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Pathogens, Volume 15, Issue 1

2026 January - 124 articles

Cover Story: This study investigates the presence and diversity of free-living amoebae (FLA) in 62 environmental samples from Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, including agricultural and playground soils and double-treated water from public refrigerated fountains. Amoebae were isolated by culture and identified using multiplex qPCR targeting potentially pathogenic FLA and culture-based PCR with sequencing. Overall, 72.6% of the samples were positive, with Vermamoeba vermiformis and Acanthamoeba spp. being the most frequently detected. Balamuthia mandrillaris was identified for the first time in the Canary Islands. Thermo- and osmotolerance assays showed survival under stress conditions linked to pathogenic potential, highlighting the need for continued environmental surveillance. View this paper
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Articles (124)

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
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18 Pages

Resequencing and De Novo Assembly of Leishmania (Viannia) guyanensis from Amazon Region: Genome Assessment, Phylogenetic Insights and Therapeutic Targets

  • Lucas George Assunção Costa,
  • Edivaldo Costa Sousa Junior,
  • Camila Cristina Cardoso,
  • Millena Arnaud Franco da Igreja and ,
  • Franklyn Samudio Acosta,
  • Fabiano Reis da Silva and
  • Lourdes Maria Garcez
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

22 January 2026

Leishmania guyanensis is one of 15 American human-pathogenic species, frequently linked to therapeutic failure due to its marked genetic plasticity and adaptability under drug pressure. To broaden the genomic understanding of this species, its biolog...

(This article belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
  • Review
  • Open Access
1,995 Views
17 Pages

22 January 2026

Plesiomonas shigelloides, an aquatic Gram-negative bacillus often associated with self-limiting gastroenteritis, has been reported worldwide. However, to date, no reviews have specifically investigated P. shigelloides bacteremia, which is rare and po...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Antimicrobial Resistance in the Post-COVID Era: A Silent Pandemic)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,098 Views
18 Pages

22 January 2026

Interferon-stimulated gene 15 (ISG15) is an interferon-induced ubiquitin-like protein that plays an important role in antiviral defense and inflammatory responses, primarily through the process of ISGylation, whereby ISG15 is covalently conjugated to...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Pathogen–Host Interactions: Death, Defense, and Disease)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,070 Views
15 Pages

Bioinformatics-Driven Systematic Molecular Typing and Rapid qPCR Detection of Escherichia coli Phages: Preliminary Validation with Isolates from Cattle Farms in Xinjiang

  • Xinyu Dang,
  • Xiaoguang Cao,
  • Li Li,
  • Lin Yang and ,
  • Lei Zhao,
  • Jinliang Sheng,
  • Xin Zheng,
  • Chunyan Zhai,
  • Jia Song and
  • Shilei Zhang
  • + 7 authors+ 2 authors

22 January 2026

This study aimed to classify Escherichia coli phages using bioinformatics analysis systematically and to establish corresponding PCR and qPCR detection methods for rapid molecular typing and identification. Based on 419 complete E. coli phage genomes...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,801 Views
19 Pages

Prevalence of Biofilm-Forming and Antibiotic-Resistant Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci Isolated from Hospitalized Patients in an Orthopedic Clinic

  • Tatiana Szabóová,
  • Gabriela Gregová,
  • Ján Király,
  • Nikola Dančová and ,
  • Vanda Hajdučková,
  • Patrícia Hudecová,
  • Simona Hisirová,
  • Peter Polan and
  • Viera Lovayová
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

21 January 2026

Methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci (MRCoNS) are a major cause of infectious diseases, owing to their ability to form biofilms and colonize community and hospital environments. MRCoNS strains were identified using biochemical tests...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Insights into Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens Within the One Health Framework: Epidemiology, Mechanisms and Strategies for Eradication)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,036 Views
14 Pages

21 January 2026

Oropouche virus (OROV) has emerged as a significant arboviral pathogen in South America, responsible for recurrent outbreaks of febrile illness. In the Loreto region of Peru, more than 600 cases were reported in 2024, markedly exceeding expected inci...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Understanding Emerging and Re-Emerging Viral Infections)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,590 Views
21 Pages

21 January 2026

Biofilms formed by Staphylococcus aureus on medical devices and tissue surfaces are a major contributor to persistent infections due to their resistance to antibiotics. Hydrodynamic forces in physiological and device-associated environments significa...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Thinking Out-of-the-Box: Innovative Approaches for the Treatment of Biofilm-Related Infections)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,799 Views
12 Pages

