Publications by authors named "M Balanda"
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- Mumps is primarily a childhood infection characterized by swollen parotid glands, but a recent outbreak in Chile affected adults aged 20-35 despite the earlier success of the triple virus vaccine.
- During 2018-2019, researchers analyzed 592 suspected mumps cases, finding a significant percentage positive for mumps antibodies (19.8% IgM and 95.9% IgG), with a notable male majority among positive IgM cases.
- Genetic analysis revealed G and N genotypes in some cases, highlighting the importance of laboratory findings in diagnosing mumps and understanding the outbreak through an epidemiological surveillance program.
The understanding of the host immune response to SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern is critical for improving diagnostics, therapy development, and vaccines. Here, we analyzed the level of neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 D614G, Delta, Gamma, Mu, and Omicron variants in D614G infected healthcare workers during a follow-up up to 6 months after recovery. We followed up 76 patients: 60.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVaccination generates a neutralizing immune response against SARS-CoV-2. The genomic surveillance is showing the emergence of variants with mutations in spike, the main target of neutralizing antibodies. To understand the impact of these variants, we report the neutralization potency against alpha, gamma, and D614G SARS-CoV-2 variants in 44 individuals that received two doses of CoronaVac vaccine, an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHuman papillomavirus (HPV) is the etiological agent of cervical cancer. Also, HPV has been associated with anogenital cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, genital warts, and other dermatological diseases. HPV infects epithelial cells and their replication is closely linked to epithelial differentiation.
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