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  1. Article ; Online: Humoral and T Cell Immune Responses against SARS-CoV-2 after Primary and Homologous or Heterologous Booster Vaccinations and Breakthrough Infection: A Longitudinal Cohort Study in Malaysia.

    Fu, Jolene Yin Ling / Pukhari, Muhammad Harith / Bador, Maria Kahar / Sam, I-Ching / Chan, Yoke Fun

    Viruses

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 4

    Abstract: Vaccine efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 could be compromised by the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants and it is important to study how it impacts the booster vaccination regime. We investigated the humoral and T cell responses longitudinally in vaccinated ... ...

    Abstract Vaccine efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 could be compromised by the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants and it is important to study how it impacts the booster vaccination regime. We investigated the humoral and T cell responses longitudinally in vaccinated uninfected (
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Longitudinal Studies ; BNT162 Vaccine ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Breakthrough Infections ; Malaysia ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; T-Lymphocytes ; Cohort Studies ; Antibodies, Neutralizing ; ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 ; Vaccination ; Antibodies, Viral
    Chemical Substances BNT162 Vaccine ; Antibodies, Neutralizing ; ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (B5S3K2V0G8) ; Antibodies, Viral
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-25
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2516098-9
    ISSN 1999-4915 ; 1999-4915
    ISSN (online) 1999-4915
    ISSN 1999-4915
    DOI 10.3390/v15040844
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  2. Article ; Online: Recent advances in the understanding of enterovirus A71 infection: a focus on neuropathogenesis.

    Tee, Han Kang / Zainol, Mohd Izwan / Sam, I-Ching / Chan, Yoke Fun

    Expert review of anti-infective therapy

    2021  Volume 19, Issue 6, Page(s) 733–747

    Abstract: ... ...

    Abstract Introduction
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Antiviral Agents/administration & dosage ; Coxsackievirus Infections/complications ; Coxsackievirus Infections/virology ; Enterovirus A, Human/isolation & purification ; Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease/complications ; Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease/virology ; Humans ; Nervous System Diseases/drug therapy ; Nervous System Diseases/virology ; Viral Vaccines/administration & dosage ; Virus Internalization
    Chemical Substances Antiviral Agents ; Viral Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2181279-2
    ISSN 1744-8336 ; 1478-7210
    ISSN (online) 1744-8336
    ISSN 1478-7210
    DOI 10.1080/14787210.2021.1851194
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  3. Article ; Online: SARS-CoV-2 multiplex RT-PCR to detect variants of concern (VOCs) in Malaysia, between January to May 2021.

    Fu, Jolene Yin Ling / Chong, Yoong Min / Sam, I-Ching / Chan, Yoke Fun

    Journal of virological methods

    2022  Volume 301, Page(s) 114462

    Abstract: Emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC) have been associated with enhanced transmissibility and immune escape. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) of the whole genome is the gold standard for variant identification for surveillance but is time- ... ...

    Abstract Emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC) have been associated with enhanced transmissibility and immune escape. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) of the whole genome is the gold standard for variant identification for surveillance but is time-consuming and costly. Rapid and cost-effective assays that detect SARS-CoV-2 variants are needed. We evaluated Allplex SARS-CoV-2 Master Assay and Variants I Assay to detect HV69/70 deletion, Y144 deletion, E484K, N501Y, and P681H spike mutations in 248 positive samples collected in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, between January and May 2021. Spike variants were detected in 78/248 (31.5 %), comprising 60 VOC B.1.351 (beta) and 18 B.1.1.7 (alpha). With NGS as reference for 115 samples, the sensitivity for detecting the spike mutations was 98.7 % with the Master Assay and 100 % with the Variants I Assay. The emergence of beta variants correlated with increasing COVID-19 infections in Malaysia. The prevalence of alpha VOC and lineage B.1.466.2 was low. These assays detect mutations present in alpha, beta and gamma VOCs. Of the VOCs which have subsequently emerged, the assays should detect omicron (B.1.1.529) but not B.1.617.2 (delta). In conclusion, spike variant PCR assays can be used to rapidly monitor selected SARS-CoV-2 VOCs in resource-limited settings, but require updates as new variants emerge.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/diagnosis ; COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Testing ; Humans ; Malaysia ; Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Mutation ; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction ; SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-10
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 8013-5
    ISSN 1879-0984 ; 0166-0934
    ISSN (online) 1879-0984
    ISSN 0166-0934
    DOI 10.1016/j.jviromet.2022.114462
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  4. Article ; Online: Corrigendum to "SARS-CoV-2 multiplex RT-PCR to detect variants of concern (VOCs) in Malaysia, between January and May 2021" [J. Virol. Methods 301 (2022) 114462].