Anthelmintic Activity of Protocatechuic Acid Against Ivermectin-Susceptible and Resistant Haemonchus contortus Strains

  • Jorge Alberto Cortes-Morales,
  • Agustín Olmedo-Juárez,
  • Manasés González-Cortazar,
  • Alejandro Zamilpa and ,
  • María Eugenia López-Arellano,
  • Humberto Flores-Bustamante,
  • Dante Avilés-Montes,
  • Juan Manuel Rivas-González,
  • César Sotelo-Leyva and
  • David Osvaldo Salinas-Sánchez
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

21 January 2026

The frequent and indiscriminate use of all classes of synthetic anthelmintics to deworm small ruminants has decreased their effectiveness in a worldwide problem of anthelmintic resistance. Using active plant metabolites with anthelmintic properties h...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,153 Views
20 Pages

21 January 2026

African Swine Fever is a lethal hemorrhagic disease caused by a DNA virus that affects domestic and wild pigs, causing serious economic losses in the swine industry. African Swine Fever virus (ASFV) is maintained in a sylvatic cycle that includes wil...

(This article belongs to the Section Ticks)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,552 Views
15 Pages

Genetic Diversity and Molecular Epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Clinical Isolates in New Brunswick, Canada—A Retrospective Chart Review

  • Isdore Chola Shamputa,
  • Derek J. Gaudet,
  • Jason McKinney,
  • Kim Barker and ,
  • Hafid Soualhine,
  • Catherine Yoshida,
  • Meenu Kaushal Sharma and
  • Duncan Webster
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

20 January 2026

The incidence of tuberculosis disease (TBD) in New Brunswick (NB) is low but has been rising over the past decade. Analyzing these trends can help identify specific risk factors and transmission patterns to guide targeted public health strategies. Th...

(This article belongs to the Section Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases)
  • Case Report
  • Open Access
1,647 Views
7 Pages

Congenital Tuberculosis in a Stillborn Calf

  • María Fiorella Alvarado Pinedo,
  • Adrián Di Paolo,
  • Martín Zumárraga,
  • Federico Illanes and ,
  • Damián Moyano,
  • Luis María Peralta and
  • Gabriel Travería
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

20 January 2026

Bovine tuberculosis is a zoonotic infectious disease of cattle caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis. In adult cattle, transmission is mainly via the respiratory route, whereas, in young calves, oral infection is also common. Congenital tubercu...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Animal Tuberculosis Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Methods, and Multi-Species Case Analysis)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,480 Views
12 Pages

Detection of Benzimidazole-Resistant Haemonchus contortus in Domestic and Wild Ruminants in Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Naida Kapo,
  • Teufik Goletić,
  • Adis Softić,
  • Šejla Goletić Imamović and ,
  • Srđan Gligorić and
  • Jasmin Omeragić
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

20 January 2026

Gastrointestinal nematodes, particularly Haemonchus contortus, represent a major threat to ruminant health and productivity worldwide, largely due to the widespread emergence of anthelmintic resistance. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, benzimidazole resist...

(This article belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,961 Views
13 Pages

Arthrographis Infections in Humans—A Narrative Review

  • Afroditi Ziogou,
  • Alexios Giannakodimos,
  • Ilias Giannakodimos,
  • Andreas G. Tsantes and ,
  • Stella Baliou,
  • Petros Ioannou,
  • Georgia Vrioni and
  • George Samonis
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

20 January 2026

Background: Arthrographis spp. are environmental fungi commonly found in soil and compost. Infections caused by Arthrographis species remain an uncommon clinical occurrence. Although these infections are infrequent in the general population, their in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,005 Views
23 Pages

Natural Protective Mechanisms of Cucumis callosus Leaves in Escherichia Species-Induced Urinary Tract Infection: An Integrated In Silico and In Vivo Study

  • Meenal Sahu,
  • Tripti Paliwal,
  • Radhika Joshi,
  • Arya Kuhu Vishwapriya and ,
  • Namita Misra,
  • Smita Jain,
  • Gautam Singhvi,
  • Gulshan Kumar,
  • Devesh U. Kapoor and
  • Swapnil Sharma
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

19 January 2026

Leaves of Cucumis callosus, traditionally employed in Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of urinary disorders, were investigated in depth for their therapeutic potential against bacterially induced urinary tract infection (UTI) for the first time....

