Antimicrobial and synergistic effects of lemongrass and geranium essential oils against Streptococcus mutans,Staphylococcus aureus,and Candida spp.

BACKGROUND The oral cavity harbors more than 700 species of bacteria,which play crucial roles in the development of various oral diseases including caries,endodontic infection,periodontal infection,and diverse oral diseases.AIM To investigate the antimicrobial action of Cymbopogon Schoenanthus and Pelargonium graveolens essential oils against Streptococcus mutans,Staphylococcus aureus,Candida albicans,Ca.dubliniensis,and Ca.krusei.METHODS Minimum microbicidal concentration was determined following Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute documents.The synergistic antimicrobial activity was evaluated using the Broth microdilution checkerboard method,and the antibiofilm activity was evaluated with the 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay.Data were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance followed by the Tukey post-hoc test(P≤0.05).RESULTS C.schoenanthus and P.graveolens essential oils were as effective as 0.12%chlorhexidine against S.mutans and St.aureus monotypic biofilms after 24 h.After 24 h P.graveolens essential oil at 0.25%was more effective than the nystatin group,and C.schoenanthus essential oil at 0.25%was as effective as the nystatin group.CONCLUSION C.schoenanthus and P.graveolens essential oils are effective against S.mutans,St.aureus,Ca.albicans,Ca.dubliniensis,and Ca.krusei at different concentrations after 5 min and 24 h.

Monte Carlo Analysis of Different Administration Regiments for Isavuconazole against <i>Candida spp.</i>and <i>Aspergillus spp.</i>

In our study, we aimed to optimize the dosage regimen of Isavuconazole against Candida spp. and Aspergillus spp. by Monte Carlo simulation (MSC). Pharmacokinetic parameters and microbiological data of Isavuconazole were collected. Then we used MSC to simulate 10,000 patients analyzed by Crystal Ball to calculate probability of target attainment (PTA) and cumulative fraction of response (CFR). With dosages of 100 mg, 200 mg, and 400 mg in oral group and dosages of 100 mg, and 200 mg in intravenous administration, all have different degrees of antifungal effect. But when the dosage regimen was 50 mg IV, the therapeutic effect of Isavuconazole against Aspergillus spp. and Candida spp. were not good.

Susceptibility to Fluconazole and Ketoconazole of Candida spp. Isolated from Primary and Episodic Vulvovaginites by E-Test (São Paulo, SP, Brazil)

Purpose: To evaluate the profile of in vitro susceptibility of yeasts isolated from cases of primary and espisodic vulvovaginitis to two antifungal agents. Methods: 40 Candida isolates from episodes of vulvovaginal candidiasis were identified by classic methodologies. The susceptibility testing of the in vitro fluconazole and ketoconazole activity against the isolates was accessed by E-test. Results: C. albicans was the most common species identified in 70% of the occurrences followed by C. glabrata (20%), C. tropicalis (7.5%), and C. guilliermondii (2.5%). In the susceptibility profile to antifungal agents, 12.5% and 16.7% of the isolates obtained from primary and episodic vulvovaginal candidiasis were resistant to fluconazole, respectively. To ketoconazole, we found that 6.25% and 12.5% of the isolates respectively from primary vulvovaginal candidiasis (PVVC) and episodic vulvovaginal candidiasis (EVVC) had high MIC values. Conclusions: E-test is a reliable method for the susceptibility testing of Candida spp. due to its simplicity, reproducibility, and lack of specialized equipment. Resistant strains and non-albicans species were verified more in cases of EVVC than in PVVC. Clinical and mycological cure of patients with episodic vulvovaginal candidiasis or complicated cases occurred after prolonged treatment and sometimes with multiple antifungals use.

