Elin Verbrugghe

TL;DR: This review summarizes the current state of knowledge about the impact of Fusarium mycotoxin exposure on human and animal host susceptibility to infectious diseases and indicates possible exacerbation of colibacillosis and salmonellosis in humans, as well.

TL;DR: An overview of how and when stress influences the outcome of bacterial infections in animals is provided.

TL;DR: Data imply that the intake of low and relevant concentrations of DON renders the intestinal epithelium more susceptible to Salmonella Typhimurium with a subsequent potentiation of the inflammatory response in the gut.

TL;DR: It is shown that a 24 h feed withdrawal increases the intestinal Salmonella Typhimurium load in pigs, which is correlated with increased serum cortisol levels, which implies that the enhanced intracellular proliferation of the bacterium is probably caused by an indirect effect through the cell.

TL;DR: The results show that, despite commonalities that promote infection, specific gene-family radiations contribute to distinct infection strategies, and underscores the urgent need to halt the advance of pathogenic chytrids and prevent incipient loss of biodiversity.