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Current Progress on Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,591 Views
22 Pages

Burkholderia pseudomallei in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, Remains Highly Susceptible to Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Despite Resistance to Its Individual Components

  • Liana Lantong Sumbu,
  • Tonnii Loong-Loong Sia,
  • Mong-How Ooi,
  • Anand Mohan and ,
  • Jin-Shyan Wong and
  • Yuwana Podin
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

19 January 2026

Burkholderia pseudomallei, the causative agent of melioidosis, is endemic in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, where it is represented by a unique gentamicin-susceptible population. Despite trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (co-trimoxazole) being the cornerston...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Updates on Human Melioidosis)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,064 Views
13 Pages

Listeria monocytogenes in Jiaxing: Whole-Genome Sequencing Reveals New Threats to Public Health

  • Lei Gao,
  • Wenjie Gao,
  • Ping Li,
  • Miaomiao Jia and ,
  • Xuejuan Liu,
  • Peiyan He,
  • Henghui Wang,
  • Yong Yan and
  • Guoying Zhu
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

19 January 2026

(1) Background: Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the four principal foodborne pathogens. This study aimed to investigate the molecular characteristics of Lm isolates from Jiaxing, China, using...

(This article belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
  • Article
  • Open Access
867 Views
13 Pages

Comparison of Effectiveness Between Cysticidal and Surgical Treatments in Patients with Intraventricular Neurocysticercosis: A Single-Center Experience

  • Alex Aarón Agallo-Martínez,
  • Rebeca Ramírez-Bustamante,
  • Polet Juárez-Ortíz,
  • Ximena Gutiérrez-Bonilla and ,
  • Sergio Moreno Jiménez,
  • Roger Carrillo-Mezo and
  • Agnès Fleury
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

19 January 2026

Neurocysticercosis (NCC) remains a major public health problem in endemic countries. Clinical manifestations and therapeutic strategies vary depending on the location of the parasite. While the benefits of cysticidal treatment are well established fo...

(This article belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
  • Review
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,257 Views
22 Pages

Sheep Genetic Resistance to Gastrointestinal Nematode Infections: Current Insights from Transcriptomics and Other OMICs Technologies—A Review

  • Krishani Sinhalage,
  • Guilherme Henrique Gebim Polizel,
  • Niel A. Karrow,
  • Flavio S. Schenkel and
  • Ángela Cánovas

19 January 2026

Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infections are the most prevalent parasitic diseases in grazing sheep worldwide, causing significant productivity losses, high mortality and, as a result, economic losses and emerging animal welfare concerns. Conventio...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Parasitic Helminths and Control Strategies)
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  • Open Access
2,234 Views
27 Pages

Kinetics of Biomarkers for Therapeutic Assessment in Swiss Mice Infected with a Virulent Trypanosoma cruzi Strain

  • María Fernanda Alves-Rosa,
  • Doriana Dorta,
  • Alexa Prescilla-Ledezma,
  • Jafeth Carrasco and ,
  • Leighanne Bonner,
  • Jon J. Tamayo,
  • Michelle G. Ng,
  • Adelenis Vega,
  • Melany Morales and
  • Carmenza Spadafora
  • + 7 authors+ 2 authors

19 January 2026

Chagas disease (CD), caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, is a neglected tropical illness affecting 6–8 million people in Latin America. Reaching scholarly consensus on the host response to T. cruzi infection remains a significant challenge, primarily...

(This article belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,885 Views
21 Pages

Torque Teno Virus (TTV) Plasma Load and Immune Reconstitution Post-Transplantation in Patients with Lymphoproliferative Disorders: A Systematic Review

  • Eugenia Quiros-Roldan,
  • Martina Salvi,
  • Maria Alberti,
  • Giorgio Tiecco and ,
  • Giorgio Biasiotto,
  • Roberto Bresciani,
  • Diego Bertoli,
  • Alessandra Sottini and
  • Maria Antonia De Francesco
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

19 January 2026

Torque Teno Virus (TTV), a common and genetically diverse component of the human virome, is not linked to any known disease but reflects immune status. Its plasma viral load has shown clinical relevance in solid organ transplant recipients, correlati...

