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Differential induction of innate anti-viral responses by TLR ligands against Herpes simplex virus, type 2, infection in primary genital epithelium of women
Antiviral Research , 01/21/09

Nazli A et al. - Following treatment with TLR3 ligand Poly I:C, inflammatory cytokines were upregulated. Poly I:C treatment led to activation of downstream transcription factors including interferon regulatory factor-3 (IRF-3) and NFkB. Anti-viral responses induced by TLR ligands in GECs may provide a unique alternative to topical microbicides by enhancing body's own mucosal innate defense mechanisms against sexually transmitted viruses.

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Toxic megacolon complicating a Clostridium difficile infection in a pregnant woman
Journal of Medical Microbiology, 12/17/09

EEVD motif of heat shock cognate protein 70 contributes to bacterial uptake by trophoblast giant cells
BMC: Journal of Biomedical Science, 12/16/09

Exposure to fifth disease in pregnancy
Canadian Family Physician, 12/16/09

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Clinical value of Treponema pallidum real-time PCR for the diagnosis of syphilis
Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 12/18/09

Identification and evaluation of a combination of chlamydial antigens to support the diagnosis of severe and invasive Chlamydia trachomatis infections
Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 12/14/09

HIV and Related Risk Behavior Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Zanzibar, Tanzania: Results of a Behavioral Surveillance Survey
AIDS and Behavior, 12/14/09

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