Managing outbreaks of highly contagious diseases in prisons: a systematic review by Daniel Whiting, Seena Fazel, Babak Javid, Gabrielle Beaudry, Shaoling Zhong, John Frater

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Determination of the Infection Dynamics of <i>Escherichia coli</i> O157:H7 by Bacteriophage ΦV10 by Michael F. Oats, Claudia P. Coronel-Aguilera, Bruce M. Applegate, Laszlo N. Csonka, Arun K. Bhunia, Andrew G. Gehring, George C. Paoli

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It's not fur: newspaper article reporting of abandonment and relinquishment of pets exhibit taxonomic biases in framing and language use by Jon Bielby, Kirsten McMillan, Georgie Davies

“…Animal companionship holds cultural and economic significance, but there are downsides too, including welfare compromises, the risk of pathogen spillover and the relinquishment or abandonment of animals (cessation of ownership). …”
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Vancomycin-Resistant <i>E. faecium</i>: Addressing Global and Clinical Challenges by Daniel E. Radford-Smith, Daniel C. Anthony

“…Finally, we propose future directions to enhance global surveillance, promote equitable stewardship interventions, and accelerate the development of innovative therapies. …”
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus with reduced vancomycin susceptibility in Taiwan by Chien-Yu Lin, Jui-Hsing Wang, Kai-Hsiang Lin, Yu-Ling Ho, Cheng-Mao Ho

“…Preventing the spread of resistant pathogens through infection control interventions and judicious antibiotic stewardship is a serious medical issue.…”
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Navigating the Challenges of a Warmer Climate: Strategies for Mitigating Impacts and Fostering Resilience in India by Khaiwal Ravindra, Sanjeev Bhardwaj, Aravind P Gandhi, Shiv D Attri, Suman Mor

“…The paper also underscores the relationship between increased temperatures and the possibility of a pandemic in the future, as increased temperatures have the ability to change the pathogen behavior, and understanding the relationship between both is essential to formulate policies and future interventions.…”
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Helicobacter pylori-targeted AI-driven vaccines: a paradigm shift in gastric cancer prevention by Zhiwei Tu, Youtao Wang, Junze Liang, Jinping Liu

“…Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a globally prevalent pathogen Group I carcinogen, presents a formidable challenge in gastric cancer prevention due to its increasing antimicrobial resistance and strain diversity. …”
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Treating a patient with pan-resistant Acinetobacter: a case study by Maimoona Nazar, Nasir Ashraf, Laiba Sultan, Laiba Sultan

“…Despite initial therapeutic interventions, the patient's condition worsened, prompting further investigations. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Multiplex Molecular Syndromic Panel vs. Singleplex PCR for Diagnosis of Acute Central Nervous System Infections by Liliana Gabrielli, Miriam Tomaiuolo, Isabella Banchini, Alice Balboni, Andrea Liberatore, Federica Lanna, Alessia Cantiani, Alessia Bertoldi, Matteo Pavoni, Lamberto Manzoli, Tiziana Lazzarotto

“…Acute central nervous system (CNS) infections, such as meningitis and encephalitis, represent medical emergencies that require rapid identification of the causative pathogen to guide appropriate therapeutic interventions. …”
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Estimating diarrheal illness and deaths attributable to Shigellae and enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli among older children, adolescents, and adults in South Asia and Africa. by Laura M Lamberti, A Louis Bourgeois, Christa L Fischer Walker, Robert E Black, David Sack

“…Understanding the epidemiology of these pathogens is imperative for the development and use of future vaccines and other preventative interventions.…”
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Chitosan-silver nanoparticles and Bacillus tequilensis modulate antioxidant pathways and microbiome dynamics for sheath blight resistance in rice by Muhammad Afzal, Xiyu Tan, Ma Liang Fang, Dong Zeng, Minqing Huang, Xiaoyuan Chen, Xiaoying Zhang, Zhiyuan Tan

“…The combined treatment (T2=Ag-NC + B. tequilensis) achieved a 90 % reduction in disease incidence, surpassing both pathogen-infected controls (T1) and biocontrol-only (T3) interventions. …”
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Prevalence of <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> Multidrug Resistance in University Hospital Environment by Francesco Foglia, Annalisa Ambrosino, Shahab Bashir, Emiliana Finamore, Carla Zannella, Giovanna Donnarumma, Anna De Filippis, Massimiliano Galdiero

“…<b>Background:</b> <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> is a significant pathogen and a major contributor to healthcare-associated infections, particularly in intensive care units. …”
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Coinfection of COVID-19 and malaria: clinical profiles, interactions, and strategies for effective control by Mu-Zi He, Hai-Ting Zhang, Yi Yang, Yi Fang, Mao Zhang, Sheng-Qun Deng, Xun Sun

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Host genetics and Chlamydia disease: prediction and validation of disease severity mechanisms. by Isao Miyairi, Jesse Ziebarth, Jonathan D Laxton, Xiaofei Wang, Nico van Rooijen, Robert W Williams, Lu Lu, Gerald I Byrne, Yan Cui

“…First, strains with the susceptible IRG haplotype lost weight as a function of pathogen load whereas strains with the resistant haplotype were almost completely unaffected over a very wide range of pathogen load. …”
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A rapid and portable dual-mode RAA-CRISPR/Cas12a system for one-pot detection of spring viraemia of carp virus (SVCV) by Tian Hu, Zewei Hou, Yichen Zhao, Ye Zhang, Yufeng Si, Liqun Lu, Hao Wang

“…Spring viraemia of carp virus (SVCV), a pathogen with significant economic impacts on global aquaculture, necessitates the development of rapid, sensitive diagnostic tools for effective disease management. …”
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A comprehensive investigation of the anion inhibition profile of a β-carbonic anhydrase from Acinetobacter baumannii for crafting innovative antimicrobial treatments by Viviana De Luca, Simone Giovannuzzi, Claudiu T. Supuran, Clemente Capasso

“…The exploration of 𝛽-AbauCA not only enhances our understanding of the CA repertoire of A. baumannii but also establishes a foundation for targeted therapeutic interventions against this resilient pathogen, promising advancements in combating its adaptability and antibiotic resistance.…”
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Public health significance of the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and its role in the eco-epidemiology of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases in North America by Ilia Rochlin, Joan Kenney, Eliza Little, Goudarz Molaei

“…Understanding the interactions between white-tailed deer, vectors, and pathogens is essential for effective disease management and public health interventions. …”
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Quantifying transmission and immunity dynamics of multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants using models and epidemic data from a highly populated area. by Monica S Shah, Jiyoung Lee, Laura W Pomeroy

“…Gaining a better understanding of population-level transmission and immune dynamics following the emergence of a novel pathogen can inform future public health interventions including vaccine schedules.…”
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Individual-based multiscale model for foot-and-mouth disease by Blessings Mufoya, Dephney Mathebula, Dephney Mathebula, Winston Garira

“…An important feature of individual-based network multiscale models is that they incorporate heterogeneity in [i.] host susceptibility to infection, [ii.] the ability of hosts to transmit pathogen to other hosts, [iii.] host immune response, and [iv.] host behaviour. …”
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Chest Wall Mass in Infancy: The Presentation of Bone-Tumor-Like BCG Osteitis by Phumin Chaweephisal, Teesit Torchareon, Shanop Shuangshoti, Piti Techavichit

“…Without a biopsy, the pathogen may go undetected. So, interventions such as biopsy are warranted and avoid mass resection without indication. …”
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