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« Painting honoring Mother Teresa » by Alfons Weisser

🔗 · https://poligraf.tumblr.com/post/736085812464287744/painting-honoring-mother-teresa-by-alfons

#arts #artshare #paintings 🎨 #AlfonsWeisser #abstract #MotherTeresa

Ongoing #Evolution of #MERS-CoV, #Saudi Arabia, 2023–2024

Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal, https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/31/1/24-1030_article

Abstract
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) circulates in dromedary camels in the Arabian Peninsula and occasionally causes spillover infections in humans. MERS-CoV diversity is poorly understood because of the lack of sampling during the COVID-19 pandemic. We collected 558 swab samples from dromedary camels in Saudi Arabia during November 2023–January 2024. We found 39% were positive for MERS-CoV RNA by reverse transcription PCR. We sequenced 42 MERS-CoVs and 7 human 229E-related coronaviruses from camel swab samples by using high-throughput sequencing. Sequences from both viruses formed monophyletic clades apical to recently available genomes. MERS-CoV sequences were most similar to B5 lineage sequences and harbored unique genetic features, including novel amino acid polymorphisms in the spike protein. Further characterization will be required to understand their effects. MERS-CoV spillover into humans poses considerable public health concerns. Our findings indicate surveillance and phenotypic studies are needed to identify and monitor MERS-CoV pandemic potential.

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#abstract #betacoronavirus #camels #coronavirus #covid #COVID19 #health #merbecovirus #mersCov #research #sarsCov2 #SAUDIARABIA #vaccine

« Denken ist Handeln » (Thinking Is Acting) by Andreas Bogdain

🔗 · https://poligraf.tumblr.com/post/735825972881997824/denken-ist-handeln-thinking-is-acting-by

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An abstract image featuring blurred silhouettes of buildings against a gradient sunset with soft orange and yellow hues.

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Enhanced immune #evasion of #SARS-CoV-2 variants #KP311 and #XEC through N-terminal domain #mutations

Source: Lancet Infectious Diseases, Correspondence, https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(24)00738-2/fulltext?rss=yes

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KP.3, a subvariant of JN.1, has rapidly emerged as the dominant strain of SARS-CoV-2 in several countries, and has been designated as a Variant Under Monitoring. Previous studies indicate that the unique Q493E substitution in KP.3 Spike glycoprotein enhances its receptor ACE2-binding affinity and immune evasion, enabling it to outcompete KP.2.1–6 Notably, KP.3.1.1, which only carries one additional S31 deletion compared to KP.3, has surpassed KP.3 to become the new dominant strain globally (figure A; appendix p 4).7 Meanwhile, XEC, a recombinant variant of KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, shows strong potential to become the next dominant strain, rapidly expanding across Europe and North America. Compared with KP.3, XEC has only two additional spike mutations, F59S and T22N (appendix p 4). Both S31del and T22N introduce potential glycosylation on the N-terminal domain. Consequently, there is an imperative need to characterise the antigenicity and infectivity of KP.3.1.1 and XEC.

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Time is of the essence: #effectiveness of dairy #farm #control of #H5N1 is limited by fast spread

Source: BioRxIV, https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.11.15.623774v1?rss=1

Abstract
The emergence and growth of highly pathogenic avian influenza(HPAI) A(H5N1) in dairy cows poses a growing threat for both the food supply and onward zoonosis to humans. Despite ongoing surveillance and control measures recommended by animal and public health authorities to limit viral spread, new herds continue to report infections. We show here that the continued spread between farms could be explained by the rapid pace of pathogen spread reported within farms, which greatly limits the potential effectiveness of these recommendations. Under reasonable surveillance strategies, we show that the time farms have to mobilize interventions is extremely limited, as few as a couple days and typically less than a week. Our findings suggest that passive surveillance measures, such as detection of H5N1 via weekly bulk milk testing, comes too late such that most infections have already occurred. For current interventions to be valuable, more sensitive and extensive surveillance is needed and an emphasis should be placed on biosecurity practices rather than reactive practices.

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#abstract #avianInfluenza #AVIANINFLUENZA #birdFlu #dairyCows #h5n1 #health #news #research #USA

What a beautiful, colorful time of year! The red and gold foliage of the Maple Trees come together in the sky for a wild fall party. You have to love the stunning, vibrant Autumn leaves all dressed up in their best colors to stimulate the senses.
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