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10/10/2025

A new study reports a high prevalence and genetic diversity of Anaplasma marginale among bovines in Pakistan, revealing how this tick-borne pathogen continues to threaten livestock health and productivity in tropical regions.

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These findings could guide improved surveillance and control strategies to reduce economic losses in smallholder dairy systems. What measures do you think could make the biggest difference for farmers?

Bovine anaplasmosis, caused by Anaplasma marginale, is a major tick-borne disease in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, leading to significant production losses. Prolonged convalescence periods are common and surviving animals often become subclinical carriers. This study aimed to detect...

10/10/2025

🧬 Improving Cryopreservation to Fight Bovine Babesiosis

Researchers optimized cryopreservation methods for Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina, enhancing the recovery and production of attenuated parasites for use in vaccines. The study demonstrates the potential of these optimized protocols to better protect cattle against severe babesiosis.

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🐄 Could improved cryopreservation pave the way for more effective babesiosis control strategies? Share your thoughts below.

This study evaluated the effects of various concentrations of PVP-40 on the in vitro cryopreservation and recovery of Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina. We also assessed a reduced dose of attenuated Babesia strains to determine its efficacy in preventing clinical disease. A microaerophilic stationa...

09/10/2025

New evidence links type II diabetes to higher inflammation and GI complications in HIV patients

A study in Pathogens found that HIV-positive patients with type II diabetes exhibit significantly higher inflammatory markers and more frequent gastrointestinal side effects during antiretroviral therapy (ART).

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These findings emphasize the need for tailored treatment and monitoring strategies for HIV patients with metabolic comorbidities.

(1) Background: This study aimed to assess the association between inflammatory biomarkers and gastrointestinal side effects in HIV-positive patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART), with a specific focus on the impact of type II diabetes. (2) Methods: A total of 320 participants were divided into t...

09/10/2025

Healthy shelter dogs may carry antimicrobial resistance genes

A new Pathogens study used whole metagenome sequencing to detect bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoal pathogens in shelter dogs across Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia, revealing that nearly half harbored genes linked to antibiotic resistance.

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This work highlights the need for continued AMR surveillance and responsible pet adoption practices.

According to the Humane Society, 25 to 40 percent of pet dogs in the United States are adopted from animal shelters. Shelter dogs can harbor bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoal pathogens, posing risks to canine and human health. These bacterial pathogens may also carry antibiotic resistance gene...

08/10/2025

Neglected Avian Blood Parasites in Migratory Passerines of the Eastern Baltic Region

New research by Rasa Bernotienė et al. published in Pathogens examines the prevalence of Trypanosomatidae and Onchocercidae parasites in migratory birds, revealing species- and season-dependent infection patterns.

The study emphasizes how diet, migration distance, and nesting behavior influence the transmission of avian blood parasites, an area still underexplored in parasitology and wildlife epidemiology.

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💬 How can long-term monitoring of avian parasites help predict disease risks linked to climate and ecological change?

Passerine birds (n = 3335) of 19 species were caught and investigated for the presence of Trypanosomatidae and Onchocercidae parasites using the buffy coat method, microscopy and PCR in Ventės Ragas, Lithuania. Data on the spread patterns of these parasites are still lacking. The prevalences of Try...

08/10/2025

New Framework for Evaluating ASFV Disinfectants

African swine fever virus (ASFV) continues to threaten global pig production, making effective disinfection critical. This new study introduces an integrated analytical framework to distinguish disinfectant-induced cytotoxicity from virus-induced effects, helping refine testing accuracy and improve control strategies.

🔬 Read more in Pathogens: https://brnw.ch/21wWsfV

💭 What do you think are the next steps toward improving ASFV control in laboratory and field settings?

African swine fever virus (ASFV) is a highly virulent DNA virus that has spread globally since its introduction into Georgia in 2007, causing substantial economic losses in the swine industry. In the absence of an effective vaccine, chemical disinfection remains a key strategy for disease control. H...

08/10/2025

Alveolar Echinococcosis in 11-Month-Old Dog—Clinical Case

A recent Pathogens case report by Zuzana Šufliarska et al. describes a rare form of Echinococcus multilocularis infection in an 11-month-old Border Collie. The case illustrates the diagnostic and pathological challenges of alveolar echinococcosis in canines, a disease of both veterinary and zoonotic significance.

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💬 How can awareness and screening for parasitic zoonoses be improved among veterinarians and pet owners?

07/10/2025

Carbapenem-Resistant Pathogens in Chronic Wounds: A Closer Look at Mixed Biofilms

A new article published in Pathogens by Jana Wełna et al. explores how Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus mirabilis form complex mixed biofilms in chronic wound infections.

🔬 The study found key differences in virulence and metabolic activity between the two species, emphasizing the role of interspecies interactions in antimicrobial resistance.

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How can this knowledge help design better treatments for biofilm-associated infections?

A biofilm is a group of bacterial cells in the polysaccharide matrix bonded to the surface (biotic or abiotic). Clinicians now realize that most infections are biofilm-related. Biofilm infections are often induced by more than one bacterial species. The aim of this study is to characterize a mixed b...

07/10/2025

Imported Malaria near the Argentina–Bolivia Border: 30 Years of Change (1977–2009)

New research published in Pathogens by Erica Berlin et al. examines how migration and demographic factors shaped the importation of malaria cases in Northwestern Argentina.

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Results show imported cases rose from just 5.5% in 1977 to more than 76% in 2009, underscoring the importance of continuous surveillance and regional cooperation to achieve elimination goals.

What lessons can be applied to current malaria control strategies?

In the Americas, the number of confirmed malaria cases decreased by 65.4% between 2000 and 2023, and malaria elimination is now in sight for many countries. Argentina is currently free of autochthonous malaria transmission. Until 2011, cases of malaria were concentrated in Northwestern Argentina, ne...

06/10/2025

Detection of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in Urogenital Swabs from Male Patients in Northern Serbia

While HPV research has traditionally focused on women, this study shifts the spotlight to men, revealing that over 30% of tested samples were HPV-positive, with the highest rates among those aged 25–29. The findings stress the importance of vaccination and ongoing prevention efforts for both sexes.

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How can broader HPV vaccination coverage improve public health outcomes in men and women alike?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, affecting both men and women. However, in Serbia, the previous epidemiological and clinical research on HPV has primarily focused on women due to its established role in cervical cancer, while the data on HPV preva...

06/10/2025

Tuberculosis and the Impact of COVID-19 on the Spread of Epidemics in Kazakhstan

This study explores how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced tuberculosis (TB) trends across Kazakhstan (2018–2024). The findings reveal a decline in TB incidence and mortality post-pandemic, yet highlight that regions with high unemployment remain disproportionately affected.

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How did the pandemic reshape TB control and public health strategies in your region?

This study examines the epidemiological situation of tuberculosis (TB) in the regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan over the past seven years (2018–2024), which cover the before-, during- and after-COVID-19 periods, with a focus on the risks of its emergence and spread. The analysis revealed that ...

06/10/2025

A new systematic review in Pathogens maps the global epidemiology of MBL-producing Acinetobacter and their alarming resistance patterns.

🔗 Read the full paper: https://brnw.ch/21wWnVR

How can we translate global surveillance data into effective, actionable infection control policies?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, affecting both men and women. However, in Serbia, the previous epidemiological and clinical research on HPV has primarily focused on women due to its established role in cervical cancer, while the data on HPV preva...