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Human Chemokines as Antimicrobial Peptides with Direct Parasiticidal Effect on Leishmania mexicana In Vitro [PDF]

, 2013
Chemokines and chemokine receptor-mediated effects are important mediators of the immunological response and cure in human leishmaniasis. However, in addition to their signalling properties for leukocytes, many chemokines have also been shown to act ...
Collin, Mattias, Bates, Paul, Shannon, Oonagh, Söbirk, Sara K, Egesten, Arne, Mörgelin, Matthias   +5 more
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An investigation into the use of metal nanoparticles and their oxides as antimicrobial agents [PDF]

, 2011
PhDNanotechnology is concerned with the study of processes and applications at the nanoscale (10-9 m), with objects that are generally smaller than 100 nm.
Vargas Reus, Miguel A.
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Antimicrobial drug use and resistance in Europe [PDF]

, 2008
Our study confronts the use of antimicrobial agents in ambulatory care with the resistance trends of 2 major pathogens, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Escherichia coli, in 21 European countries in 2000–2005 and explores whether the notion that ...
Grundmann, Hajo, Goossens, Herman, Ferech, Matus, Zarb, Peter, Sande-Bruinsma, Nienke van de, Verloo, Didier, Tiemersma, Edine, Monen, Jos, European Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System and European Surveillance of Antimicrobial Consumption Project Groups   +8 more
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Digluconate and Isopropyl Alcohol Biocide Formulation [PDF]

, 2012
Effective surface disinfection is a fundamental infection control strategy within healthcare. This study assessed the antimicrobial efficacy of novel biocide formulations comprising 5% and 2% eucalyptus oil (EO) combined with 2% chlorhexidine digluconate
Conway, Barbara R, Worthington, Tony, Tony Worthington, Conway, Barbara, Worthington, T., Hendry, Emma, Conway, Barbara R., Barbara Conway, Emma Hendry, Hendry, E. R.   +9 more
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Impacts of Hydrophobic Mismatch on Antimicrobial Peptide Efficacy and Bilayer Permeabilization [PDF]

, 2023
Antimicrobial resistance continues to be a major threat to world health, with the continued emergence of resistant bacterial strains. Antimicrobial peptides have emerged as an attractive option for the development of novel antimicrobial compounds in part
Zachary M. Ridgway, Meier, Steven, Steven Meier, Gregory A. Caputo, Angela L. Picciano, Ridgway, Zachary M, Caputo, Gregory A, Picciano, Angela L   +7 more
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Legal framework of antimicrobial stewardship in hospitals (LEASH) : a European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) cross-sectional international survey [PDF]

, 2018
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is the cornerstone activity in the combat against antimicrobial resistance. In order to ensure sustainable deployment and development of AMS, a strategic and regulatory framework needs to be provided by national healthcare
Béraud, Guillaume, LEASH, Study Group on behalf of ESCMID Study Group for Antimicrobial StewardshiP (ESGAP), LEASH Study Group on behalf of ESCMID Study Group for Antimicrobial StewardshiP (ESGAP), Nerat, B, Maurel, Cristina, Pulcini, C, Čižmana, Milan, Beović, B, Béraud, G, Nerat, Barbara, Dumartin, Catherine, Beović, Bojana, Čižman, M, Doušak, M, Doušak, May, Dumartin, C, Pulcini, Céline, Maurel, C   +17 more
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Can We Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance by Using Antimicrobials Better? [PDF]

, 2013
Since their development over 60 years ago, antimicrobials have become an integral part of healthcare practice worldwide. Recently, this has been put in jeopardy by the emergence of widespread antimicrobial resistance, which is one of the major problems ...
Germander Soothill, Hu, Y, Yanmin Hu, Soothill, G, Anthony Coates, Coates, A   +5 more
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Antimicrobial efficacy of composite irrigation solution against dominant pathogens in seawater immersion wound and in vivo wound healing assessment

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023
Seawater immersion wound is inevitably accompanied by bacterial infection. Effective irrigation is critical for bacterial infection prevention and wound healing.
Xin Wang, Xin Wang, Xin Wang, Jie Tan, Shenpeng Ni, Dengyun Zhou, Baolin Liu, Baolin Liu, Baolin Liu, Qiang Fu   +9 more
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Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of calcium hydroxide, Himalayan pink salt as an intracanal medicament against Enterococcus faecalis: An in vitro study

Endodontology, 2021
Context: Microorganisms play an important role in the etiology of pulp and periapical diseases. For successful endodontic treatment, their control and elimination is important.
Supriya G Sangade, Kavitarani Rudagi, Tarun Ahuja, Jinet Joseph   +3 more
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The Antimicrobial Efficacy of Copper Complexes: A Review. [PDF]

Antibiotics (Basel)
The alarming increase in antimicrobial resistance has intensified the search for novel therapeutic agents capable of combating resistant microbial strains.
Ngece K, Khwaza V, Paca AM, Aderibigbe BA.   +3 more
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