    Fu, Jolene Yin Ling / Chong, Yoong Min / Sam, I-Ching / Chan, Yoke Fun

    Journal of virological methods

    2022  Volume 309, Page(s) 114596

    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-13
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Published Erratum
    ZDB-ID 8013-5
    ISSN 1879-0984 ; 0166-0934
    ISSN (online) 1879-0984
    ISSN 0166-0934
    DOI 10.1016/j.jviromet.2022.114596
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  5. Article: Perspectives of vector management in the control and elimination of vector-borne zoonoses.

    Wong, Meng Li / Zulzahrin, Zulhisham / Vythilingam, Indra / Lau, Yee Ling / Sam, I-Ching / Fong, Mun Yik / Lee, Wenn-Chyau

    Frontiers in microbiology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1135977

    Abstract: The complex transmission profiles of vector-borne zoonoses (VZB) and vector-borne infections with animal reservoirs (VBIAR) complicate efforts to break the transmission circuit of these infections. To control and eliminate VZB and VBIAR, insecticide ... ...

    Abstract The complex transmission profiles of vector-borne zoonoses (VZB) and vector-borne infections with animal reservoirs (VBIAR) complicate efforts to break the transmission circuit of these infections. To control and eliminate VZB and VBIAR, insecticide application may not be conducted easily in all circumstances, particularly for infections with sylvatic transmission cycle. As a result, alternative approaches have been considered in the vector management against these infections. In this review, we highlighted differences among the environmental, chemical, and biological control approaches in vector management, from the perspectives of VZB and VBIAR. Concerns and knowledge gaps pertaining to the available control approaches were discussed to better understand the prospects of integrating these vector control approaches to synergistically break the transmission of VZB and VBIAR in humans, in line with the integrated vector management (IVM) developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2004.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2587354-4
    ISSN 1664-302X
    ISSN 1664-302X
    DOI 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1135977
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  6. Article ; Online: Comparative Evaluation of a Standard M10 Assay with Xpert Xpress for the Rapid Molecular Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B Virus, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus

    Azwani Abdullah / I-Ching Sam / Yin Jie Ong / Chun Hao Theo / Muhammad Harith Pukhari / Yoke Fun Chan

    Diagnostics, Vol 13, Iss 23, p

    2023  Volume 3507

    Abstract: SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B virus (IAV/IBV), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are among the common viruses causing acute respiratory infections. Clinical diagnosis to differentiate these viruses is challenging due to similar clinical presentations; ... ...

