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A Multi-Specific DARPin Potently Neutralizes Shiga Toxin 2 via Simultaneous Modulation of Both Toxin Subunits

Bioengineering, 2022
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is a common cause of bloody diarrhea. The pathology of STEC infection derives from two exotoxins—Shiga toxin 1 (Stx1) and Shiga toxin 2 (Stx2)—that are secreted by STEC in the gut, from where they are systemically ...
Yu Zeng, Mengqiu Jiang, Sally Robinson, Zeyu Peng, Vikas Chonira, Rudo Simeon, Saul Tzipori, Junjie Zhang, Zhilei Chen   +8 more
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Comparison of the Luminal and Mucosa-Associated Microbiota in the Colon of Pigs with and without Swine Dysentery

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2017
Colonic contents and mucosal scrapings from pigs inoculated with Brachyspira hyodysenteriae or Brachyspira hampsonii were collected at necropsy and classified as either positive (n = 29) or negative (n = 7) for swine dysentery (SD) based upon lesions and
Eric R. Burrough, B. Arruda, P. Plummer
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Frequency and antimicrobial susceptibility of Shigella species isolated in Children Medical Center Hospital, Tehran, Iran, 2001-2006

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Appropriate antimicrobial treatment of shigellosis depends on identifying its changing resistance pattern over time. We evaluated 15,255 stool culture submitted from July 2001 to June 2006 to the Laboratory of Children Medical Center Hospital.
Babak Pourakbari, Setareh Mamishi, Negar Mashoori, Nastaran Mahboobi, Mohammad H Ashtiani, Shahla Afsharpaiman, Masomeh Abedini   +6 more
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Azithromycin-Nonsusceptible Shigella flexneri 3a in Men Who Have Sex with Men, Taiwan, 2015–2016

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2017
We report an outbreak of azithromycin-nonsusceptible Shigella flexneri 3a infection in Taiwan associated with men who have sex with men. The bacterial strains belonged to the sublineage A of a recently reported outbreak lineage associated with men who ...
Ying-Shu Liao, Yen-Yi Liu, Yi-Chun Lo, Chien-Shun Chiou   +3 more
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Epidemic Trends of Imported Shigellosis Cases in Korea and Japan, 2016–2020

Hanggong uju uihakoeji, 2023
Purpose: To observe and compare the trends in epidemic aspects of imported shigellosis (Sg) cases from overseas travelers (OTs) in Korea and Japan between 2016 and 2020.
Won-Chang Lee, Myeon-Jin Lee, Kyu Sung Kim, Young Hwan Kwon   +3 more
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Seasonal and geographical distribution of bacillary dysentery (shigellosis) and associated climate risk factors in Kon Tam Province in Vietnam from 1999 to 2013

Infectious Diseases of Poverty, 2017
BackgroundBacillary dysentery (BD) is an acute bacterial infection of the intestine caused by Shigella spp., with clinical symptoms ranging from fever to bloody diarrhoea to abdominal cramps to tenesmus.
Hu Suk Lee, T. T. Hoang, Phuc Pham-Duc, Mihye Lee, D. Grace, D. Phung, V. Thuc, H. Nguyen-Viet, H. Nguyen-Viet   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Eimeria saudiensis From Arabian Oryx (Oryx leucoryx) Held in Captivity in the Sultanate of Oman 阿曼苏丹国圈养阿拉伯羚羊 (Oryx leucoryx) 体内沙特艾美球虫 (Eimeria saudiensis) 的形态学与分子特征

Wildlife Letters, EarlyView.
Eimeria saudiensis represents a genus of apicomplexan parasites capable of inducing coccidiosis in Arabian oryx. Our research concentrated on the morphological and molecular investigation of Eimeria spp. in the captive oryx herd in Oman. The therapeutic and management practices employed at the Mammals Breeding Center were reassessed to diminish ...
Khalid Al‐Habsi, Elshafie I. Elshafie, Kaadhia Al‐Kharousi, Haytham Ali, Abeer Al‐Hamrashdi, Barbara Golachowska, Masoud Al‐Aufi, Eugene H. Johnson   +7 more
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A Rare Association of Amoebic Liver Abscess and Hepatitis E: Case Report [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2018
Amoebiasis is a global disease, which is caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. This infection affects nearly 10% of the population of the developing world. Hepatitis E predominantly affects young adults in the age group of 15-40 years.
Avinash Pathuri, Janak Tarun Bahirwani, Shipra Rai, Biji Bob Thomas   +3 more
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Everything is not on track in management of diarrhoea in under-five children: Evidence from rural area of India

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2021
Context: Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of death and morbidity in under-five children. Effective management can significantly influence survival of children with diarrhea.
Prerna Srivastava, C P Mishra, Gopal Nath   +2 more
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EBNEO Commentary: The LAKANA Trial: Mass Administration of Azithromycin to Infants in Mali Did Not Reduce Mortality

Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.
The LAKANA trial: a randomized control trial evaluating the impact of mass administration of azithromycin to infants 1 to 11 months of age in Mali showed no reduction in mortality.
Maya I. Brasher, Monika S. Patil
wiley   +1 more source