Predisposing Factors and Etiology of Deep Neck Space Infections – A Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study by Utkarsh Jain, Mahima Luthra, Sampan Singh Bist, Lovneesh Kumar, Vinish Kumar Agarwal

“…Background: Deep neck space infections (DNSI) are serious infections of the potential spaces of the neck. …”
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Impact of Biosynthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on the Kidneys Tissues of Male Mice Experimentally Infected with Entamoeba histolytica by Laith A. Yaaqoob, Mohannad Hamid Jasim, Lima Tariq Youash Lazar, Saade Abdalkareem Jasim, Thaer Abdulqader Salih

“…ZnO NPs were used to treat mice that had been experimentally infected with E. histolytica. Mouse kidneys were collected and divided into six groups for evaluation. …”
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Nasal microbial diversity is associated with survival in piglets infected by a highly virulent PRRSV-1 strain by Pau Obregon-Gutierrez, Martí Cortey, Gerard E. Martín-Valls, Hepzibar Clilverd, Florencia Correa-Fiz, Virginia Aragón, Enric Mateu

“…Since the dysbiosis detected as an initial response to infection may be not specific for this virus, further investigations should explore this phenomenon in the context of other viral infections.…”
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Extrapulmonary manifestations and complications of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection: a systematic review by Jiacai Cho, Joanne Lee, Ching-Hui Sia, Chieh Sian Koo, Benjamin YQ Tan, Weizhen Hong, Ellie Choi, Xueying Goh, Louis Chai, Nisha Suyien Chandran, Horng Ruey Chua, Bernard PL Chan, Mark Muthiah, Ting Ting Low, Eng Soo Yap, Manjari Lahiri

“…Conclusion: Although the systemic manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 infection are variegated, they are deeply interwoven by shared mechanisms. …”
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A Zinc Polyphenolic Compound Increases Maize Resistance Against Infection by <i>Bipolaris maydis</i> by Luis Felipe Lata-Tenesaca, Marcos José Barbosa Oliveira, Aline Vieira Barros, Leandro Castro Silva, João Américo Wordell Filho, Fabrício Ávila Rodrigues

“…The defense-related genes <i>IGL</i>, <i>CHS02</i>, <i>PR1</i>, <i>PAL3</i>, <i>CHI</i>, and <i>GLU</i> were strongly up-regulated in the leaves of IR-stimulus-sprayed and infected plants compared to infected plants from the control treatment. …”
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Neuroinvasive Infection from O117:K52:H-Escherichia coli following Acute Pyelonephritis by H. Cromlin, H. Rodriguez-Villalobos, A. Deplano, T. Duprez, P. Hantson

“…This infection was successfully controlled by antimicrobial therapy. …”
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Evaluation of bone mineral density and its influencing factors in patients infected with HIV under antiretroviral therapy by Alireza Azarboo, Mahboobeh Hemmatabadi, Noushin Fahimfar, Zahra Faghihi, SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi, Nooshin Shirzad, Ladan Abbasian

“…Results Among 80 HIV-infected individuals (mean age: 41.1 ± 5.6 years, 60.4% male), 15% exhibited low BMD in the lumbar spine and 3.75% in the femoral neck. …”
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A Rare Occurrence of Primary Hepatic Leiomyosarcoma Associated with Epstein Barr Virus Infection in an AIDs Patient by Haritha Chelimilla, Kanthi Badipatla, Ariyo Ihimoyan, Masooma Niazi

“…We herein present a case report of a 54-year-old man diagnosed to have HIV/AIDS and EBV infection admitted to our hospital with complaints of intractable hiccups for more than a week. …”
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The potential utility of synovial C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and presepsin in diagnostics of periprosthetic joint infection by Lyudmila V. Lyubimova, Svetlana I. Pavlova, Nikolay S. Nikolaev, Evgeniy A. Lyubimov, Nadezhda N. Pchelova, Vladimir Y. Emelianov

Subjects: “…periprosthetic joint infection…”
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Characteristics of Suppressor Macrophages Induced by Mycobacterial and Protozoal Infections in relation to Alternatively Activated M2 Macrophages by Haruaki Tomioka, Yutaka Tatano, Win Win Maw, Chiaki Sano, Yuichi Kanehiro, Toshiaki Shimizu

