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Hydrogen Sulfide Sensitizes Acinetobacter baumannii to Killing by Antibiotics

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2020
The production of endogenous hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been shown to confer antibiotic tolerance in all bacteria studied to date. Therefore, this mediator has been speculated to be a universal defense mechanism against antibiotics in bacteria.
Say Yong Ng, Kai Xun Ong, Smitha Thamarath Surendran, Smitha Thamarath Surendran, Ameya Sinha, Ameya Sinha, Ameya Sinha, Joey Jia Hui Lai, Jacqueline Chen, Jiaqi Liang, Jiaqi Liang, Leona Kwan Sing Tay, Liang Cui, Hooi Linn Loo, Peiying Ho, Jongyoon Han, Jongyoon Han, Jongyoon Han, Wilfried Moreira   +18 more
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Extended-Spectrum ß-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Among Humans, Beef Cattle, and Abattoir Environments in Nigeria

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022
IntroductionBeef cattle, one of the food-producing animals, are linked to humans through a shared environment and the food chain as a major source of animal protein. Antimicrobial drugs are readily accessible for use in food animal production in Nigeria.
Mabel Kamweli Aworh, Mabel Kamweli Aworh, Eme Ekeng, Pernille Nilsson, Beverly Egyir, Christian Owusu-Nyantakyi, Rene S. Hendriksen   +6 more
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Antimicrobial Use Surveillance Indicators for Finfish Aquaculture Production: A Review

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Quantification and tracking of antimicrobial use (AMU) are key factors for the development of responsible antimicrobial stewardship programs and comparison between countries.
Jacob A. Narbonne, Jacob A. Narbonne, Brian R. Radke, Derek Price, Patrick C. Hanington, Amreen Babujee, Amreen Babujee, Simon J. G. Otto, Simon J. G. Otto, Simon J. G. Otto   +9 more
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A rapid simple point-of-care assay for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies

Communications Medicine, 2021
Kongsuphol et al. develop a paper-based, vertical flow assay to detect SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies. The point-of-care assay has comparable performance to lab-based tests and provides results in 10 min.
Patthara Kongsuphol, Huan Jia, Hoi Lok Cheng, Yue Gu, Bhuvaneshwari D/O Shunmuganathan, Ming Wei Chen, Sing Mei Lim, Say Yong Ng, Paul Ananth Tambyah, Haziq Nasir, Xiaohong Gao, Dousabel Tay, Seunghyeon Kim, Rashi Gupta, Xinlei Qian, Mary M. Kozma, Kiren Purushotorman, Megan E. McBee, Paul A. MacAry, Hadley D. Sikes, Peter R. Preiser   +20 more
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Disease burden of bloodstream infections caused by antimicrobial-resistant bacteria: A population-level study, Japan, 2015–2018

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2021
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health problem. However, quantitative evaluation of its disease burden is challenging. This study aimed to estimate the disease burden of bloodstream infections (BSIs) caused by major antimicrobial ...
Shinya Tsuzuki, Nobuaki Matsunaga, Koji Yahara, Keigo Shibayama, Motoyuki Sugai, Norio Ohmagari   +5 more
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Dissemination and persistence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) along the wastewater-river continuum [PDF]

Water Research
Daniel S Read, Hyun S Gweon, Michael J Bowes   +2 more
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Quantifying the primary and secondary effects of antimicrobial resistance on surgery patients: Methods and data sources for empirical estimation in England

Frontiers in Public Health, 2022
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) may negatively impact surgery patients through reducing the efficacy of treatment of surgical site infections, also known as the “primary effects” of AMR.
Nichola R. Naylor, Nichola R. Naylor, Nichola R. Naylor, Stephanie Evans, Koen B. Pouwels, Koen B. Pouwels, Rachael Troughton, Theresa Lamagni, Berit Muller-Pebody, Gwenan M. Knight, Rifat Atun, Rifat Atun, Julie V. Robotham, Julie V. Robotham   +13 more
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Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System on the African continent: Early implementation 2017–2019

African Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2022
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is becoming a critical public health issue globally. The World Health Organization launched the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) to support the strengthening of the AMR ...
Barbara Tornimbene, Sergey Eremin, Reuben Abednego, Elamin O. Abualas, Ilhem Boutiba, Abiodun Egwuenu, Walter Fuller, Laetitia Gahimbare, Susan Githii, Watipaso Kasambara, Chileshe Lukwesa-Musyani, Fidy A. Miamina, Sekesai Mtapuri-Zinyowera, Grace Najjuka, Olga Perovic, Bassem Zayed, Yahaya A. Ahmed, Maha T. Ismail, Carmem L. Pessoa da Silva   +18 more
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Nurse roles in antimicrobial stewardship: lessons from public sectors models of acute care service delivery in the United Kingdom

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2019
Background Health care services must engage all relevant healthcare workers, including nurses, in optimal antimicrobial use to address the global threat of drug-resistant infections.
Enrique Castro-Sánchez, Mark Gilchrist, Raheelah Ahmad, Molly Courtenay, Jo Bosanquet, Alison H. Holmes   +5 more
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One Health Evaluation of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance Surveillance: A Novel Tool for Evaluating Integrated, One Health Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Use Surveillance Programs

Frontiers in Public Health, 2021
We describe the development, application and utility of our novel, One Health Evaluation of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance Surveillance (OHE-AMURS) tool that we created to evaluate progress toward integrated, One Health surveillance of antimicrobial ...
Margaret Haworth-Brockman, Margaret Haworth-Brockman, Lynora M. Saxinger, Lynora M. Saxinger, Misha Miazga-Rodriguez, Misha Miazga-Rodriguez, Aleksandra Wierzbowski, Simon J. G. Otto, Simon J. G. Otto, Simon J. G. Otto   +9 more
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