Human infections with neglected vector-borne pathogens in China: A systematic review [PDF]
Summary: Background: Emerging vector-borne pathogens (VBPs) pose a continuous background threat to the global health. Knowledge of the occurrence, distributions and epidemiological characteristics of VBP are lacking in many countries. Outbreaks of novel
Yan-Qun Sun +15 more
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Growth, cysts and kinetics of Borrelia garinii (Spirochaetales: Spirochaetacea) in different culture media [PDF]
The aim of the present paper was to evaluate cyst formation and growth parameters of Borrelia garinii in a range of media differing in formulation and cost. A qualitative assessment of morphology and motility of B. garinii was conducted.
Angela de Oliveira +4 more
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Characterization of BrGH3A, a bovine rumen-derived glycoside hydrolase family 3 β-glucosidase with a permuted domain arrangement. [PDF]
The bovine rumen contains a large consortium of residential microbes that release a variety of digestive enzymes for feed degradation. However, the utilization of these microbial enzymes is still limited because these rumen microorganisms are mostly ...
Phiraya Pitchayatanakorn +2 more
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Autogenous reproduction by Ornithodoros turicata (Ixodida: Argasidae) females and vertical transmission of the tick-borne pathogen Borrelia turicatae (Spirochaetales: Borreliaceae). [PDF]
ABSTRACT Ornithodoros turicata is a vector of relapsing fever spirochetes in North America and transmits Borrelia turicatae to a variety of vertebrate hosts. The remarkably long lifespan of O.
Filatov S, Krishnavajhala A, Lopez JE.
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Putative mutations associated with tetracycline resistance detected in Treponema spp.: an analysis of 4,355 Spirochaetales genomes. [PDF]
The resurgence of syphilis has necessitated novel prophylactic strategies, such as the use of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis. However, the potential for increased doxycycline use to select for tetracycline resistance represents significant challenges in managing this sexually transmitted infection.
Manoharan-Basil SS +6 more
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Multi-omics reveals EGCG’s anti-calcification effects associated with gut microbiota and metabolite remodeling [PDF]
IntroductionVascular calcification, a pathological process driven by heterotopic calcium-phosphate deposition, arises from vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) osteochondrogenic transformation, epigenetic dysregulation, and metabolic reprogramming ...
Yating Zhang +7 more
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Molecular assessment of oyster microbiomes and viromes reveals their potential as pathogen and ecological sentinels [PDF]
Oyster aquaculture world-wide is a booming industry that can provide many benefits to coastal habitats, including economic, ecosystem-level, and cultural benefits.
Jordan R. Walker +5 more
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Acquisition of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto (Spirochaetales: Spirochaetaceae) by Haemaphysalis longicornis (Acari: Ixodidae) nymphs during interrupted feeding. [PDF]
Abstract A previous laboratory study using Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann (Acari: Ixodidae) ticks of North American origin showed that larvae could acquire the Lyme disease spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto (s.s.) (Spirochaetales: Spirochaetaceae) while feeding to completion on infected mice.
Parise CM +5 more
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La espiroquetosis intestinal se define como la colonización del epitelio colorrectal por espiroquetas anaerobias del género Brachyspira. Se identifica con mayor frecuencia en países en vías de desarrollo o cuando las condiciones de salubridad son ...
Víctor Daniel Valencia Tapiero +1 more
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Um caso raro de diarreia crónica num doente imunocompetente: relato de caso
Introdução: A espiroquetose intestinal (EI) é definida pela presença de espiroquetas na superfície da mucosa cólica, sendo os organismos implicados a Brachyspira aalborgi ou Brachyspira pilosicoli.
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