(This article belongs to the Section Immunological Responses and Immune Defense Mechanisms)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,275 Views
11 Pages

Antiviral Role of Surface Layer Protein A (SlpA) of Lactobacillus acidophilus

  • Govindaraj Anumanthan,
  • Ananta Prasad Arukha,
  • Ayalew Mergia and
  • Bikash Sahay

19 January 2026

Norovirus is associated with vomiting and diarrhea and, in severe cases, can result in death. Currently, there is no effective treatment or vaccine for this virus. Bilateral interactions have been reported between gut microbiota and viral infection....

(This article belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
  • Review
  • Open Access
2,581 Views
32 Pages

19 January 2026

Gammaretroviruses are ubiquitous pathogens, often associated with the induction of neoplasia, especially leukemia, lymphoma, and sarcoma, and with a propensity to target the germline. The latter trait has left extensive evidence of their infectious c...

(This article belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
  • Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,829 Views
29 Pages

19 January 2026

Acinetobacter baumannii is a critical pathogen and a leading cause of hospital-acquired pneumonia, especially in immunocompromised patients. Although most research has focused on antimicrobial resistance, growing evidence shows that A. baumannii can...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Thinking Inside the Host: Strategies of Facultative Intracellular Bacteria)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,522 Views
17 Pages

Comparative Analysis of Oral and Oropharyngeal Mucosal Lesions of American Tegumentary Leishmaniasis and Other Infectious Granulomatous Diseases and Squamous Cell Carcinoma

  • Clarissa Souza Mota Reis,
  • João Gustavo Corrêa Reis,
  • Raquel de Vasconcellos Carvalhaes de Oliveira,
  • Cláudia Maria Valete and
  • Fátima Conceição-Silva

17 January 2026

American tegumentary leishmaniasis (ATL) and other infectious granulomatous diseases (IGDs) may present with oral/oropharyngeal mucosal lesions (OOPML). IGD-OOPML can result from fungal, parasitic, or bacterial infections, and squamous cell carcinoma...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Leishmania & Leishmaniasis)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,134 Views
15 Pages

Genetic Determinants Linked to MDR/XDR in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strains from a Mexican Tertiary Hospital

  • Liliana Nicolas-Sayago,
  • Miguel Ángel Loyola-Cruz,
  • Yesseny Vásquez-Martínez,
  • Marcelo Cortez-San Martín and ,
  • Laura Margarita Márquez-Valdelamar,
  • Clemente Cruz-Cruz,
  • Emilio Mariano Durán-Manuel,
  • Mireya Ruíz-Valdés,
  • Claudia Camelia Calzada-Mendoza and
  • Juan Manuel Bello-López
  • + 13 authors+ 8 authors

17 January 2026

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the leading agents causing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) due to its intrinsic resistance, its capacity to acquire resistance mechanisms, and its persistence in hospital environments. In Mexico, i...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Classic and Emerging Pathogens as a Cause of Healthcare-Associated Infections: Current Knowledge and Future Approaches)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,308 Views
15 Pages

Phage PM16 Therapy Induce Long-Term Protective Immunity Against Proteus mirabilis via Macrophage Priming

  • Lina Al Allaf,
  • Anton V. Chechushkov,
  • Vera V. Morozova,
  • Yulia N. Kozlova and ,
  • Tatiana A. Ushakova and
  • Nina V. Tikunova
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

16 January 2026

Bacteriophages, traditionally viewed solely as antibacterial agents, are increasingly being studied for their immunomodulatory properties. In this study, we demonstrate that PM16 phage therapy not only effectively controls subcutaneous Proteus mirabi...

(This article belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
5,181 Views
13 Pages

16 January 2026

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and urolithiasis exhibit a complex bidirectional relationship in which microbial colonization and urinary obstruction may mutually reinforce each other. This retrospective observational study evaluated clinical and mic...

  • Article
  • Open Access
834 Views
16 Pages

A Two-Year Study on Swifts (Apus spp.) as Bioindicators of Environmental Antimicrobial Resistance Within a One Health Framework

  • Erika Esposito,
  • Raffaele Scarpellini,
  • Tiziano De Lorentis,
  • Anna Zaghini and ,
  • Giovanna Marliani,
  • Elisabetta Mondo,
  • Stefano Pesaro and
  • Silvia Piva
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

16 January 2026

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat to human, animal and environmental health, underscoring the need for integrated surveillance to understand its dynamics and ecosystem interactions. This study investigated the potential of swifts (Apu...

