Heterogeneity in the clinical presentation of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19
progression underscores the urgent need to identify individual-level susceptibility factors …

Cigarette smoking and tuberculosis are a significant cause of death worldwide. Several
epidemiological studies have demonstrated cigarette smoking is a risk factor for …

The Coronavirus Disease 2019, commonly referred to as COVID-19, is responsible for one
of the deadliest pandemics in human history. The direct, indirect and lasting repercussions …

Handgrip strength (HGS) is a non-invasive and reliable biomarker of overall health, physical
function, mobility, and mortality. This study aimed to investigate the possible relationship …

(1) Background: tuberculosis (TB) is considered one of the leading causes of death
worldwide by a single infectious agent. This study aimed to identify hotspots of people …

Objectives Systemic vasculitis patients are at a higher risk of developing latent tuberculosis
infection (LTBI). However, there is currently no literature elucidating the positivity rate and …

Abstract Background and Aims Cannabis use is increasingly common among pregnant
individuals and might be a risk factor for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 …

The cholinergic system is present in both bacteria and mammals and regulates inflammation
during bacterial respiratory infections through neuronal and non-neuronal production of …

Background Smoking is a cause behind many diseases, including tuberculosis, and it is a
risk factor for tuberculosis infection and mortality. Moreover, smoking is associated with a …

Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) may present as an acute/subacute clinical form,
characterized by a progressive disease arising from the airborne initial infection, or, most …