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Rapid diagnosis of alveolar echinococcosis from lung puncture sample using metagenomic next-generation sequencing: a case report
IntroductionAlveolar echinococcosis (AE), caused by the larval forms of Echinococcus multilocularis , is a zoonotic disease affecting the liver,...
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Cytomorphological patterns and clinical features of presumptive tubercular lymphadenitis patients and their comparison with bacteriological detection methods: a cross-sectional study
IntroductionTuberculous lymphadenitis (TBLN) is an infection of the lymph node caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis . Histological diagnoses of...
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Isolation and identification of hoylesella marshii causing pleural infection: a case report
BackgroundHoylesella marshii can be isolated from human oral cavities affected by dental pulp and periodontal infections, as well as from the dental...
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Power-law scaling in intratumoral microbiota of colorectal cancer
It has recently been proposed that the study of microbial dynamics in humans may gain insights from island biogeographical theory. Here, we test...
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The C-terminal proline-rich repeats of Enteropathogenic E. coli effector EspF are sufficient for the depletion of tight junction membrane proteins and interactions with early and recycling endosomes
BackgroundEnteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) causes acute infantile diarrhea accounting for significant morbidity and mortality in develo**...
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Equol: a metabolite of gut microbiota with potential antitumor effects
An increasing number of studies have shown that the consumption of soybeans and soybeans products is beneficial to human health, and the biological...
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Obesity, abdominal obesity, metabolic obesity phenotypes, and Helicobacter pylori infection: results from NHANES 1999–2000
BackgroundRecent studies on the association between Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) infection and obesity have reported conflicting results....
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Management of patient with Fusobacterim nucletum related pleural empyema: intrapleural antibiotic therapy can be considered for salvage therapy
Pleural empyema can lead to significant morbidity and mortality despite chest drainage and antibiotic treatment, necessitating novel and minimally...
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HIV in Eswatini: Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies
Purpose of ReviewThis review assessed the impact of climate change on HIV transmission and HIV care of children and adults in Eswatini, and what...
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Bundle care approach to reduce device associated infections in post-living-donor-liver transplantation in a tertiary care hospital, Egypt
BackgroundDevice-associated infections (DAIs) are a significant cause of morbidity following living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). We aimed to...
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Dental complications as a potential indicator of Redondovirus infection: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundRedondoviridae is a newly discovered virus family linked to oral and respiratory conditions in people, while there is still debate about...
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Gut microbiota shifts from onset to remission in immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced enterocolitis: a case report
BackgroundImmune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are crucial in cancer treatment; however, they carry the risk of immune-related adverse events (irAEs),...
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Genome analysis of multidrug resistant Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis circulating among hospitalized patients in uMgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
BackgroundVancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) are important pathogens categorized as high-priority bacteria in the Global Priority List of...
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Association between asthma and COVID-19 severity during Omicron epidemic: a retrospective cohort study using real-world data
BackgroundThe available evidence presented inconsistencies and inconclusive findings regarding the associations between co-existing asthma and...
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Clostridium perfringens in central Colombia: frequency, toxin genes, and risk factors
Clostridium perfringens is an opportunistic bacterium that causes intestinal diseases in both humans and animals . This study aimed to assess the...
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A secondary abdominal aorta-duodenal fistula accompanied with acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome presented with recurrent sepsis: a case report
BackgroundAbdominal aorta-duodenal fistulas are rare abnormal communications between the abdominal aorta and duodenum. Secondary abdominal...
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Characteristics and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 at high risk of disease progression receiving sotrovimab, oral antivirals, or no treatment: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundThe clinical benefit of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) treatments against new circulating variants remains unclear. We sought to...
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Diagnostic accuracy of the Xpert® MTB/XDR assay for detection of Isoniazid and second-line antituberculosis drugs resistance at central TB reference laboratory in Tanzania
IntroductionEarly diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and universal access to drug-susceptibility testing (DST) are critical elements of the WHO End TB...
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A case report and literature review: Mycobacterium leprae infection diagnosed by metagenomic next-generation sequencing of cerebrospinal fluid
BackgroundLeprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae ( M. leprae ) that is responsible for deformities and irreversible...
