Insights gained through real-time monitoring of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and description of temporal trends based on laboratory data in Ontario, Canada by Tatiana Petukhova, Maria Spinato, Tanya Rossi, Michele T. Guerin, Cathy A. Bauman, Pauline Nelson-Smikle, Davor Ojkic, Zvonimir Poljak

“…Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is a prevalent pathogen that impacts the health of swine and is costly to the swine industry. …”
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High prevalence of antimicrobial resistance genes in multidrug-resistant-ESBLs-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae post-COVID-19 pandemic by Golnar Rahimzadeh, Shaghayegh Rezai, Ghazal Abbasi, Saman Soleimanpour, Reza Valadan, Laleh Vahedi, Somayeh Sheidaei, Faezeh Sadat Movahedi, Raha Rezai, Mohammad Sadegh Rezai

“… Background and Objectives: Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common pathogen associated with healthcare-related infections. …”
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Optimal Vase Solution for <i>Gerbera hybrida</i> Cut Flower Keeping Fresh by Activating SA and Cytokinin Signaling and Scavenging Reactive Oxygen Species by Chaoshui Xia, Yiyang Cao, Weixin Gan, Huifeng Lin, Huayang Li, Fazhuang Lin, Zhenhong Lu, Weiting Chen

“…., <i>GhIPT1</i> and <i>GhIPT9</i>), salicylic acid signaling related to pathogen defense (e.g., <i>GhTGA1</i>, <i>GhTGA4</i>, <i>GhNPR1</i>, and <i>GhRBOHA</i>), and plant wax synthesis and stress response (e.g., <i>GhKCS5</i>, <i>GhCUT1</i>, and <i>GhKCS6</i>). …”
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Congenital cytomegalovirus - current state of knowledge on the treatment and prevention of fetuses and newborns by Katarzyna Miedzińska, Mateusz Grego, Łukasz Stojak, Dariusz Popiela, Karina Urbańska, Filip Kwiatkowski, Mateusz Baczewski, Witold Czyż

“… Cytomegalovirus (CMV)  is common  pathogen in the human population and one of the most  causes of intrauterine infections of the fetus. …”
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Comparison of Community-Associated and Health Care-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Canada: Results from CANWARD 2007 by Kimberly A Nichol, Melissa McCracken, Melanie R DeCorby, Kristjan Thompson, Michael R Mulvey, James A Karlowsky, Daryl J Hoban, George G Zhanel

“…CA-MRSA is an emerging pathogen in Canadian hospitals.…”
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Free DNA in Cystic Fibrosis Airway Fluids Correlates with Airflow Obstruction by Veronica Marcos, Zhe Zhou-Suckow, Ali Önder Yildirim, Alexander Bohla, Andreas Hector, Ljubomir Vitkov, Wolf Dietrich Krautgartner, Walter Stoiber, Matthias Griese, Oliver Eickelberg, Marcus A. Mall, Dominik Hartl

“…CF airways are characterized by a nonresolving neutrophilic inflammation. After pathogen contact or prolonged activation, neutrophils release DNA fibres decorated with antimicrobial proteins, forming neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). …”
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Molecular genetic detection and differentiation of <i>Xanthomonas oryzae</i> pv. <i>oryzicola</i>, bacterial leaf streak agents of rice by M. L. Koroleva, S. A. Blinova, A. A. Shvartsev, V. E. Kurochkin, Ya. I. Alekseev

“…The quarantine status and high severity of the pathogen require a highly eff icient, fast and precise diagnostic method. …”
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Staphylococcus aureus vesicles impair cutaneous wound healing through p38 MAPK-MerTK cleavage-mediated inhibition of macrophage efferocytosis by Jiaxin Ou, Kangxin Li, Hui Yuan, Shaohua Du, Tingting Wang, Qiannan Deng, Huimei Wu, Weiyan Zeng, Kui Cheng, Kutty Selva Nandakumar

“…Abstract Background Staphylococcus aureus, a known contributor to non-healing wounds, releases vesicles (SAVs) that influence the delicate balance of host-pathogen interactions. Efferocytosis, a process by which macrophages clear apoptotic cells, plays a key role in successful wound healing. …”
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Proteomic, metabolomic and lipidomic profiles in community acquired pneumonia for differentiating viral and bacterial infections by Samuel Rischke, Robert Gurke, Ann-Sophie Zielbauer, Nicole Ziegler, Lisa Hahnefeld, Michaela Köhm, Aimo Kannt, Maria JGT Vehreschild, Gerd Geisslinger, Gernot Rohde, Carla Bellinghausen, Frank Behrens, CAPNETZ Study group

“…Through comparison of the bacterial and viral pathogen groups, distinct signatures were observed in the plasma profiles. …”
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Investigating the Pulmonary Host Response of <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> Infection-Associated Pneumonia by Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing by Mu-Jung Chou, Chih-Hung Cheng, Hui-Ching Wang, Ming-Ju Tsai, Chau-Chyun Sheu, Wei-An Chang

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> mNGS provides information not only on pathogen gene expression but also on host gene expression. …”
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An AI-Based Digital Scanner for <i>Varroa destructor</i> Detection in Beekeeping by Daniela Scutaru, Simone Bergonzoli, Corrado Costa, Simona Violino, Cecilia Costa, Sergio Albertazzi, Vittorio Capano, Marko M. Kostić, Antonio Scarfone

