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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Flavonoid, Quercetin, Inhibits HIV-1 Infection in Normal Peripheral Blood Mononuclear CellsMadhavan P.N. Nair, Zainulabedin M. Saiyed, Nimisha H. Gandhi, C. N. RamchandProblem statement: Flavonoids and related polyphenols, have been known to possess cardioprotective, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anti-viral activities. Previous studies have shown that flavonoid, quercetin significantly downregulates expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines in cultured cells via modulation of NFκB and p38MAPK signaling pathways. In the current study, we hypothesize that quercetin exerts anti-HIV activity by differential modulation of pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokine … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 12,184 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsAssay for Rapid Screening of Phytochemicals as Antimicrobial AgentsGhosh Saurav, Indranil Mukherjee, Ashoke Ranjan Thakur, Shaon Ray ChaudhuriThe present study aims to develop a rapid method for antibiotic sensitivity detection and screening of natural products for antimicrobial activity. The dimension of WBC in blood film was found to get altered when seeded with bacteria and monitored under light microscope. The shrinkage was prevented in response to antibiotic treatment and validated using statistical analysis (two sample one tailed … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 18 Mar 2013 · 8,303 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsHealthcare Associated Infections in Intensive Care Units HIV Positive PatientsLisandra Serra Damasceno, Evelyne Santana Girao, Rafael Fonseca de Queiroz et al.Problem statement: Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) are frequent and important complications, most commonly affecting hospitalized patients in intensive care units. Hospital average length of stay is usually 5-10 days higher in these patients. In HIV positive/Aids patients HAI vary from 8,7 and 15% in prevalence. The aims of this study was to compare HAI data from HIV positive (HIV+) and … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 4 Oct 2011 · 7,905 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEpidemiological, Molecular, and Hematological Characteristics of Infection by Anaplasma Spp., Babesia Spp., Ehrlichia Spp., and Hepatozoon Spp., in Shelter Dogs from Northeastern ColombiaMaría Victoria Esteban-Mendoza, Ian Sebastián Murcia-Cueto et al.Tick-borne pathogens represent a significant health problem for dogs, particularly in shelters, where overcrowding and limited veterinary care can facilitate transmission. Although these agents are widely distributed throughout Colombia, epidemiological studies in shelter populations remain scarce. This study evaluated 112 dogs from nine shelters in the Metropolitan Area of Bucaramanga (MAB), Santander, to determine the frequency of infections caused by … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 9 Oct 2026 · 578 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImpact of Multi-Enzyme Machine Cleaning, Multi-Enzyme Soaking, and Traditional Tap Water Cleaning on the Cleanliness of Blood-Contaminated Hemostatic ForcepsLi Kang, Qingmin Gao, Yi FengEffective cleaning of surgical instruments is critical for infection prevention in healthcare settings. This study compared the cleaning efficacy, efficiency, and resource consumption of three methods, multi-enzyme machine cleaning (Group S1), multi-enzyme soaking (Group S2), and traditional tap water cleaning (Group S3), on blood-contaminated hemostatic forceps. A total of 600 blood-contaminated hemostatic forceps collected from the disinfection supply room of … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 24 Apr 2026 · 1,881 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBacterial Resistance in Primary Bloodstream Infections in the COVID-19 Pandemic: What has Changed at a Reference Hospital in Northeastern Brazil?Jonathan Da Silva Xavier, Jorge Luiz Nobre Rodrigues, Caroline Mary Gurgel Dias Florêncio et al.The increased use of central venous catheters due to the severity of COVID-19 cases and the difficulty in implementing preventive Healthcare-Associated Infection measures contributed to worsening an already challenging scenario of bacterial resistance. Characterizing the impact of these significant health crises on the bacterial resistance profile is necessary to strengthen antimicrobial control protocols in an effort to decrease morbidity. Our … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 4 Sep 2024 · 5,033 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractProduction of an Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) Toothpaste to Combat Gum and Tooth PainMunashe K. F. Chakamanga, Ashley Kumalo K, Dirk Hamadziripi MGum inflammation also known as gingivitis is primarily caused by the accumulation of dental plaque that forms on teeth. The inflammation triggers pain in the gums and surrounding tissues due to increased blood flow and immune activity aimed at combating the bacterial infection. Thus, this study was carried out to investigate the efficacy of Yarrow-based toothpaste in reducing gum inflammation. … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 4 · 9 Oct 2026 · 420 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractNursing Management of Frail Patients with Hematologic Malignancies During COVID-19 Pandemia in the Viterbo Domiciliary Care Unit: Data Analysis from March 2020 to March 2021Silvia Ciambella, Vincenza Innocenti, Elisa Emanueli Cippitelli et al.Background In the Viterbo province, a Domiciliary Hematologic Care Unit (DHCU) for assistance to frail patients (pts) with hemopathies Methods To evaluate the role of nursing management for frail pts followed by DHCU during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemia, all nursing activities from 3/2020 to 3/2021 were analyzed. Results Overall, 107 pts in 43 municipalities of Viterbo province … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 26 Feb 2024 · 8,829 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRelationship between Outcomes of COVID19, its Susceptibility and Blood GroupsPalwasha Khan, Hamza Zahid Ullah Muhammadzai, Salman Zahid et al.COVID-19, a viral infection spread across the world affecting many people around the world. In ABO blood type, certain types are more prone to infections and causes severe symptoms. Relationship between ABO blood type and COVID -19 still needs to be found out. A prospective cohort study was conducted to evaluate a relationship between ABO blood type and COVID-19. Data … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 17, Issue 4 · 23 Oct 2021 · 6,436 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSerological and Molecular Investigation of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Equine Herpesviruses in Horses at Southwestern Saudi ArabiaAli S. AlqahtaniHost reservoirs other than dromedaries for the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) still to be unknown. Equine Herpesviruses (EHVs) are widespread in equine populations worldwide. In this study, the presence of MERS-CoV, Equine Herpesviruses type 1 (EHV-1) and 4 (EHV-4) in horses in Najran, southwestern of Saudi Arabia was investigated. One hundred and thirty four blood samples collected from … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 3 · 29 Sep 2020 · 6,602 accessesView PDF Cite