Prevalence and virulence factors of Candida spp. associated with blow flies

Objective:To investigate the prevalence of Candida spp.and the virulence factors of Candida albicans(C.albicans) isolated from external surfaces of blow flies collected from Mae Sot,Tak Province,Thailand.Methods:The blow flies were collected by sterile sweep nets from three areas in Mae Sot.Yeast isolation was first performed on Sabouraud dextrose agar(SDA) supplemented with chloramphenicol and cycloheximide.The yeast isolates were then identified by using chromogenic agar,a yeast identification test kit,a germ tube formation test and a carbohydrate utilization test.The β-hemolysis was determined on 7% sheep blood agar,while phospholipase activity was measured on SDA agar supplemented with 10% egg yolk suspension.Antifungal susceptibility testing was determined by broth micro-dilution testing against ketoconazole and amphotericin B.Results:The prevalence rate of Candida spp.on the external surfaces of the blow flies was 78.1%.All C.albicans isolated from the blow fly demonstrated b-hemolysin and potent phospholipase activities and 47.1% of C.albicans were resistant to ketoconazole with MIC values 128 mg/m L.Conclusions:The results indicate that blow flies could play an essential role in the transmission of potentially pathogenic and antifungal resistant C.albicans into the environment.Further investigation on other virulence factors and genetic relatedness among isolates from the blow flies,the environment and clinical specimens is required to confirm this role.

A Review Study on the Effects of Estrogen Level on Vaginal Candida spp.of Women with Estrogen-Related Receptor Breast Cancer

The aim of the present study have been reported to review the estrogen level in the patients with the breast cancer and healthy individuals.Breast cancer is one of the most common diseases in women worldwide that is characterized by uncontrolled growth of malignant cells in the mammary epithelial tissue.The estrogen was found at normal level in most patients with ER-positive breast cancer and in healthy individuals,while its high level was higher among patients with ER-negative breast cancer.Many studies show evidences about the role of estrogen at a high level on the development of breast cancer.The association between the estrogen levels and the presence of Candida spp.in vagina of patients with breast cancer was reviewed.

Activity of Selected Essential Oils against Candida spp.strains.Evaluation of New Aspects of their Specific Pharmacological Properties,with Special Reference to Lemon Balm

The aim was to investigate the antifungal effectiveness and some of pharmacological properties of essential oils (EOs), which had not yet been thoroughly studied in the planned scope. We first evaluated MIC/MFC of sixteen EOs against C. albicans ATCC 10231. Then, five most active EOs were tested, using 50 clinical Candida spp. strains and additional reference C. albicans ATCC 90028 strain. The time-kill curve, carryover, post-antifungal effects (PAFE), mutant prevention concentrations, the susceptibility of reference strains to the cell wall disrupting agents and tolerance to oxidative stress, were evaluated. For these detailed studies, we chose the following four essential oils. Clove oil, Geranium oil, Lemon balm and Citronella oil, with MICs of 0.097% (v/v), resulted concentration- and time-dependent killing and may be therapeutically safe, because they do not generate resistance. The best one was Lemon balm, which caused most extended PAFE, significantly reduced tolerance to oxidative stress and increased susceptibility to Calcofluor White, Congo Red and SDS. Phytochemical analysis of these four EOs has been performed and compared;looking for the reason that Lemon balm was the best.

基于改进YOLOv3-SPP算法的道路车辆检测

针对在城市道路场景下视觉检测车辆时,车辆密集和远处车辆呈现小尺度,导致出现检测精度低或者漏检的问题,提出了一种基于改进的YOLOv3-SPP算法,对激活函数进行优化,以DIOU-NMS Loss作为边界框损失函数,增强网络的表达能力。为提高所提算法对小目标和遮挡目标的特征提取能力,引入空洞卷积模块,增大目标的感受野。实验结果表明,所提算法在检测车辆目标时m AP提高了1.79%,也有效减少了在检测紧密车辆目标时出现的漏检现象。

