Molecular Epidemiology of Underreported Emerging Zoonotic Pathogen Streptococcus suis in Europe.

Streptococcus suis, a zoonotic bacterial pathogen circulated through swine, can cause severe infections in humans. Because human S. suis infections are not notifiable in most countries, incidence is underestimated.

A minimally invasive tool to study immune response and skin barrier in children with atopic dermatitis.

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) affects children of all skin types. Most research has focused on light skin types. Studies investigating biomarkers in people with AD with dark skin types are lacking.