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Emergence of drug-resistant Elizabethkingia anophelis clinical isolates in Myanmar
Emergence of drug-resistant Elizabethkingia anophelis clinical isolates in Myanmar
Seven drug-resistant Elizabethkingia anophelis isolates were obtained from inpatients in three medical settings in Myanmar...
Abf1 negatively regulates the expression of EPA1 and affects adhesion in Candida glabrata
Abf1 negatively regulates the expression of EPA1 and affects adhesion in Candida glabrata
Introduction. Adherence is a major virulence trait in Candida glabrata that, in many strains, depends on the EPA (epitheli...
Identification methods as a factor affecting the performance of clinical microbiology laboratories participating in an external quality assessment program: a cross-sectional, retrospective analysis
Identification methods as a factor affecting the performance of clinical microbiology laboratories participating in an external quality assessment program: a cross-sectional, retrospective analysis
Introduction. Laboratory participation in external quality assessment (EQA) programmes including proficiency testing (PT) ...
Genomic characterization of Haemophilus influenzae harbouring an exogenous resistance gene
Genomic characterization of Haemophilus influenzae harbouring an exogenous resistance gene
Introduction. Reports of β-lactamase-producing Haemophilus influenzae are increasing worldwide. Aim. This study aimed to e...
Impact of periodontal therapy on oral bacterial composition in individuals diagnosed with advanced periodontal disease
Impact of periodontal therapy on oral bacterial composition in individuals diagnosed with advanced periodontal disease
Introduction. Negative changes in the microbial composition have been extensively studied in individuals with periodontal ...
Robust prediction of colorectal cancer via gut microbiome 16S rRNA sequencing data
Robust prediction of colorectal cancer via gut microbiome 16S rRNA sequencing data
Introduction. The study addresses the challenge of utilizing human gut microbiome data for the early detection of colorect...
Predictors of the severity of the course of COVID-19: demographic factors, clinical signs and laboratory markers
Predictors of the severity of the course of COVID-19: demographic factors, clinical signs and laboratory markers
Introduction. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on global healthcare, with hig...
A rapid visualization method for detecting rotavirus A by combining nuclear acid sequence-based amplification with the CRISPR-Cas12a assay
A rapid visualization method for detecting rotavirus A by combining nuclear acid sequence-based amplification with the CRISPR-Cas12a assay
Introduction. Rotavirus A is the most common pathogen causing diarrhoea in children less than 5 years, leading to severe c...
An investigation of scattered light integrating collector technology for rapid blood culture sensitivity testing
An investigation of scattered light integrating collector technology for rapid blood culture sensitivity testing
Introduction. Sepsis rates are increasing, with Gram-negative organisms representing a large proportion of bloodstream inf...
Nicotine promotes pathogenic bacterial growth and biofilm formation in peri-implant
Nicotine promotes pathogenic bacterial growth and biofilm formation in peri-implant
Introduction. Peri-implantitis is a plaque-associated disease that leads to implant loss and arises from bacterial biofilm...
Tissue response in a rat model of denture stomatitis treated with tissue conditioner containing antifungal complexed with β-cyclodextrin
Tissue response in a rat model of denture stomatitis treated with tissue conditioner containing antifungal complexed with β-cyclodextrin
Introduction. Tissue conditioners modified with antifungals are a potential alternative to denture stomatitis (DS) treatme...
Multi-site analysis of biosynthetic gene clusters from the periodontitis oral microbiome
Multi-site analysis of biosynthetic gene clusters from the periodontitis oral microbiome
Background. Bacteria significantly influence human health and disease, with bacterial biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) be...
Complete genome identified of clinical isolate Prototheca
Complete genome identified of clinical isolate Prototheca
Introduction. Prototheca is an opportunistic pathogen that can infect both humans and animals, of which Prototheca wickerh...
Effect of simethicone on the bactericidal efficacy of a high-level disinfectant
Effect of simethicone on the bactericidal efficacy of a high-level disinfectant
Introduction. Simethicone is an over-the-counter product that is frequently used by clinicians during endoscopic procedure...
Evaluation of GeneXpert MTB/Rif Ultra assay performance on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues for Mycobacterium tuberculosis detection
Evaluation of GeneXpert MTB/Rif Ultra assay performance on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues for Mycobacterium tuberculosis detection
We evaluated the Xpert MTB/Rif Ultra assay performance for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) detection in formalin-fixed pa...
