Germs, Volume 15, Issue 1

Introduction: Despite decades of research on highly pathogenic avian influenza, especially H5N1, an understanding of the impact of research outputs on policy, the impact of funding and policies, collaboration between authors, and other bibliometric m...

Introduction: Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces many exotoxins which are essential for the bacterial pathogenesis. The aim of this study was to identify Pseudomonas aeruginosa from clinical specimens, detect the sensitivity pattern, biofilm production,...

Introduction: Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination is a key strategy for preventing HPV-related cancers, yet vaccine hesitancy remains a challenge due to persistent myths and misconceptions. This study aimed to identify the most frequently encount...

Introduction: The objective of this study was to identify and analyze cases of pertussis hospitalized in 2024 that met the clinical criteria, epidemiological context, and laboratory confirmation through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or serological...

Introduction: A major area of pathology in primary care practice is represented by respiratory infections, from common colds to severe lower respiratory tract illness. Our aim was to evaluate the incidence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneum...

Introduction: Solid organ transplant recipients are particularly prone to infections, and many germs can be involved, including opportunistic pathogens. Regarding catheter-related infections however, the number of causative microorganisms is most oft...

Introduction: This case highlights a rare and significant complication of Chlamydia pneumoniae infection: optic neuritis (ON). Acute Chlamydia pneumoniae infection in children typically presents with respiratory tract symptoms and may occasionally le...

Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a rare infectious tropical disease, which is a serious illness among humans, and is often fatal [...]