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Nanomedicine has already provided dozens of FDA approved products improving the lives of billions. Most notably, nanomaterials have been used to develop vaccines for COVID, improved spinal implants, developed anti-infection materials without using antibiotics, and fabricated nume [....] » Read More
Leishmaniases represent a major public health problem not only because of the number of cases recorded each year, but also because of the wide distribution of the disease. It is a parasitic disease caused by around 20 species of flagellated protozoa transmitted by the bite of cer [....] » Read More
A urinary tract infection is a condition in which one or more parts of the urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra) become infected. Urinary tract infection may be defined as the presence of bacteria undergoing multiplication in urine within the urinary drainage sy [....] » Read More
Recently, multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria are responsible for a large number of infectious diseases that can be life-threatening. Globally, new approaches are targeted to solve this essential issue. This study aims to discover novel antibiotic alternatives by using the whole [....] » Read More
Dental caries is the most prevalent oral infection resulting from accumulation and multiplication of bacteria in the oral cavity. It is caused by demineralisation of the tooth due to the acids produced by Streptococcus mutans from fermentable carbohydrates. Pathogenic characteris [....] » Read More
Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a highly contagious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It is unique among human coronaviruses in that it has the capacity of high transmissibility, causes substantial deaths in some high r [....] » Read More
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health issue causing increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Among Gram-positive, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus (S) aureus (MRSA) is a severe threat, causing conditions ranging from superficial skin infec [....] » Read More
Background: Preventive chemotherapy with a single dose of praziquantel given to an all-at-risk population through mass drug administration is the cornerstone intervention to control and eliminate schistosomiasis as a public health problem. This intervention mainly targets s [....] » Read More
Background: Oxygen therapy is a lifesaving treatment, however, in Ethiopia, oxygen is not readily available in many healthcare facilities. In 2015, the Federal Ministry of Health launched a national roadmap to increase access to oxygen. This study aims to evaluate whether the ava [....] » Read More
The genetic diversity and allele frequencies of MSP-1, MSP-2 and glutamtew rich protein of P. falciparum and consequence on malaria control was investigated in some parts of Cross River State, Nigeria. A total of 230 finger prick samples of blood were examined for the presence of [....] » Read More
Introduction: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) experienced a significant surge in Dengue Fever (DF) outbreaks in 2023, posing new important challenges to public health systems. This paper reviewed the epidemiological situation during the outbreaks and highli [....] » Read More
The study examines the knowledge and attitudes of widows towards sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by analyzing the significance of various dependent and independent variables. The analysis reveals several key findings. Firstly, the overall model, as indicated by Pillai&rsqu [....] » Read More
Communicable diseases or infectious refers as communicable disease, catching, transferable, transmittable, contagious, infective, virulent, Contamination, It has been public health concern over the year, the survey conduct the occurrence of the Infectious disease from infant and [....] » Read More
Background: the present study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence of IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii, among pregnant women at the Franceville Maternal and Child Health Center (FMCHC), Gabon. Material and Methods: Conducted from August 1 to September 31, 2023, thi [....] » Read More
Background: Uganda is signatory to the International Health Regulations (2005) which mandates us to have the capacity to detect, assess, report and respond to potential public health emergencies. Following the World Health Organization (WHO) Joint External Evaluation (JEE) 201 [....] » Read More
Objective: Bacterial resistance to medicinal medications has indeed become a significant problem in recent decades. The rapid development of resistance mechanisms by bacteria has led to the loss of effectiveness of many commonly used antibiotics, posing a serious threat to global [....] » Read More
Background and Purposes: The impact of COVID 19 on mortality rate remains one of the primary sources of death globally. It has caused the death of many patients aged 45 to 84 years old, and in the main four foundations for every age cohort except for children under five year [....] » Read More
Academia in Pakistan has been under a criticism for being unable to provide the guiding role in the prosperity of the nation. There have been a number of issues with the academia in Pakistan. The issues with academia encompass isolated and horizontal raw process reporting researc [....] » Read More
Background: An outbreak of acute watery diarrhea (AwD) was reported in a remote area of District Malakand on July 1, 2021. A team of FELTP (Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program) fellows, deputed by the Director General of Health Services, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was tas [....] » Read More
