Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Ticks are parasitic organisms that can transmit a wide range of pathogenic microorganisms. They are the second most common vectors of diseases affecting humans and animals. The occurrence and transmission of tick-borne diseases has recently shown increasing or fluctuating trends. DNA was extracted after the collection of tick […]
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Viral Pathogenic Spectrum and Epidemiological Characteristics of Febrile Rash Illness in China From 2009 to 2021
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The aim of this study was to monitor the spectrum of viral pathogens involved in febrile rash illness (FRI) and their epidemiology. A large-scale study was conducted in multiple provinces of China from 2009 to 2021. A total of 14,168 patients of all age groups were enrolled […]
Advances in CRISPR/Cas9-Based Gene Editing Technology in Mosquitoes
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. As global warming increases, mosquito activity areas are expanding, alongside changes in the natural environment and the misuse of insecticides, thus further increasing mosquito resistance and exposing the world to an elevated risk of mosquito-borne diseases. With advancements in gene editing technology, researchers are continually attempting to […]
Prospects and Challenges of Genetically Modified Live-Attenuated Leishmania Vaccines
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Leishmaniases are transmitted by the protozoan parasite Leishmania through the bites of infected sandflies. Despite the availability of various medications, rising resistance and toxicity levels underscore the urgent need to explore and create a reliable, safe Leishmania vaccines for human use. Creating live attenuated promastigotes by genetically modifying […]
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Persister Cell Formation after Pyrazinamide Exposure
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) persister formation under antibiotic pressure is the main reason for long tuberculosis treatment and relapse. A key first-line antibiotic in TB treatment is pyrazinamide (PZA). The authors of this article established an in vitro assay, the time to detection (TTD) assay, to identify persister formation after PZA […]
Enhanced Expression of Two ISGs as Potential Biomarkers of Prognosis in HIV-Infected Immunological Non-Responders
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. No novel biomarkers are currently available for evaluating immune reconstitution among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) receiving combined antiretroviral treatment (cART). This study analyzed the expression patterns of interferon-stimulating genes (ISGs) in PLWH with the aim of identifying potential biomarkers for immune reconstitution. Study samples were collected […]
Oropouche Virus: More Questions than Answers
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Oropouche virus (genus Orthobunyavirus, family Peribunyaviridae) is an arthropod-borne virus that infects several species of animals and humans, primarily in South America. Despite being described as a human pathogen >60 years ago, little progress has been made towards describing the ecologic and pathologic characteristics of this pathogen. However, with […]
Detection and Genetic Analysis of Songling Virus in Haemaphysalis concinna near the China-North Korea Border
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Songling virus (SGLV) is a spherical, enveloped, fragmented, negative-stranded RNA virus belonging to the genus Orthonairovirus in the Nairoviridae family. SGLV is transmitted by ticks and can cause disease in humans. This study identified and characterized SGLV in Haemaphysalis concinna ticks collected in 2023 in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture (China) near the […]
Spotted Fever Group rickettsiae are the Dominant Pathogens in Parasitic Rhipicephalus microplus in Yunpan and Menghun, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Distribution of the bacterium flora in ticks has an essential role in mapping and preventing local tick-borne diseases. The purpose of this study was to map the bacterium flora and identify the main pathogens in ticks in grazing areas of Yunnan province. The V3-V4 region of 16S […]
Unveiling Disease X: Strategies for Tackling the New Frontier of Infectious Diseases
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Disease X stands as a symbol for a subset of emerging infectious diseases rising to prominence as a significant challenge to global health security. This comprehensive review delves into the historical context, precise definition, and illustrative case studies of disease X, including notable examples, such as COVID-19, […]