A comparative analysis of COVID-19 seroprevalence rates, observed infection rates, and infection-related mortality by Eric W. Ford, Kunal N. Patel, Holly Ann Baus, Shannon Valenti, Jennifer A. Croker, Robert P. Kimberly, Steven E. Reis, Matthew J. Memoli

“…This study aims to extend previous research by incorporating infection-related mortality (IRM) to evaluate the discrepancies between seroprevalence data and infection rates reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and to assess the implications for public health policy.Study designWe conducted a comparative analysis of seroprevalence data collected as part of an NIH study and CDC-reported infection rates across ten U.S. regions, focusing on their correlation with IRM calculations.MethodsThe analysis includes a revision of prior estimates of IRM using updated seroprevalence rates. …”
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Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody Induction due to Infection: A Patient with Infective Endocarditis and Chronic Hepatitis C by Fareed B. Kamar, T. Lee-Ann Hawkins

“…While antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) is often used as a diagnostic marker for certain vasculitides, ANCA induction in the setting of infection is much less common. In the case of infective endocarditis, patients may present with multisystem disturbances resembling an autoimmune process, cases that may be rendered even trickier to diagnose in the face of a positive ANCA. …”
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Assessing equity in preventing central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections in pediatric patients by Xiaoyan Song, Deena Levey, Jenhao Jacob Cheng, Monica Monteon, Annette Lee, Nada Harik, Denice Cora-Bramble, Rahul K. Shah

“… Abstract Background: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and surgical site infections (SSIs) are major healthcare-associated infections that can be prevented by consistently applying evidence-based infection prevention practices. …”
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The Immunohistochemistry Profile of Lymphocytic Gastritis in Celiac Disease and Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Interplay between Infection and Inflammation by Efrat Broide, Judith Sandbank, Eitan Scapa, Nimrod Alain Kimchi, Michael Shapiro, Aaron Lerner

“…We aimed to clarify the relationship between Hp infection and CD by defining a unique histopathology profile of LG in these two diseases. …”
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Plasmodium Falciparum Genetic Diversity and Multiplicity of Infection Among Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Malaria-Infected Individuals in Uganda. by Mwesigwa, Alex, Ocan, Moses, Cummings, Bryan, Musinguzi, Benson, Kiyaga, Shahid, Kiwuwa, Steven M., Okoboi, Stephen, Castelnuovo, Barbara, Bikaitwoha, Everd Maniple, Kalyango, Joan N., Karamagi, Charles, Nankabirwa, Joaniter I., Nsobya, Samuel L., Byakika‐Kibwika, Pauline

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A risk prediction score to identify patients at low risk for COVID-19 infection by Wui Mei Chew, Chee Hong Loh, Aditi Jalali, Grace Shi En Fong, Loshini Senthil Kumar, Rachel Hui Zhen Sim, Russell Pinxue Tan, Sunil Ravinder Gill, Trilene Ruiting Liang, Jansen Meng Kwang Koh, Tunn Ren Tay

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Inflammation and Infection in Critical Care Medicine by Jesús F. Bermejo-Martin, Ignacio Martín-Loeches, Steven Bosinger

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Presence of Autoimmune Antibody in Chikungunya Infection by Wirach Maek-a-nantawat, Udomsak Silachamroon

“…Chikungunya infection has recently re-emerged as an important arthropod-borne disease in Thailand. …”
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Viral Infection in Renal Transplant Recipients by Jovana Cukuranovic, Sladjana Ugrenovic, Ivan Jovanovic, Milan Visnjic, Vladisav Stefanovic

“…Viruses are among the most common causes of opportunistic infection after transplantation. The risk for viral infection is a function of the specific virus encountered, the intensity of immune suppression used to prevent graft rejection, and other host factors governing susceptibility. …”
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The Impact of Zinc Supplementation on the Course of Infections by Justyna Woźniak, Ewelina Kopczyńska, Piotr Kulej, Wiktor Biesiada, Justyna Weronika Kmieć, Anna-Mariia Chernysh, Aleksandra Dusińska, Jakub Waszczyński, Kamila Fuczyło, Karolina Stankevič

“…Introduction Zinc plays a vital role in immune function, enhancing defense mechanisms and reducing infection duration and severity. Purpose of Research: This study aimed to assess the impact of zinc on immune function, its role in preventing and treating infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly, and its interactions with vitamins D and C. …”
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Dynamics of an age-of-infection cholera model by Fred Brauer, Zhisheng Shuai, P. van den Driessche

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HAV Infection Associated with Hemophagocytic Syndrome by H. Aamri, R. Elqadiry, H. Nassih, A. Bourrahouat, I. Ait Sab

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Helicobacter pylori: From Infection to Cure by ABR Thomson

“…Gastroenterologists are at increased risk of H pylori infection, particularly older gastroenterologists who are very busy endoscopists.…”
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Myxosporidiosis (Myxozoan Infections) in Warmwater Fish by Justin Stilwell, Roy P.E. Yanong

“…Provides examples of species that infect aquarium and warmwater species; morphology; general life cycle and transmission; methods for diagnosing infections in fish; and advice for treatment, prevention, and control. …”
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The Host Genetic Diversity in Malaria Infection by Vitor R. R. de Mendonça, Marilda Souza Goncalves, Manoel Barral-Netto

“…Populations exposed to Plasmodium infection develop genetic mechanisms of protection against severe disease. …”
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Modeling TB and HIV co-infections by Lih-Ing W. Roeger, Z. Feng, Carlos Castillo-Chávez

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and Infection Control by Lynn Johnston, John Conly

“…This article reviews current knowledge about CJD, and highlights some of the infection control concerns and controversies.…”
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HIV Infection and TLR Signalling in the Liver by Megan Crane, Kumar Visvanathan, Sharon R. Lewin

“…Despite the availability of effective combination antiretroviral therapy (cART), liver disease is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-infected individuals, specifically, in the presence of viral hepatitis coinfection. …”
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Laboratory Diagnosis of Chlamydia Pneumoniae Infections by Rosanna W Peeling

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