Superantigens (SAgs) are virulent polypeptides that are produced by a variety of infectious
organisms. They are capable of causing nonspecific T cell activation by circumventing …

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has been the defining global health crisis of our time,
public health officials have been sounding the alarm of another ominous threat for years: an …

Globalization entails several medical problems along with economic and social
complications. Migrations from other continents, increasing numbers of tourists worldwide …

Vasculitis may be associated with infection, immunization or anti-microbial drugs. Infections
are responsible for a number of different types of vasculitis. Conversely, patients with …

Staphylococcus aureus is a major pathogen in humans and causes serious problems due to
antibiotic resistance. We investigated the antimicrobial effect of glycyrrhetinic acid (GRA) …

Necrotizing fasciitis is characterized by a rapidly progressing necrosis of subcutaneous fat
and fascia, which can be life-threatening without prompt recognition, surgical intervention …

Staphylococcus aureus uses two-component systems (TCSs) to adapt to stressful
environmental conditions. To colonize a host, S. aureus must resist bacteriocins produced …

Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that mainly colonizes the nasal cavity and skin. To
colonize the host, it is necessary for S. aureus to resist many antibacterial factors derived …

The evaluation of fever with a rash includes a thorough history and a careful physical
examination, consideration of the differential diagnosis, classification of lesion morphology …

Vasculitides, a form of inflammatory autoimmune disease targeting the vessels, constitute an
entity with significant morbidity and mortality. Infections have long been associated with …