Galacto-oligosaccharides as an anti-bacterial and anti-invasive agent in lung infections
Biomaterials, 2022 Emerging antimicrobial resistance in infections asks for novel intervention strategies. Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) might be attractive alternatives to antibiotics due to their anti-inflammatory and anti-adhesive properties. Mannheimia haemolytica is one of the major Pasteurellaceae associated with bovine lung infections. Using M.
Cai, Yang +5 more
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Journal of Oral Research, 2020 Orofacial infections are considered as one of most common infections and need rapid and adequate treatment as they affect a very delicate region and are associated with serious life-threatening complications.
Noor Abdullah Sulaiman +2 more
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Pyoverdine and proteases affect the response of pseudomonas aeruginosa to gallium in human serum [PDF]
, 2015 Gallium is an iron mimetic which has recently been repurposed as an antibacterial agent due to its capability to disrupt bacterial iron metabolism. In this study, the antibacterial activity of gallium nitrate [Ga(NO3)3] was investigated in complement ...
Bonchi, Carlo +3 more
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Microorganisms causing urinary tract infections in a teaching hospital in northeastern Brazil
Journal Health NPEPS, 2018 Objective: to study the UTI-causing bacteria frequency and sensitivity profiles in a teaching hospital in northeastern Brazil. Method: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted based on the review of 279 patients for whom uroculture and urinary
Tuyanne Alves Chaves +8 more
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Combinations of β-lactam or aminoglycoside antibiotics with plectasin are synergistic against methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. [PDF]
, 2015 Bacterial infections remain the leading killer worldwide which is worsened by the continuous emergence of antibiotic resistance. In particular, methicillin-sensitive (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are prevalent and the ...
A Anantharaman +53 more
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Chloramine T: an effective disinfectant for reducing bacterial contamination and preserving dentin [PDF]
RGO: Revista Gaúcha de OdontologiaObjective: To assess the effectiveness of dentin decontamination using chloramine T and its impact on the structural integrity of dentin, comparing it with alternative chemical and physical decontamination methods. Methods: Forty-eight sound human third
Larissa Marcelino +5 more
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Self-assembling dipeptide antibacterial nanostructures with membrane disrupting activity. [PDF]
, 2017 Peptide-based supramolecular assemblies are a promising class of nanomaterials with important biomedical applications, specifically in drug delivery and tissue regeneration.
Adler-Abramovich, Lihi +10 more
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Evaluation of the Antibacterial Effect of Propolis Extract and its Use in Mouthwash Production
Frontiers in Dentistry, 2019 Objectives: The purpose was to determine the antibacterial properties of propolis and to evaluate its use as an antibacterial mouthwash with minimal complications Materials and Methods: In this experimental laboratorial study, the alcoholic extract of ...
Rahman Nazeri +2 more
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Acutely infected teeth: to extract or not to extract?
Brazilian Oral Research, 2018 : Not only laymen but also dentists generally believe that extraction of acutely infected teeth should be avoided until the infection subdues by using systemic antibiotics.
Bozkurt Kubilay Isik +2 more
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Phlegmonous gastritis: Evolving from surgical to medical disease
IDCases, 2023 We present a case of phlegmonous gastritis, which is a rare, life-threatening infection involving transmural inflammation of the stomach of multiple possible etiologies.
Michael T. Czapka, Stephen J. Schrantz
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