Bacteria of the genus are widely distributed in water bodies around the world. Some species have been identified as human pathogens causing intestinal and a variety of extraintestinal infections. In Germany, information on diseases caused by is rare, because infections are not notifiable in Germany.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNumerous enveloped viruses, such as coronaviruses, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), utilize class I fusion proteins for cell entry. During this process, the proteins transition from a prefusion to a postfusion state, undergoing substantial and irreversible conformational changes. The prefusion conformation has repeatedly shown significant potential in vaccine development.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Optimal criteria and timing for enterostomy closure (EC) in neonates is largely based on clinical progression and adequate weight, with most institutions using 2.0-2.5 kg as the minimum acceptable weight.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNon-O1/non-O139 Vibrio cholerae (NOVC) are ubiquitous in aquatic ecosystems. In rare cases, they can cause intestinal and extra-intestinal infections in human. This ability is associated with various virulence factors.
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