Publications by authors named "G H Mansour"
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- - This study examined how common a specific infection is in layer chickens and looked at the characteristics of the bacteria causing the infection in Sharkia province, Egypt.
- - Out of 160 sampled chickens, 25% tested positive for the infection, with 95% of the bacterial isolates showing extensive drug resistance and significant biofilm production.
- - The research identified strong links between certain genes related to bacterial communication and virulence, suggesting that biofilm production makes bacteria more resistant to antibiotics.
This case report underscores the diagnostic challenges in autoimmune diseases, particularly when initial diagnoses are uncertain. A patient initially diagnosed with juvenile Idiopathic arthritis experienced relapse, revealing systemic lupus erythematosus. This highlights the need for ongoing vigilance and careful consideration of alternative diagnoses, even in patients with seemingly clear initial presentations.
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- This study analyzed the organic components of fine particulate matter collected in urban Cairo over two months, highlighting the area's severe pollution levels.
- Key findings included significant contributions from cooking (31%) and biomass burning (18%), with newly identified pollutants such as phthalates linked to open waste burning.
- The research used advanced methods to determine the sources of organic carbon and assessed the associated uncertainties, providing insights into urban air quality and pollution sources in one of the world's most polluted cities.
Cumin seeds are frequently utilized in herbal infusions and as flavoring agents in home cuisine. Nevertheless, studies have demonstrated that spices are frequently contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, including bacterial spores. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a new decontamination method called "Intensification of Vaporization by Decompression to the Vacuum" (IVDV) on intentionally contaminated seeds.
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