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View article: Immune Responses Induced by Recombinant Membrane Proteins of Mycoplasma agalactiae in Goats
Immune Responses Induced by Recombinant Membrane Proteins of Mycoplasma agalactiae in Goats Open
Background/Objectives: Contagious agalactia (CA) is a disease typically caused by Mycoplasma agalactiae, affecting small ruminants worldwide and being endemic in certain countries. CA causes severe economic losses due to mastitis, agalacti…
View article: <i>Bartonella</i> spp. and Typhus Group Rickettsiae among Persons Experiencing Homelessness, São Paulo, Brazil
<i>Bartonella</i> spp. and Typhus Group Rickettsiae among Persons Experiencing Homelessness, São Paulo, Brazil Open
Persons experiencing homelessness in São Paulo, Brazil, were seropositive for Bartonella spp. (79/109, 72.5%) and typhus group rickettsiae (40/109, 36.7%). Bartonella quintana DNA was detected in 17.1% (14/82) body louse pools and 0.9% (1/…
View article: Retrospective Analysis of the SARS-CoV-2 Infection Profile in COVID-19 Positive Patients in Vitoria da Conquista, Northeast Brazil
Retrospective Analysis of the SARS-CoV-2 Infection Profile in COVID-19 Positive Patients in Vitoria da Conquista, Northeast Brazil Open
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is responsible for causing Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19), a heterogeneous clinical condition that manifests varying symptom severity according to the demographic profile of…
View article: Mycoplasma hominis Causes DNA Damage and Cell Death in Primary Human Keratinocytes
Mycoplasma hominis Causes DNA Damage and Cell Death in Primary Human Keratinocytes Open
Mycoplasma hominis can be isolated from the human urogenital tract. However, its interaction with the host remains poorly understood. In this study, we aimed to assess the effects of M. hominis infection on primary human keratinocytes (PHK…
View article: Heterologous Expression, Purification, and Immunomodulatory Effects of Recombinant Lipoprotein GUDIV-103 Isolated from Ureaplasma diversum
Heterologous Expression, Purification, and Immunomodulatory Effects of Recombinant Lipoprotein GUDIV-103 Isolated from Ureaplasma diversum Open
Ureaplasma diversum is a bacterial pathogen that infects cattle and can cause severe inflammation of the genital and reproductive systems. Lipid-associated membrane proteins (LAMPs), including GUDIV-103, are the main virulence factors in t…
View article: Predominant Single Stable VpmaV Expression in Strain GM139 and Major Differences with Mycoplasma agalactiae Type Strain PG2
Predominant Single Stable VpmaV Expression in Strain GM139 and Major Differences with Mycoplasma agalactiae Type Strain PG2 Open
Although mycoplasmas have a reduced genome and no cell wall, they have important mechanisms for the antigenic variation in surface lipoproteins that modulate their interactions with the host. Mycoplasma agalactiae, the main etiological age…
View article: Citral modulates virulence factors in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Citral modulates virulence factors in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Open
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is responsible for high morbidity and mortality rates. Citral has been studied in the pharmaceutical industry and has shown antimicrobial activity. This study aimed to analyze the antimicr…
View article: Effects of 17β-Estradiol on Monocyte/Macrophage Response to Staphylococcus aureus: An In Vitro Study
Effects of 17β-Estradiol on Monocyte/Macrophage Response to Staphylococcus aureus: An In Vitro Study Open
To describe how 17β-estradiol (E2) influence in the monocyte/macrophage response induced by S. aureus in in vitro models of murine peritoneal macrophages (MPMs) and human peripheral blood monocytes (HPBM). MPMs (2 x 10 5 /ml) were isolated…
View article: Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains isolated from spontaneously fermented cocoa exhibit potential probiotic properties against Gardnerella vaginalis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains isolated from spontaneously fermented cocoa exhibit potential probiotic properties against Gardnerella vaginalis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae Open
Background Probiotics are important tools in therapies against vaginal infections and can assist traditional antibiotic therapies in restoring healthy microbiota. Recent research has shown that microorganisms belonging to the genus Lactoba…
View article: A Review of Ureaplasma diversum: A Representative of the Mollicute Class Associated With Reproductive and Respiratory Disorders in Cattle
A Review of Ureaplasma diversum: A Representative of the Mollicute Class Associated With Reproductive and Respiratory Disorders in Cattle Open
