Objective: Candida species are emerging as a significant pathogen certain species of Candida like Candida krusei are inherently resistant to azoles. In vitro susceptibility testing is essential for guiding therapy.
Abirami lakshmy Jayachandiran +6 more
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Comparison of Disk Diffusion and Micro-Dilution Broth Methods for Evaluation of Antimicrobial Effects of Myrtus Extract on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus and Escherichia Coli ESBL [PDF]
Background and Aim: In this study, the effect of Myrtus extracts on 25 methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Escherichia coli ESBL strains isolated from patients were compared by two methods.
Maryam Sadrnia +2 more
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A novel method for early detection of MIC value – Broth dilution using indicator solution versus agar dilution: an original article [PDF]
Introduction: The adequate protocol for treatment of an infection is often determined on the basis of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the causative organism.
Rohon Das Roy, Subhayan Das Gupta
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Physico-mechanical and antimicrobial properties of quince seed mucilage supplemented with titanium dioxide and silicon oxide nanoparticles [PDF]
Objective(s): Quince seed mucilage (QSM) serves as a new source of hydrocolloid which extracted from outer pericarp of Cydonia oblonga seeds upon wetting.
Yasser Shahbazi, Mir-Hassan Moosavy
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Two Methods for the Evaluation of Six Disinfectants Using Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and Serratia Marcescens as the Test Organisms [PDF]
A total of 50 isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and 6 isolates of Serratia Marcescens from various clinical specimens were used in this study. The action of various commercial disinfectants on these isolates was studied using the agar and broth dilution
Yahya R. Faydi
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Inaccuracy of routine susceptibility tests for detection of erythromycin resistance of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli [PDF]
In The Netherlands, both an increase in and regional differences in erythromycin resistance of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli have been reported.
Claas, E.C.J. +19 more
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COLISTIN AGAR; EVALUATION OF A NOVEL DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH TO DETECTION OF COLISTIN RESISTANCE
Objective: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of Colistin agar for detection of Colistin resistance in clinical isolates of MultiDrug Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli. Study Design: Cross-sectional validation study.
Saad Ali +5 more
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In vitro tests could be a valuable tool for the evaluation of medicinal plants’ antimicrobial activity. Mentha arvensis of the Lamiaceae family is one of the most frequently traditional plants used in Brazil. Hydroalcoholic extracts of M.
Rafael Guerra Lund +5 more
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Background The development of antimicrobial resistance is of global concern, and is commonly monitored by the analysis of certain bacteria. The aim of the present study was to study the antibiotic susceptibility in isolates of Staphylococcus spp.
K. Ikwap +7 more
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Early and efficient detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum by microscopic observation of broth cultures. [PDF]
Early, efficient and inexpensive methods for the detection of pulmonary tuberculosis are urgently needed for effective patient management as well as to interrupt transmission. These methods to detect M. tuberculosis in a timely and affordable way are not
Benson R Kidenya +30 more
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