A fourth pathotype of Pea seedborne mosaic virus, a member of the genus Potyvirus, was identified by analysis of the infection profile on a panel of Pisum sativum lines. The new pathotype, designated P-3, was able to overcome resistance specified by the sbm-1 resistance gene but could not overcome resistance specified by the sbm-2 resistance gene. This infection profile distinguished P-3 from previously described pathotypes, P-1, P-2, and P-4. Analysis of chimeric viruses demonstrated that properties of the P3-6k1- and viral genome-linked protein (VPg)-coding regions accounted for the infection profile of the new pathotype.
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F1000Res
January 2025
Faculty of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan.
In this review, we explore the multifaceted issue of loneliness among medical students, with particular emphasis on the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the digital age. Medical students face an especially demanding academic environment, and the pandemic has significantly exacerbated feelings of isolation and distress. The review examines distinct loneliness profiles and risk factors and emphasizes the urgent need for targeted interventions to support mental well-being.
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December 2024
Department of Surgery, Stomatology, Pathology, and Radiology, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil.
Objectives: The objectives of this retrospective cross-sectional study were to evaluate the demographic profile and aggravating factors in the prognosis of patients with COVID-19 in the years 2020 and 2022.
Methods: From the analysis of medical records, data were collected on age, sex, race, and municipality of residence, as well as dates of onset of symptoms, positive test result and length of hospitalization. Demographic data were analyzed qualitatively, while information on the presence of comorbidities and their influence on length of hospitalization, disease outcome and need for ICU admission were assessed using Pearson's correlation test.
Kidney Int Rep
January 2025
Amsterdam UMC, location AMC, Nephrology, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Introduction: The low incidence of intradialytic hypotension (IDH) in high-volume (HV) hemodiafiltration (HDF) may help in maintaining gut perfusion during treatment. Preservation of gut endothelial integrity would limit or prevent bacterial translocation and subsequent systemic inflammation, which may contribute to the low mortality rate in HV-HDF.
Methods: Forty patients were cross-over randomized to standard (hemodialysis [HD]) (S-HD), cool HD (C-HD), and HDF (low-volume [LV] and HV, convection volume (CV) of 15 L and ≥ 23 L per session, respectively), each for 2 weeks.
J Antimicrob Chemother
January 2025
URP 7328 Federation for Research into Innovative Explorations and Therapeutics in Utero, University of Paris-Cité, Paris, France.
Background: In cases of maternal primary infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV-MPI) maternal treatment with oral valaciclovir 8 g/day has been shown to reduce the risk of fetal infection. The pharmacological profile of this high dosage during pregnancy is not yet known.
Objectives: To quantify maternal-fetal exposure to valaciclovir 8 g/day in a population pharmacokinetic (popPK) study.
Future Microbiol
January 2025
Department of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, USA.
Aim: Chronic wound infections present a prevalent medical issue and a multifaceted problem that significantly impacts healthcare systems worldwide. Biofilms formed by pathogenic bacteria are fundamental virulence factors implicated in the complexity and persistence of bacterial-associated wound infections, leading to prolonged recovery times and increased risk of infection. This study aims to investigate the antibacterial effectiveness of commonly employed bioactive wound healing compositions with a particular emphasis on their effectiveness against common bacterial pathogens encountered in chronic wounds - , , and to identify optimal wound product composition for managing chronic wound infections.
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