Impacts of the 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Children by Susanna Esposito, Nicola Principi

“…However, increased infections caused by non-PCV7 serotypes have been reported by several groups. …”
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Use of p30,pK205R and pB602L recombinant proteins for African swine fever serodiagnosis by M. R. Yakupov, A. S. Yakovleva, A. V. Scherbakov

“…The sensitivity рЗО-ELIS A and pK205R-ELIS A used for testing sera from experimentally and naturally infected animals was found to be higher than that one of commercial test systems and comparable to the ELISA recommended by the World Animal Health Organization for ASF serological diagnosis. …”
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis Associated with Ulcerative Colitis: Case Series and Literature Review by Qi Li, Ye Zong

“…Shared susceptibility genes, certain bacterial infections, and common immune-mediated mechanisms may be involved in the pathogenesis of UC patients with PBC. …”
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The Impact of Herbal Drug Use on Adverse Drug Reaction Profiles of Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Zimbabwe by Tinashe Mudzviti, Charles C. Maponga, Star Khoza, Qing Ma, Gene D. Morse

“…The use of herbal drugs is high in the HIV-infected population and there is need for pharmacovigilance programs to recognize the role they play in altering ADR profiles.…”
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Pathogenicity Assay of Vibrio harveyi in Tiger Shrimp Larvae Employing Rifampicin-Resistant as A Molecular Marker by . Widanarni, D. Meha, Sri Nuryati, . Sukenda, A. Suwanto

“…Sample from dead shrimp larvae showed that the dead shrimp larvae were infected by V. harveyi RfR, indicated that rifampicin-resistant marker effective as a reporter to assay pathogenicity of Vibrio harveyi in shrimp larvae. …”
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Sugarcane: an unexpected habitat for black yeasts in Chaetothyriales by Flávia de F. Costa, Rafael S. C. de Souza, Morgana F. Voidaleski, Renata R. Gomes, Guilherme F. Reis, Bruna J. F. de S. Lima, Giovanna Z. Candido, Marlon R. Geraldo, Jade M. B. Soares, Gabriela X. Schneider, Edvaldo da S. Trindade, Israel H. Bini, Leandro F. Moreno, Amanda Bombassaro, Flávio Queiroz-Telles, Roberto T. Raittz, Yu Quan, Paulo Arruda, Derlene Attili-Angelis, Sybren de Hoog, Vania A. Vicente

“…Black yeasts in the family Herpotrichiellaceae (Chaetothyriales) are colonizers of human-dominated habitats, particularly those rich in toxins and hydrocarbon pollutants, and may cause severe infections in susceptible human hosts. The present study assessed the diversity of Herpotrichiellaceae associated with sugarcane, using in silico identification and selective isolation. …”
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Optimal Control in Two Strain Pneumonia Transmission Dynamics by Mary C. Swai, Nyimvua Shaban, Theresia Marijani

“…Furthermore, we apply optimal control theory to the model aiming at minimizing the number of infections from drug-sensitive and drug-resistant strains. …”
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Regulatory T Cells in Autoimmune and Viral Chronic Hepatitis by Pascal Lapierre, Alain Lamarre

“…An overly tolerant immune response can lead to chronic infections while an overreactive and unbridled immune response can lead to autoimmune hepatitis. …”
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Spatial Analysis and Socio-Environmental Determinants of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis in an Urban Area in Northeastern Brazil by Natan Diego Alves de Freitas, Lucas José Macedo Freire, Suely Ruth Silva, Nilton Guedes do Nascimento, Pedro Cordeiro-Estrela

“…Dogs are considered the main urban reservoir of VL, whose infections precede cases in humans. In order to understand the socio-environmental determinants associated with canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL), we conducted a spatial analysis of CVL cases in northeastern Brazil from 2013 to 2015, georeferencing 3288 domiciled dogs. …”
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Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block for Pathological Humerus Fracture due to Multiple Myeloma with Systemic Manifestation: Useful Option for Management in Low-Inco... by Pawan Kumar Hamal, Bibena Lamichhane, Nabin Pokhrel, Janith Singh, Rupesh Kumar Yadav

“…We present a case of a 53-year-old lady with pathological fracture of left humerus shaft, a diagnosed case of multiple myeloma with compression fracture of multiple lumbar spine with chest wall metastasis with resolving acute kidney injury with chest infections. Ultrasound-guided interscalene brachial plexus block with sedation was done for open reduction internal fixation of humerus shaft fracture taking in consideration the overall high perioperative risk of patient. …”
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Case Report: Endovascular embolization under DSA for multivessel supply mixed pulmonary sequestration in young patients by Hong Li, Qinhong Li, Xing Zhang, Feng Li, Zhongjian Su, Lili Deng, Chuxiong Gong

