Streptococcus gallolyticus supernatant induces M2 macrophage polarization and activates IL-17 F signaling in colorectal tumorigenesis by Jiaqi Wang, Yan Zhang, Duo Luo, Jing Xu, Xin Nie, Chen Huang, Hailan Zhao, Minzheng Zhu, Xue Guo, Yong Zhang, Wenjing Qiu, Haoming Xu, Yuqiang Nie, Youlian Zhou

“…Streptococcus gallolyticus (Sg), a gut commensal and opportunistic pathogen, is associated with CRC. This study investigates the impact of the supernatant derived from Sg cultures (hereafter referred to as Sgsup) on CRC progression and examines the underlying mechanisms. …”
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Abstract 147: Utilization and Application of Transcranial Doppler Emboli Monitoring for Infective Endocarditis by Giana Dawod, Paulina Diaz, Nicholas Janocko, Alexander E. Merkler

“…Mean age was 66 years (SD, 10), and 82% were men. Leading pathogen types were Enterococcus Faecalis (27%) and Staphylococcus Epidermidis (18%). …”
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Performance of community health workers and associated factors in responding to yellow fever and COVID-19 outbreaks: A case study of Masaka District, Uganda, 2022 by Nicholas Muhumuza, Eric Segujja, Abel Wilson Walekhwa, Angela Kisakye, Brenda Nakazibwe, Prossy Nakito, Charity Mutesi, Carolyne Nyamar, Sarah Paige, Suzanne Kiwanuka

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Conjunctivitis outbreak among children in Central zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia 2023 by Afewerki Tesfahunegn Nigusse, Kissanet Tesfay Weldearegay, Haftamu Assefa Mezgebu, Yohannes Gebrehawarya Bisheu, Letebrhan Weldemhret Teweldemedhnt, Mebrahtom Hafte Amaha, Migbnesh Gebremedhin Weledegebriel, Rieye Esayas Belay

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Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigation Amongst Party Guests in Highfield Suburb, Harare City, Zimbabwe, 2020: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Linda Nyasha Kanzara, Portia Manangazira, Emmanuel Govha, Tsitsi Patience Juru, Addmore Chadambuka, Notion Tafara Gombe, Maurice Omondi, Mufuta Tshimanga

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Abstract 017: Rapid Progression Of Microhemorrhage In A Patient With An Atypical CADASIL Variant by Mohammad R Ghani, Eric Roddy, Wei Liu, Martin Brown

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Cerebrovascular Complications in Bacterial Meningitis by Shahrzad S. Deliran, Matthijs C. Brouwer, Diederik van de Beek

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Understanding the Relationship Between Cerebrovascular Disease and the Gut Microbiome by William Roth, Elaine Lo, Orlando De Leon, Sajid Suriya, Farima Fakhri, James R. Brorson, Sean Polster, Tareq Kass‐Hout, Shyam Prabhakaran, James E. Siegler

“…The foods we eat, coupled with our physiology and exposures (eg, antibiotics, supplements), directly contribute to atherosclerotic disease in complex ways that are mediated by gastrointestinal flora and metabolic by‐products. Proliferation of “pathogenic” gut microbes such as Enterobacteriaceae and Streptococcus spp, decrement of “commensal” species such as Akkermansia spp and the biodiversity of gut flora are directly related to an individual's dietary intake and exposure history. …”
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Implementing a rapid cascade training model to enhance laboratory response during the Sudan virus disease outbreak in Uganda, 2022 by Roggers Michael Eilu, Morgan Otita, Daniel Kiiza, Benson Musinguzi, Gerald Aluma, Ronald Ocatre, Claire Nankoma, Andrew Kwiringira, Paddy Mutungi Tukamuhebwa, Dathan Byonanebye, Maureen Kesande, Boneventure Brian Kawere, Ibrahim Mugerwa, Ritah Namusoosa, Atek Kagirita, Thomas Nsibambi, Judith Nanyondo, Amy Boore, Suzan Nabadda, Francis Kakooza, Mohammed Lamorde

“…It boosts laboratory personnel’s confidence in handling high-risk pathogen samples and enhances sample quality. The quick increase in trained laboratory staff in the intervention areas led to more personnel available for quality sample management, reduced fatigue among the initially small team, and consequently, a shorter turnaround time.…”
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Prevalence of transfusion-transmitted infections among blood donors in Koforidua, Ghana, 2016 by Holy Alomatu, Bismark Sarfo, Ernest Kenu, Donne Kofi Ameme, Edwin Andrew Afari, Samuel Oko Sackey, Kofi Mensah Nyarko

