Evolution of parasite transmission dispersion by Hannelore MacDonald, Sebastian Bonhoeffer, Roland Regoes

“…An open question in epidemiology is why transmission is often overdispersed, meaning that most new infections are driven by few infected individuals. For example, around 10% of COVID-19 cases cause 80% of new COVID-19 cases. …”
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DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF ASF SEROLOGICAL DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES by D. V. Sharypova, O. V. Kapustina, I. Yu. Zhukov, N. N. Vlasova, A. S. Igolkin

“…The research is devoted to development of rapid test methods for rapid detection of antibodies to ASFV in blood sera of infected animals as well as to analysis of their use effectiveness. …”
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Making respiratory care safe for neonatal and paediatric intensive care unit staff: Mitigation strategies and use of filters by Bradley G Carter, Edward Harcourt, Alexandra Harris, Michael Zampetti, Trevor Duke, David Tingay

“…We monitored daily for hospital-acquired infections among staff caring for SARS-CoV-2 patients…”
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Detection of Bacterial Wilt Pathogen and Isolation of Its Bacteriophage from Banana in Lumajang Area, Indonesia by Hardian Susilo Addy, Norita Fatatik Azizi, Paniman Ashna Mihardjo

“…Bacteriophages were also isolated from soil of infected banana crop in Sukodono District. Morphological observation showed that all bacterial isolates have similar characteristic as common bacterial wilt pathogen, Ralstonia solanacearum. …”
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OUTBREAK OF TOBAMOVIRUSES AND POTEXVIRUSES ASSOCIATED WITH DISEASE EPIDEMICS IN TOMATO PRODUCTION AREA OF IRAQ by Hasaneen K. Obaid, Mustafa Adhab

“… This study was initiated to examine the tomato-infecting viruses belonging to the Tobamovirus and Potexvirus genera in Iraq. …”
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To Compare Serum Procalcitonin And CRP As Markers Of Neonatal Sepsis by Rafiq Ahmad, Israr Liaquat, Nadia Mumtaz, Sughra Zulfiqar, Sidra tul Muntaha, Nazia Rafique

“…Notably, Procalcitonin levels remain unaffected in viral or atypical bacterial infections. Keywords: Serum, Predictor, Neonatal, Sepsis. …”
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A Bicriteria Model to Determine Pareto Optimal Pulse Vaccination Strategies by Funda Samanlioglu, Nauman Tabassum, Tolga Kudret Karaca, Ayse Humeyra Bilge

“…The aim of this paper is to determine approximate Pareto optimal (efficient) pulse vaccination strategies for epidemics modeled by the susceptible-infected-removed (SIR) without population dynamics, characterized by a single epidemic wave. …”
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Hybrid Botnet Detection Based on Host and Network Analysis by Suzan Almutairi, Saoucene Mahfoudh, Sultan Almutairi, Jalal S. Alowibdi

“…Botnet is one of the most dangerous cyber-security issues. The botnet infects unprotected machines and keeps track of the communication with the command and control server to send and receive malicious commands. …”
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Annona muricata Linn and Khaya grandifoliola C.DC. Reduce Oxidative Stress In Vitro and Ameliorate Plasmodium berghei-Induced Parasitemia and Cytokines in BALB/c Mice by Hope, Onohuean, Abdullateef I, Alagbonsi, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi

“…This study investigated the effect of the ethanol extracts of their leaves on parasitemia, radical scavenging and cytokines in Plasmodium berghei ANKA-infected BALB/c mice. Methods. BALB/c mice were infected with P. berghei and treated with chloroquine, A. muricata or K. grandifoliola extract for 4 days. …”
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Optimal control and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Taeniasis and Cysticercois in Humans, Pigs and Cattle. by Joshua, A. Mwasunda, Jacob I, Irunde, Damian, Kajunguri, Dmitry, Kuznetsov