FOSB、SPP1基因表达对经肝动脉介入化疗栓塞术治疗的中晚期肝癌生存期预测价值

目的探讨骨肉瘤原癌基凶同源物B(FOSB)、分泌性磷蛋白1(SPP 1)基因表达对经肝动脉介入化疗栓塞术治疗的中晚期肝癌患者术后生存期的预测价值。方法回顾性分析2016年1月—2017年10月在西安医学院第一附属医院进行诊治的中晚期肝癌患者115例作为研究对象,根据FOSB、SPP 1基因表达水平分为FOSB高表达组(n=52)、FOSB低表达组(n=63)及SPP 1高表达组(n=89)、SPP 1低表达组(n=26)。同时选取115例健康体检者为健康对照组。分析FOSB、SPP 1表达与中晚期肝癌患者临床病理特征的关系。对纳入研究的患者进行为期60个月的随访,Logistics风险回归模型分析影响患者生存期的危险因素。Kaplan-Meier生存曲线分析FOSB、SPP 1表达水平与患者生存预后的关系。结果肝癌患者外周血单个核细胞中FOSB mRNA表达水平明显低于健康对照组,SPP 1 mRNA表达水平明显高于健康对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。FOSB、SPP 1表达在中晚期肝癌患者肿瘤大小、Child-Pugh分级、淋巴转移、BCLC分期方面比较差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。单因素分析结果显示,存活组和死亡组在肿瘤大小、Child-Pugh分级、淋巴转移、BCLC分期、FOSB、SPP 1表达方面比较,差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。肿瘤大小、Child-Pugh分级、淋巴转移、BCLC分期、FOSB低表达、SPP 1高表达均为中晚期肝癌患者生存期的独立危险因素(P<0.05)。随访时间60个月,患者生存率为17.39%(20/115),FOSB高表达组中位生存时间为39.7个月,明显高于FOSB低表达组的19.3个月(P<0.05);SPP 1低表达组中位生存时间为40个月,明显高于SPP 1高表达组的18个月(P<0.05)。结论FOSB在中晚期肝癌患者中表达明显下调,SPP 1表达上调,其对预测中晚期肝癌患者肝动脉介入化疗栓塞术治疗生存期具有一定的价值。FOSB、SPP 1有望成为评估介入术治疗患者预后的潜在指标,可协同肿瘤大小、Child-Pugh分级、淋巴转移、BCLC分期等临床指标预测或评估肝癌患者术后生存情况。

雌激素和Candidalysin在外阴阴道念珠菌病中的研究进展

外阴阴道念珠菌病(VVC)主要由白念珠菌(CA)引起。增加外周血雌激素水平如怀孕、口服避孕药的使用和激素替代疗法等增加VVC易感性。雌激素可通过调控CA菌丝生长、宿主固有免疫细胞和阴道上皮细胞的免疫功能等多种方式影响VVC进展,但具体机制仍不清楚。Candidalysin(CL)是一种对黏膜感染至关重要的真菌肽毒素,在CA感染中起着重要作用。CL由ECE1基因编码,雌激素调控ECE1表达。本文就雌激素和CL与VVC之间相关性进行综述,为进一步明确雌激素和CL在VVC发病机制中的作用提供参考。

Analysis of Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Parameters and Dosage Regimen of Posaconazole against <i>Candida</i>spp. and <i>Aspergillus</i>spp. Using Monte Carlo Simulation

Invasive fungal infections (IFI) have recently become increasingly more prevalent, resulting in an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Both Candida spp. and Aspergillus spp. are major causes of IFI. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the cumulative fraction of response of various dosage regimens of posaconazole against nine Candida spp. and six Aspergillus spp. in both children and adults. Monte Carlo simulation (MCS) was performed to optimize selection of posaconazole dosage regimens. For children, a dosage regimen of 120 mg/m2 posaconazole tid was sufficient to treat fungal infections caused by all six Aspergillus spp. and six of the nine Candida spp. (but was not effective against C. glabrata, C. guilliermondii and C. krusei). In contrast, a 400 mg dosage regimen of posaconazole bid achieved the target pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) parameters against all six Aspergillus spp. and eight of the nine Candida spp. (but was not effective against C. glabrata) in the adults. Dosage regimens of 50 mg bid, 100 mg bid, or 200 mg bid were not effective. Posaconazole dosage regimens are likely to achieve their desired PK/PD targets against Candida spp. and Aspergillus spp. in both children and adults.

