Publications by authors named "Rudolf Schosser"

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  • The study focuses on how to manage tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) vaccinations for individuals who have missed doses, often due to long gaps in their vaccination schedules.
  • Researchers assessed the antibody response in over 1,100 adults and 125 children after a single catch-up dose of FSME-IMMUN, finding significant increases in antibody levels across all age groups.
  • The results suggest that vaccination should continue based on prior doses received, as most individuals can quickly regain adequate immunity with just one additional dose, despite irregular vaccination histories.
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Introduction: Purpura fulminans (PF) is a devastating complication of uncontrolled systemic inflammation, associated with high incidence of amputations, skin grafts and death. In this study, we aimed to clarify the clinical profile of pediatric patients with PF who improved with protein C (PC) treatment, explore treatment effects and safety, and to refine the prognostic significance of protein C plasma levels.

Methods: In Germany, patients receiving protein C concentrate (Ceprotin, Baxter AG, Vienna, Austria) are registered.

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