(This article belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,302 Views
13 Pages

The Controversial Link Between Human Papillomavirus Infection and Esophageal Health: An Exploratory Translational Study

  • Maximilian Egg,
  • Markus Wiesmüller,
  • Bertram Aschenbrenner,
  • Lili Kazemi-Shirazi and ,
  • Werner Dolak,
  • Behrang Mozayani,
  • Reinhard Kirnbauer,
  • Michael Trauner,
  • Bettina Huber and
  • Alessandra Handisurya
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

15 January 2026

Evidence on the contribution of human papillomaviruses (HPVs) to the development of esophageal papillomas is still controversial. Esophageal papillomatosis (EP) is considered an exceedingly rare, but distinct entity within esophageal proliferations,...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Viral Oncology and Targeted Therapies for Virus-Associated Cancers)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,179 Views
11 Pages

Ultrastructural Evaluation (SEM) of Ascaris lumbricoides Eggs Treated with Silver Nanoparticles Biosynthesised by Duddingtonia flagrans Using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

  • Carolina Magri Ferraz,
  • João Pedro Barbosa de Assis,
  • Eduarda Cavalini Guerini,
  • Juliany Veloso Leal and ,
  • Filippe Elias de Freitas Soares,
  • Marcio Fronza,
  • Jackson Victor de Araujo,
  • Luís Madeira de Carvalho and
  • Fabio Ribeiro Braga
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

15 January 2026

Ascaris lumbricoides is one of the most epidemiologically significant soil-transmitted helminths, and the environmental persistence of its eggs is largely attributed to their robust structural architecture. The search for ovicidal alternatives capabl...

(This article belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,507 Views
14 Pages

Molecular Detection of Theileria equi, Babesia caballi, and Borrelia burgdorferi Sensu Lato in Hippobosca equina from Horses in Spain

  • Abel Dorrego,
  • Sergi Olvera-Maneu,
  • Eduard Jose-Cunilleras,
  • Paloma Gago and ,
  • Alejandra Raez,
  • Belen Rivera,
  • Ariana Oporto,
  • Sergio Gonzalez and
  • Fatima Cruz-Lopez
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

15 January 2026

The forest fly (Hippobosca equina) is an obligate haematophagous dipteran insect (order Diptera) that primarily infests horses and may contribute to the circulation of vector-borne pathogens. This study aimed to investigate the presence of Anaplasma ...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Epidemiology of Vector-Borne Pathogens)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,898 Views
23 Pages

Helminth Antigens Modulate Virus-Induced Activation of CD154 (CD40L) Expression on T Cells in Onchocerca volvulus-Infected Individuals

  • Brice Armel Nembot Fogang,
  • Kathrin Arndts,
  • Tomabu Adjobimey,
  • Michael Owusu and ,
  • Vera Serwaa Opoku,
  • Derrick Adu Mensah,
  • John Boateng,
  • Jubin Osei-Mensah,
  • Julia Meyer and
  • Linda B. Debrah
  • + 11 authors+ 6 authors

15 January 2026

Background: The interaction between helminth and viral infections has important implications for understanding viral disease outcomes and vaccine efficacy in helminth-endemic regions. We previously demonstrated that helminth seropositivity is associa...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Parasitic Helminths and Control Strategies)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,073 Views
16 Pages

Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics Associated with Antimicrobial-Resistant Urinary Tract Infections in Outpatient and Inpatient Settings: A Retrospective Study from Northwestern Mexico

  • Jose Monroy-Higuera,
  • Uriel A. Angulo-Zamudio,
  • Nidia Leon-Sicairos,
  • Hector Flores-Villaseñor and ,
  • Jorge Velazquez-Roman,
  • Ernesto Ruiz-Trejo,
  • Julio Medina-Serrano,
  • Francisco Castro-Apodaca,
  • Gabriela Tapia-Pastrana and
  • Adrian Canizalez-Roman
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

14 January 2026

Antimicrobial resistance in urinary tract infections (UTIs) poses a critical public health challenge, yet comparative data between outpatient and inpatient settings remain limited, particularly in Latin America. This study characterized the epidemiol...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Insights into Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens Within the One Health Framework: Epidemiology, Mechanisms and Strategies for Eradication)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,307 Views
22 Pages