SPP1和PD-L1在子宫内膜癌组织中的表达及其预后价值

目的:分析分泌型磷蛋白1(secreted phosphoprotein 1,SPP1)和程序性死亡蛋白配体1(programmed cell death-ligand 1,PD-L1)在子宫内膜癌(endometrial carcinoma,EC)组织中的表达水平及与预后的关系。方法:通过免疫组织化学方法分析SPP1和PD-L1在84例EC组织和61例正常子宫内膜组织中的表达情况,分析SPP1和PD-L1表达与临床病理特征及预后的关系,利用UALCAN分析工具(https://ualcan.path.uab.edu/)分析癌症基因组图谱(The Cancer Genome Atlas,TCGA)数据库中EC组织SPP1和PD-L1 mRNA的表达及与预后的关系。结果:EC组织SPP1阳性表达率高于正常子宫内膜组织(71.43%vs 36.07%,P=0.001),PD-L1阳性表达率低于正常子宫内膜组织(25.00%vs 42.62%,P=0.025);EC组织中,SPP1阳性表达率与组织学分级相关(P<0.05),PD-L1阳性表达率与淋巴结转移相关(P<0.05),SPP1与PD-L1表达呈正相关(列联系数r=0.237,P=0.026);EC组织中,不同SPP1和PD-L1表达患者总生存期无差异(均P>0.05)。TCGA数据库中生物信息学分析显示EC中SPP1 mRNA表达水平显著高于正常子宫内膜组织(P<0.01),PD-L1 mRNA表达水平与正常子宫内膜组织比较,差异无统计学意义(P=0.057);EC组织SPP1 mRNA和PD-L1 mRNA表达水平呈正相关(r=0.350,P<0.05);不同SPP1和PD-L1表达水平患者总生存期无差异(均P>0.05)。结论:SPP1在EC组织中的表达与PD-L1呈正相关,可能共同参与EC免疫微环境调控,SPP1和PD-L1均不是EC独立预后因子。

磷改性SPP沸石催化甲醇制丙烯反应

为开发甲醇制丙烯(MTP)反应的高性能催化剂,制备了不同硅铝比的SPP沸石,再进行磷改性处理。采用X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)、电感耦合等离子发射光谱(ICP)、氮气物理吸附、NH_(3)程序升温脱附(NH_(3)-TPD)和热重分析等手段表征了样品的孔结构和酸性质等,并比较了各催化剂在甲醇制丙烯(MTP)反应中的催化性能。结果表明:相比于普通ZSM-5沸石,SPP沸石具有更大的比表面积和孔容,可以显著提高分子的扩散速率和活性位点的可接触性,提高了反应性能。得益于弱碱性磷酸铵的孔道清洁作用,磷改性后的SPP沸石的总孔容均增加。同时,随着磷改性浓度的增加,SPP沸石的强酸量逐渐降低。磷改性得到的SPP沸石(磷的质量分数为0.2%)催化MTP反应时,丙烯选择性达到50.4%,C_(2)^(=)-C_(4)^(=)选择性达到72.1%,积炭量为1.4%。

Positive sputum culture of Candida spp.as a risk factor for 30-day mortality in patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia:A propensity-score matched retrospective clinical study

Background:Candida species(Candida spp.)are commonly isolated microorganisms from lower respiratory tract(LRT)specimens of patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia(HAP);however,the clinical significance remains controversial.This study aimed to investigate the correlation between Candida spp.in the LRT and the clinical features and prognosis of HAP.Methods:This retrospective analysis included eligible patients with HAP from the database of a prospective study carried out between 2018 and 2019 in nine Chinese hospitals.Data on demographics,clinical characteristics,and prognosis were collected and analyzed.Propensity score matching(PSM)was used to balance the baseline characteristics.Results:A total of 187 HAP patients were enrolled.After PSM of severity score,27 cases with positive sputum culture of Candida spp.were compared with the control group at a ratio of 1:1.The Candida-positive group had more bacterial isolates in blood culture than the Candida-negative group(39.1%[9/23]vs.7.7%[2/26],χ^(2)=6.928,effect size[ES]=0.38,95%CI:0.12-0.61,P=0.008).The proportion of patients with chronic lung diseases was significantly higher in the Candida-positive group(55.6%[15/27]vs.22.2%[6/27],χ^(2)=6.312,ES=0.34,95%CI:0.07-0.59,P=0.012).The 30-day prognosis of HAP was significantly different between the two groups(80.8%[21/26]vs.38.5%[10/26],χ^(2)=9.665,ES=0.43,95%CI:0.19-0.66,P=0.002).Univariable logistic regression analysis showed that LRT Candida spp.colonization was a risk factor for 30-day mortality of HAP(OR=6.720,95%CI:1.915-23.577,P=0.003).Conclusions:Candida spp.in the LRT was associated with 30-day mortality of HAP.Patients with chronic under-lying lung diseases tend to have Candida spp.colonization.

