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Virulence Profiles of Salmonella enterica Isolated from Three Food Matrices Collected from Retail Markets

Salmonella enterica is one of the most common foodborne pathogens associated with the consumption of contaminated porcine, dairy, and avian products. Nontyphoidal Salmonella is a major cause of bacterial diarrhea, responsible for ∼150 million cases and 60,000 deaths annually. The main goal of this study was to determine the prevalence of Salmonella spp. and to establish the virulence profile (VP) from genes (avrA, invE, ssaD, sseF, ssaQ, ttrC) and plasmid genes (pefA, spvB, spvC) in isolates obtained from cheese, chicken, and pork sold in food markets in Barrancabermeja, Colombia. A survey was conducted on 100 samples each matrix. The detection of Salmonella spp. followed the ISO 6579:2017 standards modified, and isolates were confirmed using the invA gene. In addition, single polymerase chain reaction assays were developed to detect the nine virulence genes. Salmonella spp. was found in 62%, 32%, and 14% of pork, chicken, and cheese samples, respectively. A total of 277 isolates were biochemically, serologically, and molecularly compatible with Salmonella spp. The most representative serogroups were C and B. Forty-seven combinations of virulence gene were detected; 53.5% of the pork isolates, 46.2% of the cheese isolates, and 39% of the chicken isolates were distributed among VP1, VP2, and VP3 suggesting a higher pathogenic potential. In addition, seven isolates harbored plasmid-encoded virulence genes (spvB and spvC), which are associated with increased invasiveness. The results revealed a higher prevalence of Salmonella spp. in pork and chicken compared with other studies conducted in Colombia. The serogroups identified include serovars that more frequently affect humans Salmonella Enteriditis, Salmonella Newport, and Salmonella Typhimurium. The isolations have the majority of the virulence genes studied. These findings highlight the need to improve control measures and educate food handlers to minimize the presence of Salmonella spp. and its potential transmission.

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Foodborne Pathogens and Disease

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Types of Coercive Practices, Disability and Days in Crisis in People With Suicide Attempts in Latin American

The present study aimed to identify the types of coercive practices in healthcare services and to analyze their relationship with psychosocial disability and days in crisis among individuals with suicide attempts in Colombia. A mixed-methods design was adopted. The quantitative component consisted of an analytical cross-sectional study with a stratified sample of 622 individuals, using validated instruments to assess depressive symptoms, resilience, subjective well-being, loneliness, continuity of care and psychosocial disability. The qualitative component involved 30 semi-structured interviews, analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Multivariate analysis explained 45.1% of the variance in days in crisis. Coercive practices were significantly associated with higher levels of psychosocial disability, more severe depressive symptoms, and lower scores in resilience and subjective well-being (p <.001). Qualitative findings revealed perceptions of dehumanizing treatment, normalization of coercion by health personnel and disruption of the therapeutic relationship. Coercive practices represent a risk factor for psychosocial recovery.

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Community Mental Health Journal

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Visual and bibliometric analysis of interventions based on Equine-Assisted Therapy

Background: Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT) stands out for its benefits for people with various health conditions, not only disabilities but also general health issues, contributing to the development of specific competencies. Objective: This study presents a bibliometric analysis of the literature on equine therapy, evaluating the scientific landscape, emerging trends, and collaboration networks to guide future research and practices in this field. Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database, which includes more than 16000 scientific journals. Results: The search, conducted between 2000 and 2024, identified 332 articles on equine therapy in rehabilitation, of which 233 met the selection criteria. Most studies were conducted in the United States, followed by Brazil and Korea. The average age of the articles is 7.21 years, and the average number of citations per document is 26.87. The most prominent journals were Pediatric Physical Therapy and Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, while authors such as Kwon Jeong-Yi and Lee Ji Young stood out for their collaborations. Conclusion: EAT is gaining recognition as an effective intervention, especially in physical and neurological rehabilitation. The growing international collaboration and the quality of the research highlight the global interest in this area, with a significant contribution from researchers across various regions to the knowledge of the field.

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Salud Uninorte