First human case of Eidernor doerrieniae colonization in a peritoneal dialysis catheter: A warning from silent contamination by Phichit Songviriyavithaya, Aschariya Wipattanakitcharoen, Niparat Pikul, Dhammika Leshan Wannigama, Talerngsak Kanjanabuch

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Methods to appraise available evidence and adequacy of data from a systematic literature review to conduct a robust network meta-analysis of treatment options for patients with hos... by Laura Puzniak, Ryan Dillon, Thomas Lodise

“…(range, 1.6-49%) were the most common causative pathogens. We identified relevant RCTs for most standard-of-care agents approved for HABP/VABP, which provided a comprehensive evidence base. …”
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Determining genotype and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella Typhi in environmental samples by amplicon sequencing. by Catherine Troman, Samuel T Horsfield, Dilip Abraham, Venkata Raghava Mohan, Sidhartha Giri, Satheesh Nair, Alexander G Shaw, Zoe Dyson, Kathryn E Holt, Nicholas C Grassly

“…This information can inform public health interventions, and the concept could be applied to other pathogens of interest for genotyping from environmental surveillance samples.…”
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Insights to Preventive Dentistry by Evaluating Lactoferrin for Caries Control and Periodontal Disease Prevention by Rehana Kausar, Maleeha Khurram, Shaher Bano, Tahmeena Atiq, Ammara Anwar, Attique Ur Rehman, Kanwal Fatima

“…Lactoferrin formulations demonstrated stronger antimicrobial effects, reducing pathogenic bacterial load and inflammation markers. …”
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Trends in Bacterial and Candida Infections Before and Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic by Hassan Al Mana, Hashim Alhussain, Godwin Wilson, Hamad Abdel Hadi, Emad Ibrahim, Nahla O. Eltai

“…The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)virus, resulted in significant global health consequences. The interventions introduced to limit the spread of the virus had a significant impact on the course of the pandemic, but they might also involve other pathogens besides SARS-CoV-2. …”
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Viruses of parasites: A roadmap toward diagnostic and therapeutic development. by Sarah Temmam, Nolwenn M Dheilly

“…The discovery that parasites host viruses, and that these parasite viruses can contribute to diseases, has triggered a paradigm shift in thought and action, whereby parasite viruses are being assessed as targets for diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive interventions. This review lays out critical steps needed to discover and characterize viruses of parasites, highlighting challenges and identifying opportunities through examples of virus discoveries that fill the gap in our incomplete understanding of parasite pathogenicity.…”
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A primary psoas abscess with renal fistulization: A rare case in a 2-year-old child by Abourak Chaimae, Gray tsioukaka Delors, Bahha Soukaina, Belkouchi Lina, Allali Nazik, El Haddad Siham, Chat Latifa

“…Surgical drainage of the abscess identified Staphylococcus aureus as the causative pathogen. Postoperative antibiotic therapy led to a favorable outcome. …”
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Investigating Overlapping Genetic Factors and Novel Causal Genes in Autoimmune Diseases: A Transcriptome-Wide Association and Multiomics Study by Leihua Fu, Jieni Yu, Xin Wang, Zhe Chen, Jiaying Sun, Feidan Gao, Zhijian Zhang, Jiaping Fu, Pan Hong, Weiying Feng

“…These findings suggest that platelet-mediated pathogenic mechanisms may contribute to SLE, providing a potential target for future therapeutic interventions.…”
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A Case of Severe Septicemia With Chromobacterium violaceum in Bangladesh by Tuhin Sadique, Asif Reza Khan, Dilruba Ahmed, Fazlul Kabir, Anup Chowdhury, Nazrul Islam, Farhana Halim, Nasrin Akter, Shoeb Bin Islam

“…ABSTRACT Chromobacterium violaceum is a rare but potentially fatal pathogen found in tropical and subtropical regions. …”
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Intestinal necrosis due to nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia in a child with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia: a case report by Xuejing Li, Tingting Lin, Ken Chen, Danli Wang, Jiahui Yu, Lei Wu, Lanfang Tang