Ocular syphilis is a rare and potentially blinding complication of localized Treponema pallidum infection. Unlike the typical progression of syphilis through the primary, secondary, latent and tertiary stages with distinct, accompanying symptoms, ocular syphilis can occur at unpr [....] » Read More
Dengue is the most important of the human arboviral infections and most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease in the world. It occurs in tropical and subtropical regions of the world and an all-year round disease in the Philippines. In 2020, the Philippines reported 83,1 [....] » Read More
Detecting intracellular microorganisms like viruses, bacteria, and fungi can be challenging due to their non-culturable forms. Transcriptomic analysis at the cellular level enables exploration of the distribution of these microorganisms within host cells, but methodological limit [....] » Read More
Background: Hepatitis B is a preventable disease of public health significance; untreated infection leads to liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and death. Young adults can be infected via unprotected sexual intercourse. Our study assessed the Hepatitis B-related knowledge and preventi [....] » Read More
Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11th March 2020. COVID-19 vaccination is one of the strategies that was employed to contain COVID-19 infection. In Uganda, COVID-19 vaccination campaigns began in Ma [....] » Read More
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable disease that is a major cause of illness and death worldwide. Risk factors for mortality in patients with Extra pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) include certain sites of disease other coexisting conditions, including HIV/AIDS; lo [....] » Read More
The benefits conferred by recent scientific discoveries, e.g. new chemotherapeutics, monoclonal antibodies for diagnosis and treatment, recombinant protein antigens for diagnosis, and vaccines for infectious diseases like COVID-19, dengue and malaria, are widely appreciated. Howe [....] » Read More
The incidence and range of infections associated with water and wastewater related to healthcare premises is increasing, with significant increased costs, length of patient stays and antibiotic use to healthcare organisations and the families affected. Whilst the deve [....] » Read More
In our focus on the immediate, and the new we forget the history in which Covid-19 and other, infectious diseases occur. Seen from this perspective there was little new in our experiences with overcrowded wards and limited supplies. What was new was a result of changes in the cul [....] » Read More
Male infertility, an intricate interplay of genetic, anatomical, and environmental factors, underscores the notable influence of urogenital infections. Azoospermia, a multifactorial disorder characterized by absence of sperm in seminal plasma, silently challenges reproductive hea [....] » Read More
During the past four years, the people all over the world have been struggling with COVID-19 and other terrible infectious disease. Fortunately, we have accumulated amounts of clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of unexplained pneumonia from COVID-19 that was not b [....] » Read More
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic and neglected waterborne disease caused by the pathogenic helical spirochetes. Several significant risk factors, such as climate, occupation, urbanization, and poverty, can contribute to leptospirosis in humans. Symptoms of acute-phase leptospirosis in [....] » Read More
The Herpesviridae family contains several human-related viruses, which are able to establish colonizing and latency in the human body, posing a significant threat to the prognosis of patients. Pulmonary infections represent one of the predominant infectious diseases globally, cha [....] » Read More
Background: Vitamin D, recognized for its immunomodulatory effects, plays a crucial role in strengthening the body's defense mechanisms. Emerging evidence suggests that comorbidities associated with COVID-19 often exhibit lower levels of Vitamin D, predisposing them to height [....] » Read More
Background Early onset neonatal sepsis combined with birth asphyxia are the leading causes of perinatal and neonatal mortality more so in low and moderate income Asian countries. Objective The objective of the study was to identify various ante-partum, intra-partum and n [....] » Read More
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious and rapidly growing global health threat, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A study found that 90% of hospitalized infants with sepsis in the Middle East carried antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Yet, public awa [....] » Read More
Among the factors affecting the effectiveness of malaria control is poor knowledge of the entomologic drivers of the disease. We investigated anopheline populations as part of a baseline study to implement house screening of windows and doors as a supplementary malaria control to [....] » Read More
Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) represent a worldwide health concern, and they are the most prevalent infections within a specific local population. A recent study aimed to determine the occurrence of IPIs and identify the contributing factors responsible for the transmiss [....] » Read More
Primary care practitioners play a crucial role in HCV testing, early detection, and patient management. However, studies have shown that knowledge gaps and barriers exist among primary care practitioners regarding HCV testing. Recent MA DPH data showed that only 13.7% of pa [....] » Read More
27-year-old hispanic male with no known past medical history initially presented to the emergency department for symptoms of possible panic attack after quitting his job and breaking up with his girlfriend. In the emergency department, he received oral Ativan 1 mg with reported i [....] » Read More
