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Effective disinfecting of negative pressure pipelines of DCUs reduces the risk of cross infection in dental care [PDF]

Journal of Oral Microbiology
Objectives Microbial contamination of various accessory parts of the dental chair units (DCUs) is an essential source of cross infection, while the accessories of the crucial suction function are usually overlooked.
Xuerong Lv, Ke Yan, Xiang Han, Feiyang Wang, Yuzhuo Ma, Shougang Zhang, Xiaoqian Wang   +6 more
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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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Longitudinal Study of Viral and Bacterial Contamination of Hospital Pediatricians’ Mobile Phones

Microorganisms, 2020
Mobile phones (MPs) of healthcare workers (HCWs) may represent an important source of transmission of infectious agents. This longitudinal study documents the contamination of these tools.
Aymeric Cantais, Florence Grattard, Julie Gagnaire, Olivier Mory, Aurélie Plat, Manon Lleres-Vadeboin, Philippe Berthelot, Thomas Bourlet, Elisabeth Botelho-Nevers, Bruno Pozzetto, Sylvie Pillet   +10 more
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Nosocomial infections in the departments of orthopedics and traumatology [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2005
Aim. To determine the incidence and the localization of nosocomial infections (NI) in the departments of orthopedics and traumatology. Methods. A prospective cohort study carried out between February 1 and July 31, 2002 included all of the surgical ...
Maksimović Jadranka M., Marković-Denić Ljiljana N., Bumbaširević Marko, Marinković Jelena M.   +3 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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