Long-Term Predictions of COVID-19 in Some Countries by the SIRD Model by Lijun Pei, Mengyu Zhang

“…Finally, we studied the impact of the infection rate β on COVID-19. We find that when the infection rate β decreases, the cumulative number of confirmed cases and the maximum number of currently infected cases will greatly decrease. …”
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Prevalence of feline viral leukemia in Moscow and the Moscow Oblast with the analysis of hematological and biochemical blood parameters by A. P. Zenchenkova

“…The obtained data demonstrate non-specific hematological and biochemical abnormalities in infected cats, and dictate the need for further study of the risk factors that predispose cats to the infection with this viral disease. …”
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In Vitro Virucidal and Virustatic Properties of the Crude Extract of Cynodon dactylon against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus by Kidsadagon Pringproa, Oapkun Khonghiran, Suchaya Kunanoppadol, Teerapong Potha, Phongsakorn Chuammitri

“…The in vitro virustatic and virucidal tests of the crude extract of Cynodon dactylon against infection with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), a cause of major devastating pig disease, were described. …”
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Designing of immunodiagnostic assay using polyclonal antibodies for detection of Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli strains. by Aliyi Hassen Jarso, Biniam Moges Eskeziyaw, Degisew Yinur Mengistu, Tesfaye Sisay Tessema

“…Hence, this assay can be used as ideal diagnostic assay, which is highly suitable for the detection and screening of EPEC infection in both humans and cattle in one health perspective of resource-limited laboratories.…”
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The omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 drove broadly increased seroprevalence in a public university setting. by Ching-Wen Hou, Stacy Williams, Guillermo Trivino-Soto, Veronica Boyle, David Rainford, Selina Vicino, Mitch Magee, Yunro Chung, Joshua LaBaer, Vel Murugan

“…Individuals that experienced breakthrough infections exhibited the highest levels of anti-RBD antibodies. …”
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Canine parvovirus enteritis: epidemic situation analysis and perspectives by T. S. Galkina, A. К. Karaulov

“…Parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) can affect dogs at any age, but puppies between 6 weeks and 6 months old are most susceptible to infection. One of the main biological properties of parvovirus is its continuous genetic evolution, which led to the replacement of the original virus type by new antigenic variants – CPV-2a, CPV-2b and CPV-2c. …”
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Cholestatic Jaundice as a Paraneoplastic Manifestation of Prostate Cancer by Tomomi Kuramoto, Hiroya Senzaki, Hiroyuki Koike, Kenji Yamagiwa, Shinobu Tamura, Tokuzou Fujimoto, Takeshi Inagaki

“…We report a patient who presented with cholestatic jaundice without biliary duct obstruction, hepatic involvement, or infection. After a few detailed examinations, prostate cancer was diagnosed. …”
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Inflammatory Nasal Swelling due to Leishmania tropica by Hajiba Fellah, Maryam Hakkour, Bouchra Delouane, Asmae Hmamouch, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Faiza Sebti, Abderrahim Sadak

“…For this, the clinical examination must take into account both exceptional presentations of Leishmania infection, in particular in subjects living or having stayed in an endemic area, in order to ensure appropriate and early treatment.…”
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Pulmonary Toxoplasmosis Diagnosed on Transbronchial Lung Biopsy in a Mechanically Ventilated Patient by Delyse Garg, Nikhil Madan, Omar Qaqish, Sandhya Nagarakanti, Vipul Patel

“…Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite that infects up to a third of the world’s population. Infection is mainly acquired by ingestion of food or water that is contaminated with oocysts shed by cats or consuming undercooked meat containing tissue cysts. …”
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A Clinical Profile of Pediatric COVID-19 Testing in the Emergency Department, Dubai, United Arab Emirates by Fatima Farid Mir, Maysa Saleh

“…As time progressed, international reports of COVID-19 infection in children steadily grew; however, data on disease features in the United Arab Emirates’ pediatric population was noticeably lagging. …”
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Winnipeg’s Tertiary Care Centres’ Program for the Prevention of Antimicrobial Resistance by John M Embil, Godfrey KM Harding

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Varicella Susceptibility in a Canadian Population by Sam Ratnam

