Understanding transmission pathways and integrated digital surveillance potential of antimicrobial resistance in Ethiopia in a One Health approach: a mixed-method study protocol by Muhammad Asaduzzaman, Christoph Gradmann, Andrea Sylvia Winkler, Zeleke Mekonnen, Ernst Kristian Rodland

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Effective resistance to powdery mildew in Aegilops L. accessions by M. A. Kolesova, N. N. Chikida, M. Kh. Belousova, L. G. Tyryshkin

“…The types of response to infection were scored 10 days after inoculation according to a conventional scale.Results and conclusions. …”
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Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer in the Setting of Unilateral Agenesis of the Left Pulmonary Artery: A Case Report and Comprehensive Literature Review by John Agzarian, Jakub Kadlec, Lori Whitehead, Yaron Shargall

“…However, in the setting of associated complications and ongoing infection, pulmonary resection is advocated. Although rare, the association between UAPA and bronchogenic carcinoma has been previously reported in seven published cases. …”
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Tracing COVID-19 cluster during offline learning in the new era of pandemic by Maria Mardalena Martini Kaisar, Helen Kristin, Tria Asri Widowati, Clarissa Rachel, Anastasia Hengestu, Sem Samuel Surja, Soegianto Ali

“…Nonetheless, this policy may result in the formation of a new SARS-CoV-2 infection cluster on campuses. One of the prevention measurements is conducting COVID-19 examinations. …”
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A narrative review focusing on randomized clinical trials of vitamin D supplementation for COVID-19 disease by Limi Huang, Zhiwei Song, Chaosheng Lu, Shenwen Wang, Changsheng Guo, Xin-He Lai, Xin-He Lai, Zhenfeng Zhao

“…Current evidence is inconsistent on whether vitamin D supplementation can prevent COVID-19 infection or improve its clinical outcomes. To better understand and look into the issue, we went through the background knowledge of COVID-19 and vitamin D, searched in Pubmed [by using key words in the title containing “randomized clinical trial”, “COVID-19”, and “vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D, or cholecalciferol, or calcidiol, or calcifediol) supplementation”] for publications of studies on vitamin D/supplementation in COVID-19 patients, especially those about the randomized clinical trials (RCTs). …”
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The structural basis of protective and nonprotective human monoclonal antibodies targeting the parainfluenza virus type 3 hemagglutinin-neuraminidase by Rose J. Miller, Ian A. Durie, Aaron D. Gingerich, Mohamed A. Elbehairy, Abigail G. Branch, Riley G. Davis, Nada Abbadi, Melinda A. Brindley, Jarrod J. Mousa

“…Abstract Parainfluenza virus 3 (PIV3) infection poses a substantial risk to vulnerable groups including infants, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals, and lacks effective treatments or vaccines. …”
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A systematic scoping review on the consequences of stress-related hyperglycaemia. by Elena Olariu, Nicholas Pooley, Aurélie Danel, Montserrat Miret, Jean-Charles Preiser

“…Five studies identified hyperglycaemia as an independent risk factor for increased infection rates, and one identified it as an independent predictor of increased ICU length of stay.…”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Health Workers in a Tertiary Hospital in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, towards Ebola Viral Disease by Samuel Anu Olowookere, Emmanuel Akintunde Abioye-Kuteyi, Olusegun Kayode Adepoju, Oluwaseun Taiwo Esan, Temitope Michael Adeolu, Tolulope Kola Adeoye, Adesola Adebayo Adepoju, Adedayo Titilayo Aderogba

“…The majority (89%) felt the hospital infection control policy was inadequate to protect against EVD. …”
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Assessing the prevalence of human enteric viruses in hospital wastewater to evaluate the effectiveness of wastewater treatment systems by Xuebing Zhou, Qingcao Li, Zhanying Shi, Wenbo Lu, Chunhui Shu, Junyao Zhu, Yong Wu

“…A comparison with clinical lab test outcomes revealed Norovirus as having the highest infection rate, followed by Adenovirus Group F and Rotavirus Group A. …”
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A Comparative Study on Phenotypic versus ITS-Based Molecular Identification of Dermatophytes Isolated in Dakar, Senegal by Khadim Diongue, Ludivine Bréchard, Mamadou Alpha Diallo, Mame Cheikh Seck, Mouhamadou Ndiaye, Aida Sadikh Badiane, Stéphane Ranque, Daouda Ndiaye

