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Selective Change in the Bacteria Cultured and Isolated in Respiratory Sputum from Elderly Patients during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic

Applied Microbiology, 2023
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has affected social patterns and consequently the prevalence of infections, such as seasonal influenza. It has been reported that invasive pneumococcal infection has markedly decreased worldwide.
Masayuki Nagasawa, Tomoyuki Kato, Ippei Tanaka, Emi Ono   +3 more
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First case of Cutibacterium avidum-infected pelvic lymphocele post-lymphadenectomy for endometrial cancer: A case report

Heliyon, 2023
Background: Pelvic lymphocele (lymphocyst) infection after lymphadenectomy is a rare complication that can cause the spread of inflammation to neighboring organs whose microbiology is not well known.
Hirokazu Toyoshima, Motoaki Tanigawa, Kanako Nakamura, Chiaki Ishiguro, Hiroyuki Tanaka, Yuki Nakanishi, Shigetoshi Sakabe   +6 more
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High prevalence of mgrB-mediated colistin resistance among carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae is associated with biofilm formation, and can be overcome by colistin-EDTA combination therapy

Scientific Reports, 2022
The global prevalence of colistin-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (ColRkp) facilitated by chromosomal and plasmid-mediated Ara4N or PEtN-remodeled LPS alterations has steadily increased with increased colistin usage for treating carbapenem-resistant K ...
Aye Mya Sithu Shein, Dhammika Leshan Wannigama, Paul G. Higgins, Cameron Hurst, Shuichi Abe, Parichart Hongsing, Naphat Chantaravisoot, Thammakorn Saethang, Sirirat Luk-in, Tingting Liao, Sumanee Nilgate, Ubolrat Rirerm, Naris Kueakulpattana, Sukrit Srisakul, Apichaya Aryukarn, Matchima Laowansiri, Lee Yin Hao, Manta Yonpiam, Naveen Kumar Devanga Ragupathi, Teerasit Techawiwattanaboon, Natharin Ngamwongsatit, Mohan Amarasiri, Puey Ounjai, Rosalyn Kupwiwat, Phatthranit Phattharapornjaroen, Vishnu Nayak Badavath, Asada Leelahavanichkul, Anthony Kicic, Tanittha Chatsuwan   +28 more
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Epidemiology of nosocomial colonization/infection caused by Acinetobacter spp. in patients of six surgical clinics in war and peacetime [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2011
Background/Aim. Acinetobacter spp. has emerged as nosocomial pathogen during the past few decades in hospitals all over the world, but it has increasingly been implicated as a serious nosocomial pathogen in military hospitals.
Šuljagić Vesna, Jevtić Miodrag, Đorđević Boban, Romić Predrag, Ilić Radoje, Stanković Nebojša, Milović Novak, Novaković Marijan, Kozarski Jefta, Roganović Zoran, Popović Zoran, Jovelić Aleksandra   +11 more
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Risk factors for the appearance of central venous catheters colonization [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2007
Introduction/Aim. Intravascular device placement (IVD) is a part of everyday medical practice, however, its application is associated with a high risk of onset of nosocomial infections (NI) and increased mortality and morbidity.
Mioljević Vesna, Šuljagić Vesna, Jovanović Biljana, Gligorijević Jelena, Jovanović Snežana, Mazić Nataša   +5 more
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A laminar flow model of aerosol survival of epidemic and non-epidemic strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from people with cystic fibrosis [PDF]

, 2008
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited multi-system disorder characterised by chronic airway infection with pathogens such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Acquisition of P. aeruginosa by patients with CF is usually from the environment, but recent studies have
Beggs, Clive B., Clifton, I.J., Denton, M., Fletcher, L.A., Peckham, D.G.   +4 more
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Antibodies to glycans dominate the host response to schistosome larvae and eggs: Is their role protective or subversive? [PDF]

, 2001
Multiple exposures of chimpanzees to the radiation-attenuated schistosome vaccine provoked a strong parasite-specific cellular and humoral immune response. Specific IgM and IgG were directed mainly against glycans on antigens released by cercariae; these
Coulson, P.S., Cummings, R.D., Eberl, M., Langermans, J.A.M., Nyame, A.K., Thomas, A.W., Vervenne, R.A., Wilson, R.A.   +7 more
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Modified A-DROP score and mortality in hemodialysis patients with pneumonia

Renal Replacement Therapy, 2017
Background Pneumonia is common in hemodialysis (HD) patients and has a poor prognosis, but there is little information on an accurate method for evaluating the severity of pneumonia, which is closely associated with prognosis, in HD patients.
Makoto Harada, Takeshi Masubuchi, Kazuaki Fujii, Yukifumi Kurasawa, Tohru Ichikawa, Mamoru Kobayashi   +5 more
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Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink? [PDF]

, 1999
Biofilms are emerging as an increasing problem as medical technology advances. Dental practice is no exception and interest in the role of biofilms within dental units as a possible source of cross-infection is intensifying. It is difficult to quantitate
Bagg, J., Burke, F.T., Hood, J., Smith, A.J.   +3 more
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Upper gastrointestinal pathophysiology due to mouse malaria Plasmodium berghei ANKA infection

Tropical Medicine and Health, 2019
Background Epigastric pain, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal problems are among the most important symptoms of malaria infection as they suggest the possibility that the condition is serious.
Mizuho Shimada, Yoshie Hirose, Kazuhiko Shimizu, Daisuke S. Yamamoto, Eri H. Hayakawa, Hiroyuki Matsuoka   +5 more
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