Category Archives: Infection

Prince William animal shelter limits intakes amid spike in canine respiratory infections

The Prince William County animal shelter is limiting dog intakes after a recent increase in canine upper respiratory infections. In a Facebook post, the shelter said the “health and well-being of the animals in our care is our top priority.” Staff has implemented “rigorous” containment protocols to limit the spread of infections, the post said. […]

Prince Wiliam animal shelter limits intakes amid spike in canine respiratory infections

The Prince William County animal shelter is limiting dog instakes after a recent increase in canine upper respiratory infections. In a Facebook post, the shelter said the “health and well-being of the animals in our care is our top priority.” Staff has implemented “rigorous” containment protocols to limit the spread of infections, the post said. […]

What dynamics act in animal migrations and parasitic infections?

Newswise — Whether to find food, reproduce, reduce competition, escape predators or escape winter, migration is a survival mechanism for many animal species.   Whether it is a mammal, a bird, a fish or an insect, the migrating animal is exposed to parasites in the habitats it frequents while being able to limit the risks of […]

Risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and hospitalization in individuals with natural, vaccine-induced and hybrid immunity: a retrospective population-based cohort study from Estonia

Abstract A large proportion of the world’s population has some form of immunity against SARS-CoV-2, through either infection (‘natural’), vaccination or both (‘hybrid’). This retrospective cohort study used data on SARS-CoV-2, vaccination, and hospitalization from national health system from February 2020 to June 2022 and Cox regression modelling to compare those with natural immunity to […]

Hepatocyte integrity depends on c-Jun-controlled proliferation in Schistosoma mansoni infected mice

Abstract Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease affecting more than 250 million people worldwide. The transcription factor c-Jun, which is induced in S. mansoni infection-associated liver disease, can promote hepatocyte survival but can also trigger hepatocellular carcinogenesis. We aimed to analyze the hepatic role of c-Jun following S. mansoni infection. We adopted a hepatocyte-specific c-Jun knockout mouse model […]

Fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose reduces severe infection risk by 65% in patients with SARDs

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Molecular occurrence and genetic diversity of Ehrlichia canis in naturally infected dogs from Thailand

Abstract Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis is cause by Ehrlichia canis resulting in hematologic disorders and severe clinical signs. The aim of this study was to scrutinize the molecular detection and genetic diversity of E. canis based on the trp36 gene in dogs from Thailand’s northern and central regions. A total of 120 dogs blood samples were […]

11 Cases of Listeria Infection Reported in 7 States from Peaches, Plums and Nectarines, Resulting in Preterm Labor and at Least 1 Death

An outbreak of Listeria linked to peaches, plums and nectarines has left at least 11 people ill, including one person who died, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday. At least one person has died and 10 people have been hospitalized due to a Listeria infection tied to the fruit sold in […]

MPCA investigating origin of infectious waste found at trash facility

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is investigating how loads containing infectious human and animal waste ended up at the Ramsey/Washington Recycling and Energy Center in Newport. Employees at the waste-to-energy facility began noticing the loads – which included blood and organs – in May. They reported the illegal materials to supervisors, who, in turn, notified […]

A mysterious respiratory illness is spreading among dogs and baffling veterinarians. Here’s what owners can do

CNN  —  From New Hampshire to Oregon, researchers are trying to figure out what’s causing an infectious respiratory disease among dogs that has turned deadly in rare cases. The mysterious illness is described as an “atypical canine infectious respiratory disease,” the Oregon Department of Agriculture said in a November 9 news release. Symptoms include coughing, […]