Publications by authors named "G Raczka"
Post-agricultural land differs from typical forest land in physical, chemical and biological features. In addition, the environment of this land type is determined, among other things, by the introduced tree species. These differences may be revealed by the biodiversity and abundance of the soil fauna.
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- Lyme borreliosis (LB) is a significant health issue, causing numerous infections in children, and this study is the first to link it with environmental factors.
- Researchers analyzed medical records of 196 children diagnosed with LB in Poland and found a positive correlation between LB cases and environmental elements like deer density, broadleaved forest coverage, and urbanization.
- Results indicated that LB cases in children increased with urbanization and forest coverage, particularly in males, with a notable rise in cases from 2017 to 2021, highlighting the relationship between deer density and infection risk.
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- Ticks, specifically Ixodes ricinus, are harmful ectoparasites that transmit various pathogens, including those causing Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis to humans while they feed.
- A study was conducted in Poprad Landscape Park, Poland, where researchers collected and analyzed 363 ticks to assess the risk of these infections.
- Results showed that 19.6% of the ticks carried pathogens, with 11.8% testing positive for Borrelia burgdorferi, 7.4% for Babesia microti, and a lower percentage of 0.3% for Anaplasma phagocytophilum, indicating a significant risk of human exposure to these infections in the
Introduction: Communities of color had higher rates of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection and lower rates of COVID-19 vaccination during the pandemic. Parental concern about the safety and necessity of pediatric COVID-19 vaccines contribute to low childhood vaccination. Enlisting parents and caregivers as trusted messengers is an evidence-based approach to mitigate this challenge.
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- Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a common cancer, but the exact mechanisms affecting the cell cycle in OSCC are not fully understood, prompting this study to investigate the roles of specific genes in patients.
- The study involved 88 Polish patients, with gene expression analyzed using quantitative reverse transcription PCR, but results showed no significant differences in gene expression between tumor and margin samples, except for a notable expression increase in G2 tumors compared to G1 tumors.
- The findings suggest that gene expression changes may not significantly influence OSCC development, indicating a need for further research to explore their potential role in tumor invasiveness and progression.