A cohort study among university students: identification of risk factors for Epstein-Barr virus seroconversion and infectious mononucleosis

…, K McAulay, H Williams, N Harrison… - Clinical infectious …, 2006 - academic.oup.com
Background . A vaccine against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection is in clinical trials. Up-to-date
information on risk factors for EBV infection and infectious mononucleosis (IM) among …

The immune response to primary EBV infection: a role for natural killer cells

…, NJ Gallacher, CD Higgins, N Harrison… - British journal of …, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
The role of antigen‐specific CD3 + CD8 + cytotoxic T cells in the control of primary Epstein–Barr
Virus (EBV) infection is well established. However, time is required for the antigen‐…

A study of risk factors for acquisition of Epstein-Barr virus and its subtypes

…, KF Macsween, N Harrison… - The Journal of …, 2007 - academic.oup.com
Background. Risk factors for primary infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and its subtypes
have not been fully investigated. Methods. Questionnaires and serum samples from a total …

[HTML][HTML] Understanding the barriers to identifying carers of people with advanced illness in primary care: triangulating three data sources

…, A Finucane, M Kendall, A Jarvis, N Harrison… - BMC family …, 2014 - Springer
Background Approximately 10% of the UK population have an unpaid caring role for a
family member or friend. Many of these carers make a significant contribution to supporting …

Sexual history and Epstein-Barr virus infection

…, C Higgins, K McAulay, N Harrison… - The Journal of …, 2002 - academic.oup.com
To determine the role of sexual contact in transmission of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and
occurrence of infectious mononucleosis (IM), a cross-sectional study was undertaken of EBV …

Are UK primary care teams formally identifying patients for palliative care before they die?

N Harrison, D Cavers, C Campbell… - British Journal of General …, 2012 - bjgp.org
Background The palliative care approach has the potential to improve care for patients with
progressive life-threatening illnesses from the time of diagnosis. Policy and clinical directives …

Infectious mononucleosis in university students in the United Kingdom: evaluation of the clinical features and consequences of the disease

…, KA McAulay, H Williams, N Harrison… - Clinical infectious …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
Infectious mononucleosis (IM) resulted in marked reductions in student study time, social
activities, and physical exercise, and sustained hypersomnia. Females were more likely to …

Analysis of immune activation and clinical events in acute infectious mononucleosis

…, K McAulay, C Higgins, N Harrison… - The Journal of …, 2004 - academic.oup.com
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-specific immunoblot analysis was used to reveal the molecular
diversity of immunoglobulin (Ig) G and IgA antibody responses against Epstein-Barr nuclear …

The high prevalence of bipolar spectrum disorders in young adults with recurrent depression: toward an innovative diagnostic framework

DJ Smith, N Harrison, W Muir… - Journal of affective …, 2005 - Elsevier
Background: Young adults with early-onset major depressive disorder (MDD) may be at
high risk of progression to bipolar disorder. Although hypomanic symptoms are common in …

[HTML][HTML] Piloting a new approach in primary care to identify, assess and support carers of people with terminal illnesses: a feasibility study

…, G Highet, A Finucane, M Kendall, N Harrison… - BMC Family …, 2016 - Springer
Background General practices in the United Kingdom are encouraged to have a protocol for
the identification of carers and a mechanism for social care referral. However, a minority of …