Dynamics of seasonal rabies incidence in animals in Azerbaijan by Ch. V. Aliyeva, Sh. K. Zeynalova

“…The epidemiological and epizootic significance of rabies is determined by its absolute lethality in case of clinical manifestations, as well as global spread, latent incubation period and lack of specific treatment. Rabies is endemic in Azerbaijan; wild carnivores, stray dogs and cats determining the natural type of rabies are considered the main source of infection in the Republic. …”
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Global dynamics of a vaccination model for infectious diseases with asymptomatic carriers by Martin Luther Mann Manyombe, Joseph Mbang, Jean Lubuma, Berge Tsanou

“…Moreover, whenever it is greater than one, the existence of the unique endemic equilibrium is shown and its global stability is established for the case where the changes of displaying the disease symptoms are independent of the vulnerable classes. …”
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Effect of Intervention of Vaccination and Treatment on the Transmission Dynamics of HBV Disease: A Mathematical Model Analysis by Firaol Asfaw Wodajo, Temesgen Tibebu Mekonnen

“…Both local and global asymptotic stability conditions for disease-free and endemic equilibria are determined. The sensitivity index shows that the transfer rate from exposed class to acute infective class and transfer rate from exposed class to chronic infective class are the most dominant parameters contributing to the transmission of HBV. …”
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Planning for the Pandemic by Joanne Embree

“…Will it have the same transmission characteristics as the yearly endemic influenza strains or will it be so different that our routine infection prevention precautions for influenza will be ineffective? …”
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Effect of Allicin and Artesunate Combination Treatment on Experimental Mice Infected with Plasmodium berghei by Sakaewan Ounjaijean, Voravuth Somsak

“…Malaria is still a significant health problem in endemic countries and increases Plasmodium resistance to the available antimalarial drugs. …”
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Epizootic situation on sheep pox and goat pox in Tajikistan in 2000–2021 by R. Atovullozoda

“…Based on systemic epidemiological analysis of the structure and dynamics of nosoareals, as well as risk assessment of sheep pox and goat pox entry, emergence and distribution, monitoring and establishment of infected and endemic zones, the features and patterns of distribution and occurrence of these diseases’ epizootic process were defined, which confirms the need for a systematic approach to epidemiological surveillance of highly dangerous and economically significant infectious diseases having a trend for transboundary spread, which will facilitate the solution of the problem regarding identification of possible threats and the implementation of veterinary and sanitary measures in case of disease occurrence in the territory of any country to ensure animal disease freedom.…”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Native Americans in northern California regarding ticks and tick-borne diseases by Patricia Torres, Elizabeth F. Pienaar, Michelle A. Ritchie, Mourad W. Gabriel, Michael J. Yabsley

“…Reports of tick-borne diseases (TBDs) are increasing worldwide, particularly in North America where a diversity of endemic and exotic tick species and pathogens occur. …”
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Serological and Molecular Characterization of the Hepatitis B Virus in Blood Donors in Maputo City, Mozambique by Olga Maquessene, Osvaldo Laurindo, Lúcia Chambal, Nalia Ismael, Nédio Mabunda

“…In Mozambique, HBsAg prevalence is high and endemic, and despite the strategies to mitigate the spread of the disease, the HCC incidence is still high and one of the highest in the world. …”
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Improving clinical care of patients in Nipah outbreaks: moving beyond ‘compassionate use’ by Md Zakiul Hassan, Amanda Rojek, Piero Olliaro, Peter Horby

“…By integrating these strategies, healthcare systems in NiV-endemic regions will be better equipped to manage both current and future outbreaks.…”
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Red honeybush (Cyclopia genistoides) tea mitigates oxidative imbalance and hyperlipidemia, while improving glucose homeostasis in type 2 diabetic rats by Xin Xiao, Ochuko L. Erukainure, Md. Shahidul Islam

“…Red honeybush tea (RHT) is a tea product developed from Cyclopia spp. which is endemic to South Africa. Aside refreshment, RHT has over the years been used traditionally in the treatment of various diseases including type 2 diabetes. …”
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Blood Morphology and Hematology of Adult Baikal Seals (<i>Pusa sibirica</i> Gmelin, 1788) Under Professional Care by Polina Esipova, Irina Suvorova, Veronika Yachmen, Igor Pushchin

