Nonspecific Symptoms in a Rare Case of Urethral Adenocarcinoma in a 58-Year-Old Female by Line Winther Gustafson, Anne Gamst Christiansen, Huda Majeed, Peter Humaidan

“…We herein describe a 58-year-old woman referred to our unit due to pollakisuria and repeated lower urinary tract infections. The gynecological examination revealed a suspect area in the anterior wall of vagina. …”
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Citrus Mechanical Harvesting Systems--Trunk Shakers by Fritz M. Roka, Reza J. Ehsani, Stephen H. Futch, Barbara R. Hyman

“… While citrus growers are rightfully concerned about restoring the health of their HLB-infected trees, more study and consideration should be given to mechanical harvesting. …”
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Towards Point-of-Care Diagnostic and Staging Tools for Human African Trypanosomiaisis by Enock Matovu, Anne Juliet Kazibwe, Claire Mack Mugasa, Joseph Mathu Ndungu, Zablon Kithingi Njiru

“…Unfortunately, the available diagnostics are characterised by low sensitivities due to the inherent low parasitaemia in natural infections. Demonstration of the trypanosomes in body fluids, which is a prerequisite before treatment, often follows complex algorithms. …”
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The Laboratory Diagnosis of Lyme Borreliosis: Guidelines from the Canadian Public Health Laboratory Network by Canadian Public Health Laboratory Network

“…Most cases have occurred in close proximity to small geographical areas where infected ticks have become established. Although few cases are seen, thousands of patients are tested yearly. …”
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Première évaluation Paléoépidémiologique d’une série ostéoarchéologique de la côte centrale Péruvienne : le site d’Ancón 1 by Claudi M. Rojas-Sepúlveda, Olivier Dutour

“…The other results showed the adequacy of the diet, a high level of physical stress and environmental conditions that could have been favorable for the development of infections.…”
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Citrus Mechanical Harvesting Systems--Trunk Shakers by Fritz M. Roka, Reza J. Ehsani, Stephen H. Futch, Barbara R. Hyman

“… While citrus growers are rightfully concerned about restoring the health of their HLB-infected trees, more study and consideration should be given to mechanical harvesting. …”
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Fungal Gummosis in Peach by Sara Sherman, Mercy Olmstead, Philip Harmon, Thomas Beckman

“… Fungal gummosis in peach occurs when the fungus Botryosphaeria dothidea infects small openings or wounds in tree branches or trunks. …”
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Facts about Wildlife Diseases: Rabies by Samantha M. Wisely, Holly K. Ober

“… Rabies is a virus carried by mammals. It kills infected humans and animals if they are not treated shortly after exposure. …”
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Streptococcus thoraltensis Bacteremia: First Described Case as a Fever of Unknown Origin in Human by Nikolaos Petridis, Athanasia Apsemidou, Georgios Kalopitas, Georgios Pilianidis, Iakovos Avramidis

“…Streptococcus thoraltensis has mainly been reported to cause infections in animals. Its clinical significance as a human pathogen has not yet been fully elucidated and needs further investigation. …”
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Fungal Gummosis in Peach by Sara Sherman, Mercy Olmstead, Philip Harmon, Thomas Beckman

“… Fungal gummosis in peach occurs when the fungus Botryosphaeria dothidea infects small openings or wounds in tree branches or trunks. …”
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Facts about Wildlife Diseases: Rabies by Samantha M. Wisely, Holly K. Ober

“… Rabies is a virus carried by mammals. It kills infected humans and animals if they are not treated shortly after exposure. …”
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La Crosse Encephalitis by Jorge R. Rey

“… La Crosse encephalitis is a relatively rare viral disease that is spread by infected mosquitoes. The disease affects the central nervous system and can be serious and even lethal in rare instances. …”
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Massive subcutaneous filariosis by Filaria martis in beech marten (Martes foina) in Italy by Giovanni Sgroi, Ranju Ravindran Santhakumar Manoj, Ettore Napoli, Nicola D'Alessio, Maria Gabriella Lucibelli, Claudio de Martinis, Esterina De Carlo, Peyman Khademi, Alireza Sazmand, Vincenzo Veneziano