Miliary histoplasmosis is an unusual presentation of pulmonary histoplasmosis and may also represent disseminated disease at onset. Immunocompromised patients remain at high risk for this rare infection - with solid organ transplant patients specifically having an incidence of &l [....] » Read More
The SARS-CoV-2 virus was first detected in Wuhan China in 2019. The virus rapidly dissipated to various continents leading to a global pandemic by acquiring rapid mutations in different regions of the viral genome including the highly studied spike protein. The mutation rate of t [....] » Read More
Background: Fusarium spp. are fungal species usually found in soil, water, and plants, which can cause infection, especially in immunocompromised patients. Fusarium infections are commonly seen in hematologic neoplasms; only a few are reported in solid organ malignancies. C [....] » Read More
Introduction: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) following COVID-19 vaccination has been reported in the scientific literature. Although causality cannot be ascertained, this case of GBS is reported, to highlight the diagnosis, management and incidence of this important adve [....] » Read More
Coronavirus disease (COVID- 19) is a severe infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that binds to the cells; angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor. In the first severe case of COVID- 19 in Shenzhen city, we found that in [....] » Read More
Objective: This study investigated the epidemiological patterns of major respiratory viruses among pediatric acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI) cases after lifting the non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPI). Methods: This retrospective study analyzed surveillance data o [....] » Read More
The COVID-19 pathogen is a pathogen with a single strand of genetic material, belonging to the family coronaviridae. It possesses a genome that is approximately 29881 bp long, which results in the development of a respiratory disease with sudden onset. One of how the COVID-19 vir [....] » Read More
Marburg and Ebola viral fevers are highly severe afflictions that have a detrimental impact on both the human species and non-human primates. These ailments manifest themselves in a multitude of symptoms, encompassing hemorrhages, elevated body temperatures, cranial discomfort, m [....] » Read More
Introduction: SARS-Cov2 virus, the cause of the Covid-19 pandemic, can affect the nervous system. Due to the importance of acute stroke as the second cause of death and the third cause of disability, it is necessary to investigate different aspects of interactions between covid-1 [....] » Read More
Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) and Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) infections continue to pose substantial global health concerns, especially in areas of insufficient sanitation and hygiene standards. This case report investigates the seroprevalence of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) and Hepatitis E Vi [....] » Read More
Molluscum contagiosum is a fairly common skin infection in children and immunocompromised adults. It is caused by a poxvirus and causes single or multiple raised, pearl-like lesions (papules). It is a highly contagious and can spread via skin-to-skin contact or on contact with in [....] » Read More
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Title : HDAC6 inhibition and CitH3-mAb: Advancements in sepsis treatment
Yongqing Li, University of Michigan Medical School, United States
Sepsis, a severe and often fatal condition, has long evaded effective treatment strategies. For over 16 years, our research has been at the forefront of investigating histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors (HDACIs) as a novel approach in sepsis management. We are excited to share [....] » Read More
Title : Reducing the dose of mycophenolate in solid organ transplant recipients diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection increases the risk of severe COVID-19
Albert J Eid, University of Kansas Medical Center, United States
Due to conflicting data, it remains unclear whether immunosuppressive medications increase the risk of progression to severe COVID-19 disease in Solid Organ Transplant (SOT) recipients. Most of the available outcome data does not suggest a higher mortality rate in the SOT populat [....] » Read More
Title : Distinct patterns of SARS-CoV-2 genetic variations
Jun Wan, Indiana University School of Medicine, United States
We explored distinct and comprehensive patterns of SARS-CoV-2 genetic variations, offering insights obtained by sophisticated analyses from diverse perspectives. Our study encompassed an in-depth examination of single nucleotide variants (SNVs), various nucleotide substitutions, [....] » Read More
Title : The mechanisms of innate immune responses in streptococcus pyogenes pathogenicity
Francis J Castellino, University of Notre Dame, United States
A signature feature of Group A Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS) infections in humans is dysregulated hemostasis. Hemostasis is a component of the innate immune system, which also includes inflammation and complement activation, all of which attempt to eliminate the invadin [....] » Read More
Title : Hyperlactatemia in septic shock, unmasking the false notion; An intriguing case report
Mehwish Zeb, Garden city Hospital, United States
Sepsis is defined as a life-threatening dysregulated body response and systemic inflammation to an infection. Septic shock is a subset of sepsis which has cellular, metabolic, and circulatory abnormalities leading to the shift of aerobic respiration to an anaerobic pathway with r [....] » Read More
Title : The recurrence of cervical precancerous lesion among HIV positive and negative Ethiopian women after cryotherapy: A retrospective cohort study
Agajie Bogale, Gujarat Technological University, United States