“…Abstract Background Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a pathogen that causes community-acquired pneumonia in children, and it is often accompanied by various extrapulmonary complications. …”
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Macrophage Signaling Pathways in Health and Disease: From Bench to Bedside Applications by Yongquan Chi, Haipeng Jiang, Yiyuan Yin, Xinyu Zhou, Yiyouyou Shao, Yongsheng Li, Jianhua Rao

“…These insights into macrophage functions and signaling pathways provide a robust foundation for future disease intervention and personalized medicine.…”
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Current paradigm and futuristic vision on new-onset diabetes and pancreatic cancer research by Russell Moreland, Abigail Arredondo, Anupam Dhasmana, Anupam Dhasmana, Swati Dhasmana, Swati Dhasmana, Shabia Shabir, Asfia Siddiqua, Bonny Banerjee, Murali M. Yallapu, Murali M. Yallapu, Stephen W. Behrman, Subhash C. Chauhan, Subhash C. Chauhan, Sheema Khan, Sheema Khan

“…We propose integrating germline genetic testing to identify individuals carrying pathogenic variants in cancer-susceptibility genes (CSGs), enabling targeted surveillance and preventive interventions. …”
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OUTBREAK OF BURKHOLDERIA CEPACIA INFECTION: A SYSTEMATIC STUDY IN A HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY UNIT OF A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL FROM EASTERN INDIA. by Shuvra Neel Baul, Rajib De, PRAKAS KUMAR MANDAL, Swagnik Roy, Tuphan Kanti Dolai, Prantar Chakrabarti

“…It poses little risk of infection to healthy people; however it is a known important opportunistic pathogen causing morbidity and mortality due to its intrinsic resistance to most of the antibiotics in hospitalized patients. …”
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Effect of Guizhou red sour soup on lipid metabolism in rats fed a high-fat diet by HU Shiyao, YUAN Qin, ZHENG Yuancui, WANG Huiqun

“…In order to explore the effect of Guizhou red sour soup on lipid metabolism in high-fat diet rats and its mechanism, using specific pathogen- free (SPF) SD male rats as experimental subjects and randomly divided into three groups for 12 weeks of continuous intervention. …”
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Single cell analysis of diverse immune cell in pneumococcal meningitis by Yujie Zhang, Jing Duan, Sufang Lin, Jialun Wen, Jianxiang Liao

“…Abstract Streptococcus pneumoniae, a Gram-positive, human-specific commensal infectious pathogen, poses a significant global health threat, especially in children under five, often resulting in fatalities. …”
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus-Induced Discitis Following Acupuncture: A Case Report by Yang W, Xia S, Li L, Xu J, Ji H, Yao W, Shi F

“…Intraoperative findings confirmed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as the causative pathogen. Postoperatively, symptoms improved, and inflammatory markers normalized. …”
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Structural and functional roles of conserved residues of human papillomavirus (HPV) E2 protein and biological consequences by Sean Fletcher, Esther E. Biswas-Fiss, Subhasis B. Biswas

“…Abstract Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a prevalent viral pathogen that causes a variety of malignancies, including cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide. …”
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Mapping global coral vulnerability to stony coral tissue loss disease: implications for biosecurity and conservation by Kevin D. Lafferty, Giovanni Strona

“…If SCTLD is an invasive pathogen originating in the Pacific, as shipping patterns for the aquarium trade suggest, mortality in its native range would likely be lower than our projections. …”
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The correlation between positive rate of antibody or DNA and children’s age with suspected Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection by Weiguo Feng, Ying Lin, Qiang Wang, Xiaoqin Qian

“…Abstract Background Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) is a prevalent respiratory pathogen in children, with diagnosis typically relying on detecting MP DNA in nasal swabs or antibodies in blood samples. …”
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Low-Density Granulocytes in Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases by Xin Ning, Wen-Ming Wang, Hong-Zhong Jin

“…Recent studies, with the help of advanced transcriptomic technologies, demonstrated that LDGs were a mixed cell population composed of immature subset and mature subset, and these two subsets showed different pathogenic features. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge on the composition, origin, and pathogenic properties of LDGs in several immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and discuss potential medical interventions targeting LDGs.…”
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