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CCR5 blockade inhibits menstrual-driven proinflammatory T cell infiltration into the cervicovaginal mucosa of women

The menstrual cycle influences the development and severity of inflammatory disorders and susceptibility to infections, yet its direct role in shaping mucosal immunity remains poorly defined. Here, we tracked CD4 T cell surveillance in the female reproductive tract (FRT) of cycli...

Contribution of Community Health Workers to Strengthening the Health System in Mali: Impact and Challenges, 2010-2024

Faced with a critical shortage of qualified personnel (6 health workers per 10,000 inhabitants compared to the 23 per 10,000 recommended by the World Health Organization) and limited access to healthcare, Mali institutionalized community-based essential health care in 2009. This...

Hepatitis B and hepatitis C awareness, knowledge, and practices among adults in the Kyrgyz Republic—results from a nationally representative survey, 2024

<title>Abstract</title> Background Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are primary drivers of cirrhosis, a leading cause of death in the Kyrgyz Republic (KR). Assessing hepatitis B and hepatitis C awareness, knowledge, and behavioral practices are important to guide prevention, testing,...