Blood Feeding Insect Series: Yellow Fever by Walter J. Tabachnick, C. Roxanne Rutledge-Connelly, Christopher N. Mores, Chelsea T. Smartt

“…Includes history, description of the disease, the virus, and insect transmission, the importance of yellow fever today, and suggested further reading. …”
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La Fiebre Amarilla by Jorge R. Rey, Walter J. Tabachnick, C. Roxanne Rutledge-Connelly, Christopher N. Mores, Chelsea T. Smartt

“…Includes history, description of the disease, the virus, and insect transmission, the importance of yellow fever today, and suggested further reading. …”
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Insect Management for Cucurbits (Cucumber, Squash, Cantaloupe, and Watermelon) by Susan E. Webb

“… Insects and mites can cause severe problems in the production of watermelon, squash, cucumber, and cantaloupe either through direct damage to the crop or through transmission of disease agents, such as the aphid-borne mosaic viruses. Common pests of cucurbits are described in this document. …”
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La Fiebre Amarilla by Jorge R. Rey, Walter J. Tabachnick, C. Roxanne Rutledge-Connelly, Christopher N. Mores, Chelsea T. Smartt

“…Includes history, description of the disease, the virus, and insect transmission, the importance of yellow fever today, and suggested further reading. …”
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Nucleoside analogues in treatment of liver cirrhosis as an outcome of chronic hepatitis B by I. G. Bakulin

“…Its antiviral effect limited basically by development of drug resistance of a virus as a result of mutant strains development. …”
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Correlation of Vitamin B12 Levels with Clinical and Laboratory Features in Patients of Dengue Fever by Asma Abdul Razzak

“… Introduction:  Dengue fever, sometimes known as break bone fever, is a virus-borne disease that is transmitted by mosquitos which causes fever, headache, muscle pain and cramps.1 The world's subtropical and tropical regions are home to a large population of Aedes mosquitoes, which are responsible for the disease transmission. …”
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GagCM9-specific CD8+ T cells expressing limited public TCR clonotypes do not suppress SIV replication in vivo. by Lara Vojnov, Mauricio A Martins, Jorge R Almeida, Zachary Ende, Eva G Rakasz, Matthew R Reynolds, Enrique J Leon, Kim L Weisgrau, Benjamin J Burwitz, Joy M Folkvord, Marlon G Veloso de Santana, Patrícia C Costa Neves, Elizabeth Connick, Pamela J Skinner, Emma Gostick, David H O'Connor, Nancy A Wilson, Myrna C Bonaldo, Ricardo Galler, David A Price, Danny C Douek, David I Watkins

“…These seven Mamu-A*01(+) animals developed CD8(+) T cell responses against an immunodominant epitope in Gag, GagCM9, yet failed to control virus replication. We carried out a series of immunological and virological assays to understand why these Gag-specific CD8(+) T cells could not control virus replication in vivo. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 ORF3a accessory protein is a water-permeable channel that induces lysosome swelling by Antonio Michelucci, Luigi Sforna, Riccardo Focaia, Maria Vittoria Leonardi, Angela Di Battista, Giorgia Rastelli, Simone Vespa, Simona Boncompagni, Manlio Di Cristina, Luigi Catacuzzeno

“…Abstract ORF3a, the most abundantly expressed accessory protein of SARS-CoV-2, plays an essential role in virus egress by inactivating lysosomes through their deacidification. …”
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Making respiratory care safe for neonatal and paediatric intensive care unit staff: Mitigation strategies and use of filters by Bradley G Carter, Edward Harcourt, Alexandra Harris, Michael Zampetti, Trevor Duke, David Tingay

“…# Background Many medical devices in pediatric and newborn intensive care units can potentially expose healthcare workers (HCWs) and others to transmission of respiratory and other viruses and bacteria. Such fomites include ventilators, nebulizers, and monitoring equipment…”
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Structural insights into dynamics of the BMV TLS aminoacylation by Wen Yang, Ran Yi, Jing Yao, Yongxiang Gao, Shanshan Li, Qingguo Gong, Kaiming Zhang

“…Abstract Brome Mosaic Virus (BMV) utilizes a tRNA-like structure (TLS) within its 3’ untranslated region to mimic host tRNA functions, aiding aminoacylation and viral replication. …”
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Simulation of SARS-CoV-2 Aerosol Emissions in the Infected Population and Resulting Airborne Exposures in Different Indoor Scenarios by Michael Riediker, Christian Monn

“…Abstract Some of the SARS-CoV-2 virus can become airborne. Estimates suggest that the exhaled viral emissions from an infected person with high viral load can result in critical airborne concentrations in poorly ventilated small rooms. …”
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Nursing students in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic: A phenomenological study by Vistolina Nuuyoma, Frieda Makambuli

“…Aim: The study explored how nursing students who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus have experienced the process of being in isolation and understanding their source of resilience. …”
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Facts about Wildlife Diseases: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) by Bridget B. Baker, Samantha Wisely

“… Avian influenza is a highly contagious respiratory virus that circulates globally among wild birds. …”
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COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ: Shopping and Handling Groceries by Michelle Danyluk, Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, Ben Chapman

“…Revised April 21, 2020: Changes were made relating to physical distancing, mask usage and monitoring employee health when exposed to the virus. FSHN20-26/FS367: COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ: Shopping and Handling Groceries (ufl.edu) …”
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Survival of Foodborne Pathogens on Berries by Mary Palumbo, Linda J. Harris, Michelle D. Danyluk

“…Foodborne illness outbreaks have been associated with the consumption of fresh or frozen berries that were contaminated with pathogenic viruses, parasites, or bacteria. Contamination can occur before or during harvest or during final preparation. …”
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Insect Management for Legumes (Beans, Peas) by Susan E. Webb

“…Aphids damage terminals, whiteflies feed on sap and transmit bean golden mosaic virus, and caterpillars like bean leafroller and beetles feed on leaves. …”
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Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis: A rare manifestation of expanded dengue syndrome by Jaspreet Kaur, Jasmine Singh, Yuvraj Singh Cheema

“…Abdominal pain is a usual presentation in dengue virus infection. The commonly reported causes of abdominal pain in dengue fever are pancreatitis, peptic ulcer disease, hepatitis, and acalculous cholecystitis. …”
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Survival of Foodborne Pathogens on Berries by Mary Palumbo, Linda J. Harris, Michelle D. Danyluk

“…Foodborne illness outbreaks have been associated with the consumption of fresh or frozen berries that were contaminated with pathogenic viruses, parasites, or bacteria. Contamination can occur before or during harvest or during final preparation. …”
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Lifelong Learning in Pediatric Infectious Diseases by Vikram S Kumar

“…It highlights the burden of common pathogens in children, including respiratory viruses, gastrointestinal pathogens, and vaccine-preventable diseases. …”
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COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ: Shopping and Handling Groceries by Michelle Danyluk, Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, Ben Chapman

“…Revised April 21, 2020: Changes were made relating to physical distancing, mask usage and monitoring employee health when exposed to the virus. FSHN20-26/FS367: COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ: Shopping and Handling Groceries (ufl.edu) …”
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