Background Shigellosis is an acute, severe bacterial colitis that, in high-income countries, is
typically associated with travel to high-risk regions (Africa, Asia, and Latin America). Since …

Basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF, FGF-2) is a potent angiogenic factor and endothelial
cell mitogen. Although bFGF levels are increased in chronically inflamed tissue, its role in …

The heterogeneity of the molecular pathology of HCC poses a formidable obstacle to the
development of non‐cytotoxic therapies. Several pro‐tumorigenic signaling pathways can be …

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) are
produced at sites of inflammation. Previously, we demonstrated that bFGF enhances leukocyte …

Objective To estimate the prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium in Toronto, Ont; detect
mutations associated with macrolide and fluoroquinolone resistance; and describe treatment …

We report on a three year-old male who contracted enteric fever during a visit to the Sindh
province of Pakistan in the summer of 2018. He was diagnosed after returning to Canada and …

In an investigation of a listeriosis outbreak in Ontario, Canada, during November 2015–June
2016, pasteurized chocolate milk was identified as the source. Because listeriosis …

Objectives Our aim was to describe the molecular epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance
determinants of isolates of Neisseria gonorrhoeae with decreased susceptibility and …

During microbial infection, neutrophils (polymorphonuclear leukocytes; PMNs) activate
dendritic cells (DCs). However, early reports illustrated that neutrophil-derived mediators may …

BACKGROUND: The implementation of outbreak management measures has decreased
the frequency and severity of SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in Ontario long-term care homes. We …