“…Haemolymph, gut, and salivary glands of the Ixodes ricinus ticks collected from the infected marten scored negative for F. martis larvae and DNA by dissection and PCR, respectively. …”
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Evaluation of a Commercial Multiplex Real-Time PCR with Melting Curve Analysis for the Detection of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> Complex and Five Nontuberculous Mycobacterial... by Keun Ju Kim, Yunhee Chang, Seung Gyu Yun, Myung-Hyun Nam, Yunjung Cho

“…Background: Accurate and timely diagnosis of mycobacterial infections, including <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> complex (MTBC) and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), is crucial for effective disease management. …”
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Protective effects of wogonin in the treatment of central nervous system and degenerative diseases by Qingan Fu, Qingyun Yu, Hongdan Luo, Zhekang Liu, Xiaowei Ma, Huijian Wang, Zhijuan Cheng

“…Additionally, it exhibits antiviral properties, offering potential benefits against CNS infections. Despite extensive preclinical evidence, further clinical studies are warranted to confirm its efficacy and safety in humans. …”
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Techniques of blood sampling for detection of African swine fever virus in wild boar and domestic pigs in the field conditions by A. S. Pershin, A. R. Shotin, E. O. Morozova, A. S. Igolkin, O. A. Manuylova, I. V. Shevchenko, А. А. Shevtsov, N. N. Vlasova

“…This technique can be especially useful for collecting data about infected wild boars because effective eradication strategies are impossible without such data.…”
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Naked-Eye Molecular Testing for the Detection of <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> in Mallorca (Balearic Island) Almond Orchards by Colorimetric LAMP by Amoia Serafina Serena, Ana Falcón-Piñeiro, Milica Pastar, José Manuel Garcìa-Madero, Nicoletta Contaldo, Mikael Muegge, Stéphane Compant, Pasquale Saldarelli, Angelantonio Minafra

“…Colorimetric loop-mediated isothermal amplification (cLAMP) was applied to rapidly detect <i>Xf</i> in naturally infected almonds on Mallorca Island (Spain), using a quick crude sap extraction without DNA purification. …”
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Exploring nanocomposite materials in clinical dermatology: Innovations for treating skin diseases by Sandipan Dasgupta, Subhasundar Maji, Sanjay Dey, Moitreyee Chattopadhyay, Ananya Chanda, Satarupa Acharjee, Kousik Santra, Kazi Asraf Ali

“…These advancements show significant potential in treating various skin conditions, including wounds, infections, cancer, and tissue engineering. Nanocomposites also excel in antimicrobial therapies, promoting wound healing, combating bacterial and fungal infections, and targeting cancer cells in skin carcinoma treatments. …”
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Development of a novel encystment medium: Enhancing diagnostic potential of Acanthamoeba spp. by Julalak Chuprom, Suthinee Sangkanu, Watcharapong Mitsuwan, Rachasak Boonhok, Alok K. Paul, Sonia M. Rodrigues Oliveira, Maria L. Pereira, Tajudeen O. Jimoh, Mohammed Rahmatullah, Polrat Wilairatana, Christophe Wiart, Ajoy K. Verma, Veeranoot Nissapatorn

“…Background and Aim: Acanthamoeba spp. are pathogenic microorganisms linked to severe infections in humans and animals, requiring a deeper understanding of their encystation process for effective diagnostics and research. …”
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Risk Factors Associated with Hemoparasites in Dual-Purpose Cattle of Colombia by César A. Murcia-Mono, Sergio Falla-Tapias, Andrés F. Morales Cabrera, Laura C. Navia Álvarez, Leidy Rivera-Sánchez, Yolanda Gómez Vargas, William O. Burgos-Paz

“…In these areas, the hemoparasites are transmitted in an enzootic cycle when infectious cattle, such as persistently infected animals, including cows, contribute to the success of transmission. …”
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