Publications by authors named "T H Mogensen"
Background: The accuracy of recorded diagnosis codes for hospital admissions due to influenza in the Danish national registries is uncertain. We evaluated positive predictive value (PPV) and sensitivity of ICD-10 codes for influenza by comparing to the reference standard of influenza test results.
Methods: Hospital admissions were assessed in the Danish National Patient Registry (DNPR), and influenza test results in the Danish Microbiology Database (MiBa).
Heligmosomoides polygyrus co-infection is reported to have protective antiviral effects against pulmonary viral infections. To investigate a potential underlying mechanism, we infected C57BL/6 mice with H. polygyrus larvae for two weeks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is life-threatening, with a mortality of up to 70-80% when disseminated, often due to vague symptoms and delayed treatment. Neonatal screening using dried blood spot (DBS) samples is among the most impactful preventative health measures ever implemented, but screening for HSV has not been investigated.
Methods: We investigated high throughput multiplexed proteomics on DBS samples collected on days 2-3 of life from a nationwide cohort of neonates with HSV infection (n = 53) and matched controls.
Early host defense eliminates many viruses before infections are established while clearing others so they remain subclinical or cause only mild disease. The field of immunology has been shaped by broad concepts, including the pattern recognition theory that currently dominates innate immunology. Focusing on early host responses to virus infections, we analyze the literature to build a working hypothesis for the principles that govern the early line of cellular antiviral defense.
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- Incontinentia pigmenti (IP) is a rare X-linked dominant disorder linked to the IKBKG gene, and this study highlights the need for more research on its epidemiology in Denmark.
- A nationwide study identified 75 patients with IP, predominantly females, and estimated the birth prevalence at 2.37 per 100,000 live births, which is significantly higher than previous estimates.
- The study found that many patients exhibited typical skin lesions and other symptoms affecting teeth, the nervous system, hair, eyes, and nails, indicating a multisystem impact of the disorder.