A systematised review and evidence synthesis on the broader societal impact of vaccines against Salmonella by Ezgi Dilek Demirtas, Rosanna Barnard, Jungseok Lee, Mark Jit

“…Despite variations in study design, methodology, and study quality, salmonellae infections were largely associated with negative broader societal impacts, including detriments in childhood physical development (very weak association), childhood educational development (strong to very strong association), household security (moderate association), public health spending (moderate association), and national income (moderate to strong association). …”
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Development of an in vitro triculture model of intestine inflammation to assess the immunomodulatory properties of cassava and roselle, two African green leafy vegetables by Nelly Fioroni, Maria Del Carmen Ponce de León Rodríguez, Nicolas Leconte, Claire Mouquet-Rivier, Caroline Guzman, Frédéric Boudard, Claudie Dhuique-Mayer, Myriam Collin, Anaïs Deglos, Emmanuelle Reboul, Ángela Bravo-Núñez, Caroline Laurent-Babot

“…In sub-Saharan Africa, frequent infections and enteric dysfunction can cause intestinal inflammation that is associated with stunting. …”
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Growth and Neurodevelopmental Outcome in Preterm LBW Infants with Sepsis in India: A Prospective Cohort by Sunil J. Pawar, Tejopratap Oleti, Siluvery Bharathi, Shyamsunder Tipparaju, Ershad Mustafa

“…Conclusion. Neonatal infections are associated with the abnormal neurodevelopmental outcomes in LBW infants but there was no significant difference at growth outcome at 9 to 15 months of corrected age between both groups.…”
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Association between Severe Dehydration in Rotavirus Diarrhea and Exclusive Breastfeeding among Infants at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia by Dwi Prasetyo, Iesje Martiza Sabaroedin, Yudith Setiati Ermaya, Yati Soenarto

“…Infants who are exclusively breastfed develop fewer infections and have less severe illnesses. This study aimed to determine association between severe dehydration in rotavirus diarrhea and exclusive breastfeeding. …”
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Potential use of peptides mimicking CRAC/CARC domains as antivirulence therapies to inhibit RTX toxins activities by Vanesa Herlax

“…In recent years, research efforts have increased to develop new therapeutics aimed at combating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. These efforts focus on inhibiting the virulence factors bacteria secrete to proliferate. …”
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IL-18 biology in severe asthma by Sarita Thawanaphong, Sarita Thawanaphong, Sarita Thawanaphong, Aswathi Nair, Aswathi Nair, Emily Volfson, Emily Volfson, Parameswaran Nair, Parameswaran Nair, Manali Mukherjee, Manali Mukherjee

“…Furthermore, we discuss the emerging evidence of IL-18’s involvement in autoimmunity and highlight potential therapeutic targets within the IL-18 and inflammasome pathways in severe asthma patients with evidence of infections and airway autoimmune responses. By synthesizing recent advancements and ongoing research, this review underscores the importance of IL-18 as a potential novel therapeutic target in the treatment of severe asthma and other related conditions.…”
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Aspergillus fumigatus ctf1–a novel zinc finger transcription factor involved in azole resistance by Xiao Gong, Heng Zhang, Wenxu Cheng, Zhangxuan He, Tianyan Ma, Tian Chen, Yi Sun

“…Elucidating the mechanisms underlying antifungal resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus, discovering new antifungal targets, and developing drugs to inhibit resistance are the key approaches to treating A. fumigatus infections. Here, we investigated the function of ctf1 (AFUA_1G03800), a gene encoding a C6 transcription factor. …”
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Determination of whole genome sequence of human cytomegalovirus circulating in Japan and discovery of geographic genome structure in UL148 gene by Yuji Wada, Ken Ishioka, Tatsuo Suzutani

“…HCMV is generally asymptomatic but causes severe disease in immunocompromised patients or infants who are congenitally infected. Recent advances in sequencing technology have led to the rapid expansion of the HCMV genetic database, providing a comprehensive resource for studying viral genetics. …”
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Lesion Distribution and Epidemiology of Mycobacterium bovis in Elk and White-Tailed Deer in South-Western Manitoba, Canada by Todd K. Shury, Doug Bergeson

“…Period prevalence in elk was approximately six times higher than deer, suggesting a significant reservoir role for elk, but that infected deer may also be involved. Prevalence was consistently higher in elk compared to deer in a small core area and prevalence declines since 2003 are likely due to a combination of management factors instituted during that time. …”
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The occupational roles of hospitalized people due to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome by Natália Augusto Nunes Gil, Marysia Mara Rodrigues do Prado De Carlo

