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The COVID‐19 epidemic by Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P., Meyer, Christian G.

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Mild versus severe COVID-19: Laboratory markers by Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P., Meyer, Christian G.

“…•Several laboratory parameters may facilitate the assessment of COVID-19 severity•Discriminating mild from severe COVID-19 disease•Cumulative data from…”
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Monkeypox 2022 outbreak: An update by Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P., Meyer, Christian G.

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Asymptomatic SARS Coronavirus 2 infection: Invisible yet invincible by Nikolai, Lea A., Meyer, Christian G., Kremsner, Peter G., Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P.

“…•Characteristics of asymptomatic and presymptomatic infection are not identical.•Younger age correlates strongly with asymptomatic and mild…”
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COVID-19 in Africa: between hope and reality by Ntoumi, Francine, Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P

“…Preparation, however, is becoming increasingly difficult in many African countries, especially in central African countries, such as Republic of the Congo and…”
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Codiversification of gut microbiota with humans by Suzuki, Taichi A, Fitzstevens, J Liam, Schmidt, Victor T, Enav, Hagay, Huus, Kelsey E, Mbong Ngwese, Mirabeau, Grießhammer, Anne, Pfleiderer, Anne, Adegbite, Bayode R, Zinsou, Jeannot F, Esen, Meral, Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P, Adegnika, Ayola A, Song, Le Huu, Spector, Timothy D, Muehlbauer, Amanda L, Marchi, Nina, Kang, Hyena, Maier, Lisa, Blekhman, Ran, Ségurel, Laure, Ko, GwangPyo, Youngblut, Nicholas D, Kremsner, Peter, Ley, Ruth E

“…The gut microbiomes of human populations worldwide have many core microbial species in common. However, within a species, some strains can show remarkable…”
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Herd immunity and vaccination of children for COVID-19 by Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P., Pollard, Andrew J., Kremsner, Peter G.

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Host genetic factors determining COVID-19 susceptibility and severity by Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P., Pallerla, Srinivas Reddy, Rüter, Jule, Augustin, Yolanda, Kremsner, Peter G., Krishna, Sanjeev, Meyer, Christian G.

“…The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) poses an unprecedented challenge to humanity. SARS-CoV-2…”
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Hepatitis E: An update on One Health and clinical medicine by Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P., Pallerla, Srinivas R., Johne, Reimar, Todt, Daniel, Steinmann, Eike, Schemmerer, Mathias, Wenzel, Jürgen J., Hofmann, Jörg, Shih, James Wai Kuo, Wedemeyer, Heiner, Bock, Claus‐Thomas

“…The hepatitis E virus (HEV) is one of the main causes of acute hepatitis and the de facto global burden is underestimated. HEV‐related clinical complications…”
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COVID-19: A PCR-defined pandemic by Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P., Meyer, Christian G.

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Increased outbreaks of monkeypox highlight gaps in actual disease burden in Sub-Saharan Africa and in animal reservoirs by Haider, Najmul, Guitian, Javier, Simons, David, Asogun, Danny, Ansumana, Rashid, Honeyborne, Isobella, Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P, Ntoumi, Francine, Valdoleiros, Sofia R., Petersen, Eskild, Kock, Richard, Zumla, Alimuddin

“…•We present explanation for the 2022 monkeypox epidemic in the Western world•The true burden of MPX and the extent of animal reservoirs are not well known•The…”
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Emergence and geographic dominance of Omicron subvariants XBB/XBB.1.5 and BF.7 – the public health challenges by Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P., Ntoumi, Francine, Kremsner, Peter G., Lee, Shui Shan, Meyer, Christian G.

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Occult Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Nigerian Blood Donors and Hepatitis B Virus Transmission Risks by Oluyinka, Opaleye O, Tong, Hoang Van, Bui Tien, Sy, Fagbami, Ademola H, Adekanle, Olusegun, Ojurongbe, Olusola, Bock, C-Thomas, Kremsner, Peter G, Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P

“…Occult hepatitis B virus infection (OBI) characterized by the absence of detectable HBsAg remains a potential threat in blood safety. We investigated the…”
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Incidence of Occult Hepatitis B Infection (OBI) and hepatitis B genotype characterization among blood donors in Cameroon by Mbencho, Macqueen Ngum, Hafza, Nourhane, Cao, Le Chi, Mingo, Victorine Ndiwago, Achidi, Eric A, Ghogomu, Stephen Mbigha, Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P

“…Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) is characterized by the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA at low levels in serum (<200 IU/mL) with a negative…”
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Parasite Infection, Carcinogenesis and Human Malignancy by van Tong, Hoang, Brindley, Paul J., Meyer, Christian G., Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P.

“…Cancer may be induced by many environmental and physiological conditions. Infections with viruses, bacteria and parasites have been recognized for years to be…”
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Addressing the rise of autochthonous vector-borne diseases in a warming Europe by Fleischmann, Wim A., Cao, Le Chi, Nurjadi, Dennis, Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P.

“…•Emergence of autochthonous tropical diseases in Europe is linked to climate change.•Rising temperature and humidity impact mosquito activity and spread of…”
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Vitamin D deficiency and hepatitis viruses-associated liver diseases: A literature review by Hoan, Nghiem Xuan, Tong, Hoang Van, Song, Le Huu, Meyer, Christian G, Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P

“…The secosteroid hormone vitamin D has, in addition to its effects in bone metabolism also functions in the modulation of immune responses against infectious…”
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A common polymorphism in the mechanosensitive ion channel PIEZO1 is associated with protection from severe malaria in humans by Nguetse, Christian N., Purington, Natasha, Ebel, Emily R., Shakya, Bikash, Tetard, Marilou, Kremsner, Peter G., Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P., Egan, Elizabeth S.

“…Malaria caused by the apicomplexan parasite Plasmodium falciparum has served as a strong evolutionary force throughout human history, selecting for red blood…”
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How to (ab)use a COVID-19 antigen rapid test with soft drinks? by Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P, Pallerla, Srinivas Reddy, Kremsner, Peter G

“…With reasonably good specificity and sensitivity, the speed and convenience of COVID-19 antigen tests have led to self-testing in schools, offices, and…”
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A severe case of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in a traveler returning from Kazakhstan, a malaria-free country by Velavan, Thirumalaisamy P., Fleischmann, Wim A., Kremsner, Peter G.

“…•Plasmodium falciparum infection established from a retuning traveler from Kazakhstan.•Kazakhstan was declared malaria-free in 2012.•Patient had no travel…”
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