Possible cross protection between influenza and COVID-19: evidence from a pilot review of national surveillance data by Muhammad Aqmal Bin Mohamad Haris, Smeetha Nair, Jillian Shu En Khoo, Paul Anantharajah Tambyah

“…Although this was widely believed to be due to social distancing, mask use and other non-pharmaceutical interventions, other respiratory viruses were not similarly suppressed. …”
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Determining the burden of foodborne hepatitis A spread by food handlers: suggestions for a targeted vaccination? by Cecilia Trucchi, Filippo Del Puente, Carolina Piccinini, Marco Roveta, Marina Sartini, Marina Sartini, Maria Luisa Cristina, Maria Luisa Cristina

“…IntroductionHepatitis A virus (HAV) remains a significant foodborne pathogen, particularly when food handlers serve as the source of contamination. …”
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Mutation in <i>Wzz(fepE)</i> Linked to Altered O-Antigen Biosynthesis and Attenuated Virulence in Rough <i>Salmonella</i> Infantis Variant by Nneka Vivian Iduu, Steven Kitchens, Stuart B. Price, Chengming Wang

“…<i>Salmonella enterica</i> serovar Infantis has emerged as a prevalent foodborne pathogen in poultry with significant global health implications. …”
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Primary Cells from a <i>CD46</i>-Edited Bovine Heifer Have Reduced BVDV Susceptibility Despite Viral Adaptation to Heparan Sulfate by Alexandria C. Krueger, Brian L. Vander Ley, Michael P. Heaton, Tad S. Sonstegard, Aspen M. Workman

“…A precision genome edit in the bovine <i>CD46</i> gene (A₈₂LPTFS₈₇) dramatically reduced bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) susceptibility in a cloned heifer. However, pathogen evolution threatens the long-term efficacy of such interventions. …”
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The Key Role of <i>Porphyromonas gingivalis</i> in the Pathogenesis of Periodontitis Linked with Systemic Diseases by Bianca Maria Messina, Cristina Grippaudo, Alessandro Polizzi, Andrea Blasi, Gaetano Isola

“…In this regard, <i>Porphyromonas gingivalis</i> (<i>P. gingivalis</i>) is a key pathogen in the oral microbiome and a Gram-negative oral anaerobic bacterium that plays a key role in the pathogenesis of periodontitis. …”
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Recurrent Infections in Allergic Pediatric Patients: An Immune System Problem? A Narrative Review by César Galván, Rafael Durán, Cristian Matos, Cristiana Indolfi, Angela Klain

“…Future research should focus on identifying specific biomarkers and immune mechanisms for developing more effective interventions.…”
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Image dataset of Taro Leaf Blight disease collected from the West African Sub-RegionMendeley Data by Chidiebere Nwaneto, Chika Yinka-Banjo, Ogban-Asuquo Ugot, Obiageli Umeugochukwu, Thompson Annor

“…TLB, primarily caused by the pathogen Phytophthora colocasiae, manifests through necrotic leaf spots, white sporangia bands, and orange droplets, severely impacting the agricultural output and economic stability of smallholder farmers in the region. …”
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Late blight of potato and its management through the application of different fungicides and organic amendments: a review by Injila Tiwari, Kabita Kumari Shah, Subina Tripathi, Bindu Modi, Sudeep Subedi, Jiban Shrestha

“…Late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans, is one of the most threatening pathogenic diseases which not only results in direct crop losses but also cause farmers to embrace huge monetary expenses for disease control and preventive measure. …”

Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies for Newly Detected Mysterious Dinga Dinga Virus Infection in Africa: A Narrative Review by Sabrina Sharmin, Salsabil Islam, Md. Aminul Haque, Md. Rabiul Islam

“…These symptoms, characterized by involuntary movements resembling dance, suggest possible neurological involvement, though the exact pathogen remains unidentified. The causative agent for DDV is still unknown. …”
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A systematic scoping review and thematic analysis: How can livestock and poultry movement networks inform disease surveillance and control at the global scale? by Sara C Sequeira, Natalie Sebunia, Jessica R Page, Taiwo Lasisi, Greg Habing, Andréia G Arruda

