Medical microbiology
View article: Prevalence, incidence and risk factors of syphilis among men who have sex with men in China from 2013 to 2025: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence, incidence and risk factors of syphilis among men who have sex with men in China from 2013 to 2025: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Clinical utility of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) and a novel PCR-based point-of-care testing (POCT) for pathogen detection in pulmonary infections: a retrospective study
Clinical utility of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) and a novel PCR-based point-of-care testing (POCT) for pathogen detection in pulmonary infections: a retrospective study Open
Background Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) and multiple point-of-care testing (POCT) techniques have demonstrated significant potential in pathogen detection. However, neither technology fully meets all clinical diagnostic ne…
View article: Systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes associated with incisional and organ/space surgical site infections in abdominal surgery patients
Systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes associated with incisional and organ/space surgical site infections in abdominal surgery patients Open
View article: Investigation of a Multidrug-Resistant Raoultella Planticola (Formerly Klebsiella Planticola) Isolate from a Urine Culture: A Case Report
Investigation of a Multidrug-Resistant Raoultella Planticola (Formerly Klebsiella Planticola) Isolate from a Urine Culture: A Case Report Open
We report a case of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) caused by a multidrug-resistant (MDR) Raoultella planticola isolate recovered from a 65-year-old male with multiple comorbidities and recurrent UTIs. Laboratory identification was performed…
View article: Transmission, Pathological and Clinical Manifestations of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A Virus in Mammals with Emphasis on H5N1 Clade 2.3.4.4b
Transmission, Pathological and Clinical Manifestations of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A Virus in Mammals with Emphasis on H5N1 Clade 2.3.4.4b Open
Highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus (HPAIV) H5N1, clade 2.3.4.4b, has emerged as a significant zoonotic threat. H5N1 is widely circulating in wild birds, and an increasing number of spillover events have been observed in a wide range…
View article: Implementation of infection prevention and control strategies in Italian intensive care units: results from the SPIN-UTI network
Implementation of infection prevention and control strategies in Italian intensive care units: results from the SPIN-UTI network Open
View article: Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy Caused by Enterococcus faecalis: An Alternative Management
Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy Caused by Enterococcus faecalis: An Alternative Management Open
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) during pregnancy are a significant public health concern due to their potential risk to maternal and child health. Among other prevalent organisms, Enterococcus faecalis has emerged as a key path…
View article: A five-year retrospective analysis of antimicrobial resistance patterns in clinical bacterial isolates from the Jazeera University Laboratory in Mogadishu, Somalia
A five-year retrospective analysis of antimicrobial resistance patterns in clinical bacterial isolates from the Jazeera University Laboratory in Mogadishu, Somalia Open
View article: Long-term retrospective analysis of seasonal influenza epidemic patterns in Southeastern Province of China: based on case reports, syndromic, and pathogenic surveillance
Long-term retrospective analysis of seasonal influenza epidemic patterns in Southeastern Province of China: based on case reports, syndromic, and pathogenic surveillance Open
View article: Emergence and characteristics of hypervirulent Acinetobacter baumannii
Emergence and characteristics of hypervirulent Acinetobacter baumannii Open
View article: High colonization by multidrug-resistant and virulent Staphylococcus aureus genotypes among critically ill patients in the COVID-19 pandemic in a Brazilian hospital
High colonization by multidrug-resistant and virulent Staphylococcus aureus genotypes among critically ill patients in the COVID-19 pandemic in a Brazilian hospital Open
View article: Monocyte/macrophage-derived NLRP3 Promotes the Onset and Progression of Ankylosing Spondylitis Via the NOD-like Receptor Pathway
Monocyte/macrophage-derived NLRP3 Promotes the Onset and Progression of Ankylosing Spondylitis Via the NOD-like Receptor Pathway Open
In AS, the classical monocyte-macrophage-inflammatory macrophage differentiation pathway is enhanced, with monocyte/macrophage-derived NLRP3 driving disease progression via the NOD-like receptor signaling pathway. Regulatory factors and po…
View article: Antimicrobial resistance trends of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus isolated from clinical blood cultures in Namibia: a nine-year (2011-2019) retrospective study
Antimicrobial resistance trends of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus isolated from clinical blood cultures in Namibia: a nine-year (2011-2019) retrospective study Open
View article: TAP-I Deficiency Presenting With Chronic Granulomatous Rubella Virus-Driven Cutaneous Ulceration: A Case Report and Scoping Literature Review