“…This paper describes the immunological properties of M1- and M2-type macrophages generated in tumor-bearing animals and those generated in hosts with certain microbial infections. In addition, this paper highlights the immunological and molecular biological characteristics of suppressor macrophages generated in hosts with mycobacterial infections, especially MAC infection.…”
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Levels of Interferon-Gamma Increase after Treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Infection in a High-Transmission Setting by Iukary Takenami, Brook Finkmoore, Almério Machado, Krisztina Emodi, Lee W. Riley, Sérgio Arruda

“…We investigated IFN-γ levels before and after a six month course of isoniazid among individuals with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in a high-transmission setting. Design. …”
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Chinese guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (2024 edition) by Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Professional Group, Society of Infectious Diseases, Chinese Medical Association; Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Wei Zhao

“…The 2024 edition of the Guidelines has been compiled by updating the 2021 fifth edition, incorporating the latest research advancements in antiviral therapy, comprehensive management, opportunistic infections, concurrent tumors, and the prevention and intervention of HIV infection. …”
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Usefulness of Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera for Screening of Postoperative Surgical Site Infection after the Nuss Procedure by Kenya Fujita, Masahiko Noguchi, Shunsuke Yuzuriha, Daisuke Yanagisawa, Kiyoshi Matsuo

“…Our technique may assist in preventing postoperative bar infection and removal caused by severe bar infection. …”
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Stray Cat Gastrointestinal Protozoa Prevalence and Infection Degree in Madiun Public Health Center and Traditional Market by Hayuning Nurrodhiya, Djoko Legowo, Endang Suprihati, Poedji Hastutiek, Mufasirin, Dadik Rahardjo

“…The result of the examination in Public Health Center showed that 37,5% stray cat infected by Isospora sp., Entamoeba sp., and Cryptosporidium sp., with 1167.33a±168.373 infection degree. …”
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infection in Thigh Abscess Can Migrate to Distant Burn Depending on Burn Depth by Victoria Hamrahi, Michael R. Hamblin, Walter Jung, John B. Benjamin, Kasie W. Paul, Alan J. Fischman, Ronald G. Tompkins, Edward A. Carter

“…In the present investigation we evaluated the interaction between burn injuries of varying severity and preexisting distant infection. We used Gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus mirabilis) that were genetically engineered to be bioluminescent, which allowed for noninvasive, sequential optical imaging of the extent and severity of the infection. …”
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Molecular Characterization and Pathogenicity of <i>Colletotrichum</i> on Banana Fruits: Wound Effects on Virulence and Cross-Infection by Maysa C. Santos, Luis O. Viteri, Sabrina H. Araujo, Dalmarcia C. Mourão, Marcos P. Câmara, Ana G. Amaral, Eugênio E. Oliveira, Gil Rodrigues dos Santos

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Analysis of risk factors for surgical site infection in spinal surgery patients and study of direct economic losses by Qiuxia Zuo, Kexin Zhao, Baoji Dong, Yuan Zhou, Xiao Wang, Adila Maimaiti, Ping Tian

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The potential utility of phage therapy in the treatment of periprosthetic infection caused by multidrug-resistant pathogens: a review by Taalaibek U. Sheraliev, Alexander G. Samokhin, Baikozho R. Tashtanov, Andrey A. Korytkin, Vitaliy V. Pavlov

Subjects: “…periprosthetic joint infection…”
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Correction: The salivary microbiota of patients with acute lower respiratory tract infection-A multicenter cohort study. by Matthew B Rogers, Ashley Harner, Megan Buhay, Brian Firek, Barbara Methé, Alison Morris, Octavia M Peck Palmer, Susan B Promes, Robert L Sherwin, Lauren Southerland, Alexandre R Vieira, Sachin Yende, Michael J Morowitz, David T Huang

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Deciphering mixed infections by plant RNA virus and reconstructing complete genomes simultaneously present within-host. by Martine Bangratz, Aurore Comte, Estelle Billard, Abdoul Kader Guigma, Guillaume Gandolfi, Abalo Itolou Kassankogno, Drissa Sérémé, Nils Poulicard, Charlotte Tollenaere

“…We aimed to decipher the distinct RYMV isolates that simultaneously infect a single rice plant and to sequence their genomes. …”
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