Ongoing high-risk behaviors continue to fuel HCV transmission among men who have sex with men (MSM), challenging elimination efforts. W

Candida auris causes severe, invasive infections. We characterized C. auris epidemiology in New York before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Erythropoiesis, the production of red blood cells (RBCs), is a tightly regulated process essential for hematologic health. This system significantly shifts during aging, impacting RBC production and function. In this review, we examine erythropoiesis stages and highlight major age-related changes in stem cells, transcription factors, and key regulators such as erythropoietin and iron. We then explore mechanisms driving the high prevalence of anemia in the elderly – chronic disease, sepsis, and unexplained anemia – while discussing current therapies and gaps in management. Finally, we introduce two underexplored models for studying aging RBCs: malaria and microgravity. Plasmodium infection and spaceflight mirror key features of age-related erythropoietic dysfunction and RBC morphological alterations, offering insights into mechanisms of anemia in the elderly.

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Graft arteritis due to Candida species (GAC) is a rare but life-threatening complication in kidney transplant recipients. This systematic review examines its clinical profile and outcomes.

Chandipura virus (CHPV), a Rhabdoviridae family member, is an emerging neurotropic pathogen responsible for acute encephalitis outbreaks in children, mainly in India.

Civilian blood donors in the United States are universally screened once for Trypanosoma cruzi antibodies to prevent transfusion-transmitted Chagas disease, while military donors are screened with every donation.

Brazil’s progress toward malaria elimination has stalled and 163,000 new cases (more than 80% caused by Plasmodium vivax) were recorded...

Approximately 95% of people infected with M. tuberculosis do not progress to tuberculosis (TB) disease. Identifying key determinants of TB progression could focus prevention efforts.

Assessing the measles immunity profile is critical for developing effective nationwide or region-wide supplementary immunization activities (SIAs).