TAP-I Deficiency Presenting With Chronic Granulomatous Rubella Virus-Driven Cutaneous Ulceration: A Case Report and Scoping Literature Review Open
Autosomal recessive mutations in TAP1, TAP2, TAPBP, or B2M , are associated with major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I deficiency. Individuals may present with granulomatous skin ulceration, but the underlying antigenic triggers r…
View article: The safety profile of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole regarding concomitant other drugs: a comparative analysis of adverse effects in a tertiary level adult intensive care unit
The safety profile of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole regarding concomitant other drugs: a comparative analysis of adverse effects in a tertiary level adult intensive care unit Open
View article: Molecular epidemiology and genetic diversity of human metapneumovirus among hospitalized children in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 era
Molecular epidemiology and genetic diversity of human metapneumovirus among hospitalized children in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 era Open
View article: Antibiotic prescribing trends among Iranian GPs during COVID-19: a longitudinal analysis of antimicrobial resistance risks
Antibiotic prescribing trends among Iranian GPs during COVID-19: a longitudinal analysis of antimicrobial resistance risks Open
View article: LDH to lymphocyte percentage ratio is a novel predictor of in-hospital mortality in PLWH - a retrospective study
LDH to lymphocyte percentage ratio is a novel predictor of in-hospital mortality in PLWH - a retrospective study Open
View article: Prevalence and associated risk factors of urinary schistosomiasis and intestinal parasites infections in communities around the Soum dam agropole, Nanoro, Burkina Faso
Prevalence and associated risk factors of urinary schistosomiasis and intestinal parasites infections in communities around the Soum dam agropole, Nanoro, Burkina Faso Open
View article: Clinical characteristics, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and outcomes of Corynebacterium bacteremia: a 15-year retrospective study
Clinical characteristics, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and outcomes of Corynebacterium bacteremia: a 15-year retrospective study Open
View article: Phytosphingosine contributes gut microbiota metabolism to alleviate low-grade endotoxemia-induced mastitis
Phytosphingosine contributes gut microbiota metabolism to alleviate low-grade endotoxemia-induced mastitis Open
View article: High prevalence and atypical genotype distribution of oral human Papillomavirus in an East African HIV cohort: a cross-sectional study
High prevalence and atypical genotype distribution of oral human Papillomavirus in an East African HIV cohort: a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Enrichment of vitamin B12-producing Porphyrobacter in the phycosphere microbiome promotes microalgal stress adaptation to antibiotic exposure
Enrichment of vitamin B12-producing Porphyrobacter in the phycosphere microbiome promotes microalgal stress adaptation to antibiotic exposure Open
View article: The very-long-chain (3R)-3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydratase Phs1 regulates ATP levels and virulence in Cryptococcus neoformans
The very-long-chain (3R)-3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydratase Phs1 regulates ATP levels and virulence in Cryptococcus neoformans Open
View article: Virome characterization of wild small mammals provides new insight into zoonotic pathogens in West Africa
Virome characterization of wild small mammals provides new insight into zoonotic pathogens in West Africa Open
View article: Epidemiological investigation and clinical characteristics study of orthopedic infections caused by Aeromonas in the southeast coastal region from 2018 to 2024
Epidemiological investigation and clinical characteristics study of orthopedic infections caused by Aeromonas in the southeast coastal region from 2018 to 2024 Open
View article: Epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori infection among school-age children (6-15years) in Jalalabad Afghanistan
Epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori infection among school-age children (6-15years) in Jalalabad Afghanistan Open
Background H. pylori infection poses a significant public health burden in low- and middle-income countries. In children, it can cause gastritis, abdominal pain, anemia, and growth retardation, and increase the risk of peptic ulcers and ga…
View article: CMV primary and non-primary infections among daycare workers, and development of strategies to prevent infection (EDUQ-CMV): a mixed-method study protocol
CMV primary and non-primary infections among daycare workers, and development of strategies to prevent infection (EDUQ-CMV): a mixed-method study protocol Open
View article: Molecular diagnostics in cancer patients with suspected respiratory mold infections
Molecular diagnostics in cancer patients with suspected respiratory mold infections Open
Invasive fungal infections (IFIs), including aspergillosis and mucormycosis, are serious complications in cancer patients. Reliable detection of etiologic agents is challenging but important for optimal patient management. In a prospective…
View article: Abelmoschus Manihot flowers inhibit dysbiotic Enterobacteriaceae expansion by promoting Clostridium bolteae-mediated hypoxia restoration
Abelmoschus Manihot flowers inhibit dysbiotic Enterobacteriaceae expansion by promoting Clostridium bolteae-mediated hypoxia restoration Open