    Abstract SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B virus (IAV/IBV), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are among the common viruses causing acute respiratory infections. Clinical diagnosis to differentiate these viruses is challenging due to similar clinical presentations; thus, laboratory-based real-time RT PCR is the gold standard for diagnosis. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of STANDARD M10 Flu/RSV/SARS-CoV-2 (SD Biosensor Inc., Seoul, Korea) using archived positive and negative respiratory samples for SARS-CoV-2, IAV, IBV, and RSV. A total of 322 respiratory samples were tested, comprising 215 positive samples (49 SARS-CoV-2, 48 IAV, 53 IBV, 65 RSV) and 107 negative samples. All samples were tested with both STANDARD M10 and compared to either Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 or Xpert Xpress Flu/RSV (Cepheid, Sunnyvale, CA, USA). The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value rates of STANDARD M10 were very similar to Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 or Xpert Xpress Flu/RSV ranges for each virus (98–100%). The duration of testing and workflows were similar. The overall agreement was 99.4%, including 99.1% agreement for positive samples and 100% agreement for negative samples. In conclusion, the STANDARD M10 point-of-care test is suitable for rapid simultaneous detection of SARS-CoV-2, IAV, IBV, and RSV.
    Keywords respiratory syncytial virus ; influenza A virus ; influenza B virus ; SARS-CoV-2 ; rapid RT-PCR ; diagnostic accuracy ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 600
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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  7. Article: Comparative Evaluation of a Standard M10 Assay with Xpert Xpress for the Rapid Molecular Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B Virus, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus.

    Abdullah, Azwani / Sam, I-Ching / Ong, Yin Jie / Theo, Chun Hao / Pukhari, Muhammad Harith / Chan, Yoke Fun

    Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 23

    Abstract: SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B virus (IAV/IBV), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are among the common viruses causing acute respiratory infections. Clinical diagnosis to differentiate these viruses is challenging due to similar clinical presentations; ... ...

    Abstract SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B virus (IAV/IBV), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are among the common viruses causing acute respiratory infections. Clinical diagnosis to differentiate these viruses is challenging due to similar clinical presentations; thus, laboratory-based real-time RT PCR is the gold standard for diagnosis. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of STANDARD M10 Flu/RSV/SARS-CoV-2 (SD Biosensor Inc., Seoul, Korea) using archived positive and negative respiratory samples for SARS-CoV-2, IAV, IBV, and RSV. A total of 322 respiratory samples were tested, comprising 215 positive samples (49 SARS-CoV-2, 48 IAV, 53 IBV, 65 RSV) and 107 negative samples. All samples were tested with both STANDARD M10 and compared to either Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 or Xpert Xpress Flu/RSV (Cepheid, Sunnyvale, CA, USA). The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value rates of STANDARD M10 were very similar to Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 or Xpert Xpress Flu/RSV ranges for each virus (98-100%). The duration of testing and workflows were similar. The overall agreement was 99.4%, including 99.1% agreement for positive samples and 100% agreement for negative samples. In conclusion, the STANDARD M10 point-of-care test is suitable for rapid simultaneous detection of SARS-CoV-2, IAV, IBV, and RSV.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-22
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662336-5
    ISSN 2075-4418
    ISSN 2075-4418
    DOI 10.3390/diagnostics13233507
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  8. Article ; Online: Replication and innate immune responses of two chikungunya virus genotypes in human monocyte-derived macrophages.

    Lau, Joanne Zhi Han / Chua, Chong Long / Chan, Yoke Fun / Nadarajan, Veera Sekaran / Lee, Christina Lai Ling / Sam, I-Ching

    The Journal of general virology

    2023  Volume 104, Issue 4

    Abstract: Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a re-emerging mosquito-borne virus, which causes epidemics of fever, joint pain and rash. There are three genotypes: West African, East/Central/South/Africa (ECSA) and Asian, with the latter two predominant globally. Genotype- ...

