Development of a duplex real-time PCR for the detection of Rickettsia spp. and typhus group rickettsia in clinical samples. [PDF]
Molecular diagnosis using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) may allow earlier diagnosis of rickettsiosis. We developed a duplex real-time PCR that amplifies (1) DNA of any rickettsial species and (2) DNA of both typhus group rickettsia, that is ...
Cometta, A. +4 more
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ABSTRACT In endemic areas, acute undifferentiated febrile illness has a wide differential with overlapping features that can lead to misdiagnosis. Although triple co‐infection with scrub typhus, dengue, and leptospirosis is extremely rare, high clinical suspicion and early detection are vital to avoid delayed treatment, multi‐organ dysfunction, and ...
Sulav Kumar Jha +5 more
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Causes of non-malarial fever in Laos: a prospective study [PDF]
Background Because of reductions in the incidence of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Laos, identifi cation of the causes of fever in people without malaria, and discussion of the best empirical treatment options, are urgently needed.
Castonguay-Vanier, Josée +19 more
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Rumex dentatus, R. vesicarius, and Emex spinosa are traditionally used for managing gastrointestinal, respiratory, hepatic, and inflammatory disorders. In addition to their ethnomedicinal value, some species are consumed as wild edibles. Pharmacological studies support their antimicrobial, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, cytotoxic, and antidiabetic ...
Mai Mohamed Gohar +10 more
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Infectious Disease Risks to Transmigrant Communities in Indonesia : a Survey in Lampung Province, Sumatra [PDF]
This study was supported in part by funds provided by the Indonesian Ministry of Health and The Naval Medical Research and Development Command, Navy Department for Work Unit MR041. 05-0052.
Dennis, D. T. (D) +6 more
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GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT Conflict‐driven destruction in Gaza has caused water and sanitation collapse, leading to infestations of rodents and insects, escalating public health risks among displaced populations. ABSTRACT The current study investigates the severe environmental and public health impacts resulting from the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip ...
Zuhair Dardona, Samia Boussaa
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Case of -induced Brain Abscess Mimicking Brain Tumor [PDF]
Murine typhus is one of the most prevalent rickettsial infections in the world, caused by the bacterial genus Rickettsia. Though the disease manifests a relatively benign clinical course with fever, rash, and headache being the 3 classic symptoms ...
Yoonhyuk Jang +8 more
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Arthropod ectoparasites of synanthropic rodents in northern‐central Italy
The presence of ectoparasites in synanthropic rodents in various Italian provinces was investigated. Eighty‐one Rattus norvegicus, 49 Rattus rattus and 10 Mus musculus were examined Polyplax spinulosa lice, Myobiidae mites, Laelaps echidninus and Notoedres muris were mainly recovered.
Filippo Maria Dini +3 more
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PENGARUH UMUR TIKUS TERHADAP KERAGAMAN DAN KEPADATAN EKTOPARASIT DI DAERAH BERPOTENSI PENULARAN PENYAKIT BERSUMBER TIKUS DI RT. 04 RW. II KRAJAN BANCAK KECAMATAN BANCAK KABUPATEN SEMARANG DAN DESA TRIDONOREJO KECAMATAN BONANG DEMAK TAHUN 2008. [PDF]
Tikus merupakan binatang pengerat dari famili Muridae dikenal sebagai sumber beberapa penyakit zoonosis seperti penyakit pes, leptospirosis, scrub typhus, murine typhus, rat bite fever, dan salmonellosis. Tikus merupakan hospes atau inang dari arthropoda.
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Phage therapy: An alternative to antibiotics in the age of multi-drug resistance. [PDF]
The practice of phage therapy, which uses bacterial viruses (phages) to treat bacterial infections, has been around for almost a century. The universal decline in the effectiveness of antibiotics has generated renewed interest in revisiting this practice.
Koskella, Britt, Lin, Derek, Lin, Henry
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