Interferon Induced Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis by Yusuf Kayar, Nuket Bayram Kayar, Nadir Alpay, Jamshid Hamdard, Iskender Ekinci, Sebnem Emegil, Rabia Bag Soydas, Birol Baysal

“…Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is usually seen in viral infections, immune deficiency syndrome, sickle cell anemia, and hyperfiltration and secondary to interferon therapy. …”
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Purple Urine Bag Syndrome: An Alarming Hue? A Brief Review of the Literature by Fahad Khan, Muhammad A. Chaudhry, Noorulain Qureshi, Benjamin Cowley

“…Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is a unique disease entity characterized by an alarming purple discoloration of the urine secondary to recurrent urinary tract infections with indigo- and indirubin-producing bacteria. …”
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Obstruction from Deflux leading to significant kidney function loss and chemotherapeutic challenges in pediatric Ewing sarcoma by Luke Martin, Dipen Mehta, Bradley Morganstern

“…Despite the initial resolution of VUR following Deflux procedures, recurrent urinary tract infections prompted further evaluation revealing significant ureteral obstruction. …”
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Blood Feeding Insect Series: Yellow Fever by Walter J. Tabachnick, C. Roxanne Rutledge-Connelly, Christopher N. Mores, Chelsea T. Smartt

“…Smartt, describes this feared human disease transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, which even today poses formidable challenges and dangers to humans around the world. …”
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La Fiebre Amarilla by Jorge R. Rey, Walter J. Tabachnick, C. Roxanne Rutledge-Connelly, Christopher N. Mores, Chelsea T. Smartt

“…It describes this feared human disease transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, which even today poses formidable challenges and dangers to humans around the world. …”
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Clostridium perfringens Bacteraemia following Normal Vaginal Delivery by Mokhamad Zhaffal, Anastasia Salame, Johnny Awwad

“…Clostridial uterine infections and bacteraemia are of a rare occurrence, especially in the absence of risk factors. …”
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Sugarcane Ratoon Stunting by Philippe Rott, Sushma Sood, Jack C. Comstock, Robert A. Gilbert, Hardev S. Sandhu

“…This pathogen is mainly spread by infected stalk cuttings and contaminated harvesting knives. …”
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Thielaviopsis Trunk Rot of Palm by Monica L. Elliott

“… Thielaviopsis paradoxa is a fungus that can infect any part of a palm, and so can cause numerous diseases. …”
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La Fiebre Amarilla by Jorge R. Rey, Walter J. Tabachnick, C. Roxanne Rutledge-Connelly, Christopher N. Mores, Chelsea T. Smartt

“…It describes this feared human disease transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, which even today poses formidable challenges and dangers to humans around the world. …”
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Dynamical Behavior of a Novel Impulsive Switching Model for HLB with Seasonal Fluctuations by Shujing Gao, Lei Luo, Shuixian Yan, Xinzhu Meng

“…Finally, numerical results indicate that spring and autumn are the optimum seasons for killing psyllids, and winter is the optimum season for removing infected trees.…”
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Approach to Diarrhea in HIV Patients: Narrative Literature Review and Diagnostic Proposal by Barrera-Escobar, Sebastian, Villegas-Marin, Maria Camila, Lopez-Estrada, Carolina, Trompa-Romero, Ivan Mauricio

“…Diarrhea in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) represents a challenge for the clinician. …”
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Female Genital Mutilation: Health Consequences and Complications—A Short Literature Review by Elliot Klein, Elizabeth Helzner, Michelle Shayowitz, Stephan Kohlhoff, Tamar A. Smith-Norowitz

“…The health consequences of FGM include bacterial and viral infections, obstetrical complications, and psychological problems. …”
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Mammalian Cochlear Hair Cell Regeneration and Ribbon Synapse Reformation by Xiaoling Lu, Yilai Shu, Mingliang Tang, Huawei Li

“…The HCs of organ of Corti are susceptible to noise, ototoxic drugs, and infections, thus resulting in permanent hearing loss. …”
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Recurrent Thoracic Duplication Cyst with Associated Mediastinal Gas by Hammad Al-Sadoon, Nathan Wiseman, Victor Chernick

“…The case of a six-year-old boy who presented with recurrence of a mediastinal mass associated with gas two years after surgical removal of an infected esophageal duplication cyst is described. …”
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Advances in engineered T cell immunotherapy for autoimmune and other non-oncological diseases by Qiaolin Huang, Xiaojian Zhu, Yicheng Zhang

“…In this review, we highlight recent advances in the engineering of T cells in non-oncology areas, including autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, infections, fibrosis, hemophilia, and aging. Chimeric antigen receptor immunotherapy has shown good outcomes in non-oncology areas, but many challenges remain in improving its safety and efficacy and and expanding its application to the treatment of non-oncological diseases.…”
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Peach Scab by Daniel Mancero-Castillo, Mercy Olmstead, Phillip Harmon

“… Peach scab is a disease caused by the fungus Cladosporium carpophilum. The pathogen can infect other fruits and nuts within the Prunus species, like almonds, apricots, nectarines, and plums. …”
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Community-Acquired Pneumonia and Empyema Caused by Citrobacter koseri in an Immunocompetent Patient by Miguel Angel Ariza-Prota, Ana Pando-Sandoval, Marta García-Clemente, Ramón Fernández, Pere Casan

“…Most cases reported have occurred in immunocompromised hosts. The infections caused by Citrobacter are difficult to treat with usual broad spectrum antibiotics owing to rapid generation of mutants and have been associated with high death rates in the past. …”
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Computational modeling approaches to studying the dynamics of oncolytic viruses by Dominik Wodarz

“…Oncolytic viruses specifically infect cancer cells, replicate in them, killthem, and spread to further tumor cells. …”
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Detection of Goat Digestive Tract Protozoa Through Feces Examination in Kwanyar Sub-District, Bangkalan District by Meyreta Doti Alcaterana, Poedji Hastutiek, Nunuk Dyah Retno Lastuti, Endang Suprihati, Agus Sunarso

“…This study aims to determine the prevalence and species of protozoa that infect the digestive tract of goats in Kwanyar Sub-District, Bangkalan District. …”
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Interim Singapore guidelines for basic and advanced life support for paediatric patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 by Gene Yong-Kwang Ong, Beatrice Hui Zhi Ng, Yee Hui Mok, Jacqueline SM Ong, Nicola Ngiam, Josephine Tan, Swee Han Lim, Kee Chong Ng

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant challenges for the resuscitation of paediatric patients, especially for infants and children who are suspected or confirmed to be infected. Thus, the paediatric subcommittee of the Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council developed interim modifications to the current Singapore paediatric guidelines using extrapolated data from the available literature, local multidisciplinary expert consensus and institutional best practices. …”
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