14 January 2026

On a planet intending to move toward carbon neutrality while ensuring food security, maximizing water and nutrient use efficiency in agriculture is essential. Soilless cultivation offers a promising solution for food production, yet in substrate-base...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Current Research in the Control of Plant Pathogenic Fusarium Species)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,015 Views
11 Pages

Epidemiological Investigation and Phylogenetic Analysis of Major Blood-Derived Pathogens in Sheep from Gansu Province

  • Jin Luo,
  • Li Ma,
  • Fangyu Xiao,
  • Muhammad Kashif Obaid and ,
  • Hongfei Zheng,
  • Qiaoyun Ren,
  • Guiquan Guan,
  • Hong Yin and
  • Ping Liu
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

14 January 2026

Investigating the prevalence and molecular genetic characteristics of Anaplasma ovis, Theileria spp., Anaplasma phagocytophilum, and hemotropic Mycoplasma infections in sheep populations across different regions of Gansu Province is of significant im...

(This article belongs to the Topic Advances in Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Animals)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
982 Views
18 Pages

Multitarget Mechanisms of (‒)‒Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Against MRSA: From SraP L-Lectin Targeting to Synergistic Antibiotic Effects

  • Ping Zheng,
  • Peihua Zhang,
  • Yuan Li,
  • Jinzhao Long and ,
  • Fang Liu and
  • Haiyan Yang
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

13 January 2026

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a major global public health threat due to its broad resistance, urgently requires the development of new antibiotic alternatives. (‒)‒Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is considered a n...

(This article belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,738 Views
26 Pages

13 January 2026

This review explores the interplay between SARS-CoV-2 and HIV-1 infections within the human brain, highlighting the significant neurological implications of these viral infections. SARS-CoV-2 can infect the central nervous system (CNS), with evidence...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Viral Infections and Their Effects on the Central Nervous System (CNS), 2nd Edition)
  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,115 Views
69 Pages

Review of Major and Minor Pathogens of Adult Pacific Salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.) in Freshwater in the Pacific Northwest of North America

  • Tamsen M. Polley,
  • Jayde A. Ferguson,
  • Nora Hickey,
  • Simon R. M. Jones and ,
  • Anindo Choudhury,
  • John S. Foott and
  • Michael L. Kent
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

13 January 2026

This comprehensive review examines pathogens affecting adult anadromous Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.) during their terminal freshwater migration and spawning across populations from California through Alaska, including Oregon, Washington, and Br...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Infectious Diseases in Aquatic Animals)
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  • Open Access
1,426 Views
15 Pages

13 January 2026

Tularemia is a well-known zoonotic disease around the world, with particularly high rates in certain geographic areas of the U.S. Though the disease is regularly reported, it is classified as a rare condition owing to the relatively low number of cas...

(This article belongs to the Topic Vector-Borne Disease Spatial Epidemiology, Disease Ecology, and Zoonoses)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
966 Views
14 Pages

Structural Mapping of Surveillance Data Reveals Conservation of NNI Binding Site in RSV L Protein

  • Ruchin Patel,
  • Edward Murray,
  • Debbie D. Nahas,
  • Mahdieh Yazdani and ,
  • Brett Ambler,
  • Nicholas Murgolo and
  • John A. Howe
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

13 January 2026

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains a leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) and infant mortality worldwide. Despite recent advances in prophylactic interventions, effective therapeutics for active RSV infection are still l...

(This article belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,051 Views
24 Pages

Diagnostic Techniques and Epidemiological Methods for Parasites in Beekeeping: Considerations and Perspectives

  • Roberto Bava,
  • Fabio Castagna,
  • Stefano Ruga,
  • Rosa Maria Bulotta and ,
  • Giovanna Liguori,
  • Domenico Britti,
  • Ernesto Palma and
  • Vincenzo Musella
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

12 January 2026

Pests contribute significantly to the loss of Apis mellifera colonies in a multifactorial context that includes viruses, pesticides, nutritional deficiencies, and climate change. This review critically summarises diagnostic techniques (morphological,...

