Hepatitis C Virus–Pediatric and Adult Perspectives in the Current Decade by Nanda Kerkar, Kayla Hartjes

“…Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects both pediatric and adult populations and is an important cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. …”
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KSHV hijacks the antiviral kinase IKKε to initiate lytic replication. by Xiaoqian Wang, Zhenshan Liu, Xue Xu, Xin Wang, Zizhen Ming, Chengrong Liu, Hang Gao, Tingting Li, Qiming Liang

“…IKKε is a traditional antiviral kinase known for positively regulating the production of type I interferon (IFN) and the expression of IFN-stimulated genes (ISGs) during various virus infections. However, through an inhibitor screen targeting cellular kinases, we found that IKKε plays a crucial role in the lytic replication of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). …”
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Kennel Disinfectants for Microsporum canis and Trichophyton sp. by Karen A. Moriello

“…The antifungal efficacy of commonly used kennel disinfectants for large surfaces was tested using naturally infective material from untreated animals (M. canis and Trichophyton sp.) soaked and macerated but unfiltered leaving visible fluorescing hairs and/or scales in the test inoculum to create a robust challenge. …”
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The silent menace: Worm bezoar causing acute intestinal obstruction by Shiva Shiva, Sahil Kumar, Pankaj Singh, Sanjeev Kumar, Suresh Kumar

“…In contrast to developed nations, where the usual causes of obstruction are adhesions, strictures, and metabolic derangements, infective etiologies, like tuberculosis and parasitic infestations, are more common in developing countries. …”
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Cell-free assays reveal that the HIV-1 capsid protects reverse transcripts from cGAS immune sensing. by Tiana M Scott, Lydia M Arnold, Jordan A Powers, Delaney A McCann, Ana B Rowe, Devin E Christensen, Miguel J Pereira, Wen Zhou, Rachel M Torrez, Janet H Iwasa, Philip J Kranzusch, Wesley I Sundquist, Jarrod S Johnson

“…Strikingly, the capsid inhibitor lenacapavir also disrupted viral cores and dramatically potentiated cGAS activity, both in vitro and in cellular infections. Our results provide biochemical evidence that the HIV-1 capsid lattice conceals the genome from cGAS and that chemical or physical disruption of the viral core can expose HIV-1 DNA and activate innate immune signaling.…”
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NK Cell Subtypes as Regulators of Autoimmune Liver Disease by Guohui Jiao, Bangmao Wang

“…As major components of innate immunity, NK cells not only exert cell-mediated cytotoxicity to destroy tumors or infected cells, but also act to regulate the functions of other cells in the immune system by secreting cytokines and chemokines. …”
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Multicentric Castleman's Disease in a Hepatitis C-Positive Intravenous Drug User: A Case Report by D. Y. Talukder, S. N. Delpachitra

“…A 46-year-old male with untreated hepatitis C and a 16-year history of intravenous drug use presented with pleuritic chest pain and bony pain in the knee, hip, and lower back, on a background of unexplained weight loss of 40 kilograms, fevers, night sweats, and repeated infections over the last two years. Examination discovered tender hepatomegaly, a warm right knee effusion, and painless lymphadenopathy. …”
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Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Clinical Isolates in Nepal by Ranjeeta Odari, Prabin Dawadi

“…Three electronic databases: PubMed, Google Scholar, and Research4Life were used to search publications specifying K. pneumoniae infections and/or their MDR status from January 2015 to October 2021. …”
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Amp-CKlebsiella-Induced Chorioamnionitis and Associated Abnormalities in Cardiotocography: A Case Report with a Narrative Review by Sufia Athar, Anvar P. Vellamgot, Lolwa Mohammed Alansari

“…Introduction. Infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms are on the rise in obstetric patients. …”
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Alginate Nanoparticles Containing Cuminum cyminum and Zataria multiflora Essential Oils with Promising Anticancer and Antibacterial Effects by Mahmoud Osanloo, Razieh Ranjbar, Elham Zarenezhad

