Personal protection and influencing factors of livestock workers in Xinjiang by Xixiao MA, Xueying XIANG, Zhaojie WANG, Wanting XU, Jiguo JIN, Fan WU, Xiangnan WEI, Jianyong WU, Fuye LI

“…BackgroundPersonal protection is crucial for reducing the risk of zoonotic pathogen infection among livestock workers. Investigating the current status of its implementation and associated influencing factors can provide empirical evidence for developing more effective intervention measures. …”
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Bangladeshi backyard poultry raisers’ perceptions and practices related to zoonotic transmission of avian influenza by Rebeca Sultana, Nadia Ali Rimi, Shamim Azad, M. Saiful Islam, M. Salah Uddin Khan, Emily S Gurley, Nazmun Nahar, Stephen P Luby

“… Introduction: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) virus (known as "bird flu") is an important public health concern due to its potential to infect humans and cause a human pandemic. …”
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Bacteriophage Indie resensitizes multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii to antibiotics in vitro by Alma Karen Orozco-Ochoa, Jean Pierre González-Gómez, Beatriz Quiñones, Nohelia Castro-del Campo, José Benigno Valdez-Torres, Cristóbal Chaidez-Quiroz

“…Furthermore, phage Indie restored bacterial susceptibility to ceftazidime, supporting its role in improving interventional treatments against multidrug-resistant A. baumannii. …”
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Spatial dynamics of Culex quinquefasciatus abundance: geostatistical insights from Harris County, Texas by Morgan Jibowu, Melissa S. Nolan, Ryan Ramphul, Heather T. Essigmann, Abiodun O. Oluyomi, Eric L. Brown, Maximea Vigilant, Sarah M. Gunter

“…Abstract Mosquito-borne diseases pose a significant public health threat, prompting the need to pinpoint high-risk areas for targeted interventions and environmental control measures. Culex quinquefasciatus is the primary vector for several mosquito-borne pathogens, including West Nile virus. …”
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Molecular mechanisms for pathophysiology and therapy of cardiac dysfunction in heart failure by Dhalla Naranjan S., Elimban Vijayan, Adameova Adriana Duris, Goyal Ramesh K.

“…Although various agents such as b-adrenoreceptor blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists and vasodilators are available for the treatment of heart failure, these interventions delay the progression of heart failure without reducing mortality and morbidity. …”
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Fraxin in Combination with Dexamethasone Attenuates LPS-Induced Liver and Heart Injury and Their Anticytokine Activity in Mice by Nada Sahib Shaker, Hayder Bahaa Sahib

“…Cytokine storm syndrome (CSS) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in people suffering from hyperinflammatory status, which diverse etiological factors, including pathogens, therapeutic interventions, malignancies, and autoimmune disorders, can instigate. …”
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Antimicrobial potency of extracts from selected medicinal plants towards Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Buyinza, Daniel, Gumula, Ivan, Akampuira, Denis, Ninsiima, Herbert

“…Some of the infectious pathogens are becoming multidrug resistant including Mycobacterium tuberculosis. …”
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The Impact of the Microbiota on the Immune Response Modulation in Colorectal Cancer by Ana Iulia Neagu, Marinela Bostan, Vlad Alexandru Ionescu, Gina Gheorghe, Camelia Mia Hotnog, Viviana Roman, Mirela Mihaila, Simona Isabelle Stoica, Camelia Cristina Diaconu, Carmen Cristina Diaconu, Simona Maria Ruta, Coralia Bleotu

“…This review synthesizes the current findings on the pathogenic and protective roles of bacteria in CRC and evaluates the translational potential of microbiome-based interventions in shaping future therapeutic paradigms.…”
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Research progress on pathogenesis and treatment of Rasmussen encephalitis by WU Hong⁃mei, JI Tao⁃yun, ZHUANG Ji⁃xin

“…This review summarizes the latest research on the main pathogenic hypotheses and treatment strategies for RE, aiming to enhance clinical understanding of the disease and provide guidance for therapeutic interventions.…”
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<i>Streptococcus equi</i> Subspecies <i>zooepidemicus</i> Endocarditis and Meningitis in a 62-Year-Old Horse Rider Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review by Giacomo Franceschi, Alessandra Soffritti, Matteo Mantovani, Margherita Digaetano, Federica Prandini, Mario Sarti, Andrea Bedini, Marianna Meschiari, Cristina Mussini

