Publications by authors named "Mika N Gehre"

Article Synopsis
  • In summer 2018, New Mexico officials discovered an HIV infection case in a woman with no obvious risk factors linked to cosmetic procedures known as vampire facials at a spa.
  • An investigation revealed multiple cases (including clients and a partner) with similar HIV strains, indicating a potential cluster, despite low-risk behaviors reported.
  • The case highlights the importance of proper infection control at cosmetic service facilities to prevent HIV and other bloodborne pathogens, as well as the necessity for maintaining client records for tracking and notification purposes.
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CD8+ T cell responses restricted by MHC-E, a nonclassical MHC molecule, have been associated with protection in an SIV/rhesus macaque model. The biological relevance of HLA-E-restricted CD8+ T cell responses in HIV infection, however, remains unknown. In this study, CD8+ T cells responding to HIV-1 Gag peptides presented by HLA-E were analyzed.

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