“…The Baikal seal [<i>Pusa sibirica</i> (family Phocidae)] is endemic to the freshwater Lake Baikal, but comprehensive hematology data are not available. …”
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Ownership and Utilisation of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets in Tiko Health District, Southwest Region, Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study by Paulette Ngum Fru, Frederick Nchang Cho, Andrew N. Tassang, Celestina Neh Fru, Peter Nde Fon, Albert Same Ekobo

“…In Cameroon, where malaria is endemic and a major public health problem, the major control measure put in place is the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs). …”
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Yaws in Africa: Past, Present and Future by Ezekiel K. Vicar, Shirley V. Simpson, Gloria I. Mensah, Kennedy K. Addo, Eric S. Donkor

“…<b>Background:</b> Yaws is an infectious, neglected tropical disease that affects the skin of many children and adolescents who live in poor, rural, low-income communities in humid, tropical areas of Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Yaws is currently endemic in at least 15 countries, but adequate surveillance data are lacking. …”
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Reproductive potential of the endangered land crab, Johngarthia lagostoma (H. Milne Edwards, 1837) (Brachyura: Gecarcinidae), from Trindade Island, Brazil by Esli E. D. Mosna, Maria A. M. Oliveira, Marcio C. A. João, Marcelo A. A. Pinheiro

“…Johngarthia lagostoma is an endemic species to Atlantic Oceanic islands (Rocas Atoll, Fernando de Noronha, Ascension, and Trindade), and it is classified as endangered (EN) in Brazilian territory according to IUCN criteria. …”
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Discovery of a novel Mediterranean Haemaphysalis (Ornithophysalis) doenitzi group tick species infesting Falco eleonorae on Antikythira Island, Greece by Lidia Chitimia-Dobler, Christos Barboutis, Anastasios Bounas, Christina Kassara, Ben J. Mans, Anastasios Saratsis, Ala Tabor

“…Eleonora's falcon (Falco eleonorae Géné, 1839) is a well-known long-distance migrant of the Afro-Palaearctic flyway, a summer breeder of the Mediterranean region and North-west Africa and a winter resident of Madagascar and surrounding areas, thus characterized as a double endemic. Within the context of a long-term monitoring and conservation programme on Antikythira Island, Greece, which accommodates one of the largest concentrations of breeding pairs of Eleonora's falcons globally, birds were subjected to regular inspections for the presence of ticks from 2017 to 2023. …”
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Mixed vitamin C and zinc diet supplements co-administered with artemether drug improved haematological profile and survival of mice infected with Plasmodium berghei by Felicia N. Ekeh, Nkiru E. Ekechukwu, Chimdinma F. Chukwuma, Ifeanyi Oscar N. Aguzie, Chinenye M. Ohanu, Chike Ebido, Stanley N. Oluah

“…Iron and zinc deficiencies is common in malaria endemic areas and contributes to morbidity. Vitamin C and zinc combined supplements have been hypothesized as a remedy. …”
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Clinical case of co-infection: Dengue fever and respiratory mycoplasmosis in a child by D.V. Preobrazhenskaia, E.V. Melekhina, Zh.B. Ponezheva

“…According to WHO, dengue fever (DF) is currently endemic to more than 100 countries in various regions of Africa, America, and Asia; outbreaks have been reported in Europe. …”
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Diabetes Risk Score in a Young Student Population in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study by Abdel-Ellah Al-Shudifat, Amjad Al-Shdaifat, Ahmad Ali Al-Abdouh, Mohammad Ibrahim Aburoman, Sara Mohammad Otoum, Amro Ghaleb Sweedan, Ibrahim Khrais, Ibrahim Hisham Abdel-Hafez, Asgeir Johannessen

“…The Middle East is the home to the most obese population in the world, and type 2 diabetes mellitus is endemic in the region. However, little is known about risk factors for diabetes in the younger age groups. …”
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The role of new hepatitis B vaccines in South Africa by G U van Zyl, T Maponga, H Rabie, J Taljaard

“…Despite introducing immunisation in 1995, as part of the expanded programme of immunisation (EPI), hepatitis B virus infection remains endemic, and EPI vaccine coverage is incomplete. In addition to infants, non-immune adults at risk of infection through their occupation or with behavioural risk factors should receive vaccination. …”
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Placental Infection with Different SARS-CoV-2 Variants Leading to Stillbirth: Report of Two Cases by Miriam A. Snow, Medini K. Annavajhala, Sofia Z. Moscovitz, Anne-Catrin Uhlemann, Larisa Debelenko

“…The persistence of rare cases of SP as COVID-19 becomes globally endemic emphasizes the importance of disease prevention in pregnancy.…”
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