Publications by authors named "K A Elbanna"

Bosniak classification version 2019 (v2019) was a major revision to version 2005 (v2005) that defined cystic renal mass subclasses based on wall or septa features. To determine the proportion of malignancy within cystic renal masses stratified by Bosniak classification v2019 class and feature-based subclass. MEDLINE and EMBASE databases were searched on July 24, 2023 for studies published in 2019 or later that reported cystic renal masses that underwent renal-mass CT or MRI, were assessed using Bosniak v2019, and had a reference standard (histopathology indicating benignity or malignancy or ≥5-year imaging follow-up indicating benignity).

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spp. is a major source of global gastrointestinal infections. Their enteric infections are linked to the consumption of undercooked poultry products, contaminated milk and water, and the handling of wild animals and birds.

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Cystic fibrosis is a common inherited autosomal recessive disease affecting 35,000 persons in the United States. It is caused by mutations of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) gene, located on the long arm of chromosome 7.This protein carries chlorine in the membranes of epithelial cells of exocrine glands.

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  • - Milk is a vital food source but also promotes microbial growth, leading to foodborne pathogens entering the food chain due to poor hygiene and cross-contamination practices.
  • - In a study of four buffalo dairy farms, high levels of contamination were recorded in farm floors (100%) and towels (35.7%), while raw milk showed lower contamination rates (11.6% in buckets and 2.6% in udders).
  • - The study found multidrug-resistant strains of pathogens, particularly resistance to penicillin (61%), emphasizing the need for improved hygiene practices to prevent foodborne illnesses linked to contaminated milk.
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The diverse environmental distribution of Salmonella makes it a global source of human gastrointestinal infections. This study aimed to detect Salmonella spp. and explore their diversity and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in clinical and environmental samples.

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