Unexpectedly high prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection, Southern Laos

Challenges to hepatitis C virus testing and treatment in a rural setting of Lao People's Democratic Republic
Akkhasith, D., Sayasone, S., Homsana, A., Huebschen, J.M., Virachith, S., Black, A. and Paboriboune, P. 2024. Challenges to hepatitis C virus testing and treatment in a rural setting of Lao People's Democratic Republic. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 14 (5) 101426.

Factors associated with hepatitis B vaccination in Laos: findings from the multiple indicator cluster surveys in 2011/12 and 2017.
Dekker, Trude, Hefele, Lisa, Neven, Anouk, Hübschen, Judith M., Essink, Dirk R. and Black, Antony P. 2024. Factors associated with hepatitis B vaccination in Laos: findings from the multiple indicator cluster surveys in 2011/12 and 2017. The Lancet Regional Health -Western Pacific. 46 101059. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2024.101059

Hepatitis B virus and other transfusion-transmissible infections in child blood recipients in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a hospital-based study
Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Saysouligno, Sonephet, Souvanlasy, Bounpalisone, Billamay, Somxay, Mongkhoune, Sodaly, Vongphachanh, Bounta, Snoeck, Chantal J, Black, A., Muller, Claude P and Hübschen, Judith M 2023. Hepatitis B virus and other transfusion-transmissible infections in child blood recipients in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a hospital-based study. Archives of Disease in Childhood. 108 (1), pp. 15-19. https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2022-324629

The challenges of viral hepatitis elimination: a global response to a global problem
Black, A., Wallace, Jack, Binka, Mawuena and Butt, Zahid Ahmad 2023. The challenges of viral hepatitis elimination: a global response to a global problem. BMC Public Health. 23. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15960-w

Low seroprotection against diphtheria and tetanus in Lao adolescents
Vantava, Sonephet, Hefele, Lisa, Virachith, Siriphone, Vannachone, Souphaphone, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Hübschen, Judith M, Sayasone, Somphou and Black, A. 2023. Low seroprotection against diphtheria and tetanus in Lao adolescents. Tropical Medicine & International Health. 28 (6), pp. 501-506. https://doi.org/10.1111/tmi.13882

Preprint: Hepatitis B virus infection in the Lao PDR: A systematic review
Hefele, Lisa, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Hübschen, Judith M., Muller, Claude P. and Black, Antony P. 2022. Preprint: Hepatitis B virus infection in the Lao PDR: A systematic review. medRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.01.23.21265872

Susceptibility to vaccine-preventable diseases in four districts of Xaysomboun Province, Lao people’s Democratic Republic
Virachith, Siriphone, Lao, Mapor, Inthepphavong, Magnoula, Inthalath, Saythong, Hübschen, Judith M., Kounnavong, Sengchanh, Sayasone, Somphou and Black, Antony P. 2022. Susceptibility to vaccine-preventable diseases in four districts of Xaysomboun Province, Lao people’s Democratic Republic. Vaccines. 10 (3) 463. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10030463

High exposure to hepatitis C virus in Saravan, southern Laos; identification of several risk practices
Black, Antony P., Virachith, Siriphone, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Hefele, Lisa, Paboriboune, Phimpha and Hübschen, Judith M. 2022. High exposure to hepatitis C virus in Saravan, southern Laos; identification of several risk practices. The Lancet Regional Health -Western Pacific. 29 100632. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100632

Haemophilus influenzae serotype b seroprevalence in central Lao PDR before and after vaccine introduction
Hefele, Lisa, Lai, Jana, Vilivong, Keoudomphone, Bounkhoun, Toukta, Chanthaluanglath, Valin, Chanthongthip, Anisone, Balloch, Anne, Black, A., Hübschen, Judith M, Russell, Fiona M and Muller, Claude P. 2022. Haemophilus influenzae serotype b seroprevalence in central Lao PDR before and after vaccine introduction. PLoS ONE. 17 (9). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0274558

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Toward Liver Cancer and Liver Cancer Screening Among HBV and HCV Patients in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic: A Cross-Sectional Study
Cheung, Diana, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Sitbounlang, Philavanh, Douangprachanh, Sathathone, Virachith, Siriphone, Arounlangsy, Phetsamone, Hübschen, Judith M., Paboriboune, Phimpha and Black, Antony P. 2022. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Toward Liver Cancer and Liver Cancer Screening Among HBV and HCV Patients in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 12 (2), pp. P705-707. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jceh.2021.08.014

Seroprevalence of ToRCH Pathogens in Southeast Asia
Fuchs, Franziska E., Pauly, Maude, Black, Antony P., Hübschen, Judith M. and Black, Antony, P. 2021. Seroprevalence of ToRCH Pathogens in Southeast Asia. Microorganisms. 9 (3), p. 574. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9030574

Seroprevalence of measles and rubella antibodies in vaccinated and unvaccinated infants in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Hefele, Lisa, Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Kleine, Daria, Homsana, Anousin, Xayavong, Dalouny, Syphan, Sengdavanh, Hübschen, Judith M., Muller, Claude P. and Black, Antony P. 2021. Seroprevalence of measles and rubella antibodies in vaccinated and unvaccinated infants in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2021.06.016

