Recommendations for Control and Mitigation of Laurel Wilt and Ambrosia Beetle Vectors in Commercial Avocado Groves in Florida by Jonathan Henry Crane, Daniel Carrillo, Edward A. Evans, Romina Gazis, Bruce A Schaffer, Fredy H Ballen Orozco, Jeff Wasielewski

“… The lethal laurel wilt epidemic affecting avocado trees in Florida is caused by a fungal pathogen-ambrosia beetle complex (LW-AB). The death of over 120,000 commercial avocado trees in Florida may be attributed to LW-AB. …”
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In vivo antifungal activity of neem oil and aqueous extracts against leaf spot disease caused by <i>Cercospora abelmoschii</i> on okra by Aricléia De Moraes Catarino, Antonia Alice Costa Rodrigues, João Victor Jansen De Queiroz, Luciano Marinho Furtado, Leilson Lopes Santos Silva Silva

“…The extracts and neem oil were tested in concentration 10%, the fungicide cercobin 700PM® in dose 2.5 g.l-1, applied 10 days after pathogen inoculation by leaf spray and the citric biomass extract ecolife® in concentration 5.0 ml.l-1, applied 10 days before pathogen inoculation. …”
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Case report: First reported case of spondylodiscitis caused by Gemella morbillorum in South Africa by J Pillay, N M van der Linden

“…We report a case of spondylodiscitis caused by a rare pathogen, Gemella morbillorum. To date, worldwide, only six such cases of confirmed spondylodiscitis infection with this rare pathogen have been documented, and this is the first reported case in South Africa. …”
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Recommendations for Control and Mitigation of Laurel Wilt and Ambrosia Beetle Vectors in Commercial Avocado Groves in Florida by Jonathan Henry Crane, Daniel Carrillo, Edward A. Evans, Romina Gazis, Bruce A Schaffer, Fredy H Ballen Orozco, Jeff Wasielewski

“… The lethal laurel wilt epidemic affecting avocado trees in Florida is caused by a fungal pathogen-ambrosia beetle complex (LW-AB). The death of over 120,000 commercial avocado trees in Florida may be attributed to LW-AB. …”
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Epidemiological Changes in Hospitalized Bronchiolitis in Children Under 2 Years of Age in Hangzhou Before and After COVID-19 Restriction Easing by Xu X, Chen X, He J, Su L, Tong X, Sun Y, Huang S, Bai G, Chen Z

“…Whether in 2022 or 2023, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was the primary pathogen causing bronchiolitis among children under 12 months of age, while human rhinovirus (HRV) was the main pathogen in children aged 12– 24 months. …”
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Climate change as a wildlife health threat: a scoping review by Sabrina S. Greening, Lucie R. Pascarosa, Avery L. Munster, Roderick B. Gagne, Julie C. Ellis

“…Amongst the subset of papers focused on vector distribution, top themes included concepts related to pathogen transmission dynamics, human/public health, and pathogen prevalence, while health papers focused on concepts related to increasing temperatures, species home ranges and distribution, and changing environmental variables. …”
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Neutralizing antibody responses to three XBB protein vaccines in older adults by Guo-Jian Yang, Mei Lu, Rui-Rui Chen, Shuang-Qing Wang, Sheng Wan, Xue-Dong Song, Guo-Ping Cao, Lei Lv, Xue-Juan He, Bing-Dong Zhan, Mai-Juan Ma

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A framework for managing infectious diseases in rural areas in low- and middle-income countries in the face of climate change-East Africa as a case study. by Katherine E L Worsley-Tonks, Shaleen Angwenyi, Colin Carlson, Guéladio Cissé, Sharon L Deem, Adam W Ferguson, Eric M Fèvre, Esther G Kimaro, David W Kimiti, Dino J Martins, Lutz Merbold, Anne Mottet, Suzan Murray, Mathew Muturi, Teddie M Potter, Shailendra Prasad, Hannah Wild, James M Hassell

“…Here, we highlight the need to put health systems in the context of climate change and demonstrate how this can be achieved by taking into account all aspects of infectious disease risk (i.e., pathogen hazards, and exposure and vulnerability to these pathogen hazards). …”
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Fusarium Wilt of Queen Palm and Mexican Fan Palm by Monica L. Elliott

“…Elliot, describes this lethal fungal disease affecting primarily queen and Mexican fan palms — pathogen and hosts, symptoms, diagnosis, and disease management. …”
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Fusarium Wilt of Queen Palm and Mexican Fan Palm by Monica L. Elliott

“…Elliot, describes this lethal fungal disease affecting primarily queen and Mexican fan palms — pathogen and hosts, symptoms, diagnosis, and disease management. …”
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Guava root-knot nematode Meloidogyne enterolobii by Chang Liu, Zane J. Grabau, Johan Desaeger

“… Meloidogyne enterolobii is an emerging destructive pathogen. The aim of this manuscript is to help growers be aware of the symptom, distribution, destructiveness and management measures of this nematode. …”
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Potential links between human bloodstream infection by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium and international transmission to Colombia. by Yan Li, Caisey V Pulford, Paula Díaz, Blanca M Perez-Sepulveda, Carolina Duarte, Alexander V Predeus, Magdalena Wiesner, Darren Heavens, Ross Low, Christian Schudoma, Angeline Montaño, Neil Hall, Jaime Moreno, Jay C D Hinton

“…Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium is a prevalent food-borne pathogen that is usually associated with gastroenteritis infection. …”
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Annosum Root Rot of Southern Pines by Tyler Dreaden, Jason Smith

“…FOR269, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Tyler Dreaden and Jason Smith, describes this damaging forest pathogen that infects a wide range of species, including southern pine, and can cause tree mortality, reduced growth rates, susceptibility to attack by bark beetles, and regeneration failure. …”
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Bud Rots of Palm by Monica L. Elliott

“… There are many pathogens that can cause bud rots of palm in Florida. …”
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Integrated Management of Southern Blight in Vegetable Production by Chenzhao Xie, Gary Vallad

“…PP272, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Chenzhao Xie and Gary Vallad, guides vegetable growers to recognize and manage this serious fungal disease affecting diverse crops grown around the world, especially in tropical and subtropical regions — symptoms and signs, pathogen biology, disease cycle, epidemiology, and integrated management. …”
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Bud Rots of Palm by Monica L. Elliott

“… There are many pathogens that can cause bud rots of palm in Florida. …”
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Texas Phoenix Palm Decline by Nigel A. Harrison, Monica L. Elliott

“…Elliott, describes this new systemic disease affecting primarily date palms in Florida, the pathogen and hosts, symptoms, diagnostics, and disease management. …”
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Annosum Root Rot of Southern Pines by Tyler Dreaden, Jason Smith

“…FOR269, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Tyler Dreaden and Jason Smith, describes this damaging forest pathogen that infects a wide range of species, including southern pine, and can cause tree mortality, reduced growth rates, susceptibility to attack by bark beetles, and regeneration failure. …”
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Homeowner Detection of and Recommendations for Mitigating Redbay Ambrosia Beetle – Laurel Wilt Disease on Redbay and Avocado Trees in the Home Landscape by Jonathan H. Crane, Jason A. Smith

“…Smith, provides homeowners with an update on redbay ambrosia beetle-laurel wilt disease in Florida, how the beetle and pathogen are spread, symptoms of infestations, and recommendations for homeowners. …”
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Why We Should Be Concerned about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by Austin B. Mogen, Kelly C. Rice

“…This 6-page fact sheet provides an overview of MRSA, different strains, risk factors, symptoms, prevention, and the pathogen’s effects on human health and agriculture. …”
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