Genetic Diversity of Jute Mallow (Corchorus spp.) Accessions Based on ISSR Markers

Jute mallow is a nutritious leafy vegetable. The leaves are rich in proteins, vitamins and essential amino acids. Molecular characterization of Jute mallow with focus on improvement of leaf yield is scarcely reported. In the present study, inter sequence simple repeats (ISSR) molecular markers were employed to assess genetic diversity and relationships of 83 accessions of Jute mallow from different parts of Africa and Asia conserved at the World Vegetable Center East and Southern Africa. A total of 89 bands were amplified by 8 ISSR primers. Number of polymorphic bands per primer ranged from 2 to 6 with an average of 2.75 bands per primer. Polymorphic information content (PIC) values ranged from 0.390 to 0.760 with average of 0.53. Average Nei’s gene diversity (h) and Shannon’s information index (I) were 0.335 and 0.494 respectively. The highest pairwise genetic distance was 0.431 observed in a population from East Africa accessions. PC1 and PC2 axis explained 21.69% and 11.66% of the total variation respectively. UPGMA cluster analysis grouped the accessions into six main clusters at genetic similarity coefficient of 0.53 as standard value for classification. These results have important implications for jute mallow breeding and conservation.

Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance of Urinary Tract Pathogens, with Molecular Identification of Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca, and Acinetobacter spp., Using Multiplex Real-Time PCR

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by uropathogens are a significant public health problem, and their treatment primarily relies on antibiotic therapy. However, the increasing global development of antibiotic resistance necessitates updating diagnostic techniques to ensure higher sensitivity and specificity, especially with advancements in science and medicine. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of UTIs and antibiotic resistance profiles through urine culture, as well as to identify Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca, and Acinetobacter spp. in urine samples using a molecular approach with multiplex real-time PCR. From May 3 to July 25, 2023, at the Pietro Annigoni Biomolecular Research Center (CERBA) and Saint Camille Hospital of Ouagadougou (HOSCO), 209 urine samples collected from patients with suspected UTIs were analyzed using both urine culture and multiplex real-time PCR. Among the 209 patients, 52.15% were male and 47.85% female, with an average age of 46.87 ± 21.33 years. Urine cultures revealed an overall UTI prevalence of 23.44%, with a prevalence of 8.13% in men versus 15.31% in women (P = 0.023). The bacterial prevalence rates were as follows: Escherichia coli (12.92%), Klebsiella spp. (7.18%), Enterobacter cloacae (1.44%), Staphylococcus aureus (0.96%), and other bacteria. Klebsiella spp. demonstrated 100% resistance to Amoxicillin and Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid, while Escherichia coli showed 96.2% and 65.4% resistance to Amoxicillin and Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid, respectively. PCR analysis of the target bacteria revealed mono-infection prevalence rates of Klebsiella pneumoniae (10.39%), Klebsiella oxytoca (7.79%), and Acinetobacter spp. (7.79%), along with a co-infection prevalence rate of Klebsiella pneumoniae/Acinetobacter spp. (1.30%). This study demonstrated that PCR, with its high sensitivity and specificity, could effectively distinguish Klebsiella pneumoniae from Klebsiella oxytoca and detect Acinetobacter spp. in less than 24 hours—something urine culture alone could not achieve. The relative ease of automating urine PCR testing, combined with its diagnostic accuracy and rapid turnaround time, makes it a valuable addition to modern medical practice for the laboratory diagnosis of UTIs.