Low seroprevalence of COVID-19 in Lao PDR, late 2020
Virachith, Siriphone, Pommelet, Virginie, Calvez, Elodie, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Sayasone, Somphou, Kounnavong, Sengchanh, Mayxay, Mayfong, Xangsayarath, Phonepadith, Temmam, Sarah, Eloit, Marc, Escriou, Nicolas, Rose, Thierry, Vongphayloth, Khamsing, Hübschen, Judith M., Lacoste, Vincent, Somlor, Somphavanh, Phonekeo, Darouny, Brey, Paul T. and Black, Anthony 2021. Low seroprevalence of COVID-19 in Lao PDR, late 2020. The Lancet Regional Health -Western Pacific. 13 100197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2021.100197

An age-stratified serosurvey against purified Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi antigens in the Lao Peoplé s Democratic Republic
Hefele, Lisa, Black, A., Van Tan, Trinh, Tri Minh, Nguyen, Duc Hoang, Nguyen, Virachith, Siriphone, Muller, Claude P, Hübschen, Judith M, Russell, Paula, Bartholdson Scott, Josefin, Chau Nguyen Ngoc Minh, Tran Vu Thieu Nga and Baker, Stephen 2021. An age-stratified serosurvey against purified Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi antigens in the Lao Peoplé s Democratic Republic. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 15 (12). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010017

Waning of maternal antibodies against measles suggests a large window of susceptibility in infants in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Khampanisong, Phonepaseuth, Pauly, Maude, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Vickers, Molly A, Virachith, Siriphone, Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Black, A., Muller, Claude P and Hübschen, Judith M 2021. Waning of maternal antibodies against measles suggests a large window of susceptibility in infants in Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Pathogens. 10 (10). https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10101316

Analyses of blood donor samples from eight provinces in Lao PDR suggest considerable variation concerning HBV exposure and carriage
Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Hefele, Lisa, Keokhamphue, Jerapha, Sorrasin, Vonhphet, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Souksakhone, Chanthala, Jutavijittum, Prapan, Muller, Claude P, Black, A. and Hübschen, Judith M 2021. Analyses of blood donor samples from eight provinces in Lao PDR suggest considerable variation concerning HBV exposure and carriage. PLoS ONE. 16 (12). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0259814

Hepatitis B virus in Lao dentists: a cross-sectional serological study
Mangkara, Bouasone, Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Chanthavilay, Phetsavanh, Kounnavong, Sengchanh, Sayasone, Somphou, Muller, Claude P., Paboriboune, Phimpha and Black, Antony P. 2021. Hepatitis B virus in Lao dentists: a cross-sectional serological study. Annals of Hepatology. 22 100282. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aohep.2020.10.010

High seroprevalence of Foot and Mouth Disease in Laos: Call for nationwide vaccination campaigns and disease surveillance
Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Innoula, Nouna, Putthana, Vannaphone, Chanthavongsa, Korakan, Snoeck, Chantal J., Hübschen, Judith M., Oudomphone, Phommy, Chan, Bouangeun, Muller, Claude P. and Black, Antony P. 2021. High seroprevalence of Foot and Mouth Disease in Laos: Call for nationwide vaccination campaigns and disease surveillance. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 68 (4), pp. 2345-2352. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbed.13895

Epidemiology of acute respiratory viral infections in children in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Snoeck, Chantal J., Evdokimov, Konstantin, Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Mongkhoune, Sodaly, Sausy, Aurélie, Vilivong, Keoudomphone, Pauly, Maude, Hübschen, Judith M., Billamay, Somxay, Muller, Claude P. and Black, Antony 2021. Epidemiology of acute respiratory viral infections in children in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic. Journal of Medical Virology. 93 (8), pp. 4748-4755. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.27004

Pertussis in Lao PDR: Seroprevalence and disease
Kleine, Daria, Billamay, Somxay, Chanthavilay, Phetsavanh, Mongkhoune, Sodaly, Keokhamphoui, Chirapha, Souksakhone, Chanthala, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Khamphaphongphane, Bouaphan, Muller, Claude P. and Black, Antony P. 2020. Pertussis in Lao PDR: Seroprevalence and disease. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 95, pp. p282-287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2020.03.074

Hepatitis A virus in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Seroprevalence and risk factors
Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Xaiyaphet, Xaipasong, Chanthavilay, Phetsavanh, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Vongphachanh, Bounta, Reinharz, Daniel, Muller, Claude P. and Black, Antony P. 2020. Hepatitis A virus in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Seroprevalence and risk factors. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 103 (1), pp. 164-168. https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.19-0451

Lasting benefit of infant hepatitis B vaccination in adolescents in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Hefele, Lisa, Vannachone, Souphaphone, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Sayasone, Somphou, Kounnavong, Sengchang, Chanthavilay, Phetsavanh, Muller, Claude P. and Black, Antony P. 2020. Lasting benefit of infant hepatitis B vaccination in adolescents in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 93, pp. 217-223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2020.01.055

