Archive:: International Journal of Immunology:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2017

Immunodiagnostic Potential of an In-Vitro Interferon-Gamma Release Assay for Latent Tuberculosis Infection Among Apparently Healthy Individuals in Okada Community, Nigeria

Benson Olu Akinshipe, Peter Chinedu Ezeani, Kester Awharentomah Digban, Friday Alfred Ehiaghe, Emmanuel Babatunde Adedeji, Joy Imuetinyan Ehiaghe

Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2017

Pages: 41-48

Received: 4 March 2017

Accepted: 24 March 2017

Published: 9 May 2017

DOI: 10.11648/j.iji.20170503.11

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Abstract: A major challenge in the global Tuberculosis (TB) control is the diagnosis and treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI). In the absence of any reference standard test for the diagnosis of LTBI, this study set out to compare the performance of the two current immune-based tests, Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) and Quantiferon–TB Gold In–Tube (QF... Show More

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Effects of Sperm Treatment on the Anti-sperm Antibodies IgG and IgA

Lheureux Helene, Randriamahazo Rakotomalala Toky, Mons Joffrey, Gabriele Marc

Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2017

Pages: 49-52

Received: 31 May 2017

Accepted: 12 June 2017

Published: 17 July 2017

DOI: 10.11648/j.iji.20170503.12

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Abstract: Anti-sperm antibodies (ASA) form a class of glycoproteins commonly found in infertile men. This class of antibody causes an impairment of the spermatozoon's ability to cross cervical mucus and interact with the oocyte. The aim of our study was to analyze clinical and biological parameters of the sperm among positive ASA patients seen at the Center ... Show More

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