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Infectious endocarditis caused by Nocardia sp.: histological morphology as a guide for the specific diagnosis

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Nocardia is a rare opportunistic agent, which may affect immunocompromised individuals causing lung infections and exceptionally infective endocarditis (IE).
Jussara Bianchi Castelli, Rinaldo Focaccia Siciliano, Edson Abdala, Vera Demarchi Aiello   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bartonella henselae infective endocarditis with dissemination: A case report and literature review in Southeast Asia

IDCases, 2018
Bartonella is among the most common causes of culture-negative infective endocarditis, with B. henselae being one of the most frequently reported species.
Preudtipong Noopetch, Teerada Ponpinit, Chusana Suankratay   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Idiopathic methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus associated tricuspid valve endocarditis and pneumothorax in a patient without apparent predisposing factor: a case report

Iranian Journal of Microbiology, 2022
Pneumothorax following right-sided bacterial endocarditis is an infrequent medical complication usually reported in cases with a history of intravenous drug abuse.
Mohammad Dashtkoohi, Farbod Semnani, Nasser Aghdami, Marjan Sohrabi, Arezoo Salami Khaneshan, Fereshte Ghiasvand, Parnian Adhami Moghadam   +6 more
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Protective Role of Polydatin Against Vancomycin‐Induced Lung Toxicity via Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress, Apoptosis, and Ferroptosis Pathways

Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate whether polydatin (Poly) could eliminate the harmful effects of vancomycin (VCM) on the lungs of rats. Rats were administered VCM (200 mg/kg) and Poly (50 mg/kg), both separately and in combination, for a duration of 7 days.
Serpil Aygörmez, Sefa Küçükler, Selim Çomaklı, Hasan Şimşek, Özge Kandemir, Fatih Mehmet Kandemir, Şaban Maraşlı   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Phenotypic and Genotypic Characteristics of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Related to Persistent Endovascular Infection. [PDF]

, 2019
Persistent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia (PB) represents an important subset of S. aureus infection and correlates with poor clinical outcomes.
Bayer, Arnold S, Li, Liang, Xiong, Yan Q, Yeaman, Michael R   +3 more
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Host and bacterial proteases influence biofilm formation and virulence in a murine model of enterococcal catheter-associated urinary tract infection [PDF]

, 2017
Urinary tract infections: targeting enzymes might help Identifying bacterial and host enzymes that support biofilm formation may help prevent urinary tract infections caused by catheters.
Caparon, Michael G, Cusumano, Zachary T, Flores-Mireles, Ana L, Hultgren, Scott J, Takagi, Enzo, Xu, Wei   +5 more
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Reduced prevalence of periodontitis in antidepressant users: Findings from a large‐scale US sample

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Periodontitis and major depression disorder have been shown to have a bidirectional association. However, the impact of antidepressants, the primary pharmacological treatment for depression, on periodontal health remains unclear.
María Martínez, David Fraguas, Elena Figuero, Francesco D´Aiuto   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bicarbonate Resensitization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus to β-Lactam Antibiotics. [PDF]

, 2019
Endovascular infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are a major health care concern, especially infective endocarditis (IE).
Abdelhady, Wessam, Bayer, Arnold S, Chambers, Henry F, Ersoy, Selvi C, Li, Liang, Xiong, Yan Q   +5 more
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Oral Health and Aging [PDF]

, 2017
The sooner we recognize the importance of oral health to our well-being as older adults, the better we age. We need to consider our dentist as part of our health care team.
Ansello, Edward F.
core   +2 more sources

Aging and periodontitis increase brain dissemination of oral bacteria

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The microbiome is a dynamic system that changes throughout life. Studies have revealed the relationship between periodontal disease and the oral microbiota; however, the impact of periodontal disease on the expression of senescence markers and on the inflammaging of the oral and systemic microbiome remains unclear.
Ozge Unlu, Tsute Chen, Nil Yakar, Zeliha Guney, Bruce Paster, Isabel Carreras, Alpaslan Dedeoglu, Alpdogan Kantarci   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source