Are there benefits of culture-based detection of Mycobacterium avium spp paratuberculosis over histopathology? by Motlatso T. Hlokwe, Nomawethu S. Masina, Boitumelo Letsoko, Sewellyn C. Davey, Anita L. Michel

“…Intestinal tissue and faecal samples from 111 sheep (including complete set from 104 slaughter sheep from flocks with a history of MAP infection as well as incomplete sample sets from 7 sheep) were analysed using the liquid culture method. …”
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Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in retail venison in Montreal detected using a nested PCR method by Chi Zhao, Mengyu Zhang, Jiaxuan Lan, Xiaoqi Mi, Xiaonan Lu, Qian Liu

“…Toxoplasma gondii is a globally significant zoonotic pathogen responsible for congenital disorders and opportunistic infections, primarily transmitted through foodborne pathways. …”
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Emergency Management Of Dental Injury; Preparedness Among School Teachers In Swabi Khyber Pukhtunkhwa - A Cross-Sectional Study by Asima Khan, Aalia Khan, Farrah Pervaiz, Mehwish Riaz, Sana Shaukat Siddiqui, Syed Imran Bukhari

“…Prompt and appropriate management of dental trauma is crucial to prevent infection, abscess formation, and pulp necrosis. …”
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Gender characteristics, social determinants, and seasonal patterns of malaria incidence, relapse, and mortality in Sistan and Baluchistan province and other province of Iran: A sys... by Maryam Khazaee-Pool, Mahmood Moosazadeh, Mehran Asadi-Aliabadi, Fereshteh Yazdani, Koen Ponnet

“…The combined results of the 43 primary studies using the random effect model showed that the frequency of malaria among infected women is 32% in S&B, 22% in other parts of Iran and 24% in the whole of Iran. …”
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Genetic diversity of the immunoglobulin heavy chain locus in cohorts of patients affected with SARS-CoV-2 by Patrizia Malaspina, Carla Jodice, Bianca Maria Ciminelli, Michela Biancolella, Vito Luigi Colona, Andrea Latini, Francesca Leonardis, Paola Rogliani, Antonio Novelli, Giuseppe Novelli, Andrea Novelletto

“…Our findings complement previous research identifying specific genetic variants that influence COVID-19 susceptibility and severity, emphasizing the complex interplay between host genetics and viral infection outcomes. Our results are consistent with a potential causative role of IGH regulatory regions (e.g. …”
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Laparoscopic suture repair for perforated peptic ulcer disease: a meta-review and trial sequential analysis by S. I. Panin, T. V. Nechay, I. V. Sazhin, K. Yu. Melnikov-Makarchuk, A. V. Sazhin, A. V. Puzikova, A. N. Akinchits, A. V. Bykov

“…Further trials with regard to mortality, surgical site infection, and intra-abdominal abscess are not very promising because the DARIS did not exceed 5% after combining the results of eight RCTs.ConclusionSummarization of evidence from systematic reviews and reanalysis using TSA confirmed sufficient evidence for only one outcome, namely, that laparoscopic suture repair of PPUs is accompanied by lower pain scores at 24–72 h. …”
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Comparison of IL-17 and FOXP3+ Levels in Maternal and Children Leprosy Patients in Endemic and Nonendemic Areas by Flora Ramona Sigit Prakoeswa, Faradiba Maharani, Munawaroh Fitriah, Jusak Nugraha, Hardyanto Soebono, Budi Prasetyo, Santi Martini, Dominicus Husada, Hari Basuki Notobroto, Muhammad Yulianto Listiawan, Anang Endaryanto, Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa

“…Leprosy, a chronic infection caused by M. leprae, has a complex transmission problem that makes eradication programs difficult. …”
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Infectious Aortitis with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a 47-Year-Old Female with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Valerie R. Ramiro, Carmegie C. Saliba, John Anthony D. Tindoc, Marinette R. Jambaro, Enrique M. Chua, Donna Ricca M. Hornilla, Maria Teresa B. Abola

“…Inadvertently placing an endovascular graft in an infected aortic aneurysm would have led to graft infection and catastrophic morbidity. …”
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Association between perception of COVID-19 risk, confidence in health services and avoidance of emergency department visits: results from a community-based survey in Portugal by Silvia Lopes, Sónia Dias, Ana Gama, Pedro Laires, Carla Nunes, Patrícia Soares, Ana Rita Pedro, Marta Moniz, Ana Rita Goes

“…Of those, 242 reported avoiding ED visits.Outcome measures Logistic regression models for ED avoidance were conducted to estimate the effect of risk perception and confidence in health services, adjusted for sociodemographics, health status and time.Results The adjusted odds for ED avoidance were higher for participants lacking confidence in health service response to non-COVID-19 conditions (adjusted OR: 6.39; 95% CI 3.19 to 12.82) and COVID-19 (1.81; 1.19 to 2.77) and lower for those perceiving a low risk of being infected at a health provider (0.16; 0.07 to 0.38).Conclusion In our sample, confidence in health services and risk perception of infection at a health provider were associated with the decision to avoid the ED. …”
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Host Factors in the Natural History of Chronic Hepatitis B: Role of Genetic Determinants by null Turyadi, Billy Witanto, Korri E. El-Khobar, M. Luthfi Parewangi, M. Rezki Rasyak, Dhita P. Wibowo, Meta D. Thedja, Irawan Yusuf, Muh. Nasrum Massi, Ilhamjaya Patellongi, Din Syafruddin, David H. Muljono