“…OBJECTIVE: To determine susceptibility to varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection among children, pregnant women and health care workers in Newfoundland.…”
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Protecting the most vulnerable: The urgent need to include HIV-exposed children in malaria chemoprevention strategies. by Raquel González, Tacilta Nhampossa, Antía Figueroa-Romero, André-Marie Tchouatieu, Christine Manyando, Clara Menendez

“…Raquel González and colleagues discuss the drugs available to HIV-exposed children to prevent malaria infection and the urgent need to evaluate alternative agents.…”
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The theses for MD degree by article Editorial

“…Idrisova – Value of a latent HBV-infection in progression of chronic liver diseases.T.A. …”
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A broadly neutralizing antibody against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-variants BA.1, BA.2, BA.2.12.1, BA.4, and BA.5 by Zhe Chen, Leilei Feng, Lei Wang, Li Zhang, Binyang Zheng, Hua Fu, Fengdi Li, Ligai Liu, Qi Lv, Ran Deng, YanLi Xu, Yongfeng Hu, Jianhua Zheng, Chuan Qin, Linlin Bao, Xiangxi Wang, Qi Jin

“…Given its potency and specificity, CR9 holds promise as a potential adjunct therapy for treating Omicron infections. Our findings highlight the importance of continuous mAb discovery and characterization in addressing the evolving threat of COVID-19.…”
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Household transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in a rural area in South Africa by G Maimela, C E Martin, M Chersich, B Bello, J Mauti, T Bäernighausen, S Kohler, A Almuedo-Riera, S Luchters, S Sawry

“…To explore SARS‐CoV‐2 infection incidence and transmission in rural households in South Africa (SA). …”
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Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Coinfection of Urogenital Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis among Primary School Children in Biase, Southern Nigeria by Kenneth Nnamdi Opara, Eteye Udobong Wilson, Clement Ameh Yaro, Luay Alkazmi, Nsima Ibanga Udoidung, Friday Maduka Chikezie, Bassey Eyibio Bassey, Gaber El-Saber Batiha

“…Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that cause chronic infections and ill health. The study was carried out to determine the current infection status and risk factors associated with Schistosoma haematobium and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) coinfection among school children in Biase Local Government Area (LGA), Cross River State, Nigeria. …”
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Arbovirus vectors of epidemiological concern in the Americas: A scoping review of entomological studies on Zika, dengue and chikungunya virus vectors. by Reilly Jones, Manisha A Kulkarni, Thomas M V Davidson, RADAM-LAC Research Team, Benoit Talbot

“…Few studies examined natural infection rates of Zika virus, vertical transmission, or co-infection with other viruses. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 excretion and genetic evolution in nasopharyngeal and stool samples from primary immunodeficiency and immunocompetent pediatric patients by Haifa Khemiri, Ilhem Ben Fraj, Alessio Lorusso, Najla Mekki, Iolanda Mangone, Mariem Gdoura, Adriano Di Pasqual, Cesare Cammà, Valeria Di Lollo, Asma Cherni, Henda Touzi, Amel Sadraoui, Zina Meddeb, Nahed Hogga, Imen Ben Mustapha, Mohamed-Ridha Barbouche, Monia Ouederni, Henda Triki, Sondes Haddad-Boubaker

“…Abstract Background Primary Immunodeficiency disorders (PID) can increase the risk of severe COVID-19 and prolonged infection. This study investigates the duration of SARS-CoV-2 excretion and the genetic evolution of the virus in pediatric PID patients as compared to immunocompetent (IC) patients. …”
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Food insecurity and the risk of HIV acquisition: findings from population-based surveys in six sub-Saharan African countries (2016–2017) by Danielle Barradas, Nicholus Mutenda, Hetal Patel, Avi J Hakim, Lloyd Mulenga, Sally Findley, Andrea Low, George Rutherford, Sarah Ayton, Elizabeth Gummerson, Amee Schwitters, Rogerio Bonifacio, Mekleet Teferi, James Juma, Claudia Ahpoe, Choice Ginindza, Samuel Biraro, Karam Sachathep, Ahmed Saadani Hassani, Willford Kirungi, Keisha Jackson, Leah Goeke, Neena Philips, Jennifer Ward, Steven Hong

“…SFI was most common in urban, woman-headed households, and in people with chronic HIV infection. Among women, SFI was associated with a twofold increase in risk of recent HIV infection (adjusted relative risk (aRR) 2.08, 95% CI 1.09 to 3.97). …”
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