“…However, honey bees face numerous threats, including exotic parasites, large-scale transportation, and common agricultural practices that may increase the risk of parasite and pathogen transmission. A major threat is the <i>Varroa destructor</i> mite, which feeds on honey bee fat bodies and transmits viruses, leading to significant colony losses. …”
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The Response Regulator OmpR Negatively Controls the Expression of Genes Implicated in Tilimycin and Tilivalline Cytotoxin Production in <i>Klebsiella oxytoca</i> by Ramón G. Varela-Nájera, Miguel A. De la Cruz, Jorge Soria-Bustos, Carmen González-Horta, Ma Carmen E. Delgado-Gardea, Jorge A. Yáñez-Santos, María L. Cedillo, Hidetada Hirakawa, James G. Fox, Blanca Sánchez-Ramírez, Miguel A. Ares

“…By focusing on this innovative approach, we can develop more effective solutions to combat this pressing health challenge, ultimately improving patient outcomes against this pathogen.…”
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Analysis of the genome data of Acinetobacter baumannii UOL-KIMZ-24, exhibiting multiple drug resistance through efflux pumpsGenebANK/NCBI. by Kiran Fatima, Syed Zeeshan Haider Naqvi, Hazrat Ali, Noor Hassan, Anam Saqib, Farheen Ansari, Sidrah Saleem, Shah Jahan, Mushtaq Ahmad

“…Acinetobacter baumannii is a well-known opportunistic pathogen, responsible for various nosocomial infections. …”
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Detection and Characterization of <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Escherichia coli</i> O157:H7 in Human, Animal, and Food Samples from Kirkuk Province, Iraq by Hayman Abdullah Ameen Altaie, Maroua Gdoura Ben Amor, Burhan Ahmed Mohammed, Radhouane Gdoura

“…These findings may raise awareness of the risks associated with this pathogen, helping to reduce the incidence of <i>E. coli</i>-related diseases and to protect human health.…”
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Severe pneumonia caused by Nocardia otitidiscaviarum in a patient with bronchiectasis and IgA nephropathy: a case report by Yi Lin, Zhao-Zhao Jiang, Xiao-Qian Chi, Jian-Sheng Chen, Chao Wen, Chao Zhang, Ying-Ying Wang, Guang-Liang Xie

“…Appropriate bacterial culture methods and efficient identification techniques should be adopted to promptly identify pathogens, and personalized treatment plans should be developed based on antibiotic sensitivity tests to save patients’ lives.…”
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Diversity and succession of microbial communities on typical microplastics in Xincun Bay, a long-term mariculture tropical lagoon by Shi Yunfeng, Wang Shuai, Wang Hui, Li Zhaoyang, Cai Jiali, Han Qiuying, Zhao Muqiu

“…The analysis of potential degradation bacteria and pathogens with abundance above 0.01% showed that the abundance of several potential plastic biodegraders on MPs was higher than that in seawater, while no potential pathogen was found enriched on MPs.…”
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Pseudomonas azotoformans and Pseudomonas putida: Novel kiwifruit-native biological control agents against Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae by Cristiana Correia, Antonio Cellini, Irene Donati, Panagiotis Voulgaris, Adebayo Ebenezer Obafemi, Elia Soriato, Elodie Vandelle, Conceição Santos, Francesco Spinelli

“…In vitro metabolic analysis together with genome sequencing and annotation revealed siderophore production, in particular pyoverdine, which may limit iron availability to the pathogen. Moreover, several biosynthetic gene clusters of secondary metabolites, were predicted in the genome of both strains, including non-ribosomal peptides, and the bacteriocin pyocin was predicted in the genome of BG1. …”
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Exploring Antibacterial Properties of Marine Sponge-Derived Natural Compounds: A Systematic Review by Cintia Cristina Santi Martignago, Camila de Souza Barbosa, Homero Garcia Motta, Beatriz Soares-Silva, Erica Paloma Maso Lopes Peres, Lais Caroline Souza e Silva, Mirian Bonifácio, Karolyne dos Santos Jorge Sousa, Amanda Sardeli Alqualo, Júlia Parisi, Olivier Jordan, Ana Claudia Muniz Renno, Anna Caroline Campos Aguiar, Viorica Patrulea

“…Marine sponges, in particular, are of interest because of their production of secondary metabolites (SM), which serve as chemical defenses against predators and pathogens. These metabolites exhibit a wide range of therapeutic properties, including antibacterial activity. …”
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Epidemiological and genomic analysis of Acinetobacter baumannii strains from retailed raw meat by Leila Hamze, Raquel Garcia-Fierro, Antoine Drapeau, Pauline François, Andrea Endimiani, Jean-Yves Madec, Marisa Haenni, Vincent Perreten, Agnese Lupo

“…Strains from raw meat were able to acquire genes conferring carbapenem-resistance in vitro.If A. baumannii cannot be considered as a food-borne pathogen, colonization of raw meat can favor the propagation of this species in the community, facilitating the entrance of novel clones in the hospital environment. …”
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Antibiotics Resistance in Escherichia coli Isolated from Livestock in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014–2019 by Ghada Elderdiri Abdelwahab, Hassan Zackaria Ali Ishag, Zulaikha Mohamed Al Hammadi, Saeed Mohamed S Al Yammahi, Mohd Faoruk Bin Mohd Yusof, Muna Sayed Y. Al Yassi, Shaikha Saeed A. Al neyadi, Asma Mohammed A. Al Mansoori, Fawzia Hassan A. Al Hamadi, Ibtesam Abdullah S. Al Hamadi, Mohamed Ali Abdalla Al Hosani, Salama Suhail Mohammed Al Muhairi

“…Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a zoonotic pathogen that showed growing resistance to antibiotics. …”
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