International Journal of Immunology

Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2020

  • Exposure to Mould and Moisture Damage Is a Potential Risk Factor for the Development of Respiratory Diseases Opinion

    Jouni Lohi, Tiina Tuomela, Tamara Tuuminen

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 38-41
    Received: 17 July 2020
    Accepted: 3 August 2020
    Published: 10 August 2020
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    Abstract: Adverse health effects due to indoor air moisture damage has been extensively studied already for thirty years. Expose to dampness microbiota (DM) in buildings is a risk factor for newly onset asthma and other respiratory problems. This exposure increases the rate of upper and lower respiratory tract infections because the function of the cilia cel... Show More
  • Immunoinformatics Design of Novel Multi-Epitope Subunit Vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 by Exploring Virus Conserved Sequences of the Spike Glycoproteins

    Itemobong Ekaidem, Anietie Moses, Youtchou Tatfeng

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 42-52
    Received: 6 July 2020
    Accepted: 21 July 2020
    Published: 27 October 2020
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    Abstract: Sars-CoV-2 infection also called COVID-19 is characterized by fever and signs of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It is currently a global pandemic with high mortality rate in those with severe disease. Lack of effective vaccine and approved drug for treatment created a disastrous condition among the global communities. This study was de... Show More
  • Induced Abortion and Its Predictors Among Hawassa University Female Students

    Yohannes Fikadu Geda, Walelign Animut Tirfe, Molalign Mesele Gessese

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 53-60
    Received: 2 March 2020
    Accepted: 19 March 2020
    Published: 27 October 2020
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    Abstract: Global incidence of unsafe abortion among University students is increasing; and still frequent and worrisome in Universities of Ethiopia. There are a few studies on induced abortion among university students. There for this study was aimed to determine magnitude and predictors of induced abortion among Hawassa University female students. Instituti... Show More