The role of CT-scan in the diagnosis and prognosis of COVID-19 in a sample of Iraqi patients referred to Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital, Iraq.

The respiratory system is the primary target of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, leading to clinical manifestations such as dry cough, fever, and shortness of breath. Other reported manifestations include generalized weakness, dizziness, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea. A chest CT scan is one of the best imaging tools to screen and diagnose COVID-19.

Identification of Cryptosporidium from Dairy Cattle in Pahang, Malaysia.

Cryptosporidium, a protozoan parasite, can cause cryptosporidiosis which is a gastrointestinal disease that can infect humans and livestock. Cattle are the most common livestock that can be infected with this protozoan. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Cryptosporidium infection in cattle in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia and to find out the association between the occurrence of infection and 3 different ages of cattle (calves less than 1 year, yearling, and adult cattle).