The Mollicutes class encompasses wall-less microbes with a reduced genome. They may infect plants, insects, humans, and animals including those on farms and in livestock. Ureaplasma diversum is a mollicute associated with decreased reprodu…
View article: Ureaplasma diversum clearance in lung mice infection is mediated by neutrophils
Ureaplasma diversum clearance in lung mice infection is mediated by neutrophils Open
Pneumonia in cattle is one of the causes of morbidity rates and economic loss. The host response to lung infections caused by Ureaplasma diversum in bovines is virtually unknown. Here in the immune response was evaluated in a murine model …
View article: <i>Gardnerella vaginalis</i> and <i>Neisseria gonorrhoeae</i> Are Effectively Inhibited by Lactobacilli with Probiotic Properties Isolated from Brazilian Cupuaçu (<i>Theobroma grandiflorum</i>) Fruit
<i>Gardnerella vaginalis</i> and <i>Neisseria gonorrhoeae</i> Are Effectively Inhibited by Lactobacilli with Probiotic Properties Isolated from Brazilian Cupuaçu (<i>Theobroma grandiflorum</i>) Fruit Open
In recent years, certain Lactobacillus sp. have emerged in health care as an alternative therapy for various diseases. Based on this, this study is aimed at evaluating in vitro the potential probiotics of five lactobacilli strains isolated…
View article: Serosurvey of Anti-Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies in Homeless Persons of São Paulo City, Southeastern Brazil
Serosurvey of Anti-Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies in Homeless Persons of São Paulo City, Southeastern Brazil Open
Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii has been extensively studied in a variety of different human populations. However, no study has focused on homeless populations. Accordingly, the present study aimed to assess the seroprevalence of anti-…
View article: Serosurvey of anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in homeless persons of São Paulo city, southeastern Brazil
Serosurvey of anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in homeless persons of São Paulo city, southeastern Brazil Open
Background: Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii has been extensively studied in a variety of vulnerable populations. However, no study has focused on homeless populations. Accordingly, the present study aimed to assess the seroprevalence o…
View article: Genome Sequence of a Highly Virulent pvl-positive Vancomycin intermediate- resistant Staphylococcus aureus Sequence Type 30
Genome Sequence of a Highly Virulent pvl-positive Vancomycin intermediate- resistant Staphylococcus aureus Sequence Type 30 Open
Background: Staphylococcus aureus isolates expressing the Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) have been related to a wide range of diseases. Recently, pvl-positive community-associated methicillin-resistant S. aureus belonging to USA1100 (ST…
View article: Serosurvey of anti-Toxoplasma gondii and anti-HIV antibodies in homeless persons of southeastern Brazil
Serosurvey of anti-Toxoplasma gondii and anti-HIV antibodies in homeless persons of southeastern Brazil Open
Background: Homeless persons have been described as one of the most vulnerable populations worldwide, with higher morbidity and mortality of diseases associated with HIV occurrence. Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and HIV has been exte…
View article: Microbiological and molecular detection of Mycoplasma bovis in milk samples from bovine clinical mastitis
Microbiological and molecular detection of Mycoplasma bovis in milk samples from bovine clinical mastitis Open
The genus Mycoplasma includes more than 200 bacterial species that cause disease in animals. It is responsible for causing mastitis in bovines and may be related to other manifestations, such as arthritis and pneumonia in calves and heifer…
View article: Association of spontaneous abortion and <i>Ureaplasma parvum</i> detected in placental tissue
Association of spontaneous abortion and <i>Ureaplasma parvum</i> detected in placental tissue Open
Spontaneous abortion is considered a public health problem having several causes, including infections. Among the infectious agents, bacteria of the vaginal microbiota and Ureaplasma parvum have been associated with abortion, but their par…
View article: Bacteria isolated from the lower respiratory tract of sheep and their relationship to clinical signs of sheep respiratory disease
Bacteria isolated from the lower respiratory tract of sheep and their relationship to clinical signs of sheep respiratory disease Open
Respiratory diseases are among the most important diseases in sheep flocks. Herein was studied the bacterial etiology of respiratory disease and the clinical signs of 99 female and male sheep breed in the states of São Paulo (SP) and Rio d…