Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection that includes a group of related viruses. HPV infections are common, and while most cases resolve on their own, persistent infections can lead to various cancers, including cervical, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers. HPV vaccines, such as Gardasil and Cervarix, have been developed to protect against the most common high-risk HPV types. These vaccines are highly effective in preventing infection with certain HPV strains known to cause cancers and genital warts. Vaccination is recommended for both males and females, typically administered in adolescence before potential exposure to the virus. The vaccine's success has led to a reduction in HPV-related diseases, including a significant decrease in cervical pre-cancers and genital warts in vaccinated populations. Regular screenings, such as Pap smears and HPV tests, remain essential for early detection of HPV-related cancers. Education and awareness campaigns emphasize the importance of vaccination, screening, and safe sexual practices in reducing the overall burden of HPV infections and associated cancers. Ongoing research explores expanding vaccine coverage and addressing challenges related to global access and vaccine hesitancy.
Title : Prophylactic and molecular approaches for mitigating human influenza A viruses: i. Evaluating influenza vaccine effectiveness in the older population ii. Down-regulation of influenza virus genes with novel sirna-chimeric-ribozyme constructs
Madhu Khanna, University of Delhi, India
Title : Homology analysis of MPXV and VACV peptides underscores the need to consider both MPXV clades for vaccine development
Lara Isis Teodoro, Mayo Clinic, United States
Title : Development of a novel multi-component vaccine to address the burden of otitis media in high-risk populations
Ayesha Zahid, Griffith University, Australia
Title : High seroprevalence of RSV antibodies in adults indicates potential undetected transmission and requires further public health assessment
Lara Isis Teodoro, Mayo Clinic, United States
Title : The role of immunity in the pathogenesis of SARS-COV-2 and in the protection generated by COVID-19 in different age groups
Ahmed Abdulazeez, BHRUT Trust, United Kingdom
Title : New biomarkers in leishmania major vaccine development
Negar Seyed, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Title : Tubercular disease in children: Optimizing treatment strategies through disease insights
Elena Chiappini, University of Florence, Italy
Title : Approaches towards developing and establishing a biomanufacturing research & development, and manufacturing industry in Zimbabwe: A review of the need, potential funding sources, policy development and implementation
Elliot Nyagumbo, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe
Title : Racial disparities in pediatric pneumonia in Brazil: The role of structural racism forging inequalities in acess to vaccines
Livia Daflon Silva, Federal University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Title : Capillary electrophoresis for adjuvanted multivalent recombinant vaccine purity determination
Ashley Prout, Merck, United States