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Building an antimicrobial stewardship model for a public-sector hospital: a pre-implementation study
Building an antimicrobial stewardship model for a public-sector hospital: a pre-implementation study
Introduction. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is recognized as an important global health risk, associated with increased m...
Antimicrobial resistance profiles and genome characteristics of Klebsiella isolated from the faeces of neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit
Antimicrobial resistance profiles and genome characteristics of Klebsiella isolated from the faeces of neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit
Introduction. Klebsiella spp. are important bacteria that colonize the human intestine, especially in preterm infants; the...
Combining Gram stain and 16S qPCR improved diagnostic accuracy for suspected pneumonia and could become a new metric in the rapid diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections
Combining Gram stain and 16S qPCR improved diagnostic accuracy for suspected pneumonia and could become a new metric in the rapid diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections
Introduction. The frequency of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in hospitals and the risk of delaying effective treat...
CagA 3′ region polymorphism of Helicobacter pylori and its association with chronic gastritis in the Chinese population
CagA 3′ region polymorphism of Helicobacter pylori and its association with chronic gastritis in the Chinese population
Introduction. Cytotoxin-associated gene A (CagA) from Helicobacter pylori is highly related to chronic gastritis. Tyrosine...
Launching the Clostridioides difficile collection
Launching the Clostridioides difficile collection
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A study of antigen selection by extracellular vesicles as vaccine candidates against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
A study of antigen selection by extracellular vesicles as vaccine candidates against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
Introduction. Tuberculosis (TB), an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tb), remains a significant...
Mapping the oral resistome: a systematic review
Mapping the oral resistome: a systematic review
Studying individual ecological niches within the oral cavity is a logical first step to understanding the distribution of ...
An end-point multiplex RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A and B detection, including simultaneous RNAse P amplification: a timely tool for more accessible differential diagnosis
An end-point multiplex RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A and B detection, including simultaneous RNAse P amplification: a timely tool for more accessible differential diagnosis
The multiplex molecular diagnostic assays described for severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-...
Effect of proton pump inhibitors on susceptibility and melanogenesis of Sporothrix species
Effect of proton pump inhibitors on susceptibility and melanogenesis of Sporothrix species
Introduction. Sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous infection caused by dimorphic Sporothrix species embedded in the clinical c...
The diversity of clinical Mycobacterium abscessus isolates in morphology, glycopeptidolipids and infection rates in a macrophage model
The diversity of clinical Mycobacterium abscessus isolates in morphology, glycopeptidolipids and infection rates in a macrophage model
Introduction. Mycobacterium abscessus (MABS) is a pathogenic bacterium that can cause severe lung infections, particularly...
Impact of obesity on the perinatal vaginal environment and bacterial microbiome: effects on birth outcomes
Impact of obesity on the perinatal vaginal environment and bacterial microbiome: effects on birth outcomes
Introduction. Lactobacillus species predominate the human vagina and are associated with positive vaginal health, includin...
Cancer invasion and anaerobic bacteria: new insights into mechanisms
Cancer invasion and anaerobic bacteria: new insights into mechanisms
There is growing evidence that altered microbiota abundance of a range of specific anaerobic bacteria are associated with ...
Exploring the diversity of vaginal microbiota between healthy women and cervical cancer patients in India
Exploring the diversity of vaginal microbiota between healthy women and cervical cancer patients in India
Introduction. Cervicovaginal diversity has been reported as a predictive biomarker for cervical cancer risk. We recently r...
Listeria monocytogenes: the silent assassin
Listeria monocytogenes: the silent assassin
Listeriosis is a foodborne infection in humans caused by Listeria monocytogenes. Consumption of contaminated food can lead...
In vitro and in silico assessment of anti-biofilm and anti-quorum sensing properties of 2,4-Di-tert butylphenol against Acinetobacter baumannii
In vitro and in silico assessment of anti-biofilm and anti-quorum sensing properties of 2,4-Di-tert butylphenol against Acinetobacter baumannii
Introduction. Acinetobacter baumannii is a nosocomial pathogen with a high potential to cause food-borne infections. It is...