Background: Early testing and treatment is among the successful strategies for the prevention and control of cervical precancerous and invasive cancer, and a paramount for women with HIV. In Ethiopia, visual inspection with acetic acid for screening and cryotherapy treatment is c [....] » Read More
Title : On a road to enhance VSV as an oncolytic agent: deciphering the underlying mechanisms of resistance by some cancer cells
Alaa Abdelmageed Ahmed, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, United States
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) has been suggested for use as an oncolytic agent, due to its wide host range and its ability to suppress host antiviral responses. Conceptually, a good oncolytic agent is able to selectively kill cancer cells while sparing normal healthy ones. It [....] » Read More
Title : Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare workers in the care of people living with HIV in a tertiary government hospital in Metro Manila
Dalvin Roy A Wong, Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center, Philippines
In the past years, the Philippines has gained a reputation as one of the countries with the fastest growing Human Immunodeficiency virus cases across the world. There was a noted decrease in the incidence of HIV and AIDS related deaths in many regions of the world, but the same i [....] » Read More
Title : Is cigarette smoking a potential protective factor for COVID-19 infection and its symptoms in community population? —— A nested case-control study and clinical characteristics analysis
Zhiheng Zhou, Shenzhen Pingshan General Hospital, China
Background: Cigarette smoking is an unhealthy lifestyle behavior, which can cause a high incidence of respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine diseases and even tumor . In the past three-year COVID-19 pandemic, there were many researches on the relationship between cigarette [....] » Read More
Title : "Combatting corona: Unveiling the microscopic threat and crafting a scientific solution"
Surya Prakash Tadepalli, Jai Surya Multiple Knowledge Development Organization, India
Introduction: The fear surrounding the coronavirus stems from several factors. Despite its microscopic size, it poses a significant threat due to its ability to cause severe illness and its challenging detectability. Lack of knowledge about the virus and its behavior further exac [....] » Read More
Title : BacLI: A potential antibacterial agent against hospital-acquired lung infection
Sabiha Imran, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies, India
Hospital-acquired infections are infections that are not present at the time of admission to a hospital and thus include ventilator-associated pneumonia, hospital-acquired pneumonia, etc. Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), also known as nosocomial pneumonia, is a lower respi [....] » Read More
Title : Hemoglobin receptor in leishmania: A potential diagnostic marker for leishmaniasis
Abhishek Dey, Kusuma School of Biological Sciences, India
Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) is caused by the unicellular protozoan parasite Leishmania donovani. The gold standard for diagnosing VL involves microscopic examination of splenic or bone marrow aspirates requiring expert surgeons and hospitalisation. Subsequently, a VL diagnostic k [....] » Read More
Title : Clinical profile and outcomes of central nervous system infections: A single centre hospital-based study
Sagar Paudel, Institute of Medicine, India
Background Central nervous system (CNS) infections, such as meningitis and encephalitis, caused by various pathogens, can lead to serious morbidity and mortality, with diverse symptoms and outcomes. Survivors may face long-term neurological complications, making early treatment c [....] » Read More
Title : Pathoblockers: A novel anti-virulence approach to combat bacterial infections by targeting cholesterol-dependent cytolysins
Umer Bin Abdul Aziz, Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany
Cholesterol-dependent cytolysins (CDC), a protein family of analogous pore-forming toxins that bind to cholesterol-rich membranes and exacerbate infections through diverse mechanisms, including direct toxicity and immune evasion. CDC are major source of virulence in various gram- [....] » Read More
Title : Adaptation of local rabies virus isolates to high growth titer to develop vaccine strain in Ethiopia
Abebe Mengesha Aga, Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Ethiopia
Background: Rabies is 100% fatal zoonotic disease with acute encephalitis in humans and animals. The case is most severe in developing countries where cell culture derived anti-rabies vaccines are unaffordable or the available nervous tissue-derived vaccines are of questionable i [....] » Read More
Title : A multi-epitope vaccine designed through comparative proteomics and computational modeling against the carcinogenic liver fluke opisthorchis viverrini
Alok Kafle, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Opisthorchis viverrini (Ov), a Southeast Asian liver fluke, thrives within bile ducts, evading host immune responses and promoting cholangiocarcinoma in humans in humans in humans in humans in humans . A tegument of O. viverrini parasite plays a crucial role in host-parasite inte [....] » Read More
Title : Phylogenetic groups, pathotypes and antimicrobial resistance of escherichia coli isolated from western lowland gorilla faeces (gorilla gorilla gorilla) of Moukalaba-Doudou National Park (MDNP)
Leresche Even Doneilly Oyaba Vinda, Interdisciplinary Medical Research Center of Franceville, Gabon
Background: Terrestrial mammals in protected areas have been identified as a potential source of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. Studies on antimicrobial resistance in gorillas have already been conducted. Thus, this study aimed to describe the phylogroups, pathotypes and preva [....] » Read More
Title : Bacteria or kidney stones: Which came first?
