Genotypic and Phenotypic Characterizations of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on Frequently Touched Sites from Public Hospitals in South Africa by Siyethaba Mkhize, Daniel G. Amoako, Christiana O. Shobo, Oliver T. Zishiri, Linda A. Bester

“…The hospital environment acts as a reservoir in the transmission of pathogens, such as MRSA, which may cause hospital-acquired infections. …”
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Effect of Artemisia annua on anticoccidial action, intestinal microbiota and metabolites of Hu lambs by Shuaiqi Liu, Shiheng Li, Shuqi Cheng, Manyu Liu, Jing Li, Senyang Li, Xiaoying Li, Longxian Zhang, Fuchun Jian

“…Abstract Background Coccidia are among the primary pathogens causing diarrhea and even fatalities in lambs. …”
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Development of an sRNA-mediated conditional knockdown system for Chlamydia trachomatis by Janina Ehses, Kevin Wang, Asha Densi, Cuper Ramirez, Ming Tan, Christine Sütterlin

“…Thus, our sRNA-based approach has broad potential as a conditional knockdown method for studying the function of C. trachomatis genes, including essential genes and genes in an operon.IMPORTANCEWe describe a new method to reduce protein levels of a selected gene in the pathogenic bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. This approach utilizes an engineered small RNA (sRNA) to inhibit translation of the mRNA for a target gene and produced inducible and reversible protein knockdown. …”
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Isolasi dan Karakterisasi Bakteri Endofit dari Tanaman Binahong dan Katepeng China by Desriani ., Ukhradia Maharaniq Safira P, Maria Bintang, Akhmad Rivai, Puspita Lisdiyanti

“…Methods: The objective of this study was to isolate and to characterize endophytic bacteria from both plants through antibacterial activity test against to three kinds of human pathogenic bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus cereus). …”
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Role of outer membrane vesicles of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from bovine uterine discharge in pro-inflammatory dysregulation by A. F. Daham, A. H. Jaber, A. Neamah, H. Al-Karagoly

“…This ability of hvKP OMVs to evade the immune system and modulate host responses contributes significantly to the bacterium’s pathogenicity.…”

An integrative taxonomic approach reveals two putatively novel species of phlebotomine sand fly (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Thailand by Samiullah Soomro, Siwaporn Tuangpermsub, Thongchai Ngamprasertwong, Morakot Kaewthamasorn

“…Abstract Background The subfamily Phlebotominae comprises 1028 species of sand fly, of which only 90 are recognized as vectors of pathogenic agents such as Trypanosoma, Leishmania, and Bartonella. …”
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Influence of green tea powder on the performance, nutrient utilisation, caecal microbiota profile and meat quality of broiler chickens by D.V. Thomas, A.L. Molan, Y. Singh, V. Ravindran

“…Dietary inclusion of green tea powder positively influenced microbiota profile, with increased (P<0.05) numbers of beneficial bacteria (Lactobacillus spp. and Bifidobacterium spp.) and reduced (P<0.05) numbers of pathogenic bacteria (Clostridium spp. and Bacteroides spp.). …”
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Molecular Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 within Accra Metropolis Postlockdown by Frank T. Aboagye, Lawrence Annison, Henry Kwadwo Hackman, Maame E. Acquah, Yvonne Ashong, Isaac Owusu-Frimpong, Bill C. Egyam, Sharon Annison, George Osei-Adjei, Samuel Antwi-Baffour

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A Multidisciplinary-Based and Bundle Intervention for Controlling Carbapenem-Resistant Organisms in Neurosurgery by Zhu W, Liang Y, Xu J, Weng C

“…The surveillance analysis and event analysis were used to identify the key links and targeted pathogens of the intervention. PDCA cycle management tool was used to strengthen the bundle management of multidisciplinary collaboration. …”
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Effect of gut microbiota changes on cytokines IL-10 and IL-17 levels in liver transplantation patients by Mohamed Abdel-Raoof Fouda, Mohamed Abdel-Wahhab, Ahmed Esmail Abdelkader, Mohsen El-Sayd Ibrahim, Taher Abozeid Elsheikh, Hisham Mohammad Aldeweik, Nora Elfeky