Seroprevalence of anti-tetanus antibodies in mothers and cord blood and associated factors in health-care settings in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Ounnavong, Phoumsavath, Chanthavilay, Phetsavanh, Khampanisong, Phonepaseuth, Reinharz, Daniel, Muller, Claude P and Black, A. 2020. Seroprevalence of anti-tetanus antibodies in mothers and cord blood and associated factors in health-care settings in Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Vaccine. 38 (5), pp. 1234-1240. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2019.11.007

Timeliness of immunisation with the pentavalent vaccine at different levels of the health care system in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: A cross-sectional study
Hefele, Lisa, Syphan, Sengdavanh, Xayavong, Dalouny, Homsana, Anousin, Kleine, Daria, Chanthavilay, Phetsavanh, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Phathammavong, Outavong, Billamay, Somxay, Xeuatvongsa, Anonh, Reinharz, Daniel, Black, Antony and Muller, Claude P. 2020. Timeliness of immunisation with the pentavalent vaccine at different levels of the health care system in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: A cross-sectional study. PLoS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0242502

Knowledge and Attitude Towards Liver Cancer and Liver Cancer Screening Among HBV and HCV Patients in Vientiane, Lao PDR: a cross Sectional Study
Cheung, Diana, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Sitbounlang, Philavanh, Sathathone, Douangprachanh, Virachith, Siriphone, Phetsamone, Arounlangsy, Paboriboune, Phimpha and Black, Antony P. 2019. Knowledge and Attitude Towards Liver Cancer and Liver Cancer Screening Among HBV and HCV Patients in Vientiane, Lao PDR: a cross Sectional Study. Hepatology. 70 (S1), p. 627. https://doi.org/10.1002/hep.30941

Seroprotection at different levels of the healthcare system after routine vaccination with diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis whole cell--hepatitis B--haemophilus influenzae type B in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Hefele, Lisa, Syphan, Sengdavanh, Xayavong, Dalouny, Homsana, Anousin, Kleine, Daria, Chanthavilay, Phetsavanh, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Phathammavong, Outavong, Billamay, Somxay, Xeuatvongsa, Anonh, Reinharz, Daniel, Muller, Claude P. and Black, Anthony P. 2019. Seroprotection at different levels of the healthcare system after routine vaccination with diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis whole cell--hepatitis B--haemophilus influenzae type B in Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 69 (12), pp. 2136-2144. https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciz143

Varicella zoster and fever rash surveillance in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Hübschen, Judith M., Billamay, Somxay, Mongkhoune, Sodaly, Vilivong, Keooudomphone, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Sinner, Regina, Grandadam, Marc, Phonekeo, Darouny, Black, Antony P. and Muller, Claude, P. 2019. Varicella zoster and fever rash surveillance in Lao People’s Democratic Republic. BMC Infectious Diseases. 19 392. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-019-3990-7

Livestock diseases threatening smallholder farmers in Lao people's Democratic Republic
Pauly, M., Xaydalasouk, K., Innoula, N., Snoeck, C.J., Black, A.P., Pommasichan, S., Phoutana, V. and Muller, C.P. 2019. Livestock diseases threatening smallholder farmers in Lao people's Democratic Republic. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 79 (Supplement 1) 71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2018.11.182

Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding vaccination among healthcare workers in Lao PDR
Sengchaleun, V., Khampanisong, P., Aye-Soukhathammavong, P., Reinharz, D. and Black, A.P. 2019. Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding vaccination among healthcare workers in Lao PDR. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 50 (2), pp. 383-391.

High prevalence of helminth infections in mother-child pairs from three central provinces of Lao People's Democratic Republic
Pauly, Maude, Sayasinh, Kong, Muller, Claude P, Sayasone, Somphou and Black, A. 2019. High prevalence of helminth infections in mother-child pairs from three central provinces of Lao People's Democratic Republic. Parasite epidemiology and control. 7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parepi.2019.e00122

Cross-species transmission of poultry pathogens in backyard farms: ducks as carriers of chicken viruses
Pauly, Maude, Snoeck, Chantal J, Phoutana, Vannaphone, Keosengthong, Amphone, Sausy, Aurélie, Khenkha, Latdavone, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Samountry, Bounthome, Jutavijittum, Prapan, Vilivong, Keooudomphone, Hübschen, Judith M., Black, A., Pommasichan, Sisavath and Muller, Claude P. 2019. Cross-species transmission of poultry pathogens in backyard farms: ducks as carriers of chicken viruses. Avian Pathology. 48 (6), pp. 503 - 511. https://doi.org/10.1080/03079457.2019.1628919

Immunity levels to poliovirus in Lao children and adults before the vaccine-derived poliovirus outbreak: A retrospective study
Pauly, Maude, Black, Antony P., Khampanisong, Phonepaseuth, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Hübschen, Judith M, Nanthavong, Naphavanh, Sayasinh, Kong, Jutavijittum, Prapan, Samountry, Bounthome, Xeuatvongsa, Anonh, Diedrich, Sabine and Muller, Claude P. 2018. Immunity levels to poliovirus in Lao children and adults before the vaccine-derived poliovirus outbreak: A retrospective study. PLoS ONE. 13 (5) e0197370. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0197370

