Molecular Detection of Carbapenemase-Encoding Genes in Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Clinical Isolates in South Africa by Yaw Adjei Anane, Teke Apalata, Sandeep Vasaikar, Grace Emily Okuthe, Sandile Songca

“…Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii has been responsible for an increasing number of hospital-acquired infections globally. The study investigated the prevalence of carbapenemase-encoding genes in clinical multidrug-resistant A. baumannii strains. …”
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Nationwide representative serosurvey of third-grade school children to evaluate the hepatitis B vaccination impact in Kyrgyzstan, 2022 by Michael Brandl, Gulnara Zhumagulova, Gulbara Ishenapysova, Zuridin Nurmatov, Tatiana Enverovna Kuchuk, Nurzhan Zamirbekova, Gulsunai Sattarova, Saikal Temirbekova, Zhanara Bekenova, Martyna Gassowski, Liudmila Mosina, Antons Mozalevskis, Sandra Dudareva, Siddhartha Sankar Datta

“…Maintaining high vaccination uptake plus additional measures like screening of pregnant women and treatment of those infected will be key to achieve elimination of vertical transmission of hepatitis B in Kyrgyzstan.…”
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Potentially inappropriate prescribing in hospitalised children: a retrospective, cross-sectional study at a tertiary children’s hospital in China by Linan Zeng, Lingli Zhang, Dan Yu, Huiqing Wang, Liang Huang, Siyu Li, Guo Cheng, Zhi-Jun Jia

“…‘Inhaled corticosteroids for children with respiratory infections but without chronic respiratory diseases’ was the most frequent PIP. …”
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Role of Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography Scan in Reaching Definite Diagnosis in Patients With Fever of Unknown Origin and Inflammation of Unknown Origin in Rheumato... by Koreli UY, Torun ES, Adaş M

“…Majority of the definite diagnoses were rheumatic diseases with a very low proportion of infections and malignancies. This is mainly due to the detailed initial evaluations that are performed in internal medicine clinics. …”
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Clinical and ultrasound characteristics in patients with sars-cov-2 pneumonia, associated with hospitalization prognosis. e-covid project by Noemí Fàbrega Ramon, Marta Ortega Bravo, Gerard Torres Cortada, Joaquim Sol Culleré, Mònica Solanes Cabús, Jose María Palacín Peruga

“…Conclusions The results of this study will contribute to the determination of the ultrasound prognostic value based on the number of lung areas affected, the presence of pulmonary condensation or the irregularity of pleural effusion patterns in COVID-19 patients, being able to be extended to other lung viral infections with similar patterns.…”
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Physiology and Pathophysiology of Marathon Running: A narrative Review by Lorin Braschler, Pantelis T. Nikolaidis, Mabliny Thuany, Daniela Chlíbková, Thomas Rosemann, Katja Weiss, Matthias Wilhelm, Beat Knechtle

“…A marathon is often accompanied by an acute inflammatory response with transient immunosuppression, making runners susceptible to infections. Also, hormonal alterations such as increased cortisol levels or decreased testosterone levels immediately after a race are observed. …”
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Infestation and damage status assessment of white mango scale (Aulacaspis tubercularis) insect at boloso sore and boloso bombe districts of Wolaita Zone South Ethiopia by Andualem Alemayehu, Zerhun Tomas

“…Culturally managed by Mango tree pruning, planting resistant materials, using proper spacing, cleaning or sanitation, burying infected residues and fruits, smoking different repellents of dry grass, animal dung, mango leaves and lemon bark or lemon mixed organic materials in one smoking can/pot and hanging inside mango tree. …”
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PLL-g-HPA Hydrogel Loaded Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote Burn Wound Healing in Rat Model by Regulating Inflammation Response by Tian L, Wang Z, Lei T, Feng L, Li Y, Wang K, Zhang Y, Zhang C, Liu J, Xing H, Ren W

“…Linqiang Tian,1,2 Zhaodong Wang,1,2 Tingting Lei,1,3 Lili Feng,1 Yanyan Li,1 Kunxi Wang,1 Yue Zhang,1 Chengshu Zhang,4 Jie Liu,1 Hongxia Xing,3 Wenjing Ren5 1Henan Key Medical Laboratory of Traumatics and Orthopaedics’ Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Orthopedics Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Neurology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, General Hospital of PINGMEI SHENMA Group, Pingdingshan, People’s Republic of China; 5Clinical Medical Center of Tissue Engineering and Regeneration, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Hongxia Xing; Wenjing Ren, Email xhxwh02@163.com; xxmu_rwj@163.comPurpose: Treatment of severe burn wound injury remains a significant clinical challenge as serious infections/complex repair process and irregulating inflammation response. …”
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Survival of common carp carrying Cyca-DAB1*05 post-challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila by Laode Muhammad Arsal, Munti Yuhana, Sri Nuryati, , Alimuddin

“…This study was performed to observe blood profiles including total erythrocytes, hemoglobin concentration, hematocrite, total leukocytes and differential leukocytes, and survival of common carp Cyprinus carpio infected by Aeromonas hydrophila. Fish were divided into two groups: the 3rd generation of common carp carrying fish carrying Cyca-DAB1*05 of major histocompatibility complex II molecular marker, and fish without the marker as control treatment. histocompatibility complex II molecular marker, and fish without the marker as control treatment. …”
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Peer-assisted telemedicine hepatitis-C treatment for people who use drugs in rural communities: a mixed methods study by Kim Hoffman, Gillian Leichtling, Sarah Shin, Andrew Seaman, Tonhi Gailey, Hunter C. Spencer, P. Todd Korthuis