“…In conclusion, network analysis is a powerful framework for identifying high-risk nodes and designing targeted interventions. Future efforts must improve data standardization, temporal movement dynamics, and incorporate multiple transmission pathways to fully capture the complexity of movement networks and their role in pathogen spread. …”
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Detection of Salmonella Typhi and blaCTX-M genes in drinking water, wastewater, and environmental biofilms in Sindh Province, Pakistan. by Ayesha Tajammul, Scott Benson, Jamil Ahmed, James VanDerslice, Windy D Tanner

“…This study underscores the importance of expanding surveillance strategies to include biofilm sampling, providing valuable insights into pathogen dissemination in water systems, and informing targeted public health interventions to prevent waterborne diseases.…”
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Insights into periodontal disease: comparative analysis of animal models by Binapani Barik, Saurabh Chawla, Saurabh Chawla, Bhabani Sankar Satapathy, Swadesh Kumar Pattanik, J. Aravind Kumar, Saleh Al-Farraj, Gurudutta Pattnaik, Mika Sillanpää, Mika Sillanpää

“…While human cell cultures provide insights into cellular mechanisms, animal models play a crucial role in understanding the complex host-pathogen interactions and developing therapeutic interventions. …”
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A systematic review of the methodological considerations in Campylobacter burden of disease studies. by Megan Tumulty, Carlotta Di Bari, Brecht Devleesschauwer, Sara M Pires, Zubair Kabir

“…Most studies used an incidence- and pathogen-based approach to estimate DALYs, excluding social weighting, in line with the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study. …”
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Enhanced hepatitis E virus infection of polarised hepatocytes in vitro by Hannah M. Brown, Julien Marlet, Nancy León-Janampa, Denys Brand, Nicola F. Fletcher

“…These models will allow studies to further our understanding of this emerging zoonotic pathogen and develop therapeutic interventions.…”
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Weibull-Type Incubation Period and Time of Exposure Using <i>γ</i>-Divergence by Daisuke Yoneoka, Takayuki Kawashima, Yuta Tanoue, Shuhei Nomura, Akifumi Eguchi

“…Accurately determining the exposure time to an infectious pathogen, together with the corresponding incubation period, is vital for identifying infection sources and implementing targeted public health interventions. …”
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Infection-Related Preterm Birth by Shangrong Fan, Qing Li, Qiaoli Feng, Pingyue Zhao, Xiaowei Zhang, Jue Li, Yang Pan

“…The inflammatory cascade is initiated when Toll-like receptors present on immune cells within the fetal membranes and the female reproductive tract encounter pathogen-associated molecular patterns derived from infectious agents. …”
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Benefit of insecticide-treated nets, curtains and screening on vector borne diseases, excluding malaria: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Anne L Wilson, Ramesh C Dhiman, Uriel Kitron, Thomas W Scott, Henk van den Berg, Steven W Lindsay

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are one of the main interventions used for malaria control. However, these nets may also be effective against other vector borne diseases (VBDs). …”
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A unified framework for diagnostic test development and evaluation during outbreaks of emerging infections by Madhav Chaturvedi, Denise Köster, Patrick M. Bossuyt, Oke Gerke, Annette Jurke, Mirjam E. Kretzschmar, Marc Lütgehetmann, Rafael Mikolajczyk, Johannes B. Reitsma, Nicole Schneiderhan-Marra, Uwe Siebert, Carina Stekly, Christoph Ehret, Nicole Rübsamen, André Karch, Antonia Zapf

“…Abstract Evaluating diagnostic test accuracy during epidemics is difficult due to an urgent need for test availability, changing disease prevalence and pathogen characteristics, and constantly evolving testing aims and applications. …”
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The Role of Autophagy in the Regulation of Bidirectional Relationships in Diabetic Periodontitis by Li N, Chen Q, Feng Y, Wang Y

“…Meanwhile, as a chronic inflammatory disease, periodontitis involves periodontal pathogens and their secreted virulence factors, which can elicit systemic inflammatory responses. …”
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Biological Mechanisms of Enterotoxigenic <i>Bacteroides fragilis</i> Toxin: Linking Inflammation, Colorectal Cancer, and Clinical Implications by Seyedesomaye Jasemi, Paola Molicotti, Milena Fais, Ilaria Cossu, Elena Rita Simula, Leonardo A. Sechi

“…Enterotoxigenic <i>Bacteroides fragilis</i> (ETBF) has emerged as a gut microbiome pathogen that can promote intestinal inflammation and contribute to colorectal cancer (CRC). …”
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