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The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) Subcommittee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) develops and publishes standards and guidelines for AST methods and results interpretation in an annual update to the Performance Standards ...
R. Humphries+3 more
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Antimicrobial peptides and proteins (AMPs) are a diverse class of naturally occurring molecules that are produced as a first line of defense by all multicellular organisms. These proteins can have broad activity to directly kill bacteria, yeasts, fungi, viruses and even cancer cells.
Zhang, Ling-juan, Gallo, Richard L.
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Antimicrobial resistance of nosocomial Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates in Russia: results of multicenter epidemiological study «MARATHON» 2013-2014 [PDF]
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most abundant bacterial species causing nosocomial infections in Russia. In this paper, we report the data on antimicrobial susceptibility of 743 isolates of P.
Edelstein M.V.+9 more
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Risk factors and outcomes associated with persistent vancomycin resistant Enterococcal Bacteremia
Background Prior studies have identified that vancomycin resistant enterococcus (VRE) bacteremia that persists for four days or more is an independent predictor of mortality.
Emily Fox+7 more
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Antimicrobial Actions and Applications of Chitosan
Chitosan is a naturally originating product that can be applied in many areas due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and nontoxic properties. The broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity of chitosan offers great commercial potential for this product.
Cai-Ling Ke+3 more
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Mobile Genetic Elements Associated with Antimicrobial Resistance
Strains of bacteria resistant to antibiotics, particularly those that are multiresistant, are an increasing major health care problem around the world.
S. Partridge+3 more
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The antimicrobial activity of nanoparticles: present situation and prospects for the future
Nanoparticles (NPs) are increasingly used to target bacteria as an alternative to antibiotics. Nanotechnology may be particularly advantageous in treating bacterial infections.
Linlin Wang, Chen Hu, L. Shao
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Background. The emergence of multidrug-resistant food-borne pathogens of animal origin including Enterobacteriaceae is a growing concern. Identifying and monitoring resistance in isolates from human-related environments are of clinical and ...
Jude Fonbah Leinyuy+3 more
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Ophthalmic Antimicrobial Prescribing in Australian Healthcare Facilities
The National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (NAPS) is a web-based, standardized tool, widely adopted in Australian healthcare facilities to assess the reasons for, the quantity of, and the quality of antimicrobial prescribing.
Xin Fang+4 more
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Synthesis of metal nanoparticles using plant extracts is one of the most simple, convenient, economical, and environmentally friendly methods that mitigate the involvement of toxic chemicals. Hence, in recent years, several eco-friendly processes for the
C. Vanlalveni+5 more
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