Pitted keratolysis is an acquired, superficial bacterial infection of the skin which is characterized by typical malodor and pits in the hyperkeratotic areas of the soles.It is more common in barefooted people in tropical areas, or those who have to wear occlusive shoes, such as soldiers, sailors and athletes.In this study, we evaluated 41 patients
Surface proteins of Gram-positive pathogens are key determinants of virulence that substantially shape host-microbe interactions.Specifically, these proteins mediate host invasion and pathogen transmission, drive the acquisition of heme-iron from hemoproteins, and subvert innate and adaptive immune cell responses to push bacterial Eau de parfum sur
The budgetary position in the euro area and the EU improved significantly in 2007 compared to the previous year.The headline deficit declined to Creams 1.6 % of GDP in 2006 and 1.1 % of GDP in 2007, down from 2.5% of GDP in 2005.The structural budget deficit diminished from 2% of GDP in 2005 to 0.8% in 2007, reflecting a restrictive fiscal policy i
In this compendium, the wide scope of all intermolecular interactions ever Cooling known has been revisited, in particular giving emphasis the capability of much of the elements of the periodic table to form non-covalent contacts.Either hydrogen bonds, dihydrogen bonds, halogen bonds, pnictogen bonds, chalcogen bonds, triel bonds, tetrel bonds, reg