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Epidemiological Trends and Animal–Human Relationships of Brucellosis in Constantine Province, Eastern Algeria from 2015 to 2023

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The objectives of this study were to characterise the epidemiology of human and animal brucellosis in the eastern Algerian province of Constantine, and to identify the interactions between humans and animals, to establish strategies from a unique health perspective considering the context of endemicity and eradication challenges. […]

Relationship between Microscopic Agglutination Test and Real-Time PCR Assay for Detection of Seropositivity of Pathogenic Leptospira Infections in Cattle in Chile: A Pilot Study

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal.  This study was aimed at evaluating the relationship between microscopic agglutination test (MAT) seropositivity and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) reactivity in cattle. An additional objective was assessment of the diagnostic value of both tests in detecting seropositivity and infection caused by pathogenic Leptospira. Blood and urine samples […]

Hematologic Disorders in Ebola-Infected Patients During the Tenth Outbreak in Butembo, Democratic Republic of Congo: Hemogram Analysis of Ebola Virus Disease Patients During the Outbreak in Butembo 2019–2020.

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Hematologic disorders occur frequently in patients with Ebola virus disease (EVD) and are characterized by one or several abnormalities in blood cells, including hemostasis, which is poorly documented. This study described the hematologic abnormalities of Ebola patients and the impact on the outcomes of patients who were […]

RT-QuIC Reactivity in the Brain and Other Organs and Tissues in Early, Middle-early, Middle-late and Terminal Stages of Scrapie Agent 263K Intracerebral Infection in Hamsters

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. This study analyzed the distribution and progression of prion seeds across the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral tissues, by evaluating the real time quaking-induced conversion (RT-QuIC) reactivity of the brain, and other organs and tissues, from hamsters in early, middle-early, middle-late and terminal stages of intracerebral […]

Northeastern China, a Hotspot for Tick-Borne Viral Diseases

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Northeastern China has a high incidence of tick-borne diseases. Emerging and re-emerging tick-borne viral diseases pose a considerable threat to public health. To date, ten tick-borne viruses have been identified to cause disease in humans or animals in northeastern China. The complex diversity of tick-borne viral diseases […]

Longitudinal Trends and Drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance in Campylobacter Worldwide (1954-2023)

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The zoonotic pathogen Campylobacter is a major foodborne bacterial species worldwide. The distribution and drivers of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in global Campylobacter strains remain largely unknown. Therefore, a comprehensive analysis of longitudinal trends and driving factors of AMR in Campylobacter is necessary at a global level. 66,771 Campylobacter genomes (24,115 from C. coli and 42,656 from C. jejuni) […]

Metagenomic Analysis of Tick-Borne Viruses in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China: Epidemiological Risk of Potential Novel Pathogenic Viruses Relevant to Public Health

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Inner Mongolia, with its vast grasslands providing ideal habitats for ticks, has recently emerged as a hotspot of novel tick-borne virus (TBV) prevalence. However, the diversity of TBVs and their potential spillover risks remain to be elucidated. In 2021, 500 Haemaphysalis longicornis, Ixodes persulcatus, and Dermacentor silvarum ticks were collected […]

Purified Immunoglobulin F(ab′) 2 Prevents Lethal Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B Intoxication in Mice and Rhesus Monkeys

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB), an exotoxin produced by single- or multi-drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), can induce food poisoning and toxic shock syndrome. Because no treatment is available for SEB-poisoned patients, development of a safe and effective SEB antidote is urgently needed. First, SEB was prepared, and native SEB […]

MLST Evidence of Two Different Sequence Types of Listeria Monocytogenes Strains Used for Commercial Veterinary Listeriosis Vaccines

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Listeriosis is among the most severe food-borne diseases affecting both animals and humans, and it presents a serious threat to public health, animal welfare, and the food industry. Food products contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm), the causative agent of listeriosis, are recognized as the primary source of infection. Since […]

Functional Characterization of a Lassa Virus Fusion Inhibitor Adaptive Mutant

Lassa virus fusion inhibitor

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Lassa virus (LASV) glycoprotein complex (GPC) contains retained stable-signal peptide (SSP), glycoprotein 1 (GP1), and glycoprotein 2 (GP2). Through serial passaging of LASV with inhibitors, adaptive mutants were obtained, most of which had mutations in the transmembrane (TM) domain of GP2. Characterizing the fusion inhibitor target within […]