Publications by authors named "M Micallef"

Acne vulgaris is a widespread dermatological condition that significantly affects the quality of life of adolescents and adults. Traditionally, acne pathogenesis has been linked to factors such as excess sebum production, follicular hyperkeratinization, and the presence of (). However, recent studies have highlighted the role of the skin microbiome, shifting focus from individual pathogens to microbial community dynamics.

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  • Syphilis and congenital syphilis (CS) cases have been increasing in the U.S. and worldwide since the 2000s, with a notable rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • A study reviewed 61 pregnant women with syphilis from 2016 to 2022 at an urban hospital, revealing significant increases in maternal syphilis and CS rates, especially during the pandemic.
  • Findings highlighted that only a portion of mothers received adequate prenatal care and treatment, with CS linked to social factors like homelessness and opioid use, indicating a need for improved access to care.
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The Pacific oyster (PO), , is an important commercial marine species but periodically experiences large stock losses due to disease events known as summer mortality. Summer mortality has been linked to environmental perturbations and numerous viral and bacterial agents, indicating this disease is multifactorial in nature. In 2013 and 2014, several summer mortality events occurred within the Port Stephens estuary (NSW, Australia).

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Hyperammonaemia syndrome secondary to spp. infection is well documented in the post-lung transplant population. We report a case of a man in his fifties with hyperammonaemia syndrome secondary to disseminated infection.

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is an emerging apicomplexan pathogen of cattle occurring in areas populated by the principal vector tick, . Unlike transforming spp. that induce cancer-like proliferation of lymphocytes via their schizont stage, destroys host erythrocytes during its piroplasm phase resulting in anaemia.

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