High circulation of hepatitis E virus in pigs and professionals exposed to pigs in Laos
Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Tritz, Silvia, Khenkha, Latdavone, Phoutana, Vannaphone, Keosengthong, Amphone, Pommasichan, Sisavath, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Hübschen, Judith M, Snoeck, Chantal J, Reinharz, Daniel, Muller, Claude P., Black, Antony P. and Pauly, Maude 2018. High circulation of hepatitis E virus in pigs and professionals exposed to pigs in Laos. Zoonoses and Public Health. 65 (8), pp. 1020-1026. https://doi.org/10.1111/zph.12520

Evidence of increased Hepatitis E virus exposure in Lao villagers with contact to ruminants
Tritz, Silvia E, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Pommasichan, Sisavath, Ninnasopha, Khampasong, Keosengthong, Amphone, Phoutana, Vannaphone, Camoin, Margot, Hübschen, Judith M, Black, A., Muller, Claude P and others 2018. Evidence of increased Hepatitis E virus exposure in Lao villagers with contact to ruminants. Zoonoses and public health. 65 (6), pp. 690-701. https://doi.org/10.1111/zph.12483

Seroprevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B and C virus infections in female workers of Lao garment factories
Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Strobel, Michel, Buisson, Yves, Black, A. and Muller, Claude P 2018. Seroprevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B and C virus infections in female workers of Lao garment factories. PLoS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0199919

Low and disparate seroprotection after pentavalent childhood vaccination in the Lao People's Democratic Republic: a cross-sectional study
Evdokimov, K., Sayasinh, K., Nouanthong, P., Vilivong, K., Samountry, B., Phonekeo, D., Strobel, M., Haegeman, F., Heimann, P., Muller, C.P. and Black, A. 2017. Low and disparate seroprotection after pentavalent childhood vaccination in the Lao People's Democratic Republic: a cross-sectional study. Clinical Microbiology and Infection. 23 (3), pp. P197-202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmi.2016.10.007

High prevalence of intestinal worms in children up to 5 years of age in Huaphan province, Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR)
Nanthavong, Naphavanh, Black, A., Khattignavong, Phonepadith, Lorphachan, Lavy, Vilivong, Keooudomphone, Goossens, Sylvie, Buisson, Yves, Quet, Fabrice, Muller, Claude P and Nakamura, Satoshi 2017. High prevalence of intestinal worms in children up to 5 years of age in Huaphan province, Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR). Parasite epidemiology and control. 2 (3), pp. 114-117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parepi.2017.06.001

Intense human-animal interaction and limited capacity for the surveillance of zoonoses as drivers for Hepatitis E virus infections among animals and humans in Lao PDR
Pauly, M., Muller, C.P., Black, A.P. and Snoeck, C.J. 2016. Intense human-animal interaction and limited capacity for the surveillance of zoonoses as drivers for Hepatitis E virus infections among animals and humans in Lao PDR. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 53 (Supplement), p. p18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2016.11.051

Diphtheria in Lao PDR: insufficient coverage or ineffective vaccine?
Nanthavong, Naphavanh, Black, Antony P., Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Souvannaso, Chanthasone, Vilivong, Keooudomphone, Muller, Claude P., Goossens, Sylvie, Quet, Fabrice and Buisson, Yves 2015. Diphtheria in Lao PDR: insufficient coverage or ineffective vaccine? PLoS ONE. 10 (4) e0121749. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0121749

Serosurveillance of vaccine preventable diseases and hepatitis C in healthcare workers from Lao PDR
Black, A., Vilivong, Keooudomphone, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Souvannaso, Chanthasone, Hübschen, Judith M and Muller, Claude P 2015. Serosurveillance of vaccine preventable diseases and hepatitis C in healthcare workers from Lao PDR. PLoS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0123647

Hepatitis B virus in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a cross sectional serosurvey in different cohorts
Black, Antony P., Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Nanthavong, Naphavan, Souvannaso, Chanthasone, Vilivong, Keooudomphone, Jutavijittum, Prapan, Samountry, Bounthome, Lütteke, Nina, Hübschen, Judith M., Goossens, Sylvie, Quet, Fabrice, Buisson, Yves and Muller, Claude P. 2014. Hepatitis B virus in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a cross sectional serosurvey in different cohorts. BMC Infectious Diseases. 14 457. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-14-457

Vaccine-elicited human T cells recognizing conserved protein regions inhibit HIV-1
Borthwick, Nicola, Ahmed, Tina, Ondondo, Beatrice, Hayes, Peter, Rose, Annie, Ebrahimsa, Umar, Hayton, Emma-Jo, Black, Antony P., Bridgeman, Anne, Rosario, Maximillian, Hill, Adrian V.S., Berrie, Eleanor, Moyle, Sarah, Frahm, Nicole, Cox, Josephine, Colloca, Stefano, Nicosia, Alfredo, Gilmour, Jill, McMichael, Andrew J., Dorrell, Lucy and Hanke, Tomáš 2014. Vaccine-elicited human T cells recognizing conserved protein regions inhibit HIV-1. Molecular Therapy. 22 (2), pp. P464-475. https://doi.org/10.1038/mt.2013.248

