Publications by authors named "Marimel R Pagcatipunan"
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- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major health concern for infants, with a global infection rate of 9.5% and a mortality rate of 2.2%, and current treatments are mostly supportive, highlighting the need for effective preventive measures.
- The study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new monoclonal antibody, nirsevimab, in preventing RSV through a meta-analysis of clinical trials involving infants.
- Results from two studies indicate that nirsevimab significantly lowers the risk of RSV-related medical visits and hospitalizations without increasing the risk of severe adverse events, suggesting a promising preventative option but emphasizing the need for further research on its cost-effectiveness.
Cryptococcus neoformans is present in areas contaminated with pigeon droppings. Unrecognized infections are hypothesized to occur commonly among immunocompetent individuals. We used serology to estimate prevalence of cryptococcal infection in immunocompetent children from 3 regions.
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