Report on the Research Paper: Comprehensive Pathogen Identification and Antimicrobial Resistance Prediction from Positive Blood Cultures Using Nanopore Sequencing Technology Academic Context Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are severe clinical conditions typically diagnosed through positive blood culture results and systemic signs of infection. BSIs c...
Genomic Surveillance of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms Based on Long-Read Sequencing Research Background Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are a significant global public health threat. These organisms exhibit resistance to multiple antibiotics, making infections challenging to treat and increasing healthcare costs. To effectively monitor and co...
Research Background and Motivation Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), is a global health issue infecting and killing millions annually. Despite advances in TB diagnosis and treatment, the immune evasion strategies employed by Mtb remain a critical reason for its prolonged survival in the host, leading to chronic infectio...
Summary of the Academic Paper Report on “Century-Old Herbarium Specimen Provides Insights Into Pierce’s Disease of Grapevines Emergence in the Americas” Introduction Pierce’s Disease (PD) of grapevines, caused by the bacterial subspecies Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa (Xff), poses a severe threat to the viticulture industry. However, its geog...
Comparative Analysis of Recombinant Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine and Standard Egg-Based Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine in Nursing Home Residents: A Cluster Randomized Trial Academic Background Influenza is among the primary respiratory pathogens causing morbidity and mortality among the elderly worldwide, particularly in nursing home residents wh...
Academic Background Tubercular Uveitis (TBU) is an ocular condition caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection or immune-mediated inflammation. While tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global public health issue, the diagnosis and treatment of TBU continue to pose significant challenges. TBU presents a wide range of clinical manifestations, with...
Impact of an Epstein-Barr Virus Serology-Based Screening Program on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Mortality: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial Academic Background Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a malignant tumor that is highly prevalent in Asia, particularly in southern China. Approximately 85% of NPC cases occur in Asia, with the incidence being...
Fiber Optics-Based Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Sensors for Rapid Multiplex Detection of Foodborne Pathogens in Raw Poultry Academic Background Foodborne illnesses are a significant global public health challenge, with Salmonella being one of the leading pathogens causing such diseases. In the United States alone, Salmonella results in 1.35 ...
The Respiratory Microbiome is Linked to the Severity of RSV Infections and the Persistence of Symptoms in Children Academic Background Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a leading cause of respiratory infections and hospitalizations in infants. While known risk factors for severe infections include preterm birth, congenital heart disease, and bro...
The Ongoing Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Drives Escape from mRNA Vaccine-Induced Humoral Immunity Academic Background Since its emergence in late 2019, SARS-CoV-2 has undergone continuous evolution, giving rise to multiple variants. These variants have enhanced their transmissibility and immune evasion capabilities through mutations, particularly agains...