Effect of dissolved organic nitrogen on the bloom of Prorocentrum donghaiense and Karenia spp. in the East China Sea coastal waters

Understan ding the mechanism of harmful algal bloom formation is vital for effectively preventing algal bloom outbreaks in coastal environments.Karenia spp.blooms in the East China Sea show a significant correlation with nutrient regimes.However,the impact of key components of nutrients,especially dissolved organic nitrogen(DON),on the blooms of Karenia spp.is not clear.Quantitative research is still lacking.In this study,the cruise observations,field mesocosm-flask culture experiments,and a multinitrogen-tri-phytoplankton-detritus model(NTPD) are combined to reveal the quantitative influence of nutrient regimes on the shift of Prorocentrum donghaiense and Karenia spp.in the East China Sea.It has a synchronism rhythm of diatom-P.donghaienseKarenia spp.-diatom loop in the field culture experiment,which is consistent with the results of the cruise observation.The results showed that the processes of terrigenous DON(TeDON) and dissolved inorganic nitrogen(DIN:NO_(3)^(-)-N,NH_(4)^(+)-N) absorption promoted P.donghaiense to become the dominant algae in the community;whereas the processes of DON from P.donghaiense absorption promoted Karenia spp.to become the dominant algae in ambient DIN exhaustion.In addition,the three-dimensional fluorescence components of humus C,tyrosine and fulvic acid can indicate the processes of growth and extinction of P.donghaiense and Karenia spp.,respectively.This study infers that P.donghaiense and Karenia spp.regime shift mechanism associated with the nutrient regime in coastal waters,which provides a scientific basis for the environmental management of coastal eco system health.

Epidemiology, Clinical Features and Antifungal Resistance Profile of Candida auris in Africa: Systematic Review

Candida auris since it discovery in 2009 is becoming a severe threat to human health due to its very quickly spread, its worldwide high resistance to systemic antifungal drugs. In resource-constrained settings where several conditions are met for its emergence and spread, this worrisome fungus could cause large hospital and/or community-based outbreaks. This review aimed to summarize the available data on C. auris in Africa focusing on its epidemiology and antifungal resistance profile. Major databases were searched for articles on the epidemiology and antifungal resistance profile of C. auris in Africa. Out of 2,521 articles identified 22 met the inclusion criteria. In Africa, nearly 89% of African countries have no published data on C. auris. The prevalence of C. auris in Africa was 8.74%. The case fatality rate of C. auris infection in Africa was 39.46%. The main C. auris risk factors reported in Africa were cardiovascular disease, renal failure, diabetes, HIV, recent intake of antimicrobial drugs, ICU admissions, surgery, hemodialysis, parenteral nutrition and indwelling devices. Four phylogenetic clades were reported in Africa, namely clades I, II, III and IV. Candida auris showed a pan-African very high resistance rate to fluconazole, moderate resistance to amphotericin B, and high susceptibility to echinocandins. Finally, C. auris clade-specific mutations were observed within the ERG2, ERG3, ERG9, ERG11, FKS1, TAC1b and MRR1 genes in Africa. This systematic review showed the presence of C. auris in the African continent and a worrying unavailability of data on this resilient fungus in most African countries.

Strawberry (Fragaria spp.): Cultivation, Production, Consumption, and Marketing in Cameroon

Strawberry (Fragaria spp.) is one of the most important fruits classified as exotic fruits imported into Cameroon. To have an inventory of its cultivation in Cameroon, a survey study was carried out among eight farms of Fragaria spp. from January 2021 to February 2022. The plant was introduced in Cameroon in 2018. There are 13 varieties of Fragaria spp. currently cultivated. Among these 13 varieties, eleven are hybrids of Fragaria x ananassa (“Amiga”, “Amine”, “Camarosa”, “Chandler”, “Charlotte”, “Elsanta”, “Gariguette”, “Madame Moutot”, “Ostara”, “Ruby gem” and “San Andreas”), and two of the hybrids of Fragaria vesca (“Maestro” and “Mara des bois”). The cropping system, irrigation system, and type of fertilizers applied differ from one strawberry farm to another. Biofertilizers (such as mycorrhizal), inorganic and organic fertilizers are actually used to improve production. The potential annual production of strawberries from January 2021 to February 2022, estimated based on the survey data, was 21.216 tons for all growers. Among these eight production farms, the Lolodorf BIO Farm presents 6000 kg (six tons) of strawberries and 100,000 stolons (seedlings) produced, from seven varieties of Fragaria spp. cultivated, with 6 varieties which are hybrids variety Fragaria x ananassa (“Amiga”, “Amine”, “Chandler”, “Gariguette”, “Madame Moutot”, and “Ruby gem”), and one which is a hybrid of Fragaria vesca (“Mara des bois”). Certain diseases were also observed and recorded depending on the growing areas.

