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Assessment of exacerbation of Depression in pulmonary tuberculosis patients by using PHQ-9 scale at Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Context: Depression leads to more dysfunction and stress, which could affect the patient's life condition. Tuberculosis is a leading cause of comorbidity with depression. Those suffering from tuberculosis and depression are at higher risk of bad health-seeking nature, resulting in higher morbidities, drug resistance, and mortality. The relationship is not well established. Aims: To identify multiple variables/ dependent factors affecting depression respectively in tuberculosis patients and check the medication adherence …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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A Narrative Review on Tuberculosis Disease Transmission, Treatment, Prevention, Emergency Care, and Vaccine Allocation in Second Highest Populated Country (India)
Abstract: Tuberculosis, an airborne illness caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a highly contagious disease primarily impacting the lungs, though it can also affect other body parts, excluding hair and nails. There are two main types of tuberculosis: pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), which targets the lungs, and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB), which involves other areas such as lymph nodes, bones, joints, and the nervous system. The theme for World Tuberculosis Day in 2024 is …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Shadows of Uncertainty: When Pneumonia Isn’t Pneumonia
Abstract: Pneumonia is a common medical condition encountered in hospitalized patients and remains a cause of morbidity worldwide. Identifying and initiating appropriate treatment in febrile patients who present with respiratory symptoms and radiographic infiltrates, reduce hospital stay, minimize complications, and lower healthcare costs. However, the assumption that every pulmonary infiltrate or opacity seen on a radiological imaging represents an infectious process such as pneumonia can lead to misdiagnosis, unnecessary investigations, prolonged …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate Nurse Led Intervention Regarding Home Care Management Among Tuberculosis Patients Attending Chest and TB OPD at PGIMS Rohtak
Abstract: Introduction: Tuberculosis is an infectious bacterial pathogen caused by the bacillus called Mycobacteriumtuberculosis, an acid-fast rode shaped bacillus 0.8–5 μm in length and 0.2–0.6 μm in thickness. Tuberculosis (TB) primarily impacts the lungs (pulmonary TB), but it can also affect other parts of the body (extra-pulmonary TB). It spreads through the air and causes damage to the lungs and various other organs. TB is a significant public health issue in …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Cartridge-Based Nucleic Acid Amplification for Rapid Tuberculosis Diagnosis
Abstract: In terms of public health, tuberculosis continues to have a significant impact on people's lives. The process of determining the underlying cause of a sickness or condition in a patient is known as clinical diagnosis. It entails the use of numerous diagnostic methods, including physical examinations, laboratory testing, and imaging procedures for medical purposes. Smear microscopy, which are frequently utilized, have poor sensitivity and lengthy turnaround times, respectively. An innovative, …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 43–48 Read article
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Review: Virulence factors, resistance genes and pathogenicity of Moraxella catarrhalis
Abstract: An estimated 2-4 million cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) in adults are exacerbated by Moraxella catarrhalis annually in the US, making it a pathogen of increasing significance for respiratory tract infections. It often colonizes the nasopharynx without causing any symptoms and an opportunistic bacterial infection of the respiratory mucosa that is exclusive to humans. In our study, we reviewed references about the important virulence factors that M. catarrhalis possess …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Computational Identification of Antigenic Proteins and Epitopes in Hantavirus sp. for Drug Repurposing
Abstract: Hantavirus is an emerging virus that spreads from animals to humans and can cause serious illnesses like hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). there are no FDA-approved treatments available for these diseases. This study explores in-silico drug repurposing as a strategy to identify potential therapeutic candidates. The physicochemical, secondary structure, antigenicity, and post-translational modification analysis of hantavirus proteins – specifically the glycoprotein precursor, N protein, …
Published in International Journal of Molecular Biotechnological Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Rodents and Zoonotic Diseases: Environmental Drivers and Prevention Measures
Abstract: Among the most ubiquitous animal species, rats spread several human diseases. Found in cities, rural areas, and everywhere in between, rats have adapted remarkably well to living alongside people. Unfortunately, this close contact makes it easier for them to carry and pass on harmful germs. Their biology, fast breeding, and ability to host various bacteria, viruses, and parasites often without getting sick themselves make them especially effective at spreading disease.This …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 12–21 Read article