“…A combination of two or more time dependent controls involving vaccination of pigs and cattle, meat inspection, environmental hygiene and sanitation, and the treatment of humans who are infected with taeniasis is carried out to study their impacts on disease control. …”
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Thromboelastometry-Based Profiling of Haemostatic Alterations in Neonatal Sepsis by Causative Pathogens by Rozeta Sokou, Eleni A. Gounari, Konstantina A. Tsante, Aikaterini Konstantinidi, Maria Lampridou, Martha Theodoraki, Anastasios G. Kriebardis, Sotirios P. Fortis, Nicoletta Iacovidou, Andreas G. Tsantes

“…ROTEM parameters were compared between neonates with Gram-positive and Gram-negative infections. <b>Results</b>: The ROTEM parameters were found to be significantly different between neonates suffering from Gram-positive versus Gram-negative infections, with Gram-positive pathogens associated with an increased clotting potential compared to Gram-negative pathogens. …”
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Annosum Root Rot of Southern Pines by Tyler Dreaden, Jason Smith

“…FOR269, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Tyler Dreaden and Jason Smith, describes this damaging forest pathogen that infects a wide range of species, including southern pine, and can cause tree mortality, reduced growth rates, susceptibility to attack by bark beetles, and regeneration failure. …”
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Why We Should Be Concerned about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by Austin B. Mogen, Kelly C. Rice

“… Treatment and complete resolution of MRSA infections can be extremely challenging, since many MRSA strains are multidrug-resistant. …”
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Why We Should Be Concerned about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by Austin B. Mogen, Kelly C. Rice

“… Treatment and complete resolution of MRSA infections can be extremely challenging, since many MRSA strains are multidrug-resistant. …”
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The Effects of the Covid-19 Outbreak on the Positive Development of Young People in Malamulele, South Africa by Thulani Andrew Chauke, Rachel Chinyakata

“…The rapid increase of Covid-19 infections and fatalities has caused much concern around the world and has resulted in the implementation of various mitigation measures. …”
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Incidental Finding of Left Ventricular False Chamber: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications by Antonello Cuccaro, Riccardo Gorla, Domenico Lumia, Mattia Barbiero, Roberto De Ponti

“…A multimodality imaging approach including also transesophageal echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging allowed to better characterize the lesion and identify it as a pseudoaneurysm. Surgery showed an infective aetiology, which is rare, due to the finding of a large abscess in the cavity.…”
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Annosum Root Rot of Southern Pines by Tyler Dreaden, Jason Smith

“…FOR269, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Tyler Dreaden and Jason Smith, describes this damaging forest pathogen that infects a wide range of species, including southern pine, and can cause tree mortality, reduced growth rates, susceptibility to attack by bark beetles, and regeneration failure. …”
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An Unusual Case of Mandibular Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Intimacy with an Impacted Wisdom Tooth by Johnson Cheung, Ayham Al Afif, Martin Joseph Bullock, Chad Robertson, Robert Hart, Reginald Goodday

“…The patient underwent a surgical removal of the presumed infected third molar of the right mandible, but histopathological analysis of the associated soft tissue unexpectedly yielded squamous cell carcinoma. …”
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Antiviral Activity of the Marine Haptophyta <i>Diacronema lutheri</i> by Eleonora Montuori, Annalisa Ambrosino, Gerardo Della Sala, Costanza Ragozzino, Gianluigi Franci, Carla Zannella, Anna De Filippis, Donatella de Pascale, Massimiliano Galdiero, Chiara Lauritano

“…There are still several viral infections affecting a considerable number of the world’s population, causing thousands of deaths each year. …”
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First Report on the Emergence of <i>Neopestalotiopsis rosae</i> as a Severe Economic Threat to Strawberry Production in Germany by Tom E. Schierling, Ralf T. Voegele, Abbas El-Hasan

“…This study describes <i>Neopestalotiopsis rosae</i> as a newly emerging pathogen responsible for leaf blight and fruit rot in strawberries in Germany. Infected plants were observed in Hohenheim, Germany. …”
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