Equine abortion is a cause of severe economic loss to the equine industry. Equine herpesvirus 1 is considered a primary cause of infectious abortion in horses, however other infectious agents can also cause abortion.
Rumana Akter+6 more
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First report of multinodular pulmonary fibrosis associated with equine herpesvirus 5 in Belgium [PDF]
A 20-year-old horse was evaluated for symptoms of weight loss, anorexia, fever and lethargy. Clinical examination revealed tachypnea, poor body condition and increased breath sounds on auscultation. Ultrasound showed multiple consolidations on the lungs.
Borchers, K+6 more
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The activation of KSHV lytic cycle blocks autophagy in PEL cells [PDF]
This study confirms that autophagy is activated concomitantly with KSHV lytic cycle induction, and that autophagy inhibition by BECN1 knockdown reduces viral lytic gene expression.
CIRONE, Mara+7 more
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Lichen Planus Following COVID‐19 Infection and Vaccination. Matched Case–Control Study
ABSTRACT Background New‐onset lichen planus (LP) development following COVID‐19 infection/vaccination is reported. Since case series cannot be used to study exposure–outcome associations, we designed this matched case–control study to investigate whether COVID‐19‐related events and de novo LP are associated.
Paolo Giacomo Arduino+4 more
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Sequence analysis of isolated strains of herpes zoster virus among patients with shingles
Background and Objectives: Herpes zoster, or shingles, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which initially presents as chickenpox in children. VZV is a global health concern, especially in winter and spring, affecting 10-20% of adults over 50
Mohammed Jasim Mohammed Shallal+2 more
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Viral MicroRNAs Repress the Cholesterol Pathway, and 25-Hydroxycholesterol Inhibits Infection
From various screens, we found that Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) viral microRNAs (miRNAs) target several enzymes in the mevalonate/cholesterol pathway.
Anna K. P. Serquiña+3 more
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How do Humans take an Object from a Robot: Behavior changes observed in a User Study [PDF]
To facilitate human-robot interaction and gain human trust, a robot should recognize and adapt to changes in human behavior. This work documents different human behaviors observed while taking objects from an interactive robot in an experimental study, categorized across two dimensions: pull force applied and handedness.
arxiv +1 more source
Screening donors for xenotransplantation: The potential for xenozoonoses [PDF]
Xenotransplantation is a potential solution to the current donor shortage for solid organ transplantation. The transmission of infectious agents from donor organs or bone marrow to the recipient is a well-recognized phenomenon following ...
Kahleen, B+6 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is a leading infectious cause of life‐long neurodevelopmental disabilities, but public awareness of CMV is low. This study evaluated a short educational video on cCMV for its acceptability and impact on pregnant women's knowledge and planned hygiene adherence.
Tanya Tripathi+10 more
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The Epstein-Barr Virus G-Protein-Coupled Receptor Contributes to Immune Evasion by Targeting MHC Class I Molecules for Degradation [PDF]
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a human herpesvirus that persists as a largely subclinical infection in the vast majority of adults worldwide. Recent evidence indicates that an important component of the persistence strategy involves active interference with
AB Rickinson+81 more
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