Perspectives from the 2nd International Post-Tuberculosis Symposium: mobilising advocacy and research for improved outcomes by B.W. Allwood, R. Nightingale, G. Agbota, S. Auld, G.P. Bisson, A. Byrne, R. Dunn, D. Evans, G. Hoddinott, G. Günther, Z. Islam, J.C. Johnston, G. Kalyatanda, C. Khosa, S. Marais, G. Makanda, O.M. Mashedi, J. Meghji, C. Mitnick, C. Mulder, E. Nkereuwem, O. Nkereuwem, O.B. Ozoh, A. Rachow, K. Romanowski, J.A. Seddon, I. Schoeman, F. Thienemann, N.F. Walker, D.T. Wademan, R. Wallis, M.M. van der Zalm

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Development and Validation of Rabies Health Education Module (RaHEM) for Dog Owners in Kelantan, Malaysia: An ADDIE Model by Mohammad Fazrul Mohammad Basir, Suhaily Mohd Hairon, Mohd Ismail Ibrahim, Wan Mohd Zahiruddin Wan Mohamad, Nik Mohd Hafiz Mohd Fuzi, Ainin Syakirah Rosli, Mohammad Sabri Abdul Rahman, Anas Rosedi

“…Despite the availability of effective vaccines for both humans and animals, the persistence of rabies-related fatalities underscores the need for enhanced public education strategies. …”
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Incompatible Aedes aegypti male releases as an intervention to reduce mosquito population-A field trial in Puerto Rico. by Liliana Sánchez-González, Jacob E Crawford, Laura E Adams, Grayson Brown, Kyle R Ryff, Mark Delorey, Jose Ruiz-Valcarcel, Nicole Nazario, Nexilianne Borrero, Julieanne Miranda, Sara N Mitchell, Paul I Howell, Johanna R Ohm, Charlie Behling, Brian Wasson, Craig Eldershaw, Bradley J White, Vanessa Rivera-Amill, Roberto Barrera, Gabriela Paz-Bailey

“…Without widely available vaccines, mosquito control is the primary tool for fighting the spread of these viruses. …”
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Effect of microencapsulated Fiber2-displaying probiotics loaded with inulin nanoparticles on immunity against fowl adenovirus serotype 4 in chickens by Biao Wang, Meiyuan Tian, Yashu Yang, Zhipeng Jia, Faisal R Anjum, Chunli Ma, Dexing Ma

“…This study presents promising potential for developing oral vaccines against pathogen infection.…”
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Molecular Epidemiology of Human Norovirus Variants from Outbreaks in Zhejiang Province, China, during 2021 by Yi Sun, Yongjuan Yuan, Haiyan Mao, Lingxuan Su, Qiong Ge, Jian Gao, Changping Xu, Liming Gong

“…Continued molecular surveillance of noroviruses should be strengthened in our further efforts to the development of vaccines.…”
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Optimization of Conditions for Expression of Dengue Serotype 2 EDIII Protein in <i>Escherichia coli</i> and Immune Responses of Adjuvant-Free EDIII Ferritin Nanoparticles Against D... by M.S.B.W.T.M. Nipuna Sudaraka Tennakoon, Kyoung-Ho Lee, Hye-Mi Lee, Jae-Yeon Park, Hyun-Jin Shin

“…Self-assembling ferritin nanoparticle technology is a widely used vaccine development platform for enhancing the efficacy of subunit vaccines by displaying multiple antigens on nanocages. …”
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Enhanced Immunogenicity and Affinity with A35R-Fc-Based Chimeric Protein Compared to MPXV A35R Protein by Shimeng Bai, Yanxin Cui, Qibin Liao, Hongyang Yi, Zhonghui Liao, Gengwei Zhang, Fenfang Wu, Hongzhou Lu

“…These results support the potential of Fc domain chimeric antigens as a strategy to enhance the efficacy of subunit vaccines targeting the MPXV.…”
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A Narrative Review of Key Risk Factors for Severe Illness Following SARS-CoV-2, Influenza Virus, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection by Angela Branche, Mayur Ramesh, Beverly Francis

“…Mutual risk factors for severe outcomes are also highlighted; these similarities indicate that cohesive risk reduction strategies may also be feasible, particularly since vaccines are available for each of these respiratory viruses. …”
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Age-associated alterations in immune and inflammatory responses in captive olive baboons (Papio anubis) by Michele M. Mulholland, Bharti P. Nehete, Ashley DeLise, Angela M. Achorn, Lisa M. Pytka, Pramod N. Nehete, Pramod N. Nehete

“…These findings suggest that the olive baboon is a suitable model for biogerontology research, immune senescence, and development of vaccines. Though there are phenotypic and functional similarities between baboons and humans, specific differences exist in immune cell expression and immune function of lymphocytes that should be considered for better experimental outcomes in the development of therapeutics and restoring innate and adaptive immune function in aged individuals.…”
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Mapping C. difficile TcdB interactions with host cell-surface and intracellular factors using proximity-dependent biotinylation labeling by Jennifer S. Ward, Karl J. Schreiber, John Tam, Ji-Young Youn, Roman A. Melnyk