High prevalence of mumps in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Hübschen, J.M., Vilivong, K., Souvannaso, C., Black, A.P., Lütteke, N., Samountry, B., Phongsavath, V., Khamphaphongphane, B., Denny, J., Sayyavong, C., Woo, G.K.S., Sengsaya, K., Sausy, A., Vongphrachanh, P., Jutavijittum, P., Phonekeo, D. and Muller, C.P. 2014. High prevalence of mumps in Lao People's Democratic Republic. Clinical Microbiology and Infection. 20 (10), pp. O664-O671. https://doi.org/10.1111/1469-0691.12586

PedVacc 002: a phase I/II randomized clinical trial of MVA. HIVA vaccine administered to infants born to human immunodeficiency virus type 1-positive mothers in Nairobi
Njuguna, Irene N, Ambler, Gwen, Reilly, Marie, Ondondo, Beatrice, Kanyugo, Mercy, Lohman-Payne, Barbara, Gichuhi, Christine, Borthwick, Nicola, Black, Antony, Mehedi, Shams-Rony, others and Black, A. 2014. PedVacc 002: a phase I/II randomized clinical trial of MVA. HIVA vaccine administered to infants born to human immunodeficiency virus type 1-positive mothers in Nairobi. Vaccine. 32 (44), pp. 5801-5808. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.08.034

Safety and tolerability of conserved region vaccines vectored by plasmid DNA, simian adenovirus and modified vaccinia virus ankara administered to human immunodeficiency virus type 1-uninfected adults in a randomized, single-blind phase I trial
Hayton, Emma-Jo, Rose, Annie, Ibrahimsa, Umar, Del Sorbo, Mariarosaria, Capone, Stefania, Crook, Alison, Black, A., Dorrell, Lucy and Hanke, Tomaš 2014. Safety and tolerability of conserved region vaccines vectored by plasmid DNA, simian adenovirus and modified vaccinia virus ankara administered to human immunodeficiency virus type 1-uninfected adults in a randomized, single-blind phase I trial. PLoS ONE. 9 (7). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0101591

Neutralizing antibodies against influenza A in pigs before and after the 2009 pandemic, Luxembourg
Lutteke, Nina, Sausy, Aurélie, Black, A., Wildschutz, Félix and Muller, Claude P 2014. Neutralizing antibodies against influenza A in pigs before and after the 2009 pandemic, Luxembourg. Veterinary Microbiology. 169 (1-2), pp. 96-101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2013.12.009

A phase I randomized clinical trial of candidate human immunodeficiency virus type 1 vaccine MVA. HIVA administered to Gambian infants
Afolabi, Muhammed O., Ndure, Jorjoh, Drammeh, Abdoulie, Darboe, Fatoumatta, Mehedi, Shams-Rony, Rowland-Jones, Sarah L., Borthwick, Nicola, Black, Antony, Ambler, Gwen, John-Stewart, Grace C., Reilly, Marie, Hanke, Tomáš and Flanagan, Katie, L. 2013. A phase I randomized clinical trial of candidate human immunodeficiency virus type 1 vaccine MVA. HIVA administered to Gambian infants. PLoS ONE. 8 (10) e78289. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0078289

Immunogenicity of a universal HIV-1 vaccine vectored by DNA, MVA and CHADV-63 in a Phase I/IIA clinical trial
Borthwick, N.J., Ahmed, T., Rose, A., Ebrahimsa, U., Black, A., Hayton, E., Yang, H., Hancock, G., Campion, S., Frahm, N., S Colloca, S., A Nicosia, A., A McMichael, A., L Dorrell, L. and Hanke, T. 2012. Immunogenicity of a universal HIV-1 vaccine vectored by DNA, MVA and CHADV-63 in a Phase I/IIA clinical trial. AIDS Vaccine 2012. Boston, MA, USA 09 - 12 Sep 2012 Springer. https://doi.org/10.1186/1742-4690-9-S2-P118

Age-stratified seroprevalence of vaccine-preventable infectious disease in Saravan, Southern Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Sayasinh, Kong, Hübschen, Judith M, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Keomany, Sommai, Muller, Claude P and Black, A. 2012. Age-stratified seroprevalence of vaccine-preventable infectious disease in Saravan, Southern Lao People’s Democratic Republic. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 107, pp. 25-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2021.04.033

Recombinant DNA/MVA/ChAdV-63-elicited T cells specific for conserved regions of the HIV-1 proteome recognize HIV-1 infected cells and suppress HIV-1
Ahmed, T., Borthwick, N., Yang, H., Hancock, G., Yorke, L., Ebrahimsa, U., Rose, A., Black, A., Hayton, E., McMichael, A., Dorrell, L. and Hanke, T. 2012. Recombinant DNA/MVA/ChAdV-63-elicited T cells specific for conserved regions of the HIV-1 proteome recognize HIV-1 infected cells and suppress HIV-1. Retrovirology. 9, p. P259. https://doi.org/10.1186/1742-4690-9-S2-P259