(This article belongs to the Section Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,576 Views
23 Pages

12 January 2026

The skin of bats hosts diverse microbial communities, yet most research has focused on bacteria or single fungal pathogens such as Pseudogymnoascus destructans. Here, we present the first direct comparison of culturable skin mycobiota in the greater...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Emerging and Rare Fungal Pathogens in a Changing World)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,602 Views
12 Pages

The Role of Routine Surveillance Cultures in Optimising Sepsis Management in High-Risk Patient Groups

  • Jan Závora,
  • Václava Adámková,
  • Alžběta Studená and
  • Gabriela Kroneislová

12 January 2026

Background: Sepsis remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly when caused by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). Early identification of colonising or infecting pathogens may inform initial antimicrobial selection. Surveillan...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Current Progress on Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance)
  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,753 Views
25 Pages

Treating Extensively Drug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: Considerations for Host Characteristics and Type of Infections

  • Anastasia Geladari,
  • Dimitrios Kouroupis,
  • Kyriaki Vafeidou,
  • Vasileios Liakos and ,
  • Maria Magoudi,
  • Anastasia-Izampella Papathanasiou,
  • Elias Iosifidis,
  • Emmanuel Roilides,
  • Charalampos Antachopoulos and
  • Athina Pyrpasopoulou
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

12 January 2026

Acinetobacter baumannii has been characterized by CDC, WHO and most National Healthcare Systems worldwide as a critical nosocomial pathogen, and classified as an ESKAPE (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacte...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Challenges of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria and Drug Development of Antibacterials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,619 Views
12 Pages

Genomic Characterization of Clinical Canine Parvovirus Type 2c Infection in Wild Coyotes (Canis latrans) in Mexico

  • Armando Busqueta-Medina,
  • Ramiro Ávalos-Ramírez,
  • Diana Elisa Zamora-Ávila,
  • Víctor Eustorgio Aguirre-Arzola and ,
  • Juan Francisco Contreras-Cordero and
  • Sibilina Cedillo-Rosales
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

11 January 2026

Canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) is a primary etiological agent of acute gastroenteritis in domestic dogs. Although molecular and serological evidence have confirmed its circulation in wild carnivores, the clinical impact of spillover events in wildl...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Detection and Characterisation of Viral Pathogens: 2nd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,728 Views
15 Pages

vIRA Inhibition of Antiviral Necroptosis and RIPK3 Binding Are Separable Events

  • Katherine B. Ragan,
  • Haripriya Sridharan,
  • Aaron S. Stark,
  • Kaela Ilami and ,
  • Amanda D. Fisher,
  • Olivia N. Brahms,
  • William J. Kaiser and
  • Jason W. Upton
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

10 January 2026

Necroptosis is an antiviral form of programmed cell death modulated by proteins that interact via RIP Homotypic Interaction Motifs (RHIMs). The result of the signaling pathways depends on which RHIM-containing proteins are involved: although both hos...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Pathogen–Host Interactions: Death, Defense, and Disease)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
929 Views
8 Pages

UV-C Irradiation Effectiveness on Mpox-Virus-Contaminated Surfaces

  • Anna Gidari,
  • Samuele Sabbatini,
  • Carlo Pallotto,
  • Sabrina Bastianelli and ,
  • Sara Pierucci,
  • Chiara Busti,
  • Giulia Proietti,
  • Alessia Lai,
  • Giuseppe Vittorio De Socio and
  • Daniela Francisci
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

10 January 2026

Introduction: Mpox virus (MpoxV), an emerging zoonotic pathogen, has recently caused global concern due to increasing outbreaks beyond its traditional endemic regions. While transmission primarily occurs via close contact, fomites are also suspected...

(This article belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,364 Views
25 Pages

10 January 2026

Anthropogenic pressures in the Amazon Basin are reshaping human–animal–environment interactions and increasing zoonotic disease risk. Within this One Health context, domestic dogs and cats are underrecognized contributors to pathogen circ...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
957 Views
13 Pages

Benzalkonium Chloride Tolerance Among Listeria innocua from Food and Food Processing Environments in Poland

  • Anna Zawiasa,
  • Aleksandra Andrzejewska,
  • Patryk Mikołajczak and
  • Agnieszka Olejnik-Schmidt

10 January 2026

Benzalkonium chloride (BC) is widely used as a disinfectant in the food industry; however, increasing reports of Listeria innocua isolates exhibiting tolerance to this compound highlight the need to better understand their adaptive mechanisms. This s...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Challenges of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria and Drug Development of Antibacterials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,249 Views
15 Pages

10 January 2026

Background: The global dissemination of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella poses a persistent and serious threat to food safety systems. As a leading poultry-exporting country, Thailand requires a comprehensive understanding of how resistance plasm...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Salmonella: A Global Health Threat and Food Safety Challenge)

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