In this paper, we investigate the global stability of the steady states of a general reaction-diffusion epidemiological model with infection force under intervention strategies in a spatially heterogeneous environment.We prove that the reproduction number $mathcal{R}_0$ can be played an essential role in determining whether the disease will extinct
Role of the arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis in tolerance response against Armillaria mellea in lavender
Lavender species form the arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis and are at the same time highly susceptible to white root rot.In an attempt to evaluate the response of mycorrhizal Lavandula angustifolia L.to Armillaria mellea (Vahl:Fr) P.Kumm in a greenhouse experiment, plants Bottom Bracket Kit were previously inoculated with an isolate of the arbuscul
Face masks to prevent transmission of respiratory infections: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on face mask use
Objectives To examine the use of face mask intervention in mitigating the risk of spreading respiratory infections and whether the effect of face mask intervention differs in different exposure settings and age groups.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.We evaluated the risk of bias using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tool (ROB2).Data sources
Discounting of Evolutionary Explanations in Sociology Textbooks and Curricula
Despite being internally fragmented by clashes of paradigms, sociology textbooks and introductory courses show a remarkable similarity in their content, while they share a peculiar neglect of small scale societies, non-human social relations, as well as evolutionary explanations.The mistreatment is explained by the strong position of sociology in t
Contact lens associated keratitis due to Tintelnotia destructans
We report the first case of Tintelnotia destructans associated keratitis in a contact lens wearer in Australia.Corneal scrape showed fungal elements on direct microscopy leading to a Winter Sports - Soft Goods - Baselayer prompt diagnosis of fungal keratitis and early topical and systemic Dog Wet antifungal therapy.The isolate was eventually identi