“…The casuistry was composed by 40 HIV-positive persons interned, subdivided in three groups considering diagnosis time; the control group was composed by 12 persons, not infected and not interned. Quantitative data were collected by means of the application of the protocol “List of Identification of Occupational Roles”, validated in Brazil, and analyzed by Fisher Exact Test. …”
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A physiologically-based pharmacokinetic model for the antibiotic ertapenem by Michele L. Joyner, Cammey C. Manning, Whitney Forbes, Michelle Maiden, Ariel N. Nikas

“…Ertapenem is an antibiotic commonly used to treat a broad spectrum of infections, which is part of a broader class of antibiotics called carbapenem. …”
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Using Cell-Based Strategies to Break the Link between Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and the Development of Chronic Lung Disease in Later Life by Megan O'Reilly, Bernard Thébaud

“…Therefore, it is possible that early-life pulmonary insults, such as extreme prematurity and BPD, may increase the risk of COPD later in life, especially if exposed to secondary challenges such as respiratory infections and/or smoking. Recent advances in our understanding of stem/progenitor cells and their potential to repair damaged organs offer the possibility of cell-based treatments for neonatal and adult lung injuries. …”
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A Review on Synthesis, Optimization, Mechanism, Characterization, and Antibacterial Application of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Plants by Sunday Adewale Akintelu, Yao Bo, Aderonke Similoluwa Folorunso

“…Furthermore, a thorough discussion on the recent advances in the application of AgNPs synthesized from plant as therapeutic agent against bacterial infections was made.…”
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Acceptability and completeness of vaccination schedules recommended for transgender women and travestis in the city of São Paulo, Brazil: a cross-sectional study, 2019-2020 by Cristina Langkammer Martins, Katia Cristina Bassichetto, Maria A. S. M. Veras

“…Conclusion Despite high adherence, the low completion of vaccination schedules highlighted the need for diversified strategies to improve vaccination coverage and reduce the prevalence of vaccine-preventable sexually transmitted infections in this population.…”
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Serum Calprotectin: An Antimicrobial Peptide as a New Marker For the Diagnosis of Sepsis in Very Low Birth Weight Newborns by Gianluca Terrin, Annalisa Passariello, Francesco Manguso, Gennaro Salvia, Luciano Rapacciuolo, Francesco Messina, Francesco Raimondi, Roberto Berni Canani

“…To determine the diagnostic utility of serum calprotectin, a mediator of innate immune response against infections, we performed a multicenter study involving newborns with a birth weight <1500 g and a postnatal age >72 hours of life. …”
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Intestinal permeability, food antigens and the microbiome: a multifaceted perspective by Francesco Valitutti, Francesco Valitutti, Maurizio Mennini, Gianluca Monacelli, Giulia Fagiolari, Marisa Piccirillo, Giovanni Di Nardo, Giuseppe Di Cara

“…Nevertheless, this frail balance might be disrupted for instance by westernized dietary habits, infections, pollution or exposure to antibiotics, thus diminishing protective immunity and leading to the onset of chronic diseases. …”
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On the Stability and Equilibrium Points of Multistaged SI(n)R Epidemic Models by Raul Nistal, Manuel de la Sen, Santiago Alonso-Quesada, Asier Ibeas, Aitor J. Garrido

“…The physical interpretation of the model is that the dynamics of the disease exhibits different stages in which the infectivity and the mortality rates vary as the individual numbers go through the process of recovery, each stage with a characteristic average time.…”
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Eastern equine encephalitis virus: Pathogenesis, immune response, and clinical manifestations by Bhumika Parashar, Rishabha Malviya, Sathvik Belagodu Sridhar, Tarun Wadhwa, Sirajunisa Talath, Javedh Shareef

“…Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) is a lethal Alphavirus transmitted by Culiseta melanura mosquitoes that primarily cycles between birds. Although rare, infections in humans and horses are associated with high mortality rates and severe neurological effects. …”
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Numerical simulation and dynamical system for solving biomathematical model with optimal control by A.M.S. Mahdy, D.S. Mohamed

“…Our statistical analysis has revealed that social isolation between potentially infected carriers of the illness and healthy people may be able to stop or slow the illness from spreading. …”
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CCR5-ligand decorated rilpivirine lipid-based nanoparticles for sustained antiretroviral responses by Milankumar Patel, Sudipta Panja, Lubaba A. Zaman, Pravin Yeapuri, Shaurav Bhattarai, Santhi Gorantla, Linda Chang, Alonso Heredia, Piotr Walczak, Brandon Hanson, Samuel M. Cohen, Bhavesh D. Kevadiya, Howard E. Gendelman

“…The CCR5-mediated LBNP cell uptake and retention reduce HIV-1 replication in human monocyte-derived macrophages and infected humanized mice (hu mice). Focused ultrasound with microbubbles mediated blood brain barrier (BBB) disruption allows the CCR5-targeted LBNP to penetrate the BBB and reach brain myeloid cells. …”
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