Fleroxacin (Ro 23-6240): activity in virtro against 355 enteropathogenic and non-fermentative Gram-negative bacilli and Legionella pneumophila [PDF]
The antibacterial activity of fleroxacin (Ro 23-6240, AM-833), a new 6-fluoroquinolone, was determined against 149 strains of enteropathogenic bacteria (17 species) and 191 strains (28 species) of glucose non-fermentative Gram-negative rods (excluding ...
Graevenitz, A. von +2 more
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Achromobacter xylosoxidans respiratory tract infection in cystic fibrosis patients [PDF]
The aims of this study were to evaluate the frequency of Achromobacter xylosoxidans infection in a cohort of cystic fibrosis patients, to investigate antimicrobial sensitivity, to establish possible clonal likeness among strains, and to address the ...
A Defontaine +40 more
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Functional expression of a penicillin acylase from the extreme thermophile Thermus thermophilus HB27 in Escherichia coli [PDF]
Background: Penicillin acylases (PACs) are enzymes of industrial relevance in the manufacture of beta-lactam antibiotics. Development of a PAC with a longer half-life under the reaction conditions used is essential for the improvement of the operational ...
Berenguer, José +4 more
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Zinc, cadmium and lead resistance mechanisms in bacteria and their contribution to biosensing [PDF]
In bacteria resistance to heavy metals is mainly achieved through active efflux, but also sequestration with proteins or as insoluble compounds is used.
Hynninen, Anu
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Diversity of Antibiotic-Active Bacteria Associated with the Brown Alga Laminaria saccharina from the Baltic Sea [PDF]
Bacteria associated with the marine macroalga Laminaria saccharina, collected from the Kiel Fjord (Baltic Sea, Germany), were isolated and tested for antimicrobial activity.
A Afonso +77 more
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Bacteriemia por Alcaligenes xylosoxidans en pacientes ancianos pluripatológicos
La bacteriemia causada por Alcaligenes xylosoxidans es rara y existe poca información con respecto a su tratamiento. La mayoría de los pacientes que la desarrollaron presentaban causas predisponentes. Se informa aquí de dos casos de bacteriemia por dicho agente en pacientes ancianos pluripatológicos, polimedicados e inmunocomprometidos. A. xylosoxidans
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Achromobacter: an emerging nosocomial pathogen [PDF]
Background: Achromobacter is a ubiquitous, non-fermenting, Gram-negative bacterium that lives in soil and aquatic environments. In recent years, many studies have shown its potential as opportunistic pathogen.
Nautiyal, Sulekha, Pandey, Kxitiza
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A QM/MM Study of Nitrite Binding Modes in a Three-Domain Heme-Cu Nitrite Reductase [PDF]
Copper-containing nitrite reductases (CuNiRs) play a key role in the global nitrogen cycle by reducing nitrite (NO₂‾) to nitric oxide, a reaction that involves one electron and two protons.
Hough, Michael +4 more
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Causes of non-malarial fever in Laos: a prospective study [PDF]
Background Because of reductions in the incidence of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Laos, identifi cation of the causes of fever in people without malaria, and discussion of the best empirical treatment options, are urgently needed.
Castonguay-Vanier, Josée +19 more
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Avaliação da contaminação bacteriana em desinfetantes de uso domiciliar
OBJETIVO: Avaliar desinfetantes de uso domiciliar, identificando a presença de bactérias contaminantes, e conhecer o nível de tolerância dessas bactérias ao cloreto de benzalcônio.
Fumie Miyagi +2 more
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