Πλοήγηση ανά Θέμα "serology"
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Major vault protein/lung resistance related protein: A novel biomarker for rheumatoid arthritis
(2021)Objective Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can lead to joint destruction and early institution of effective treatment can preserve joint function. Biomarkers can establish early diagnosis and predict effect of treatment. Vault ... -
Modelling Human Brucellosis Based on Infection Rate and Vaccination Coverage of Sheep and Goats
(2022)In this study, the vaccination coverage, serological sampling and infection rate of sheep and goats were evaluated as predictors for the modeling of human brucellosis in Greece. The human bru-cellosis disease frequency per ... -
Molecular diagnostics of primary billary cirrhosis
(2008)Background: Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is an autoimmune liver disease of unknown etiology characterized by the presence of antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA) in 90 - 95% of patients. AMA are directed against members ... -
Multiple viral/self immunological cross-reactivity in liver kidney microsomal antibody positive hepatitis C virus-infected patients is associated with the possession of HLA B51
(2004)Liver Kidney Microsomal autoantibody type 1(LKM1) directed to cytochrome P4502D6 (CYP2D6) characterises autoimmune hepatitis type-2 (AIH-2), but is also found in a proportion of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infected ... -
NAFLD and autoimmune hepatitis: Do not judge a book by its cover
(2020)Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease (almost 25% of the general population). Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a relatively rare liver disease of unknown aetiology characterized by ... -
Neuroretinitis Secondary to Bartonella Henselae in a Patient with Myelinated Retinal Nerve Fibers: Diagnostic Dilemmas and Treatment
(2019)Purpose: To report an unusual case of Bartonella henselae neuroretinitis (BHNR) in a patient with myelinated retinal nerve fibers (MRNFs). Methods: A 56-year-old male presented for a consultation, because of a decrease in ... -
Primary biliary cirrhosis is characterized by IgG3 antibodies cross-reactive with the major mitochondrial autoepitope and its lactobacillus mimic
(2005)The serological hallmark of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is the presence of pyruvate dehydrogenase complex E2 subunit (PDC-E2) antimitochondrial antibodies (AMAs). Anti-PDC-E2 antibodies cross-react specifically with ... -
A prospective epidemiological, clinical, and clinicopathologic study of feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus infection in 435 cats from Greece
(2021)Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are retroviruses causing significant morbidity and mortality in cats. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical and clinicopathologic ... -
Pulmonary infection by Rhodococcus equi presenting with positive Ziehl-Neelsen stain in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus: A case report
(2014)Introduction: Patients with human immunodeficiency virus carry a significant risk of contracting opportunistic infections. The worldwide increased incidence of tuberculosis has instituted pulmonary tuberculosis as an ... -
Quantitative and Morphological Blood Cell Findings Associated with the Presence of Antigen and/or Antibodies against Anaplasma phagocytophilum in Sheep
(2021)Anaplasma phagocytophilum is the causative agent of a disease known as tick borne fever in sheep, although fever is not always present. Due to inconclusive clinical signs, diagnosis is based on the cytological or molecular ... -
The revised international autoimmune hepatitis score in chronic liver diseases including autoimmune hepatitis/overlap syndromes and autoimmune hepatitis with concurrent other liver disorders
(2007)Background. We conducted a study in order to determine the usefulness and diagnostic value of International Autoimmune Hepatitis Group (IAHG) score in non-autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) hepatic disorders as well as in AIH/overlap ... -
Role of immunohistochemistry for hepatitis D and hepatitis B virus in hepatitis delta
(2014)Background & Aims: Immunohistochemical assessment of liver tissue in chronic delta hepatitis (CDH) is underinvestigated. Aim of the study was (i) to assess variables associated with hepatitis D antigen (HDAg), hepatitis B ... -
Second generation analysis of antinuclear antibody (ANA) by combination of screening and confirmatory testing
(2015)Background: For the serological diagnosis of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, a two-tier approach starting with sensitive antinuclear antibody (ANA) detection by indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) on HEp-2 cells ... -
Serological evidence of Brucella species and Leptospira interrogans serovars in Greek swine herds
(2003)In a serological survey in intensively managed swine herds in northern Greece (280 samples) and southern Greece (120 samples), 28.2% of samples were positive for Leptospira interrogans serovars and 3% for Brucella species. ... -
Serological Evidence of Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Virus Infections in Greek Swine
(2016)The introduction of the 2009 pandemic H1N1 (pH1N1) influenza virus in pigs changed the epidemiology of influenza A viruses (IAVs) in swine in Europe and the rest of the world. Previously, three IAV subtypes were found in ... -
Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with Ehrlichia canis in a hospital canine population
(2019)Background: Ehrlichia canis (E canis) infection has been documented in a few small canine case series in Greece. However, there is limited information on the prevalence of exposure to, or the potential risk factors associated ... -
Serosurvey of IgG antibodies against bartonella henselae and rickettsia typhi in the population of Attica, Greece
(2020)Rickettsia typhi and Bartonella henselae are the causative agents of murine typhus and cat-scratch disease, respectively. A small-scale survey (N = 202) was conducted in the Attica region, Greece, for determining the ... -
Serum cobalamin concentrations in dogs with leishmaniosis before and during treatment
(2021)Hypocobalaminemia in dogs is most commonly associated with gastrointestinal disorders leading to impaired absorption and utilization of cobalamin. The objectives of this study were to compare serum cobalamin concentrations ... -
Serum Neutralization Assay for the Determination of Antibody Levels Against Non-Polio Enterovirus Strains in Central and Western Greece
(2016)Mutations and recombination events have been identified in enteroviruses. Point mutations accumulate with a frequency of 6.3 × 10-4 per base pair per replication cycle affecting the fitness, the circulation, and the ... -
Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Swine: Implications for Public Health
(2021)Toxoplasmosis, due to Toxoplasma gondii, is a parasitic disease with global importance. Among livestock, chronic T. gondii infection has been reported in higher rates in pigs and small ruminants, but with subclinical ...