Pneumococcal carriage in a large Sicilian sample population: impact on the current epidemiological scenario and implications for future vaccination strategies by Emanuele Amodio, Fabio Tramuto, Fabio Tramuto, Valerio De Francisci, Dario Genovese, Valeria Guzzetta, Vincenzo Pisciotta, Arianna Santino, Giulia Randazzo, Giulio Trapani, Giuseppe Vella, Francesco Vitale, Francesco Vitale

“…IntroductionStreptococcus pneumoniae is a prevalent and virulent global pathogen, with colonization being considered a precondition for pneumococcal disease. …”
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Evaluation of dengue fever vulnerability in south and southeast asian countries: A multidimensional approach by Yawen Wang, Conglu Li, Shi Zhao, Guozhang Lin, Xiaoting Jiang, Shi Yin, Mu He, Qianyu Wu, Zihao Guo, Yuchen Wei, Chao Ren, Ka Chun Chong

“…Warmer temperatures promote year-round mosquito breeding and pathogen transmission, particularly in crowded urban areas. …”
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Evaluating chain-of-thought prompting in a GPT chatbot for BCID2 interpretation and stewardship: how does AI compare to human experts? by Daniel M. Tassone, Matthew M. Hitchcock, Connor J. Rossier, Douglas Fletcher, Julia Ye, Ian Langford, Julie Boatman, J. Daniel Markley

“… Abstract Background: Rapid molecular diagnostics, such as the BIOFIRE® Blood Culture Identification 2 (BCID2) panel, have improved the time to pathogen identification in bloodstream infections. …”
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Etiological characteristics of 3,691 cases of microbial keratitis: an 8-year longitudinal study by Yi Xu, Bianjin Sun, Yangyang Shen, Huijing Xu, Yunfeng Gu, Liping Mao, Ying Liang, Qingsong Lu, Meiqin Zheng

“…High isolation rates of methicillin-resistant S. aureus and macrolide-resistant S. pneumoniae underscored the need for enhanced infection control measures and targeted interventions against these resistant pathogens. This study elucidated the evolving patterns of antibiotic resistance among ocular isolates in the region, providing a critical foundation for the effective application of antimicrobial therapies in clinical practice.IMPORTANCECurrently, our region does not possess extensive monitoring data regarding antibiotic resistance trends in ocular isolates, especially those derived from corneal infections. …”
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A case of Flavobacterium lindanitolerans meningitis and bacteraemia in an immunocompetent host by Amelia Benjamin, Robert Gray, Madhuri Vidwans

“…It has previously been described as an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised hosts. Here we described a case of meningitis and bacteraemia, in an immunocompetent individual who had undergone recent neurosurgical intervention.…”
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Swimming with the Pigs: A Case of Severe Soft Tissue Infection during a Caribbean Vacation by Alexandra W. Dretler, Jesse T. Jacob, Nadine G. Rouphael

“…His blood cultures grew Shewanella species, a marine pathogen known to cause disease in humans, following exposure to seawater. …”
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Trends and age-period-cohort effects on the incidence of hand, foot, and mouth disease among children younger than 10 years old from 2009 to 2023 in Quzhou, China by Fei Zhao, Canya Fu, Wenjie Xu, Canjie Zheng, Xiaoying Gong, Quanjun Fang, Chuanxi Fu, Zhiying Yin

“…Before 2017, EV71 was the main pathogen in 3,360 laboratory-confirmed HFMD cases, followed by Cox A16. …”
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<i>Colletotrichum capsici</i>-Induced Disease Development in Postharvest Pepper Associated with Cell Wall Metabolism and Phenylpropanoid Metabolism by Yunfen Liu, Qian Song, Feilong Yin, Yuanli Liang, Mubo Song, Meiying He, Liang Shuai

“…These insights highlight the need for early intervention strategies to mitigate postharvest losses by targeting pathogen-induced stress responses and cell wall integrity preservation.…”
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Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of COVID-19 patients in Nantong, China by Renfei Lu, Jianru Qin, Yan Wu, Jian Wang, Shengyong Huang, Lijun Tian, Tao Zhang, Xiuming Wu, Songping Huang, Xia Jin, Chiyu Zhang

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A One Health Approach Metagenomic Study on Antimicrobial Resistance Traits of Canine Saliva by Adrienn Gréta Tóth, Darinka Lilla Tóth, Laura Remport, Imre Tóth, Tibor Németh, Attila Dubecz, Árpád V. Patai, Zsombor Wagenhoffer, László Makrai, Norbert Solymosi

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Streptococcus pneumoniae carriage in adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal: dominance of serotypes included in broader PCVs and of serotype 3 by Sónia T. Almeida, A. Cristina Paulo, Alexandra S. Simões, Bárbara Ferreira, Raquel Sá-Leão