Delays to treatment initiation and emergence of drug resistance among new adult tuberculosis patients in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Delays to treatment initiation and emergence of drug resistance among new adult tuberculosis patients in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Introduction. Studies in Ethiopia have indicated that tuberculosis (TB) patient’s elapsed a long time before initiating tr...
Anthraquinones against Cryptococcus neoformans sensu stricto: antifungal interaction, biofilm inhibition and pathogenicity in the Caenorhabditis elegans model
Anthraquinones against Cryptococcus neoformans sensu stricto: antifungal interaction, biofilm inhibition and pathogenicity in the Caenorhabditis elegans model
Introduction. Cryptococcal biofilms have been associated with persistent infections and antifungal resistance. Therefore, ...
Clostridioides difficile detection and infection in children: are they just small adults?
Clostridioides difficile detection and infection in children: are they just small adults?
Clostridioides difficile is a well-recognized healthcare-associated pathogen, with its significance widely recognized in a...
Performance of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in cerebrospinal fluid for diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis
Performance of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in cerebrospinal fluid for diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis
Purpose. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) has been widely used in the diagnosis of infectious diseases, while...
Evaluation of a new CT/NG/TV/MG Real-Time PCR Kit (Vircell) versus the Allplex STI Essential Assay (Seegene) for the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections
Evaluation of a new CT/NG/TV/MG Real-Time PCR Kit (Vircell) versus the Allplex STI Essential Assay (Seegene) for the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are a public health problem. Real-time PCR assays are the most sensitive test for sc...
Characterization of invasive Group B Streptococcus isolates from Western Australian infants, 2004–2020
Characterization of invasive Group B Streptococcus isolates from Western Australian infants, 2004–2020
Background. Invasive Group B Streptococcus (GBS; Streptococcus agalactiae) remains a leading cause of infant morbidity and...
Klebsiella pneumoniae sequence type 147: a high-risk clone increasingly associated with plasmids carrying both resistance and virulence elements
Klebsiella pneumoniae sequence type 147: a high-risk clone increasingly associated with plasmids carrying both resistance and virulence elements
Introduction. The first hybrid resistance/virulence plasmid, combining elements from virulence plasmids described in hyper...
Gut microbiota plays a significant role in gout
Gut microbiota plays a significant role in gout
With the development of social economy, the incidence of gout is increasing, which is closely related to people’s increasi...
CXCR2 perturbation promotes Staphylococcus aureus implant-associated infection
CXCR2 perturbation promotes Staphylococcus aureus implant-associated infection
Introduction. Staphylococcus aureus is the leading cause of acute medical implant infections, representing a significant m...
Rhein kills Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, reduces biofilm formation, and effectively treats bacterial lung infections in mice
Rhein kills Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, reduces biofilm formation, and effectively treats bacterial lung infections in mice
Background. Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, a member of the Pasteurellaceae family, is known for its highly infectious na...
Mixture modelling of Bordetella pertussis serology samples to evaluate anti-pertussis toxin immunoglobulin G titre thresholds for positivity: England 2008–2022
Mixture modelling of Bordetella pertussis serology samples to evaluate anti-pertussis toxin immunoglobulin G titre thresholds for positivity: England 2008–2022
Introduction. Antibody testing for evidence of a recent Bordetella pertussis infection by estimating anti-pertussis toxin...
Streptomyces: a natural source of anti-Candida agents
Streptomyces: a natural source of anti-Candida agents
Introduction. There is an urgent need to source new compounds that can combat the current threat of serious infection caus...
Performance of CHROMagar ESBL media for the surveillance of extended-spectrum cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacterales (ESCrE) from rectal swabs in Botswana
Performance of CHROMagar ESBL media for the surveillance of extended-spectrum cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacterales (ESCrE) from rectal swabs in Botswana
Introduction. Lack of laboratory capacity hampers consistent national antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance. Chromog...
Urinary tract infections: a review of the current diagnostics landscape
Urinary tract infections: a review of the current diagnostics landscape
Urinary tract infections are the most common bacterial infections worldwide. Infections can range from mild, recurrent (rU...
MARGINAL NOTES, October 2023. It’s about the phenotype
MARGINAL NOTES, October 2023. It’s about the phenotype
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