    Abstract Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a re-emerging mosquito-borne virus, which causes epidemics of fever, joint pain and rash. There are three genotypes: West African, East/Central/South/Africa (ECSA) and Asian, with the latter two predominant globally. Genotype-specific differences in clinical presentations, virulence and immunopathology have been described. Macrophages are key cells in immune responses against CHIKV. Circulating blood monocytes enter tissue to differentiate into monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs) in response to CHIKV infection at key replication sites such as lymphoid organs and joints. This study analyses differences in replication and induced immune mediators following infection of MDMs with Asian and ECSA CHIKV genotypes. Primary human MDMs were derived from residual blood donations. Replication of Asian (MY/06/37348) or ECSA (MY/08/065) genotype strains of CHIKV in MDMs was measured by plaque assay. Nineteen immune mediators were measured in infected cell supernatants using multiplexed immunoassay or ELISA. MY/08/065 showed significantly higher viral replication at 24 h post-infection (h p.i.) but induced significantly lower expression of proinflammatory cytokines (CCL-2, CCL-3, CCL-4, RANTES and CXCL-10) and the anti-inflammatory IL-1Ra compared to MY/06/37348. No differences were seen at later time points up to 72 h p.i. During early infection, MY/08/065 induced lower proinflammatory immune responses in MDMs.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Chikungunya virus/genetics ; Chikungunya Fever ; Immunity, Innate ; Macrophages ; Virus Replication ; Genotype
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 219316-4
    ISSN 1465-2099 ; 0022-1317
    ISSN (online) 1465-2099
    ISSN 0022-1317
    DOI 10.1099/jgv.0.001842
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  9. Article ; Online: SARS-CoV-2 multiplex RT-PCR to detect variants of concern (VOCs) in Malaysia, between January to May 2021

    Fu, Jolene Yin Ling / Chong, Yoong Min / Sam, I-Ching / Chan, Yoke Fun

    Journal of Virological Methods. 2022 Mar., v. 301 p.114462-

    2022  

    Abstract: Emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC) have been associated with enhanced transmissibility and immune escape. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) of the whole genome is the gold standard for variant identification for surveillance but is time- ... ...

    Abstract Emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC) have been associated with enhanced transmissibility and immune escape. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) of the whole genome is the gold standard for variant identification for surveillance but is time-consuming and costly. Rapid and cost-effective assays that detect SARS-CoV-2 variants are needed. We evaluated Allplex SARS-CoV-2 Master Assay and Variants I Assay to detect HV69/70 deletion, Y144 deletion, E484K, N501Y, and P681H spike mutations in 248 positive samples collected in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, between January and May 2021. Spike variants were detected in 78/248 (31.5 %), comprising 60 VOC B.1.351 (beta) and 18 B.1.1.7 (alpha). With NGS as reference for 115 samples, the sensitivity for detecting the spike mutations was 98.7 % with the Master Assay and 100 % with the Variants I Assay. The emergence of beta variants correlated with increasing COVID-19 infections in Malaysia. The prevalence of alpha VOC and lineage B.1.466.2 was low. These assays detect mutations present in alpha, beta and gamma VOCs. Of the VOCs which have subsequently emerged, the assays should detect omicron (B.1.1.529) but not B.1.617.2 (delta). In conclusion, spike variant PCR assays can be used to rapidly monitor selected SARS-CoV-2 VOCs in resource-limited settings, but require updates as new variants emerge.
    Keywords COVID-19 infection ; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ; cost effectiveness ; genome ; monitoring ; Malaysia ; COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Next-generation sequencing ; RT-qPCR ; Variants of concern
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-03
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 8013-5
    ISSN 1879-0984 ; 0166-0934
    ISSN (online) 1879-0984
    ISSN 0166-0934
    DOI 10.1016/j.jviromet.2022.114462
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  10. Article ; Online: Low postpandemic wave SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Malaysia.

    Sam, I-Ching / Chong, Yoong Min / Tan, Chee Wah / Chan, Yoke Fun

    Journal of medical virology

    2020  Volume 93, Issue 2, Page(s) 647–648

    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; COVID-19/immunology ; COVID-19 Serological Testing ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Humans ; Malaysia/epidemiology ; Male ; Mass Screening/statistics & numerical data ; Middle Aged ; Seroepidemiologic Studies ; Young Adult
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 752392-0
    ISSN 1096-9071 ; 0146-6615
    ISSN (online) 1096-9071
    ISSN 0146-6615
    DOI 10.1002/jmv.26426
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