“…The host immune system plays an important role in hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection manifestation. Genetic polymorphisms of several inflammatory cytokines, including TNF-α and IL-10, have been associated with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) progression, although with contradicting results. …”
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A Review of the Utility of Established Cell Lines for Isolation and Propagation of the Southern African Territories Serotypes of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus by Kitsiso Gaboiphiwe, Tshephang Iris Kabelo, Petronella Thato Mosholombe, Joseph Hyera, Elliot Mpolokang Fana, Kabo Masisi, Kebaneilwe Lebani

“…This review highlights how different receptors and molecules—integrins, heparan sulphate (HS), and the Jumonji C-domain containing Protein 6 (JMJD6)—found on the surface of different cell types contribute to differences experienced with susceptibility and sensitivity of the cells to infection with different serotypes of FMDV. This review specifically focuses on Southern African territory (SAT) serotypes, which are unique to the Southern African context and are often under-investigated in cell line development for FMDV isolation and propagation.…”
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Advance in identified targets of berberine by Penghai Sun, Ziyuan Wang, Yinchao Ma, Yuan Liu, Yintong Xue, Yan Li, Xiang Gao, Yuedan Wang, Ming Chu, Ming Chu, Ming Chu, Ming Chu

“…Berberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid, which has demonstrated significant therapeutic potential in the treatment of various diseases, including tumors, acute and chronic infections, autoimmune disorders, and diabetes. Studies have demonstrated that berberine exhibits polypharmacological effects, including antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hypoglycemic activities. …”
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Diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence algorithms to predict remove all macroscopic disease and survival rate after complete surgical cytoreduction in patients with ovarian... by Somayyeh Noei Teymoordash, Hoda Zendehdel, Ali Reza Norouzi, Mahdis Kashian

“…The use of AI in predicting outcomes, including ICU admission, urinary tract infection (UTI), and LOS was investigated in one study, and the AUC of AI for predicting all three outcomes was approximately 90%. …”
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Grisel’s Syndrome in Children: Two Case Reports and Systematic Review of the Literature by Nicole Pini, Martina Ceccoli, Patrizia Bergonzini, Lorenzo Iughetti

“…Of the 154 cases in which cause was reported, 59.7% presented a head and neck infection and 35.7% had previous head and neck surgery. …”
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Almajiri health; a scoping review on disease, health literacy and space for participatory research. by Muzzammil Imran Muhammad, Amna Hassana Abdulsalam, Fadhina Petit-Clair, Amber Acquaye, Autumn Nobles, Brian Fleischer, Chigoziri Konkwo, Yusuf Ransome, Elijah Paintsil

“…Included studies found high rates of malaria, intestinal parasitosis, urinary tract infection, N. meningitidis, and occupational injury among almajirai. …”
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Generation of Chicken IgY against SARS-COV-2 Spike Protein and Epitope Mapping by Yan Lu, Yajun Wang, Zhen Zhang, Jingliang Huang, Meicun Yao, Guobin Huang, Yuanyuan Ge, Peichun Zhang, Huaxin Huang, Yong Wang, Huiliang Li, Wen Wang

“…Therefore, the feasibility of using IgY-S or epitope SIIAYTMS-specific IgY as neutralizing antibody for preventing or treating SARS-CoV-2 infection is worth exploring.…”
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Effect of daily alcohol consumption and age over 40 years on COVID-19 vaccination antibody titers in the Delta era among hospital workers in northern Okinawa, Japan: A retrospectiv... by Takuji Kishimoto, Daisuke Tasato, Yoshitaka Nagasawa, Akihiro Yamashiro, Hayashi Shokita

“…Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination has demonstrated efficacy in preventing infection, mitigating disease severity, and lowering the incidence of Long COVID. …”
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Collapsing Pattern Class-IV Lupus Nephritis Presenting as Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome and Cardiac Tamponade: A Rare COVID-19 Sequelae by K Harshitha Reddy, Pranjal Kashiv, Sunil Kumar, Sourya Acharya, Kapil Navin Sejpal

“…Patients infected with Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) have an increased risk of acute renal injury as there is a systemic inflammatory cascade due to an acute infection, causing impairment of basic cellular activities in podocytes. …”
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Plant Compounds Inhibit the Growth of W12 Cervical Precancer Cells Containing Episomal or Integrant HPV DNA; Tanshinone IIA Synergizes with Curcumin in Cervical Cancer Cells by Linda Saxe Einbond, Jing Zhou, Kunhui Huang, Mario R. Castellanos, Emeka Mbazor, Michael Balick, Hongbao Ma, James A. DeVoti, Stephen Redenti, Hsan-au Wu

“…The aim is to identify effective phytochemicals, both individually and in combination, that can prevent and treat HPV infection and HPV associated cervical cancer. Phytochemicals were tested using growth inhibition, combination, gene expression, RT PCR, and molecular docking assays. …”
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Combination Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV in Rwandan Adults: Clinical Outcomes and Impact on Reproductive Health up to 24 Months by Brenda Asiimwe-Kateera, Nienke Veldhuijzen, Jean Paul Balinda, John Rusine, Sally Eagle, Joseph Vyankandondera, Julie Mugabekazi, Pascale Ondoa, Kimberly Boer, Anita Asiimwe, Joep Lange, Peter Reiss, Janneke van de Wijgert

“…Many patients were coinfected with herpes simplex virus type 2 (79–92%), human papillomavirus (38–53%), and bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with no differences between groups. …”
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