A pluviosidade na Amazônia meridional: variabilidade e teleconexões extra-regionais by Rafael Rodrigues da Franca, Francisco de Assis Mendonça

“…These characteristics have significant effects on the fauna, flora, rivers and coastal and urban populations of the area.…”
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Surgical Management of Multijoint Septic Arthritis due to Rat-Bite Fever in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Study by Adam M. Wegner, Nicole Look, Brian M. Haus

“…In the United States, rat-bite fever is a rare systemic illness principally caused by Streptobacillus moniliformis, an organism found in the nasopharyngeal flora of rodents. Infection through direct exposure to rat excreta such as saliva, urine, or feces can lead to fever, rash, and an asymmetric migratory polyarthritis. …”
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18F-FDG-PET Scanning Confirmed Infected Intracardiac Device-Leads with Abiotrophia defectiva by Sonja van Roeden, Hans Hartog, Vivian Bongers, Steven Thijsen, Sanjay Sankatsing

“…Abiotrophia species are relatively slow growing pathogens, which may be present as commensal flora. However, invasive infections are frequently reported, like endocarditis, septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, and many other types of infection. …”
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Redbay Ambrosia Beetle Xyleborus glabratus Eichhoff (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Rajinder Mann, Jiri Hulcr, Jorge E. Peña, Lukasz Stelinski

“…Laurel wilt is a relatively new disease, and much is still unknown about how it will impact the flora of North America. This revised 7-page fact sheet highlights what we do know about this important new pest. …”
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Hibernacula of greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (Schreber, 1774): data from four deep caves in Slovenia by Aja Zamolo, Teo Delić

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First record of Violet Dropwing Trithemis annulata (Palisot de Beauvois, 1807) (Odonata: Libellulidae) in Slovenia by Damjan Vinko, Ali Šalamun

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Grass Carp, the White Amur: Ctenopharyngodon idella Cuvier and Valenciennes (Actinopterygii: Cyprinidae: Squaliobarbinae) by Emma N.I. Weeks, Jeffrey E. Hill

“…Concerns of escape and reproduction, and the potential impacts that colonization of the fish could have on native flora and fauna led to research that developed a non-reproductive fish, which was equally effective in controlling hydrilla. …”
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Application of medicinal plants in several dermatovenerological entities by Maleš Željan, Drvar Daniela Ledić, Duka Ivan, Žužul Kristina

“…The use of specific plant species developed regionally, based on local flora. Commonly used medicinal plants for dermatological complaints are: Phlebodium aureum (L.) …”
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Is There a Role for Probiotics in Liver Disease? by Robert S. Lo, Andrew S. Austin, Jan G. Freeman

“…On the other hand, restoration and modulation of intestinal flora through the use of probiotics is potentially an emerging therapeutic strategy. …”
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L’autorité internationale des fonds marins, l’environnement et le juge by Jean-Pierre Beurier

“…The Authority is also in charge of the environmental protection of the zone, and has to prevent damages to flora or fauna. This possibility enlarges the competences of the Authority. …”
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Effect of neutrophils on tumor immunity and immunotherapy resistance with underlying mechanisms by Jiali Yao, Linlin Ji, Guang Wang, Jin Ding

“…In this review, firstly, we summarize the novel classification and phenotypes of neutrophils and describe the regulatory relationships between neutrophils and tumor metabolism, flora microecology, neuroendocrine and tumor therapy from a new perspective. …”
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Cardiac Tamponade from Purulent Pericarditis due to Cutibacterium acnes by Ardalon Farhat-Sabet, Robert Hull, Dustin Thomas

“…Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes) is an anaerobic bacteria that is ubiquitous in skin flora and is commonly thought of as a culture contaminant; however, it does have pathogenic potential. …”
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Sensibilisation à l’environnement d’un collège alsacien et d’une école malgache by David Di Paolo

“…Three annual visits to the zoo allow to children (1) to enhance their understanding of the fauna and flora, this aspect being completed by a personal bibliography produced by children; (2) to introduce notions on the phenotypic classification of primates by observing animals and the help of simple arrays of determining criteria ; (3) to improve their ecological awareness with tangible and common examples like the deforestation in Madagascar or the invasive species introduction, pupils are invited to think about these subjects and to suggest theoretical solutions ; (4) to observe the interspecific behavioral differences and the sexual hierarchy of lemurs using simple ethological observations ("all occurrences sampling" methods) of several species.…”
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Redbay Ambrosia Beetle Xyleborus glabratus Eichhoff (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Rajinder Mann, Jiri Hulcr, Jorge E. Peña, Lukasz Stelinski

“…Laurel wilt is a relatively new disease, and much is still unknown about how it will impact the flora of North America. This revised 7-page fact sheet highlights what we do know about this important new pest. …”
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Determination of butyric acid dosage based on clinical and experimental studies – a literature review by Tomasz Banasiewicz, Dorota Domagalska, Katarzyna Borycka-Kiciak, Grażyna Rydzewska

“…Increased metabolism of the colonocytes in conditions involving intestine damage or inflammation, increased energy expenditure during a disease, stimulation of intestine growth in ‘stress’ conditions with accelerated intestinal passage and increased intestinal excretion, and decreased production of endogenous butyrate due to changes in bacterial flora in different pathological conditions require a significant increase of the supply of this acid. …”
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Review of Original Research, Processing Evolution, Chemical Constituents, and Pharmacological Effects of Semen Vaccariae by Yan-Feng Li, Ya-Shu Liu, Yuan-Liang Ai, Zheng Liu

“…The literature was collected from China National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Science and Technology Journal Database, Flora of China, PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, PubChem, and other online databases. …”
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MANAGEMENTUL DURABIL AL BIODIVERSITĂȚII ÎN SITUL EMERALD „PĂDUREA HÂNCEȘTI” by USM ADMIN

“…În rezultat a fost constatat că Situl Emerald „Pădurea Hâncești” include habitate naturale favorabile pentru specii valoroase de floră și faună cu statut de protecție la nivel național și internațional. …”
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Carrying Capacity Based on Ecosystem Services for Biodiversity Conservation in the Petungkriyono Essential Ecosystem Area Candidate by Nurwidya Ambarwati, Dwi Hastuti, Lies Rahayu Wijayanti Faida

“…Perhutani manages the area, covering approximately ±7,683.33 hectares, with 80% being secondary natural forests and the habitat for endangered flora and fauna. This research aimed to analyze the suitability of Petungkriyono EEA for biodiversity preservation, protection, sustainable use, and ecosystem restoration using carrying capacity based on ecosystem services (CCES). …”
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Mitral Valve Endocarditis due to Lactobacillus by Patrick Groga-Bada, Iris I. Mueller, Federico Foschi, Meinrad Gawaz, Christian Eick

“…They belong to the lactic acid bacteria group and are also known as a usual part of the normal flora of the gastrointestinal tract as well as of the urinary and genital tracts. …”
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How an Opportunistic Infection Can Mess with Your Brain and Take Your Breath Away: A Rare Case of Simultaneous Lung and Brain Abscess due to Streptococcus anginosus by Farah Al-Saffar, Daisy Torres-Miranda, Saif Ibrahim, Adil Shujaat

“…Streptococcus anginosus (S. anginosus) is considered a friendly bug and is a one of many different bacteria that constitute the normal flora of the oral cavity. Nevertheless, it has been infrequently associated with more invasive infections, like lung abscess. …”
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