“…These findings emphasize the need for ongoing surveillance to clarify adults’ role in pneumococcal transmission and support prevention strategies, including adult vaccination and community-level interventions, to mitigate pneumococcal disease.IMPORTANCEStreptococcus pneumoniae is a major pathogen causing significant disease worldwide, yet adult carriage remains underexplored. …”
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Chlorhexidine-alcohol versus Povidone-iodine plus Alcohol as Preoperative Antiseptic for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Caesarean Section: A Randomised Controlled Trial by Shravanthi Swamy, Aruna M Biradar, Ekta Chhabra, Shailaja Rajendra Bidri, Neelamma Patil, Shreedevi Kori, Shilpa Lakshmi, Preethi Malapure

“…Staphylococcus aureus was the most commonly isolated pathogen (1.9% in both groups). Conclusion: Chlorhexidine-alcohol demonstrated superior efficacy in reducing SSI compared to PI in patients undergoing CS. …”
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Farm-to-fork changes in poultry microbiomes and resistomes in Maputo City, Mozambique by Natalie Olson, Frederica Lamar, Hermógenes Mucache, José Fafetine, Joaquim Saíde, Amélia Milisse, Denise R. A. Brito, Kelsey J. Jesser, Karen Levy, Matthew C. Freeman, Maya L. Nadimpalli

“…Evaluating how poultry gut bacterial communities, including potential human pathogens and high-risk antimicrobial resistance genes, differ from farm to market could help identify where to target interventions to minimize transmission risks to human populations. …”
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A virulent phage vB_VpaP_R28Z infecting Vibrio parahaemolyticus with potential for therapeutic application by Huiying Zhong, Wenjie Huang, Kate Ting Lin, Qian Zhang, Yuchan Deng, Rui Zhang, Ruijie Ma

“…Abstract Background Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a major foodborne pathogen, contaminates aquatic products and causes significant economic losses in aquaculture while threatening food security and public health. …”
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Antimicrobial resistance pattern of Acinetobacter baumannii clinical isolate in Ethiopia. A systematic review and meta-analysis by Zelalem Asmare, Ephrem Tamrat, Mulat Erkihun, Kirubel Endalamaw, Dagninet Alelign, Molla Getie, Assefa Sisay, Yalewayker Gashaw, Melese Abate Reta

“…Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) emerged as one of the most concerning critical priority pathogens due to its ability to develop resistance to multiple antimicrobial agents. …”
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The critical role of Toxoplasma gondii GRA1 in nutrient salvage by Bolin Fan, Biyun Qin, Mingjun Li, Yuchao Zhu, Fuqiang Fan, Hao Xu, Lilan Xue, Yukun Chen, Ming Pan, Bang Shen

“…ABSTRACT Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular pathogen that infects humans and many animals. It harbors unique secretory organelles to facilitate its parasitic lifestyle, including dense granules that secrete diverse proteins to different destinations. …”
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A rare case of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia endogenous endophthalmitis in pediatric age group by Tanya Jain, Alankrita Muralidhar, Arpan Gandhi

“…Conclusion Timely recognition of this pathogen and management as per antibiotic sensitivity can help salvage functional vision in this condition.…”
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Early detection of fungal infection of Arabidopsis and brassica by Raman spectroscopy by Song-Yi Kuo, Ling-Ying Chiu, Ekta Jain, Gajendra Pratap Singh, Muhammad Nabil Syafiq Bin Jamaludin, Rajeev J. Ram, Rajeev J. Ram, Nam-Hai Chua, Nam-Hai Chua

“…Principal component analysis differentiated Raman spectral features associated with fungal and bacterial infections, emphasizing their unique profiles and reinforcing the utility of Raman spectroscopy for early detection of pathogen-related plant stress. Our work supports the application of non-invasive diagnostic techniques in agricultural practices, enabling timely intervention against crop diseases.…”
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Retinal Detachment Complicating Endogenous Endophthalmitis in a COVID-19 Patient With Superimposed Streptococcus pneumoniae Bacteremia by Madiha Hijazi, Jana Kotaich, Alaa Fares, Safaa Ghanem, Ghinwa Dakdouki

“…One such opportunistic pathogen is Streptococcus pneumoniae. Among the rare but severe complications of endogenous endophthalmitis is retinal detachment (RD), which often results in a poor visual prognosis. …”
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Chronic Tenosynovitis Caused by Mycobacterium terrae: A Case Report Highlighting a Diagnostic Challenge by Alex Giannini, Pietro Antonini

“…We report a rare case of chronic tenosynovitis of the upper extremity caused by Mycobacterium terrae, an infrequent and underdiagnosed pathogen. A 64-year-old man presented with persistent pain and swelling in the hand following a minor puncture wound. …”
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