“…Further characterizing the intoxication mechanisms of these proteins is important for the development of vaccines and treatments for toxin-mediated disease. …”
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Molecular Detection of FIPV among Imported Felines through Soekarno Hatta Airport, Indonesia by Fidyah Fitrawati, Suwarno, Ira Sari Yudaniayanti, Jola Rahmahani, Muchammad Yunus, Soeharsono, Desniwaty Karo-karo, Haeriah

“…Furthermore, the application of FIP vaccines from other countries should be tested for compatibility with the FIPV strains present in Indonesia.…”
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IL-18 Blockage Reduces Neuroinflammation and Promotes Functional Recovery in a Mouse Model of Spinal Cord Injury by Easmin Begum, Md Rashel Mahmod, Md Mahbobur Rahman, Fumiko Fukuma, Takeshi Urano, Yuki Fujita

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The rapid rise of SARS‐CoV‐2 Omicron subvariants with immune evasion properties: XBB.1.5 and BQ.1.1 subvariants by Danyi Ao, Xuemei He, Weiqi Hong, Xiawei Wei

“…We expounded on the mechanisms underlying mutations and immune escape from neutralizing antibodies from vaccinated or convalescent COVID‐19 individuals and therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and proposed strategies for prevention against BQ.1 and XBB sublineages.…”
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Effect of Double Masking with Silk or Cotton Over-masks on the Source Control Capabilities of a Surgical Mask by Adam F. Parlin, Mikhail Yermakov, Samuel M. Stratton, Susan R. Reutman, Theresa M. Culley, Patrick A. Guerra, Sergey A. Grinshpun

“…Abstract In spite of the remarkable progress made in the development of safe and effective vaccines against COVID-19, deployment of respiratory protective devices remains vital for mitigating the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 during the ongoing pandemic. …”
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Computational Study of the Phytochemical Constituents from Uncaria tomentosa Stem Bark against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Spike Protein by Oscar Herrera-Calderon, Abdulrahman M. Saleh, Andres F. Yepes-Perez, Nada H. Aljarba, Saad Alkahtani, Gaber El-Saber Batiha, Renan Dilton Hañari-Quispe, Haydee Chavez, Josefa Bertha Pari-Olarte, Eddie Loyola-Gonzales, José Santiago Almeida-Galindo, José Francisco Kong-Chirinos, Taoufiq Benali

“…The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant has spread rapidly and is considered the predominant variant in the world, and its main characteristic is related to evade immunity from natural infection or vaccines, due to its multiple mutations in the spike protein. …”
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Shattering the Amyloid Illusion: The Microbial Enigma of Alzheimer’s Disease Pathogenesis—From Gut Microbiota and Viruses to Brain Biofilms by Anna Onisiforou, Eleftheria G. Charalambous, Panos Zanos

“…Probiotics and prebiotics reduce neuroinflammation and Aβ plaques, while antiviral therapies targeting HSV-1 and vaccines like the shingles vaccine show potential to mitigate AD pathology. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of facemask usage during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda. by Nelson Onira Alema, Christopher Okot, Emmanuel Olal, Eric Nzirakaindi Ikoona, Freddy Wathum Drinkwater Oyat, Steven Baguma, Denish Omoya Ochula, Patrick Odong Olwedo, Johnson Nyeko Oloya, Francis Pebalo Pebolo, Pamela Okot Atim, Godfrey Smart Okot, Ritah Nantale, Judith Aloyo, David Lagoro Kitara

“…We conducted a cross-sectional study on 587 adults across nine districts in northern Uganda, across 24 high-volume health facilities offering free COVID-9 vaccines. Respondents were selected from the health facilities using a single-stage systematic sampling method. …”
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A Case of Mild Encephalopathy with a Reversible Splenial Lesion Associated with G5P[6]Rotavirus Infection by Tsuyoshi Matsuoka, Toshifumi Yodoshi, Misaki Sugai, Masato Hiyane, Takashi Matsuoka, Hideki Akeda, Masaharu Ohfu, Satoshi Komoto, Koki Taniguchi

“…This extremely rare genotype was detected first in Japan and is not covered by existing vaccines; this is the first sample isolated from encephalopathy patients. …”
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Overview of Recent Advances in Canine Parvovirus Research: Current Status and Future Perspectives by Hongzhuan Zhou, Kaidi Cui, Xia Su, Huanhuan Zhang, Bing Xiao, Songping Li, Bing Yang

“…Despite widespread vaccination efforts, CPV remains one of the primary causes of acute gastroenteritis and death in young and juvenile dogs. …”
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Costs and Outcomes of Clostridioides difficile Infections in Germany: A Retrospective Health Claims Data Analysis by Katharina Schley, Kirstin Heinrich, Jennifer C. Moïsi, Dennis Häckl, Dominik Obermüller, Gordon Brestrich, Christof von Eiff, Thomas Weinke

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