“…Abstract Background The increase in opioid use disorder among young, nonurban people has fueled sharp rises in hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. Innovative treatment models are needed that circumvent healthcare system barriers for people who use drugs (PWUD), particularly in rural areas. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among healthcare workers in the Ekurhuleni District, South Africa by E Mahlare, E Ramutshila, A Musekiwa, L Kuonza, T Mabuto

“…Prevention of new HIV infections is crucial for controlling the HIV epidemic. …”
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Delayed completion of pneumococcal conjugate vaccination among children 4–48 months in rural Uganda: a socio-demographic inquiry by Herbert Malemo, Andrew Tamale, Paul Kakwangire, Matthew C. Igwe, Dickens R. Mwine, Isa Asiimwe, Solomon A. Mbina, Mary G. Abalinda

“…Among children who complete the last dose of PCV vaccination, a considerable proportion are actually receiving it late which may result into eventual failure to curb the targeted pneumococcal infections. Thus, concerted efforts in terms of sensitization are un-doubtfully desired especially among caretakers aged 20–39 years as well as those who are not married.…”
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In silico analysis of the effect of HCV genotype-specific polymorphisms in Core, NS3, NS5A, and NS5B proteins on T-cell epitope processing and presentation by Samina Baig, Samina Baig, Assel Berikkara, Ramsha Khalid, Syed A. Subhan, Tanveer Abbas, Syed Hani Abidi

“…These findings suggest that patients infected with GT 6 may experience enhanced T cell responsiveness and broader immunogenicity.ConclusionOur study suggests that genotype/subtype-specific polymorphism in HCV may result in altered immune responses by modulating T-cell epitope processing and interaction with HLA receptors. …”
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Recherche d’alcaloïdes dans les plantes consommées par Pan paniscus et celles utilisées pour le traitement des maladies gastro-intestinales par Homo sapiens à LuiKotale (Parc Natio... by Gaby Kitengie Matshimba, Barbara Fruth, Nono Bondjengo Ikombe, Dieudonné Musibono, Constantin Lubini, Gottfried Hohmann

“…Les plantes comme d’autres êtres vivants ont développé un certain nombre de mécanismes pour se protéger contre les prédateurs et les infections. Les métabolites secondaires sont considérés comme des moyens de défense des plantes contre les herbivores. …”
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Clinical Features of COVID‐19 Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis: A Multicenter, Retrospective Study by Yasheng Zhan, Guojun He, Cheng Zhong, Yake Yao, Jiangying Zhou, Tong Li, Hua Zhou

“…In addition, all patients suffered bacterial infections and received antibacterial agents before CAPA, with an average duration of 22.6 days. …”
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Sistem Identifikasi Penyakit Paru Obstruktif Kronik (PPOK) Berdasarkan Suara Paru-Paru Menggunakan Jaringan Saraf Tiruan Berbasis Raspberry Pi by Lindhu Parang Kusuma, Barlian Henryranu Prasetio, Eko Setiawan

“…This system works by detecting whether the sound of the lungs is COPD infected or healthy. The output of this system is a visualization of the sound of the lungs captured by the stethoscope and the diagnosis of the lung condition displayed in real-time. …”
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Detections of antimicrobial resistance phenotypes and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)- producing Salmonella spps and Escherichia coli O157:H7 in raw vegetables and fruits f... by Ahmed Zeynudin, Teshome Degefa, Tariku Belay, Jiru Batu Mumicha, Abdusemed Husen, Jafer Yasin, Abdulhakim Abamecha, Andreas Wieser, Mengistu Abayneh

“…Abstract Objectives Despite of the health benefits of consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits, this product could be associated with food-borne bacterial pathogens, including infections with antibiotic-resistant strains especially in developing countries due to limited in knowledge, and hygienic practices. …”
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2-Aminothiophene Derivatives—New Drug Candidates Against Leishmaniasis: Drug Design, Synthesis, Pharmacomodulation, and Antileishmanial Activity by Rodrigo Santos Aquino de Araújo, Vitória Gaspar Bernardo, Robert da Silva Tibúrcio, Danilo Cesar Galindo Bedor, Michel Leandro de Campos, Roberto Pontarolo, Julyanne Maria Saraiva de Sousa, Klinger Antonio da Franca Rodrigues, Marcus Tullius Scotti, Anuraj Nayarisseri, Pascal Marchand, Francisco Jaime Bezerra Mendonça-Junior

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The clinical features and risk factors of coagulopathy associated with cefoperazone/sulbactam: a nomogram prediction model by Changjing Xu, Junlong Zhu, Kun Tu, Hui Tang, Xinxin Zhou, Qiuyu Li, Kun Chen, Xuping Yang, Yilan Huang

“…BackgroundCefoperazone/sulbactam (CPZ/SAM) is an important treatment option for infections caused by multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria. …”
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Adopting Positive Selection Technology and Improving Seed Quality in Smallholder Potato Farmers in South-Western Uganda. by Kajura, Tibanyendera Deo

“…Despite the importance of the crop there has been considerable reduction in yield to the current yield of 4.2 tons ha-1 by smallholder farmers which is far short of its potential on-station yields of over 25 t ha-1, mostly due to inadequate supplies of high quality seed that compels farmers to continuously use their own recycled seed with latent infections by bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum), viruses and other tuber-borne pathogens. …”
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