PedVacc001: Safety and Immunogenicity of a Candidate HIV-1 Vaccine, MVA. HIVA, Administered to Healthy Gambian Infants Born to HIV-1/2-Uninfected Mothers
Afolabi, M, Ndure, J, Mueller, J, Thomas, V, Shams-Rony, M, Borthwick, N, Bridgeman, A, Black, A, Reilly, M, Jaoko, W and others 2011. PedVacc001: Safety and Immunogenicity of a Candidate HIV-1 Vaccine, MVA. HIVA, Administered to Healthy Gambian Infants Born to HIV-1/2-Uninfected Mothers. AIDS Vaccine Conference. Bangkok, Thailand 12 - 15 Sep 2011

Characterisation of T cells induced by candidate prophylactic vaccines encoding a HIV-1 conserved immunogen in phase I/IIa trial HIVCORE002
Ahmed, T., Borthwick, N., Yang, H., Hancock, G., Yorke, L., Black, A., Ebrahimsa, U., Rose, A., Dorrell, L. and Hanke, T. 2011. Characterisation of T cells induced by candidate prophylactic vaccines encoding a HIV-1 conserved immunogen in phase I/IIa trial HIVCORE002. Annual Congress of the British Society for Immunology 2011. Liverpool, United Kingdom 05 - 08 Dec 2011

Natural killer cells during primary varicella zoster virus infection
Malavige, Gathsaurie Neelika, Jones, Louise, Kamaladasa, SD, Wijewickrama, Ananda, Seneviratne, Suranjith L, Black, Antony P, Ogg, Graham S and Black, Antony 2010. Natural killer cells during primary varicella zoster virus infection. Journal of Infection. 61 (2), pp. 190-192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2010.05.004

Immune evasion during varicella zoster virus infection of keratinocytes
Black, A.P., Jones, L., Malavige, G.N. and Ogg, G.S. 2009. Immune evasion during varicella zoster virus infection of keratinocytes. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 34 (8), pp. e941-e944. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2230.2009.03350.x

Viral load, clinical disease severity and cellular immune responses in primary varicella zoster virus infection in Sri Lanka
Malavige, Gathsaurie N.eelika, Jones, Louise, Kamaladasa, S.D., Wijewickrama, A., Seneviratne, S.., Black, Antony P. and Ogg, Graham S. 2008. Viral load, clinical disease severity and cellular immune responses in primary varicella zoster virus infection in Sri Lanka. PLoS ONE. 3 (11) e3789. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0003789

Varicella zoster virus glycoprotein E-specific CD4+ T cells show evidence of recent activation and effector differentiation, consistent with frequent exposure to replicative cycle antigens in healthy immune donors
Malavige, G.N., Jones, L., Black, A.P. and Ogg, G.S. 2008. Varicella zoster virus glycoprotein E-specific CD4+ T cells show evidence of recent activation and effector differentiation, consistent with frequent exposure to replicative cycle antigens in healthy immune donors. Clinical & Experimental Immunology. 152 (3), pp. 522-531.

Varicella-zoster virus vaccine is able to evade the T-cell response during the replicative phase of the viral life cycle
Black, A., Jones, L., Malavige, G. and Ogg, G. 2008. Varicella-zoster virus vaccine is able to evade the T-cell response during the replicative phase of the viral life cycle. Annual Meeting of the British Society for Investigative Dermatology 2008. Oxford, England 07 - 09 Apr 2008 Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2008.08486.x

Viral loads in primary varicella zoster virus infection
Malavige, Gathsaurie, Jones, Lousie, Black, Antony, Wijewickrama, Ananda, Seneviratne, Suranjith, Kamaladasa, Satheeka and Ogg, Graham 2008. Viral loads in primary varicella zoster virus infection. Journal of Infection. 56 (4) P307.

Anti-lymphocyte function associated antigen-1 inhibits T-helper 2 function of human allergen-specific CD4+ T cells
Ardern-Jones, MR, Black, A. and Ogg, GS 2008. Anti-lymphocyte function associated antigen-1 inhibits T-helper 2 function of human allergen-specific CD4+ T cells. British Journal of Dermatology. 158 (3), p. 456–462. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2007.08393.x

Phenotypic analysis of human cd4+ t cells specific for ie63 protein of vzv
Jones, Louise, Black, Antony, Malavige, Gathsaurie and Ogg, Graham 2008. Phenotypic analysis of human cd4+ t cells specific for ie63 protein of vzv. Journal of Infection. 56 (4), p. 300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2008.01.020

Interleukin-4 promotes human CD8+ T cell expression of CCR7
Seneviratne, Suranjith L., Black, Antony P., Jones, Louise, Di Gleria, Kati, Bailey, Abigail S. and Ogg, Graham S. 2007. Interleukin-4 promotes human CD8+ T cell expression of CCR7. Immunology. 120 (1), pp. 66-72. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2567.2006.02478.x

The role of skin-homing T cells in extrinsic atopic dermatitis
Seneviratne, S.L., Black, A.P., Jones, L., Bailey, A.S. and Ogg, G.S. 2007. The role of skin-homing T cells in extrinsic atopic dermatitis. QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. 100 (1), pp. 19-27. https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hcl132