“…The present article presents a case report and literature review concerning the <i>Streptococcus equi</i> subspecies <i>zooepidemicus</i> (SEZ), a rare zoonotic pathogen in humans. The case involves a 62-year-old man with no prior heart disease, presenting with endocarditis, pneumonia, and meningitis following close contact with a horse. …”
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Antibiotic resistance via the food chain: Fact or fiction? by Linda Bester, Sabiha Essack

“…Existing literature indicates, however, that the effective impact on human health of such interventions in the food production process is still subject to debate.…”
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BRAF in Melanoma: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Inhibition, and Resistance by Ryan J. Sullivan, Keith T. Flaherty

“…This paper provides an overview on the pathogenic ramifications of mutant BRAF signaling, the latest molecular testing methods to detect BRAF mutations, and the most recent clinical data of BRAF pathway inhibitors in patients with melanoma and BRAF mutations. …”
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The role of autophagy in cancer: from molecular mechanism to therapeutic window by Pooya Jalali, Arvin Shahmoradi, Amir Samii, Radman Mazloomnejad, Mohammad Reza Hatamnejad, Anwaar Saeed, Afshin Namdar, Zahra Salehi

“…Autophagy also serves as a mechanism for eliminating pathogens and engulfing apoptotic cells. In the absence of stress, baseline autophagy activity is essential for degrading damaged cellular components and recycling nutrients to maintain cellular vitality. …”
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Visualizing germination of microbiota endospores in the mammalian gut by Ningning Xu, Liyuan Lin, Yahui Du, Huibin Lin, Jia Song, Chaoyong Yang, Wei Wang

“…Transmission of bacterial endospores between the environment and people and the following germination in vivo play critical roles in both the deadly infections of some bacterial pathogens and the stabilization of the commensal microbiotas in humans. …”
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The Heterogenous Presentation of Hepatic Mucormycosis in Adults: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Hazim Allos, Rachel S. Hicklen, Takahiro Matsuo, Javier Adachi, Sebastian Wurster, Dimitrios P. Kontoyiannis

“…Diagnosis was primarily based on histopathology (73%), whereas culture positivity was low (36%), underscoring the difficulty of pathogen isolation. Mucorales-active antifungal therapy was often delayed but eventually used in 85% of cases (all amphotericin B +/− Mucorales-active triazoles), while 45% underwent additional surgical intervention. …”
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Safety and Feasibility of a Novel Protocol for Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy in Patients with Respiratory Failure due to COVID-19 Infection: A Single Center Experience by Ziad Boujaoude, Nagendra Madisi, Bhavi Patel, Jean-Sebastien Rachoin, R. Phillip Dellinger, Wissam Abouzgheib

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Research Trends of Vaccination-Related Systematic Reviews, 2011–2023: A Bibliometric Analysis by Antonia Pilic, Louise Henaff, Christoph A. Steffen, Hanna Helene Linß, Antonia Isabelle Dreyer, Madeleine Batke, Ole Wichmann, Vanessa Piechotta, Thomas Harder

“…Trends over time, disease/pathogen, topic, population, geographical location, accessibility, methodological quality, and overlap were descriptively analyzed using R. …”
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Atypical progression of Group B Streptococcus infection: Subdural empyema in an adult with diabetes mellitus by Jo Onaka, Takahiro Fukushima, Akihito Yoshida, Nicole Leedy, Takaaki Kobayashi, Kyoichi Tomoto, Kazuaki Aoki

“…Early recognition, repeat neuroimaging, and timely intervention are essential for managing invasive GBS infections and improving patient outcomes.…”
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Host RhoA Signaling Controls Filamentous vs. Spherical Morphogenesis and Cell-to-Cell Spread of RSV via Lipid Raft Localization: Host-Directed Antiviral Target by Manoj K. Pastey, Lewis H. McCurdy, Barney S. Graham

“…<i>Respiratory syncytial virus</i> (RSV) is a major human respiratory pathogen, particularly affecting infants, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. …”
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Analysis of clinical characteristics and risk factors for Staphylococcus aureus disseminated infection secondary to acute osteoarticular infections in children by Yingtie Cui, Shiguang Feng, Pengyuan Luo, Zhen Mao, Xiaokang Zhou, Yunzhen Zhang

“…High vigilance and early intervention are crucial for pediatric patients with these risk factors.…”
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