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Capacity assessment of Nigeria for health emergencies preparedness and response by Womi Eteng Oboma Eteng, Vincent Jessey Ganu, Delia Akosua Bandoh, Gloria Margaretta Chandi, Ernest Kenu, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Virgil Kaussi Lokossou

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Bacteriological quality of Nono, a milk product sold at retail outlets in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria by George Onyemauwa Uzoaga, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Aishat Bukola Usman, Grace Sabo Kia, Emmanuel Chukwudi Okolocha

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Knowledge and practice of umbilical cord care among post-natal mothers in Southwest, Nigeria, 2023 by Akin Oyebade, Abayomi Olarinmoye, Adeola Oshineye, Damilola Nureni, Ruth Ayuba

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Linking the low‐density lipoprotein receptor‐binding segment enables the therapeutic 5‐YHEDA peptide to cross the blood‐brain barrier and scavenge excess iron and radicals in the b... by Zhenyou Zou, Shengxi Shao, Ruyi Zou, Jini Qi, Liguan Chen, Hui Zhang, Qiqiong Shen, Yue Yang, Liman Ma, Ruzeng Guo, Hongwen Li, Haibo Tian, Pengxin Li, Mingfang Yu, Lu Wang, Wenjuan Kong, Caiyu Li, Zhenhai Yu, Yuping Huang, Li Chen, Qi Shao, Xinyan Gao, Xiaolin Chen, Zhengbo Zhang, Jianguo Yan, Xiaoyun Shao, Ru Pan, Lu Xu, Jing Fang, Lei Zhao, Yaohui Huang, Anqi Li, Yuchong Zhang, Wenkao Huang, Kechun Tian, Minxin Hu, Linchao Xie, Lingbin Wu, Yu Wu, Zhen Luo, Wenxin Xiao, Shanshan Ma, Jianan Wang, Kaixin Huang, Siyuan He, Fan Yang, Shuni Zhou, Mo Jia, Hui Zhang, Hongsheng Lu, Xinjuan Wang, Jie Tan

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Limiting damage during infection: lessons from infection tolerance for novel therapeutics. by Pedro F Vale, Andy Fenton, Sam P Brown

“…We then draw on recent developments from the evolutionary ecology of disease tolerance to highlight some potential epidemiological and evolutionary responses of pathogens to medical interventions that target the symptoms of infection. …”
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Rigorous methodological approaches to address knowledge gaps in exercise, nutrition, immunity, and infection risk research by G. Davison, C. Chidley, A. W. Jones

“…As such, it is unsurprising that interventions affecting these markers do not always align with URTI risk. …”
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Virulence factors and therapeutic methods of Trueperella pyogenes: A review by Xiangfu Wen, Jia Cheng, Mingchao Liu

“…Currently, virulence factor-mediated vaccine development and other therapeutic approaches are widely regarded as the primary interventions for addressing diseases associated with this pathogen. …”
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Modulation of host ATP levels by secreted bacterial effectors by Chunlin He, Chuang Li, Yao Liu, Tao-Tao Chen, Chunxiuli Li, Xiao Chu, Shuxin Liu, Lidong Wang, Yong Zhang, Songying Ouyang, Jiaqi Fu, Lei Song, Zhao-Qing Luo

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In silico characterization of defense system hotspots in Acinetobacter spp. by Wenjing Yi, Ning Zhu, Zhihan Peng, Xiao Chu, Haotian Sun, Lei Song, Zhimin Guo, Arnab Pain, Zhaoqing Luo, Qingtian Guan

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Relevance of intra-hospital patient movements for the spread of healthcare-associated infections within hospitals - a mathematical modeling study. by Hannan Tahir, Luis Eduardo López-Cortés, Axel Kola, Dafna Yahav, André Karch, Hanjue Xia, Johannes Horn, Konrad Sakowski, Monika J Piotrowska, Leonard Leibovici, Rafael T Mikolajczyk, Mirjam E Kretzschmar

“…This study highlights the importance of intra-hospital patient movements and their possible impact on pathogen spread. Targeting interventions to departments of higher (weighted) degree may help to control the spread of MDR-E. …”
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