Niranjan Nayak, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal
Background: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) due to Salmonella Typhi is uncommon, though there are scanty reports of bacteriuria caused by nontyphoidal Salmonellae and other gram negative bacilli. However, cases of bacteriuria with UTI due to nontyphoidal Salmonellae were more [....] » Read More
Title : The impact of insecticide-treated bed nets on the biting times of plasmodium falciparum-infective mosquitoes and transmission intensities in Kamuli District, Uganda: Implications for Malaria control
Kabbale Fredrick George, Makerere University, Uganda
Malaria remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda, despite the fairly wide coverage of insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) or long lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) combined with other interventions. This study aimed to determine the impact of ITNs/LLI [....] » Read More
Title : Mathematical modelling on the effects of cultural practices on HIV treatment in luo-nyanza region
Sally Lago, Strathmore University, Kenya
In the intricate tapestry of the fight against HIV, understanding the subtle yet powerful influence of cultural practices is paramount. Traditional practises such as widow cleansing rituals and wife inheritance have been practises that affect HIV transmission and treatment outcom [....] » Read More
Title : Sensitivity of antimony(III)-sensitive and -resistant MRPA-overexpressing and AQP1-mutated Leishmania strains towards novel organoantimony(V) and organobismuth(V) complexes and their effect on DNA and membrane integrity
Arshad Islam, Governemnt Lady Reading Hospital Medcial Teaching Institution, Pakistan
Aim: To investigate the effect of novel organometallic Sb(V) and Bi(V) complexes on membrane integrity and their interaction with DNA, activity and cytotoxicity against Sb(III)-sensitive and -resistant Leishmania strains. Material & Methods: Ph3M(L)2 type complex [....] » Read More
Title : Extensively drug-resistant gram-negative bacteria: Rapidly spreading blood stream pathogens in Pakistan
Nusrat Mumtaz, University of Karachi, Pakistan
The emergence of extensively drug- resistant gram negative pathogens (XDR) has worsens the treatment of blood stream infections (BSI) which results in high morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to detect the prevalence and resistance pattern of XDR Gram-negative bacteria in b [....] » Read More
Title : Syphilitic hepatitis: A rare case of hepatic injury from a commonly transmitted venereal disease
Karthic Drishna Perumal, Mount Carmel Health, United States
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the non-hepatotropic spirochete Treponema pallidum. The disease is typically divided into early (primary and secondary infection) and late (tertiary infection that can be symptomatic or asymptomatic) stages. Syphilitic hepatiti [....] » Read More
Title : Right thalamic abscess in a caucasian man with rheumatoid arthritis, an intriguing case report
Mehwish Zeb, Garden city Hospital, United States
Brain abscess is a localized collection of pus within the brain tissue. It is a rare condition and approximately 1500-2000 cases are presented annually in the United States. The patients with immunocompromised state have a higher incidence of acquiring brain abscess. The most fre [....] » Read More
Title : Synthetic interferon exhibits potent antiviral activity across both DNA and RNA viruses with reduced pro-inflammatory gene induction
Qingxiang Liu, IntegerBio Inc, United States
The type I interferon (IFN) system is a potent host innate defense mechanism against viral pathogens. Activation of this pathway occurs upon engagement of IFN with the host IFN alpha receptors 1 and 2 (IFNAR1/2), resulting in activation of > 300 interferon stimulated genes (IS [....] » Read More
Title : Unilateral endophthalmitis caused by streptococcus pneuemonia
Priscilla, Atlanticare Regional Medical Centre, United States
Introduction Endophthalmitis is a rare infection of the interior eye by bacteria or fungi. These infections are usually exogenous and are caused as a complication of ophthalmic procedures or penetrating ocular trauma(1) Endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare condition that [....] » Read More
Title : Shift in the rhizosphere soil fungal community associated with root rot infection of plukenetia volubilis linneo caused by fusarium and rhizopus species
Constantine Uwaremwe, University of Arizona, United States
Background: Plukenetia volubilis Linneo is an oleaginous plant belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. Due to its seeds containing a high content of edible oil and rich in vitamins, P. volubilis is cultivated as an economical plant worldwide. However, the cultivation and growth of [....] » Read More