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Retrospective analysis of enzootic bovine leucosis spread in Republic of Dagestan considering natural and climatic conditions by A. R. Mustafayev, M. O. Baratov

“…In the plain areas, 255,312 bovine animals were tested for leucosis, and 122,967 animals were tested in the sub-mountain areas. The animal infection with BLV in these natural and climatic conditions was reported as follows: high-altitude and mountainous areas– 0.5% (2,313 animals), plain areas– 0.8% (1,925 animals), sub-mountain areas– 0.1% (109 animals). …”
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Antioxidant Response as a Candidate Prognostic Factor for Dengue Hypotensive and Hemorrhagic Complications: Results from a Nested Case-Control Study in Colombia by Anyela Lozano-Parra, Víctor Herrera, Luis Ángel Villar

“…Dengue infection has been associated with oxidative stress (OS) induction; however, whether such a response predicts the development of complications remains unknown. …”
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Randomized controlled trials in central vascular access devices: A scoping review. by Mari Takashima, Gillian Ray-Barruel, Amanda Ullman, Samantha Keogh, Claire M Rickard

“…There were 46 different study outcomes reported, with the most common being infection outcomes (161 outcomes; 37%), with divergent definitions used for catheter-related bloodstream and other infections.…”
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Species Composition, Genetic Structure, and Pathogen Prevalence in Tick Populations in Guangxi, China by Na Jiang, Haoqiang Tian, Chunfu Li, Rui Ma, Mengyun Liu, Shurong Wang, Qingan Zhou, Xiankai Wei, Juanmei Mo, Zimei Chen, Zhaoan Sheng, Lei Duan, Lu He, Peng Song, Jiahui Sun, Jian Li, Wei Hu, Xinyu Feng

“…Co-infection with Theileria and Rickettsia was also detected. …”
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Correlation of Clinical, Endoscopic, and Pathological Findings among Suspected Peptic Ulcer Disease Patients in Abuja, Nigeria by Onyedika Godfrey Okoye, Oluwole Olayemi Olaomi, Alexander M.E. Nwofor, Paul Jibrin, Cephas Shallangwa Batta, Abubakar Gagarawa Yaú, Olawale A. Badejo

“…Prevalence of H. pylori infection was 42.2% and was found in 81.1% of PUD patients. …”
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Acute Kidney Injury in a Case Series of Patients with Confirmed COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019): Role of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 and Renin-Angiotensin System Blockade by Avantika Chenna, Venu Madhav Konala, Subhasish Bose, Sasmit Roy, Bhaskar Reddy Madhira, Vijay Gayam, Srikanth Naramala, Sreedhar Adapa

“…We also discussed the role of ACE2 and the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) blockade in patients with COVID-19 infection along with pathogenesis.…”
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Ecotope-Based Entomological Surveillance and Molecular Xenomonitoring of Multidrug Resistant Malaria Parasites in Anopheles Vectors by Prapa Sorosjinda-Nunthawarasilp, Adisak Bhumiratana

“…The EES establishes strong evidence of Anopheles vectors carrying MDR P. vivax in infection pockets epidemiologically linked with other data obtained during which a course of follow-up treatment of the notified P. vivax patients receiving the first-line treatment was conducted. …”
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Investigation of the Protective Effect of Probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum Ep-M17 on the Hepatopancreas of Penaeus vannamei by Xiaoman Hu, Wenlong Xu, Hao Li, Bowen Lu, Yang Du, Jiong Chen

“…Infection with the pathogenic bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus typically causes severe hepatopancreatic damage in Penaeus vannamei, often resulting in acute shrimp mortality. …”
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Experiences of south Asian key workers in COVID-19 lockdowns in the United Kingdom by Rizwana Yousaf, Tipu Sultan

“…Instead, they had to use self-devised strategies to cope with the increased workload, economic burdens and protection from infection. Conclusion: The precarious working conditions exhausted participants physically and economically. …”
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Occupational Risks in Occupational Therapy Service Learning: A Single-Site “Fear Factor” Study in South Africa by Deshini Naidoo, Pragashnie Govender, Stephanie Nicole Naidoo, Naledi Ngubane, Zamankosi Nkosi, Aziza Mulla

“…Concerns around the implementation of infection control measures, the lack of resources allocated to infection control at some service-learning sites, as well as the coping strategies used during service-learning were highlighted. …”
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