“…Cancer and bacterial infections are major global health concerns driving the need for innovative medicines. …”
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Facial Lichen Planus Pigmentosus-Like Pigmentation Induced by Vicks VapoRub: A Case Report by Al-Husain KM, Alsebayel MM, Al-Breiki S, Almulhim N, Alsayyah A

“…Vicks VapoRub is an inhalant ointment frequently used to relieve symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. We report a case of lichen planus pigmentosus induced by Vicks VapoRub and successfully treated with topical tacrolimus 0.1% cream.Keywords: lichen planus pigmentosus, Vicks VapoRub, tacrolimus, facial hyperpigmentation, lichen planus…”
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Antibacterial Effects of the Novel Blue Laser and Erbium Chromium Laser on Enterococcus Faecalis in Root Canal Dentin with Different Thicknesses by Seyedeh Sareh Hendi, Erfan Ahmadyani, Mohammad Yousef Alikhani, Maryam Farhadian, Alireza Mirzaei

“…It seems that these lasers can be used as an adjunct to conventional chemical methods in cleaning infected canals.…”
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Optimal Control and Cost-Effectiveness Strategies of Malaria Transmission with Impact of Climate Variability by Temesgen Duressa Keno, Lemesa Bedjisa Dano, Gamachu Adugna Ganati

“…Secondly, using the maximum principle of Pontryagin, the optimal malaria reduction strategies are described with three control measures, namely, treated bed nets, infected human treatment, and indoor residual spraying. …”
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Evaluation of some properties of elastomeric dental impression materials after disinfection by Jawad Mohammed Mikaeel, Mustafa Kamil Namuq

“… Backgrounds and objectives: Dental impressions present a risk to spread infections among dental practitioners and should be disinfected to prevent the spread of these microorganisms. …”
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Profile of STING agonist and inhibitor research: a bibliometric analysis by Xuemei Wang, Qian Wang, Yidan Gao, Lijuan Jiang, Lingli Tang

“…Its activation has shown great potential in anti-tumor and anti-infective therapies, with STING agonists emerging as a promising approach in cancer immunotherapy in recent years. …”
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The Effectiveness of Medical Podcasts in Raising Women’s Health Awareness by P. Khairat

“…Online pretests and posttests, one based on a podcast episode regarding vaginal infections, were used to assess changes in knowledge level pre– and post–podcast listening. …”
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Ignoring Gender-Based Immunometabolic Reprograming, a Risky Business in Immune-Based Precision Medicine by Vijay Kumar

“…On the other hand, reproductive-age females also show a more potent immune response against infections and vaccines than their age-matched males—furthermore, some immune-based therapies, including immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), show gender-based efficacy and adverse events. …”
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Tigecycline-induced acute pancreatitis with electrocardiogram changes in renal insufficiency elderly by Hong Chin Wee, Ru Shing Ng, Loke Meng Ong

“…This medicine is commonly used to treat complicated skin and intraabdominal infections as well as community-acquired pneumonia. …”
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Antiretroviral Treatment Adherence: Knowledge and Experiences among Adolescents and Young Adults in Soweto, South Africa by Stefanie Hornschuh, Janan Janine Dietrich, Celokuhle Tshabalala, Fatima Laher

“…Four focus group discussions (FGDs) and eight in-depth interviews (IDIs) were conducted with HIV-infected 15–25-year-old ART recipients. Transcripts were coded thematically. …”
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Vaccines in the fight against antimicrobial resistance – perspectives from South Africa by A Brink, A Kgasi, A Musyoki, B Kagina, C Feldman, D Reddy, E du Toit, E Kalanxhi, J Meyer, I Impalli, M Schönfeldt, M Sibanda, N Schellack, P Skosana, S Essack, S Dlamini, Y Ramsamy

“…Behavioural factors, such as purchasing antibiotics without a prescription from a registered healthcare professional, not completing the prescribed course or overly prolonged courses of antibiotics, using antibiotics to treat viral infections, lack of access to quality antibiotics, and the proliferation of substandard or falsified (SF) drugs, have also been identified as significant contributors to AMR. …”
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