Hangli Zhu

PSMα contributes to Egr1-dependent early neutrophil recruitment and host defense in a murine model of Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia

Abstract Background Staphylococcus aureus ( S. aureus ) pneumonia is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Neutrophils play a central role in host defense against bacterial infection and are significantly increased in the lungs during S. aureus pneumonia. However,...

Klebsiella pneumoniae-associated prostatic and bilateral seminal vesicle abscesses: a case report

Prostatic abscess is uncommon and potentially life-threatening. Simultaneous involvement of the prostate and both seminal vesicles is particularly rare. A 79-year-old Chinese man with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostatic calcific...