Single-cell transcriptomics reveals T-cell heterogeneity and immunomodulatory role of CD4^(+) T native cells in Candida albicans infection

Objective:Candida albicans is a common fungal pathogen that triggers complex host defense mechanisms,including coordinated innate and adaptive immune responses,to neutralize invading fungi effectively.Exploring the immune microenvironment has the potential to inform the development of therapeutic strategies for fungal infections.Methods:The study analyzed individual immune cell profiles in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from Candida albicans-infected mice and healthy control mice using single-cell transcriptomics,fluorescence quantitative PCR,and Western blotting.We investigated intergroup differences in the dynamics of immune cell subpopulation infiltration,pathway enrichment,and differentiation during Candida albicans infection.Results:Our findings indicate that infiltration of CD4^(+)naive cells,regulatory T(Treg)cells,and Microtubules(MT)-associated cells increased after infection,along with impaired T cell activity.Notably,CD4^(+) T cells and plasma cells were enhanced after infection,suggesting that antibody production is dependent on T cells.In addition,we screened 6 hub genes,transcription factor forkhead box protein 3(Foxp3),cytotoxic T-lymphocyte associated protein 4(CTLA4),Interleukin 2 Receptor Subunit Beta(Il2rb),Cd28,C-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 5(Ccl5),and Cd27 for alterations associated with CD4^(+) T cell differentiation.Conclusions:These results provide a comprehensive immunological landscape of the mechanisms of Candida albicans infection and greatly advance our understanding of adaptive immunity in fungal infections.

Antimicrobial Resistance of Aeromonas spp.and Vibrio spp.Isolated from Fresh Pangasius Fish in Cambodia

The study was conducted to identify Aeromonas spp.and Vibrio spp.from fresh Pangasius fish(n=153)in Cambodia and test their antimicrobial susceptibility to antibiotics.The samples were collected from different wet markets of Phnom Penh city and Kampong Thom,and Siem Reap provinces.The bacteria were isolated by using selective medium and their AMR(Antimicrobial Resistance)profile was tested by API 20E technique,respectively.Susceptibility profile was determined for seven antibiotics commonly used.The Vibrio spp.(34.64%,n=53)was found to be higher than Aeromonas spp.(24.83%,n=38).Four Vibrio and four Aeromonas species were identified where V.parahaemolyticus(57%,n=30)was the highest,followed by V.cholerae(38%,n=20),V.fluvialis(3.8%,n=2)and V.aglinolyticus(1.9%,n=1),whereas A.hydrophila(47%,n=18)was the highest,followed by A.hydrophila/caviae(45%,n=17),A.sobria(5%,n=2),A.caviae(2.6%,n=1).All the species presented high multi-resistance to the tested antibiotics.The antibiotic susceptibility profile to ampicillin(74%-100%),ciprofloxacin(7%-100%),sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim(14%-100%),florfenicol(14%-100%),oxytetracycline(7%-100%),erythromycin(10%-100%)and colistin sulphate(33%-100%)was revealed resistance level in Aeromonas spp.whereas few species of Vibrio spp.resistant to ampicillin(43%-100%),ciprofloxacin(14%-100%),sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim(14%-100%),florfenicol(14%-100%),oxytetracycline(20%-100%),erythromycin(29%-100%),colistin sulphate(33%-100%)were also identified.The results revealed these Aeromonas spp.and Vibrio spp.are potentially reservoirs of antibiotic resistance genes.MDR(Multidrug Resistance)was widespread among the samples isolated.That is a high-risk source of contamination since those pathogens and antimicrobials are often used.Our findings highlight that the aquatic environment and fresh Pangasius fish act as reservoirs of AMR Aeromonas spp.and Vibrio spp.which underline the need for a judicious use of antimicrobials and timely surveillance of AMR in aquaculture.Overall,the findings of our study indicated the presence of A.hydrophila,A.hydrophila/caviae,A.caviae,A.sobria,V.parahaemolyticus,V.cholerae,V.alginolyticus and V.fluvialis and high MDR.This result will allow us to identify the potential risk over circulating isolates in animal health and public health and the spread through the food chain offering supports for appropriate sanitary actions.