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Molecular Landscape and Predictive Significance of Programmed Cell Death-Related Genes in Sepsis. [PDF]
Hum MutatSepsis, a systemic inflammatory response to infection, remains a significant health challenge with high morbidity and mortality rates. The molecular mechanisms underlying sepsis, particularly the role of programmed cell death (PCD), are not fully understood.
Min S, Zhang T, Chen S, Ren M.
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Scientific Reports, 2021 This study examined temporal trend, seasonality, and geographical variations of legionellosis incidence and mortality in Japan. This nationwide observational study used the Japanese Vital Statistics and Infectious Diseases Weekly Report (1999–2017) data ...
Shinnosuke Fukushima +4 more
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Legionella and Biofilms—Integrated Surveillance to Bridge Science and Real-Field Demands
Microorganisms, 2021 Legionella is responsible for the life-threatening pneumonia commonly known as Legionnaires’ disease or legionellosis. Legionellosis is known to be preventable if proper measures are put into practice. Despite the efforts to improve preventive approaches,
Ana Pereira +2 more
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PLoS ONE, 2021 Legionellosis is an infection acquired through inhalation of aerosols that are contaminated with environmental bacteria Legionella spp. The bacteria require warm temperature for proliferation in bodies of water and moist soil. The legionellosis incidence
Xiang Y Han
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The contamination of hospital water supply systems by Legionella pneumophila
Вестник трансплантологии и искусственных органов, 2021 The risk of severe infectious complications associated with provision of medical care continues to be a pressing issue in modern surgery. Legionella pneumophila, characterized by its wide distribution in water supply systems and is highly active in film ...
I. S. Tartakovsky +3 more
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Laboratory-based evaluation of legionellosis epidemiology in Ontario, Canada, 1978 to 2006
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2009 Background Legionellosis is a common cause of severe community acquired pneumonia and respiratory disease outbreaks. The Ontario Public Health Laboratory (OPHL) has conducted most testing for Legionella species in the Canadian province of Ontario since ...
Jamieson Frances +5 more
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Sea water whirlpool spa as a source of Legionella infection
Journal of Water and Health, 2021 Bacterial pneumonia caused by the inhalation of aerosols contaminated with Legionella spp. is also known as Legionnaires' disease. In this study, we report a case of pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophila sg.1 in a 58-year-old man who visited a sea ...
Dijana Tomic Linsak +6 more
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International Journal of Health Geographics, 2017 Background Although the incidence of legionellosis throughout North America and Europe continues to increase, public health investigations have not been able to identify a common exposure in most cases. Over 80% of cases are sporadic with no known source.
Jessie A. Gleason +2 more
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Legionella longbeachae and Legionellosis
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2011 Reported cases of legionellosis attributable to Legionella longbeachae infection have increased worldwide. In Australia and New Zealand, L. longbeachae has been a known cause of legionellosis since the late 1980s.
Harriet Whiley, Richard Bentham
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Evaluation of a new rapid test for detection of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen in urine
Microbiologia Medica, 2010 For the diagnosis of legionellosis, a new rapid immunochromatographic test (V-tesT CORIS BioConcept) for detection of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen in urine was evaluated in 21 samples of patients with legionellosis and 45 samples from ...
Gino Ciarrocchi +3 more
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