Anti-Spike and Neutralizing Antibodies after Two Doses of COVID-19 Sinopharm/BIBP Vaccine.

Host response to COVID-19 vaccines is partially evaluated through the estimation of antibody response, specifically the binding anti-spike (anti-S) and the neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) against SARS-CoV-2. Vaccine-induced humoral response affects decisions on the choice of vaccine type, vaccine acceptance, and the need for boosting. Identification of risk factors for poor antibody response helps to stratify individuals who might potentially require booster doses.

Potent synergistic combination of rosuvastatin and levofloxacin against Staphylococcus aureus: in vitro and in vivo study.

Aims: The present study aims to evaluate the capability of rosuvastatin to synergize with levofloxacin against Staphylococcus aureus.

Methods And Results: Rosuvastatin inhibited the growth of S. aureus with minimum inhibitory concentration of 16 μg ml .

Effectiveness of three types of rapid tests for the detection of hepatitis C virus antibodies among blood donors in Alexandria, Egypt.

Hepatitis C is one of the most important diseases transmitted through screened improperly blood donation. The detection of HCV antibodies is performed by enzyme immunoassays (EIA) or supplementary assays (immunoblots). However, these methods are not well-suited to developing countries due to their high cost and technicality.

Evaluation of Interleukin-18 as a Non Invasive Marker of Liver Fibrosis among Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Patients.

Background: The World Health Organization has declared hepatitis C a global health problem, with approximately 3% of the world's population (roughly 170-200 million people) infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). In Egypt, Chronic hepatitis C is the main cause of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Liver biopsy is currently the gold standard method for ascertaining the presence of cirrhosis, and scoring the severity of necroinflammation and fibrosis, but it is invasive, expensive and associated with rare but serious complications.

Microbial study of meningitis and encephalitis cases.

Meningitis and/or encephalitis can pose a serious public health problem especially during outbreaks. A rapid and accurate diagnosis is important for effective earlier treatment. This study aimed to identify the possible microbial causes of meningitis and/or encephalitis cases.