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High Prevalence of Active HDV Infection Among HBsAg‐Positive Patients in Urban and Rural Areas in Gabon: A Cross‐Sectional Retrospective Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Background HDV, a defective virus dependent on hepatitis B for assembly, can lead to severe liver diseases and an increased risk of progressing to complications such as hepatocellular carcinoma. Given the high prevalence of HDV in Gabon, especially in central Africa, understanding the epidemiology and associated risks is crucial.
Berthold Bivigou‐Mboumba, Michelle Bignoumba, Pamela Moussavou‐Boundzanga, Elsa‐Luce Missoni Manga, Amahani Gafou, Yann Mouanga Ndzime, Dorothée Marielle Wora, Larissa F. Akombi, Jovanie‐Dawen's Lendoye Zika Olembi, Rejane Manelle Betty Ndjila, Cyrille Bisseye, Augustin Mouinga Ondeme, Richard Onanga, Pascal Pineau   +13 more
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SEROPREVALENCE OF FELINE CORONAVIRUSES

Veterinaria, 2013
Until now no study has been carried out to determine the presence of feline coronaviruses in Croatia. The aim of our study was to determine for the first time the presence of the FCoV infection. Seven blood samples from domestic cats were investigated for the presence of Feline Coronavirus (FCoV) antibody titres (FCoV–Ab 1:10, FCoV–Ab 1:100 and FCoV-Ab≥
Jelena Raukar, Ramiz Ćutuk, Hrvoje Milošević   +2 more
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Current Trends in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research and Therapy: 3D Cardiac Modelling

Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, Volume 17, Issue 1, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), caused by dystrophin deficiency, presents a multifaceted challenge that affects both skeletal muscle function and cardiomyocyte homeostasis, causing progressive degeneration and life‐threatening cardiac complications by adolescence.
Marta Przymuszała, Marta Białobrzeska, Józef Dulak, Urszula Florczyk‐Soluch   +3 more
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Seroprevalence and risk factors of bluetongue virus in domestic cattle, sheep, goats and camels in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Veterinary Quarterly
Bluetongue (BT) is a vector-borne disease affecting wild and domestic ruminants in many parts of the world. Although bluetongue virus (BTV) is widespread in ungulates in Africa, available epidemiological information on BT in this continent is limited ...
Bachir Medrouh, Amine Abdelli, Salem Belkessa, Yacine Ouinten, Malika Brahimi, Ahcène Hakem, Tahar Kernif, Steven M. Singer, Hocine Ziam, Anastasios D. Tsaousis, Pikka Jokelainen, Giovanni Savini, Edoardo Pasolli   +12 more
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Genomic‐Based Epidemiological Analysis of the Post‐Pandemic Mycoplasma pneumoniae Resurgence

MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2026.
Phylogenetic analysis of a global collection of 562 M. pneumoniae genomes revealed six distinct lineages, including three newly emerged main Chinese clades (MCCs) that co‐circulated in various regions of China. The recent emergence of these distinct clades and their differing geographical distributions may suggest ongoing divergent evolution within the
Hongbo Liu, Xiaoyi Zheng, Xinying Du, Yule Wang, Ying Xiang, Qi Wang, Sai Tian, Yufan Xian, Wenbin Chen, Hongbo Liu, Hui Wang, Chao Wang, Mingjuan Yang, Huiqun Jia, Xiaoying Li, Yunjie Dan, Libo Tong, Guohong Deng, Huiling Li, Fusheng Wang, Hongbin Song, Shaofu Qiu   +21 more
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Seroprevalence of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Swiss dairy herds and risk factors for a positive herd status and within-herd prevalence

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
IntroductionBovine paratuberculosis (PTB) is a chronic enteric disease caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP). Control of PTB is important given its negative economic consequences and the potential zoonotic role of MAP in Crohn’s ...
Martina Ottardi, Isabel Lechner, Jessica Wang, Sarah Schmitt, Marianne Schneeberger, Robin Michael Schmid, Roger Stephan, Mireille Meylan   +7 more
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Comparative Risk of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation in Patients Receiving Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors or Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors for Liver Cancer

Alimentary Pharmacology &Therapeutics, Volume 63, Issue 3, Page 383-395, February 2026.
In a cohort of 1596 liver cancer patients with either current or prior HBV infection undergoing systemic therapy in Hong Kong, the risk of HBV reactivation during immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment was low when adequate antiviral prophylaxis was administered, irrespective of HBV infection status.
Dorothy Cheuk‐Yan Yiu, Jimmy Che‐To Lai, Landon Long Chan, Grace Lai‐Hung Wong, Mandy Sze‐Man Lai, Vincent Wai‐Sun Wong, Yee‐Kit Tse, Henry Lik‐Yuen Chan, Stephen Lam Chan, Terry Cheuk‐Fung Yip   +9 more
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Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Mortality Patterns in Bushehr Port of Iran: A Comparative Analysis of the Prepandemic Period (2014–2019) and the Pandemic Era (2020–2023)

Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, Volume 20, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Industrial and coastal regions may experience unique pandemic‐related mortality patterns, yet data from Middle Eastern occupational cohorts are extremely limited. Methods In this retrospective cohort study, we analyzed 58,976 deaths in Bushehr Province, Iran (2014–2023).
Ali Soleimaninejad, Mouhebat Vali, Mohammad Al Qadire, Abdolrahim Asadollahi   +3 more
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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and its associated risk factors among women of reproductive age in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

International Journal of Women's Health, 2018
Riyadh A Alzaheb Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Abstract: Toxoplasma gondii (T.
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SEROEPIDEMIOLOGY OF PPR IN GOATS OF KERALA [PDF]

Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 2006
Of the 412 serum samples collected from goats from different districts of Kerala, 64 samples were positive giving a seroprevalence of 15. 5 percent. Seroprevalence of PPR was more in animals reared under organized farming system than in rural farming ...
A. Janus, P. V. Tresamol, M. R. Saseendranath, G. Krishnan Nair, K. S. Sujatha   +4 more
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