The role of human keratinocytes in T-cell activation
Black, A., Ardern-Jones, M., Jones, L. and Ogg, G. 2007. The role of human keratinocytes in T-cell activation. British Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting 2007. Birmingham ICC 10 - 13 Jul 2007 Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2007.07822.x

Keratinocyte apoptosis induced by allergen-specific T cells
Ardern-Jones, M.R., Black, A. and Ogg, G. 2007. Keratinocyte apoptosis induced by allergen-specific T cells. British Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting 2007. Birmingham ICC 10 - 13 Jul 2007 Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2007.07822.x

Human keratinocyte induction of rapid effector function in antigen-specific memory CD4+ and CD8+ T cells
Black, Antony P.B., Ardern-Jones, Michael R., Kasprowicz, Victoria, Bowness, Paul, Jones, Louise, Bailey, Abigail S. and Ogg, Graham S. 2007. Human keratinocyte induction of rapid effector function in antigen-specific memory CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. European Journal of Immunology. 37 (6), pp. 1485-1493. https://doi.org/10.1002/eji.200636915

Bacterial superantigen facilitates epithelial presentation of allergen to T helper 2 cells
Ardern-Jones, Michael R., Black, Antony P., Bateman, Elizabeth A. and Ogg, Graham S. 2007. Bacterial superantigen facilitates epithelial presentation of allergen to T helper 2 cells. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 104 (13), pp. 5557-5562. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0700733104

Rapid effector function of varicella-zoster virus glycoprotein I-specific CD4+ T cells many decades after primary infection
Malavige, Gathsaurie Neelika, Jones, Louise, Black, Antony Paul and Ogg, Graham Stuart 2007. Rapid effector function of varicella-zoster virus glycoprotein I-specific CD4+ T cells many decades after primary infection. The Journal of Infectious Diseases. 195 (5), pp. 660-664. https://doi.org/10.1086/511274

Phenotypic analysis of human CD4+ T cells specific for immediate early 63 protein of varicella-zoster virus
Jones, Louise, Black, A., Malavige, Gathsaurie N and Ogg, Graham S 2007. Phenotypic analysis of human CD4+ T cells specific for immediate early 63 protein of varicella-zoster virus. European journal of immunology. 37 (12), pp. 3393-3403. https://doi.org/10.1002/eji.200737648

A novel fluorescent sensitive assay for detection of differential T cell mediated lysis of multiple adherent target cells
Black, Antony P., Jones, Louise, Ardern-Jones, Michael and Ogg, Graham S. 2006. A novel fluorescent sensitive assay for detection of differential T cell mediated lysis of multiple adherent target cells. Journal of Immunological Methods. 316 (1-2), pp. 153-157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jim.2006.07.022

Role of T cells in the pathogenesis of mucous membrane pemphigoid
Black, Antony P., Wojnarowska, Fenella and Ogg, Graham S. 2006. Role of T cells in the pathogenesis of mucous membrane pemphigoid. Expert Review of Dermatology. 1 (1), pp. 25-30. https://doi.org/10.1586/17469872.1.1.25

Persistent high frequencies of varicella-zoster virus ORF4 protein-specific CD4+ T cells after primary infection
Jones, Louise, Black, Antony P., Malavige, Gathsaurie N. and Ogg, Graham S. 2006. Persistent high frequencies of varicella-zoster virus ORF4 protein-specific CD4+ T cells after primary infection. Journal of Virology. 80 (19). https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.00564-06

Superantigen-attergen synergy: a novel mechanism of cutaneous atopic disease
Ardern-Jones, M.R., Black, A.P., Bateman, E.A. and Ogg, G.S. 2006. Superantigen-attergen synergy: a novel mechanism of cutaneous atopic disease. British Association of Dermatologists Annual Meeting, 2006. Manchester 04 - 07 Jul 2006 Wiley.

Severe atopic dermatitis is associated with a reduced frequency of IL-10 producing allergen-specific CD4+ T cells
Seneviratne, SL, Jones, L, Bailey, AS, Black, AP, Ogg, G S and Black, A. 2006. Severe atopic dermatitis is associated with a reduced frequency of IL-10 producing allergen-specific CD4+ T cells. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 31, p. 689–694. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2230.2006.02172.x

Phenotypic analysis of Der P 1-peptide specific T cells in individuals with severe atopic dermatitis
Ardern-Jones, M.R., Bateman, E., Black, A., Bailey, A. and Ogg, G. 2005. Phenotypic analysis of Der P 1-peptide specific T cells in individuals with severe atopic dermatitis. Immunology. 116 (s1), p. 91.