Absence of measurable quantities of Candida auris and Cryptococcus spp. in the gut microbiota of Ghanaian individuals with and without HIV infection as confirmed by applying multiple real-time PCR assays
Absence of measurable quantities of Candida auris and Cryptococcus spp. in the gut microbiota of Ghanaian individuals with and without HIV infection as confirmed by applying multiple real-time PCR assays
Introduction. Fungal infections are relevant health risks for individuals with acquired immunodeficiency in the resource-l...
Lower gastrointestinal tract dysbiosis in persistent critical illness: a systematic review
Lower gastrointestinal tract dysbiosis in persistent critical illness: a systematic review
Introduction. The human lower gastrointestinal tract microbiome is complex, dynamic and prone to disruption occurring duri...
Genetic association of gut microbiota with osteoarthritis: a multivariable Mendelian randomization study considering medication use
Genetic association of gut microbiota with osteoarthritis: a multivariable Mendelian randomization study considering medication use
Background. The interplay among human gut microbiota (GM) composition, osteoarthritis (OA) and OA-related medication use h...
Mycoplasma pneumoniae: not a typical respiratory pathogen
Mycoplasma pneumoniae: not a typical respiratory pathogen
Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia among school-aged children and young adults. Infe...
EDTA, aspirin and d-mannose inhibit the biofilm formation of Proteus vulgaris by hindering its adhesion to catheter devices: a proposed strategy for CAUTI prevention
EDTA, aspirin and d-mannose inhibit the biofilm formation of Proteus vulgaris by hindering its adhesion to catheter devices: a proposed strategy for CAUTI prevention
Introduction. Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is a common nosocomial infection treated with antibiotic...
The effect of daily usage of Listerine Cool Mint mouthwash on the oropharyngeal microbiome: a substudy of the PReGo trial
The effect of daily usage of Listerine Cool Mint mouthwash on the oropharyngeal microbiome: a substudy of the PReGo trial
Introduction. Listerine is a bactericidal mouthwash widely used to prevent oral health problems such as dental plaque and ...
Ciprofloxacin prophylaxis during haematopoietic cell transplantation: a role for use in patients with germ cell tumours?
Ciprofloxacin prophylaxis during haematopoietic cell transplantation: a role for use in patients with germ cell tumours?
Introduction. Fluoroquinolone prophylaxis during haematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) can lead to antimicrobial resis...
Levels of 5α-reductase gene in intestinal lavage fluid decrease with progression of colorectal cancer
Levels of 5α-reductase gene in intestinal lavage fluid decrease with progression of colorectal cancer
Introduction. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer deaths, closely linked to the intestinal microbiota and...
Detection of avian reovirus (ARV) by ELISA based on recombinant σB, σC and σNS full-length proteins and protein fragments
Detection of avian reovirus (ARV) by ELISA based on recombinant σB, σC and σNS full-length proteins and protein fragments
Introduction. Avian reovirus (ARV) is associated with arthritis/tenosynovitis and malabsorption syndrome in chickens. The ...
Antimicrobial resistance patterns among critical priority pathogens in an intensive care unit at a tertiary hospital in Egypt: a descriptive analysis comparing pre- and COVID-19 eras
Antimicrobial resistance patterns among critical priority pathogens in an intensive care unit at a tertiary hospital in Egypt: a descriptive analysis comparing pre- and COVID-19 eras
Background. The intensified global challenge of antimicrobial resistance, set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemi...
Colistin utilization at a tertiary hospital in South Africa: an opportunity for antimicrobial stewardship practices
Colistin utilization at a tertiary hospital in South Africa: an opportunity for antimicrobial stewardship practices
Introduction. Colistin (polymyxin E) has emerged as a last-resort treatment option for multidrug-resistant infections. Hyp...
Characterization of Aspergillus fumigatus secretome during sublethal infection of Galleria mellonella larvae
Characterization of Aspergillus fumigatus secretome during sublethal infection of Galleria mellonella larvae
Introduction. The fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus can induce prolonged colonization of the lungs of susceptible pati...
Improving the diagnosis of urinary tract infections by the use of enriched media and a 48-hour incubation period
Improving the diagnosis of urinary tract infections by the use of enriched media and a 48-hour incubation period
Introduction. The absence of a gold-standard methodology for the microbiological diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UT...
A high-throughput assay identifies molecules with antimicrobial activity against persister cells
A high-throughput assay identifies molecules with antimicrobial activity against persister cells
Introduction. Persister cells are transiently non-growing antibiotic-tolerant bacteria that cause infection relapse, and t...
Cold atmospheric plasma inactivates Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium keratoplasticum biofilms and conidia in vitro
Cold atmospheric plasma inactivates Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium keratoplasticum biofilms and conidia in vitro
Introduction. Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium keratoplasticum are common causative pathogens of fungal keratitis (FK), a s...
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