Republic, 2018-2022.
Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis
September 2024
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is caused by the tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV). TBEV infection can cause symptoms of central nervous system (CNS) inflammation and result in severe consequences including death. TBE is an increasing health threat in the Czech Republic and elsewhere in Europe.
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- Lyme disease (LD) is a leading tick-borne illness in Europe, and this study aims to support Pfizer and Valneva's phase III trial of their Lyme vaccine, VLA15, in the USA and Europe by evaluating LD incidence in specific areas.
- The BOLD study will take place across 15 general practices in six European countries from Spring 2021 to December 2022, documenting suspected LD cases and collecting data to determine the overall incidence and impact of the disease.
- Ethical approvals are in place, and the study will include participant interviews, clinical assessments, and follow-ups to analyze both LD cases and control groups over a two-year period.
Article Synopsis
- Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a serious central nervous system infection caused by the tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV), primarily found in Europe and Asia.
- In Japan, 5 confirmed cases have been reported, all on the northern island of Hokkaido, but evidence suggests TBEV could be more widespread, with possible undiagnosed infections in other regions.
- A study screened 520 patients with encephalitis or meningitis for TBEV antibodies, confirming 3 cases, highlighting the need for better awareness and diagnostic testing for TBE in Japan.
Objectives: Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is an infection by the tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) that results in symptoms of central nervous system inflammation. TBE is endemic in Latvia and other European countries. TBE vaccines are commonly used in Latvia, but vaccine effectiveness estimates are limited.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffectiveness of Tick-borne Encephalitis Vaccines in Children, Latvia, 2018-2020.
Pediatr Infect Dis J
October 2023
Background: Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is an infection by the tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) with symptoms of central nervous system inflammation. TBE is endemic in Latvia and other parts of Europe. TBE vaccination is recommended for children in Latvia.
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