Interleukin-4 induced down-regulation of skin homing receptor expression by human viral-specific CD8+ T cells may contribute to atopic risk of cutaneous infection
Seneviratne, S.L., Jones, L., Bailey, A.S., Samuel, R.V., Black, A.P. and Ogg, G.S. 2005. Interleukin-4 induced down-regulation of skin homing receptor expression by human viral-specific CD8+ T cells may contribute to atopic risk of cutaneous infection. Clinical & Experimental Immunology. 141 (1), pp. 107-115. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2249.2005.02823.x

p53-specific CD8+ T-cell responses in individuals with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
Black, A.P., Bailey, A., Jones, L., Turner, R.J., Hollowood, K. and Ogg, G.S. 2005. p53-specific CD8+ T-cell responses in individuals with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. British Journal of Dermatology. 153 (5), pp. 987-991. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2005.06878.x

Combined Oligonucleotide and Protein Microarray Temporal Analysis of p53-mediated Apoptosis
Black A.P., Wee E., Lambe T., Bailey A., Jones L. and Ogg G.S. 2005. Combined Oligonucleotide and Protein Microarray Temporal Analysis of p53-mediated Apoptosis. Cancer Genomics & Proteomics. 2 (2), pp. 61-69.

Modulation of chemokine receptor expression on CLA+ T cells in atopic dermatitis
Seneviratne, S.L., Black, A., Jones, L., Chakraborthy, R., King, A., Powell, S., McMichael, A.J. and Ogg, G.S. 2004. Modulation of chemokine receptor expression on CLA+ T cells in atopic dermatitis. AAAAI 60th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, California, USA 19 - 23 Mar 2004 Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2003.12.164

Rapid effector function of circulating NC16A-specific T cells in individuals with mucous membrane pemphigoid
Black, A., Seneviratne, SL, Jones, L, King, AS, Winsey, S, Arsecularatne, G, Wojnarowska, F and Ogg, GS 2004. Rapid effector function of circulating NC16A-specific T cells in individuals with mucous membrane pemphigoid. British Journal of Dermatology. 151 (6), p. 1160–1164. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2004.06219.x

Low IL-10 production by der p 1-specific T cells in severe atopic dermatitis
Seneviratne, S.L., Jones, L., Black, A., King, A., Powell, S., McMichael, A.J. and Ogg, G.S. 2003. Low IL-10 production by der p 1-specific T cells in severe atopic dermatitis. AAAAI 60th Anniversary Meeting. Denver, Colorado 07 - 12 Mar 2003 Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0091-6749(03)80610-3

Protein microarray analysis of p53-mediated apoptosis; identification of potential tumour associated antigens
Black, A., Jones, L., Wee, E., Kollnberger, S., Seneviratne, S. and Ogg, G. 2003. Protein microarray analysis of p53-mediated apoptosis; identification of potential tumour associated antigens. British Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting 2003. University of Southampton 07 - 09 Apr 2003 Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2133.2003.04529.x

The role of p53 in the immunobiology of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
Black, A.P.B. and Ogg, G.S. 2003. The role of p53 in the immunobiology of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Clinical & Experimental Immunology. 132 (3), pp. 379-384. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2249.2003.02159.x

An association between the acute phase response and patterns of antigen induced T cell proliferation in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Black, A., Bhayani, Hansha, Ryder, Clive AJ, Pugh, Mark T, Gardner-Medwin, Janet MM and Southwood, Taunton R 2003. An association between the acute phase response and patterns of antigen induced T cell proliferation in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Arthritis Research & Therapy. 5. https://doi.org/10.1186/ar791

T-cell activation without proliferation in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Black, Antony P.B., Bhayani, Hansha, Ryder, Clive A.J., Gardner-Medwin, Janet M.M. and Southwood, Taunton R. 2002. T-cell activation without proliferation in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Arthritis Research & Therapy. 4, pp. 177-183. https://doi.org/10.1186/ar403

Identification and characterisation of DerP1-specific CD8+ T cells in the peripheral blood of atopic individuals
Seneviratne, Suranjith, Jones, Louis, King, Abigail, Black, Antony, Powell, Shiela, McMichael, Andrew and Ogg, GS 2002. Identification and characterisation of DerP1-specific CD8+ T cells in the peripheral blood of atopic individuals. Clinical Science. 103 (s47), p. 2P. https://doi.org/10.1042/cs103002Pa

Allergen-specific CD8+ T cells and atopic disease
Seneviratne, Suranjith L, Jones, Louise, King, Abigail S, Black, Antony, Powell, Sheila, McMichael, Andrew J, Ogg, Graham S and Black, Antony 2002. Allergen-specific CD8+ T cells and atopic disease. The Journal of clinical investigation. 110 (9), pp. 1283-1291. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI15753

T cell phenotype and function in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Black, Antony P.B. 2000. T cell phenotype and function in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. PhD thesis University of Birmingham

Influence of the acute phase response on T cell phenotype and proliferation in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Evidence for two distinct patterns
Black, A.P.B., Bhayani, H., Gardner-Medwin, J.M., Ryder, C.A.J. and Southwood, T.R. 1999. Influence of the acute phase response on T cell phenotype and proliferation in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Evidence for two distinct patterns. Arthritis and Rheumatism. 42 (S9), p. S180.

γδ+ T Cells Preferentially Respond to Live Rather than Killed Malaria Parasites
Waterfall, Martin, Black, Antony and Riley, Eleanor 1998. γδ+ T Cells Preferentially Respond to Live Rather than Killed Malaria Parasites. Infection and Immunity. 66 (5), pp. 2393-2398. https://doi.org/10.1128/iai.66.5.2393-2398.1998