“…Follow-up revealed substantial absorption of the PS, disappearance of the abnormal vessels originating from the descending aorta, and no recurrence of respiratory infections. This case highlights the efficacy of endovascular intervention in young patients with complex vascular mixed PS.…”
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Interactions between Leishmania braziliensis and Macrophages Are Dependent on the Cytoskeleton and Myosin Va by Elisama Azevedo, Leandro Teixeira Oliveira, Ana Karina Castro Lima, Rodrigo Terra, Patrícia Maria Lourenço Dutra, Verônica P. Salerno

“…These data reveal the importance of F-actin, microtubules, and myosin-Va suggesting that modulation of the cytoskeleton may be a mechanism used by L. braziliensis to overcome the natural responses of macrophages to establish infections.…”
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The Characteristics and Clinical Analysis of Lorenz Plot of Neonatal Atrial Tachycardia by Fei Zheng, Tingting Yu, Xin Wei, Jie Wen, Hualian Li

“…It was demonstrated that the prevalence of cardiac structural abnormalities, viral infections, myocardial injury, and heart failure was significantly increased in the multifocal atrial tachycardia group. …”
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Autosplenectomy in a Patient with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) by Ethan Burns, Kartik Anand, Gonzalo Acosta, Malcolm Irani, Betty Chung, Abhishek Maiti, Ibrahim Ibrahim, Lawrence Rice

“…He had recurrent episodes of sepsis due to dialysis line infections from poor hygiene, and blood cultures had been positive for multiple organisms including Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, and Streptococcus pneumoniae. …”
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Optimal Pest Control Strategies with Cost-effectiveness Analysis by Ihza Rizkia Fitri, Farida Hanum, Ali Kusnanto, Toni Bakhtiar

“…This study evaluates the application of three dynamical measures of controls, namely, green insecticide, mating disruption, and the removal of infected plants, in controlling pest insects. A model was built to describe the interaction between plants and insects as well as the circulation of the pathogen. …”
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Recent Insights into Antibiotic Resistance in Helicobacter pylori Eradication by Wenming Wu, Yunsheng Yang, Gang Sun

“…However, emergence of antibiotic resistance often decreases the eradication rates of H. pylori infections. Many factors have been implicated as causes of treatment failure, but the main antibiotic resistance mechanisms described to date are due to point mutations on the bacterial chromosome, a consequence of a significantly phenotypic variation in H. pylori. …”
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The impact of resources availability on phytophthora population dynamics and ecosystem health by Afandi Auliana, Yosilia Rani, Agustiani Mala, Rustiaty Banon, Sinaga Rismawita, Khodijah Siti, Anggraini Reny Tri

“…This interaction often results in complex feedback loops where shifts in resource availability can worsen or mitigate the spread of Phytophthora infections. For instance, high soil moisture levels and nutrient availability can enhance pathogen growth and sporulation, leading to increased disease incidence and severity. …”
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Biomaterials in Guided Bone and Tissue Regenerations: An Update by Reza Abdollahi Namanloo, Maedeh Ommani, Kamyar Abbasi, Mostafa Alam, Ashkan Badkoobeh, Mahdi Rahbar, Hadi Kokabi Arasteh, Emran Hajmohammadi, Reza Sayyad Soufdoost, Seyed Ali Mosaddad

“…If a tooth has been extracted or if the gums have been infected with periodontal disease, guided bone regeneration procedures may be used to restore the lost bone. …”
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Exploring the Active Constituents of <i>Andrographis paniculata</i> in Protecting the Skin Barrier and the Synergistic Effects with Collagen XVII by Heng Xu, Shiying Lan, Simin Lin, Anjing Wang, Yuanlin Luo, Jing Wang, Zhenzhong Yang

“…<i>Andrographis paniculata</i> is mainly used to treat skin inflammations, wounds, and infections. In this study, Andrographis Herba, the aerial part of the plant, was proven to increase the viability of UVB-damaged HaCat cells and reduce reactive oxygen species levels. …”
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Ventricular Habronemiasis in Aviary Passerines by Jennifer N. Niemuth, Joni V. Allgood, James R. Flowers, Ryan S. De Voe, Brigid V. Troan

“…Koilin fragmentation with secondary bacterial and fungal infections was the most frequently observed pathologic lesion. …”
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