https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index en-au 5 https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:52738 Wed 25 Oct 2023 08:40:27 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:21992 Bacillus species were identified compared with healthy controls. PCR analyses revealed increased rates of detection of potentially pathogenic bacteria with Haemophilus influenzae detection associated with higher sputum levels of NE and IL-1β, while Streptococcus pneumoniae was more common in male ex-smokers with emphysema and a deficit in diffusion capacity. Conclusion: Non-pathogenic and pathogenic bacteria were altered in the sputum of patients with COPD. These observations highlight the potential to identify treatment and management strategies that both target specific bacterial pathogens and restore the microbial balance, which may lead to reductions in inflammation and subsequent improvements in lung health.]]> Wed 17 Nov 2021 16:31:05 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:48013 Wed 15 Feb 2023 09:38:01 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:14499 Wed 11 Apr 2018 10:21:55 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:52185 Wed 04 Oct 2023 11:03:56 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:55126 Thu 11 Apr 2024 11:13:46 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:23765 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:11:09 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:32747 Mon 23 Sep 2019 11:26:57 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:39722 Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, is one of the most widespread and damaging pathogens to biodiversity. New Guinea hosts 6% of the world's frogs and is the largest landmass where B. dendrobatidis remains undetected despite being largely climatically suitable for its persistence. We surveyed for B. dendrobatidis in Papua New Guinea, by swabbing live frogs in the Gulf Province and Eastern Highlands Province and by examining museum specimens from a range of sites and elevations. Here, we show that over a large geographical range, all 442 samples were negative for B. dendrobatidis. The spread of B. dendrobatidis to Papua New Guinea may have been thus far prevented by the remoteness of New Guinea and the hotter climate in its lowlands, which surrounds a more climatically suitable zone for B. dendrobatidis in the highlands. Alternatively, B. dendrobatidis may be present in isolated patches or at low levels and remain undetected, to date. Papua New Guinea remains at risk and would benefit from a national disease surveillance program for chytrid fungi and pre-emptive actions, designed to reduce the risk of pathogen transmission. Measures should include improved biosecurity protocols for trade and travel and continued disease surveillance in areas of probable entry and spread.]]> Fri 17 Jun 2022 17:38:03 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:49356 Fri 12 May 2023 12:28:00 AEST ]]>