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The Outer Membrane Lipoprotein Tp0136 Stimulates Human Platelet Activation and Aggregation Through PAR1 to Enhance Gq/Gi Signaling

Frontiers in Immunology, 2022
BackgroundChancre self-healing, a typical clinical phenomenon of primary syphilis, is essentially wound healing. The first response to a wound is constriction of the injured blood vessels and activation of platelets to form a fibrin clot.
Qiu-Yan Xu, Qiu-Yan Xu, Yong-Jing Wang, Yong-Jing Wang, Li-Rong Lin, Li-Rong Lin, Li-Li Liu, Li-Li Liu, Tian-Ci Yang, Tian-Ci Yang   +9 more
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Medicinal Plants Used for Combating Human Bacterial Diseases in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review

The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
In Ethiopia, bacterial diseases cause the majority of illness and mortality. They have become great challenges to the country, and a great proportion of its population are utilizing medicinal plants as sources of medicine for fighting diseases. The aim of the present work was to present a compiled document to show the great potential of plants in ...
Derebe Alemneh, Kalyani Sen
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Chancroid: A Tenacious Old Foe of Mankind – Two Cases from the Foothills of the Himalayas

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
Sexually transmitted infections are a common problem worldwide. A typical presentations may sometimes occur so Chancroid should always be kept in mind as a differential diagnosis while dealing with genital ulcer disease (GUD) patients as Microbiological ...
Arpana Singh, Mohit Bhatia, Neelam Kaistha, Naveen K. Kansal   +3 more
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Atypical Manifestations of Old World Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review and Clinical Atlas of Unusual Clinical and Specific Anatomical Presentations

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 9, September 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) represents the most common form of leishmaniasis. It imposes a significant medical burden due to long‐lasting ulcers and disfiguring scars, underscoring the need for comprehensive CL control strategies, particularly in endemic regions.
Bahareh Abtahi‐Naeini, Seyed Naser Emadi, Zabihollah Shahmoradi, Mahsa Pourmahdi‐Boroujeni, Ali Saffaei, Fereshte Rastegarnasab   +5 more
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Syndromes Associated with Sexually Transmitted Infections

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, 2005
Excellent technologies have been developed to identify the specific microbial agents of chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, chancroid, trichomoniasis, human papillomavirus and HIV infection. However, it is also crucial to recognize syndromes that may
Max Chernesky, David Patrick, Rosanna Peeling   +2 more
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Communication Between Parents and Young People on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues and Its Associated Factors in Holeta and Bako Towns, Oromia, West Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 5, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Despite the importance of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) communication in increasing accessibility to SRH care, its prevalence is not significant. In Ethiopia, communication between parents and young people is restricted, similar to the situation in other developing nations, as demonstrated by various studies.
Tsegaye Benti Muse, Hunduma Dinsa Ayeno, Mulugeta Mekuria Mengistu, Yohannes Bacha Gemechu, Seifadin Ahmed Shallo, Elias Teferi Bala   +5 more
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Monkeypox: Prevention Strategies and Challenges: Updated Review

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims The mpox virus, sometimes known as MPXV, is the cause of the disease mpox. The Monkeypox virus is a different Poxviridae family member from the orthopoxvirus (OPXV) group. Clades I and II are the two varieties of the Monkeypox virus.
Abate Wondesen Tsige, Siraye Genzeb Ayele   +1 more
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Interactions of the Skin Pathogen Haemophilus ducreyi With the Human Host

Frontiers in Immunology, 2021
The obligate human pathogen Haemophilus ducreyi causes both cutaneous ulcers in children and sexually transmitted genital ulcers (chancroid) in adults. Pathogenesis is dependent on avoiding phagocytosis and exploiting the suppurative granuloma-like niche,
Julie A. Brothwell, Brad Griesenauer, Li Chen, Stanley M. Spinola, Stanley M. Spinola, Stanley M. Spinola   +5 more
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“It gives me the strength and courage to take care of myself”: a qualitative exploration of experiences with STI testing among women who initiated PrEP during pregnancy in Western Kenya

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Volume 28, Issue 4, April 2025.
Abstract Introduction Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in pregnancy contribute to poor perinatal outcomes and increased HIV acquisition risk, underscoring the importance of delivering STI/HIV services within antenatal care. Few studies evaluate women's perspectives on the co‐delivery of antenatal STI testing and HIV pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
Jerusha N. Mogaka, Tessa Concepcion, Felix Abuna, Eunita Akim, Chelsea Morroni, Aamirah Mussa, Melissa Mugambi, Helen Aketch, Sarah Obatsa, Allison R. Webel, John Kinuthia, Kenneth Ngure, Kristin M. Beima‐Sofie, Grace John‐Stewart, Jillian Pintye   +14 more
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Analysis of syphilis antibody in inpatients from 2012-2018

Pifu-xingbing zhenliaoxue zazhi, 2019
Objective: To investigate the infection status, demography and clinical characteristics of syphilis in inpatients. Methods: Serological data of inpatients with syphilis from January 2012 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed.
Ying GAO, Xiu-fang LI, Qing-ning TANG, Wen-jun CUI   +3 more
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