Human cytomegalovirus inhibits apoptosis involving upregulation of the antiapoptotic protein Bag-1.

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is an important opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised individuals and is recognized as a major viral cause of birth defects. HCMV has the ability to establish lifelong persistence and latent infection following primary exposure. Apoptosis is an innate cellular defense response to viral infection.

Colpodella spp.-like parasite infection in woman, China.

The phylum Apicomplexa comprises intracellular protozoa that include many human pathogens. Their nearest relatives are chromerids and colpodellids. We report a case of a Babesia spp.

Prevalence of Mycoplasma suis (Eperythrozoon suis) infection in swine and swine-farm workers in Shanghai, China.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of Mycoplasma suis infection in swine, swine-farm workers, and swine veterinarians in Shanghai, China.

Sample Population: 172 swine and 65 workers and veterinarians from 19 commercial swine farms.

Procedures: Blood samples were collected from all study subjects.