“…A change in gut microbiota composition was noted, characterized by a rise in potentially pathogenic bacteria such as Enterococci and Enterobacteriaceae (including Escherichia coli and Klebsiella) and a reduction in beneficial bacteria such as Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes. …”
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Fusarium oxysporum assisted green synthesis of small-sized silver nanoparticles for high antibacterial, and photocatalytic decolorization performances by Reyad M. El-Sharkawy, Inas A. Ahmed, Taghrid G. Kharboush

“…The developed SNPs exhibited significant antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. …”
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The effect of vitamin D and vitamin A supplementation on T cell levels of patients with pneumosepsis: A double-blind, randomized clinical trial by Abolfazl Jokar, Alireza Sistani, Ghasem Mosayebi, Atefeh Poyandeh

“…Its pathogenesis involves intricate interactions among host factors, pathogens, and immune dysregulation. Vitamins A and D are crucial for immune function, acting as regulators and cofactors in immune cell development and function. …”
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Isolation and Identification of Staphylococcus aureus from Milk and Milk Products, Associated Factors for Contamination, and Their Antibiogram in Holeta, Central Ethiopia by Endrias Zewdu Gebremedhin, Addisu Bedashu Ararso, Bizunesh Mideksa Borana, Kebede Abdisa Kelbesa, Nega Desalegn Tadese, Lencho Megersa Marami, Edilu Jorga Sarba

“…Staphylococcus aureus is a pathogenic bacterium-contaminating milk and milk products causing food poisoning primarily due to its enterotoxins. …”
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AI-Driven Framework for Recognition of Guava Plant Diseases through Machine Learning from DSLR Camera Sensor Based High Resolution Imagery by Ahmad Almadhor, Hafiz Tayyab Rauf, Muhammad Ikram Ullah Lali, Robertas Damaševičius, Bader Alouffi, Abdullah Alharbi

“…It is attacked by 177 pathogens, including 167 fungal and others such as bacterial, algal, and nematodes. …”
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Metformin enhances epithelial cell growth inhibition via the protein kinase–insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1 pathway by Xuping Shao, Changling Li, Junhui Liang, Li Changzhong

“…Background Abnormal stromal-epithelial cell communication is a pathogenic mechanism in endometriosis, and metformin can modulate it. …”
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The enriched gut commensal Faeciroseburia intestinalis contributes to the anti-metabolic disorders effects of the Ganoderma meroterpene derivative by Shanshan Qiao, Kai Wang, Chang Liu, Nan Zhou, Li Bao, Jun Wang, Shuangjiang Liu, Hongwei Liu

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Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Relationship of NX210c Peptide in Healthy Elderly Volunteers: Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Multiple Ascend... by Annette Janus, Daniël Dumas, Juliette Le Douce, Sébastien Marie, Giuseppe Pasculli, Pauline Bambury, Sighild Lemarchant, Philip Kremer, Yann Godfrin

“…Abstract Introduction Blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity is fundamental to brain homeostasis, enabling control of substance exchange and safeguarding neurons against harmful toxins, pathogens, and immune cells that lead to dysregulation and inflammation involved in ageing and neurodegenerative diseases (NDD). …”
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Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Trichoderma Isolates from Vegetable Crop Rhizospheres in Nepal [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Arvind Kumar Keshari, Suraj Baidya, Aashaq Hussain Bhat, Ram B. Khadka, Puja Jaiswal

“…Background Trichoderma spp. hold significant potential as biocontrol agents in agriculture due to their antagonistic properties against plant pathogens. The study aimed to characterize and identify Trichoderma isolates from rhizospheric regions of vegetable crops. …”
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TEVAR for acute type B aortic dissection in pregnant women (35 weeks gestation) with Takayasu's arteritis after cesarean section: a rare case report and literature review by Taiyu Bi, Xiaotian Duan, Yipeng Yin

“…TA pregnant women should take steroids during pregnancy, closely detect inflammatory indicators, and avoid pathogenic microbial infection, inflammatory state and complications. …”
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Clinical Role of Epigenetics and Network Analysis in Eye Diseases: A Translational Science Review by Michele Lanza, Giuditta Benincasa, Dario Costa, Claudio Napoli

“…Hypermethylation of H3K4 and hypomethylation of H3K27 at the TGFBIp locus are putative pathogenic mechanisms involved in corneal dystrophies. …”
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