Title : Coffee industry by-products extracts: Evaluation of the repellent effect against the R (B.) microplus tick
Rosemeire Cristina Linhari Rodrigues Pietro, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brazil
Livestock plays a crucial role in the Brazilian economy, however, the ubiquitous presence of the Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus tick represents a significant challenge, resulting in considerable economic losses. Additionally, ticks stand out as vectors of different microorga [....] » Read More
Title : Effectiveness of momentary intervention on influenza vaccination in the elderly: From willingness to action
Wan Xue Zhang, Peking University, China
Purpose To evaluate the impact of momentary intervention on the willingness and actual uptake of influenza vaccination among the elderly. Methods The willingness to receive influenza vaccination among the elderly was evaluated by a cross-sectional study. A momentary interventi [....] » Read More
Title : PVX_112690 (PvTRAg36.6) - CD71/TFRC interaction study - new insight of plasmodium vivax invasion into human reticulocyte
Manish Tripathi, All India Institute of medical Sciences, India
Aligned with the global objective to eliminate malaria, continuous efforts are made in the field of malaria biology. However, the parasite is similarly advancing itself to be in competition. Our information about parasites is the tip of the iceberg, making this tug of war into th [....] » Read More
Title : Factors influencing outcomes in patients admitted with melioidosis-a single centre retrospective study
Samyuktha Srinivas, Kasturba Medical College, India
Introduction: Melioidosis is largely under-reported in the Indian subcontinent, this region is believed to account for 44% of cases, with an estimated annual incidence of 52,500 cases per year in India. This retrospective study of 50 patients aimed at determining association b [....] » Read More
Title : Structural deformations in the superior tubular of the hypothalamus and their impact of autoimmune antibody production: A study of long Covid patients
Christof Peter Ziaja, UKE Neuroradiology and Institut of Stress and Fatigue Prof Stark, Germany
Background: Post/Long COVID is a complex multisystemic post-viral syndrome characterized by heterogeneous symptoms, potentially associated with viral or immune-mediated disruption. The superior tubular of the Hypothalamus, responsible for the Immune response and control, plays a [....] » Read More
Title : Prevalence and molecular detection of West Nile Virus (WNV) among renal transplant patients in Khartoum state, Sudan
Ala Omer Abdelaziz Mohamed, Al Neelain University, Qatar
Background: West Nile virus (WNV) is an arbovirus from the Flaviviridae family. West Nile now represents one of the most common arboviral diseases worldwide that causes febrile illness. Also, significant number of patients develop severe neurological disease including meningitis, [....] » Read More
Title : Treatment outcomes and associated factors among patients with Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) at a tertiary government hospital in Nueva Ecija: A seven-year retrospective study
Kelvin Clein M Curitana, Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center, Philippines
Drug resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) poses significant challenges to the control and successful eradication and management of TB worldwide. MDR-TB treatment outcome is the most important indicator in WHO’s End TB strategy. Tracking of treatment outcomes over time is su [....] » Read More
Title : A survivor of disseminated streptobacillus moniliformis infection complicated with aortic valve infective endocarditis, aortic root abscess and aortic pseudoaneurysm
Ma Donna Balagapo Pelicano, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
Background: Streptobacillary endocarditis is rare and often associated with fatal complications. Since the year 2000, only twenty cases of endocarditis have been reported. Fifteen cases affected the mitral valve, while five cases involved the aortic valve. Two of the aortic [....] » Read More
Title : Transaminitis among patients with dengue fever visiting a tertiary care centre
Sangita Thapa, Medical University of America, Nepal
Introduction: Transaminitis is the condition where serum aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase increase indicating the liver dysfunction. One such disease where liver involvement might be observed is dengue, which is mosquito-borne viral infection. The aim of the study [....] » Read More