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Prevalence and Predictors of Urinary Tract Infection and Severe Malaria Among Febrile Children Attending Makongoro Health Centre in Mwanza City, North-Western Tanzania. [PDF]

, 2012
In malaria endemic areas, fever has been used as an entry point for presumptive treatment of malaria. At present, the decrease in malaria transmission in Africa implies an increase in febrile illnesses related to other causes among underfives.
A Dzeing-Ella, A Rougemont, B Murray, BHM Wolf, BO Olaleye, CA Guerra, CLSI, D Chandramohan, D De Savigny, E Festo, F Font, FN Okwara, G Raso, GO Akpede, HD Mazigo, J Berkley, J Prada, J Richens, K Kallander, K Panaretto, L Kish, M Gorelick, MF Cotton, N Kayange, P Bahwere, P Bouvier, PW Gething, Q Bassat, RA Hoddon, Roll Back Malaria, S Gove, TJ O'Dempsey, V Batwala, V D'Acremont, World Health Organization, World Health Organization, WP O'Meara, Y Panahi   +37 more
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Synthesis of a Novel Thermoresponsive S53P4 Bioactive Glass Extract–Poloxamer 407 Injectable Hydrogels: Assessment of Biocompatibility and Antimicrobial Properties

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This study investigates innovative thermoreversible hydrogels derived from S53P4 bioactive glass extracts to aid in the healing of infected diabetic foot wounds. These injectable gels, which gel at body temperature, release beneficial ions and remain stable over time.
Marian G. Vargas Guerrero, Adrian Stiller, Alex Nygård, Matej Krivulka, Lars Galema, Erwin Peters, Jimmy Lucchesi, Peter Uppstu, Leena Hupa, Jacobus J. C. Arts   +9 more
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Antibiotic Resistance Patterns in Enteric and Uropathogenic Strains of Escherichia Coli in Children

Medical Laboratory Journal, 2015
Background and Objective: Escherichia coli is the most common cause of urinary tract infections in children and the leading cause of intra-abdominal infections (peritonitis and abscess) followed intestinal injuries.
Sedighi, I, Alikhani, MY, Nakhaee, S, Karami, P   +3 more
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Natural Bone‐Derived Ceramic Scaffolds Functionalized with Chitosan‐Gold, Chitosan‐Magnesium, and Chitosan‐Zinc for Enhanced Antibacterial Activity

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This study reports the development of antibacterial ceramic scaffolds derived from natural bovine bone. The bones were processed through sequential boiling and hydrogen peroxide treatment to remove organic matter, producing porous, mineral‐rich scaffolds.
Mohamad Hassan Taherian, Anh Thi Le, Anh Thi Van Le, Dung My Thi Dang, Tin Chanh Duc Doan, Chien Mau Dang, Martin Bolduc   +6 more
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Imipenem resistance in clinical Escherichia coli from Qom, Iran [PDF]

, 2018
OBJECTIVE: The emergence of metallo-\u3b2-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae is a worldwide health concern. In this study, the first evaluation of MBL genes, bla IMP and bla VIM , in Escherichia coli resistant to imipenem isolated from urine and ...
Esmkhani, M., Hashemi, A., Kermani, S., Piccirillo, A., Shams, E., Shams, S.   +5 more
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Dual‐Peptide Nanoplatform: Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Functionalized With a Cell‐Penetrating Peptide and Loaded With Rationally Designed Antimicrobial Peptides for Tuberculosis Therapy

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Machine learning–guided engineering of a plectasin‐derived peptide yields DC05, a potent antimycobacterial candidate. Encapsulation into tuftsin‐functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles enhances intracellular delivery, stability, and activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis while maintaining low cytotoxicity and minimal hemolysis. The combined
Christian S. Carnero Canales, Cesar Augusto Roque‐Borda, Ana Carolina Cerqueira Negri, Oswaldo Ramirez Delgado, Letícia Oliveira Catarin Nunes, Flávia Aparecida Resende, Hernane Barud, Norival Alves Santos‐Filho, Saulo Santesso Garrido, Karen Cristina Oliveira, Alexandra Ivo de Medeiros, Rafael Miguel Sábio, Fernando Rogério Pavan   +12 more
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Escherichia coli infection indicates favorable outcomes in patients with infected pancreatic necrosis

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2023
IntroductionInfected pancreatic necrosis (IPN) is a severe complication of acute necrotizing pancreatitis with increasing morbidity. Escherichia coli is the most frequently cultured microorganism in IPN.
Haosu Huang, Haosu Huang, Jie Peng, Jie Peng, Caihong Ning, Caihong Ning, Caihong Ning, Qin Wei, Qin Wei, Qin Wei, Jiarong Li, Jiarong Li, Jiarong Li, Chiayen Lin, Chiayen Lin, Chiayen Lin, Zefang Sun, Zefang Sun, Zefang Sun, Lu Chen, Lu Chen, Lu Chen, Shuai Zhu, Shuai Zhu, Shuai Zhu, Dingcheng Shen, Dingcheng Shen, Dingcheng Shen, Gengwen Huang, Gengwen Huang, Gengwen Huang   +30 more
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Epidermal Patch Technologies for Integrated Healthcare and Infection Management

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Epidermal patches have evolved from simple wound coverings into multifunctional, skin‐conformable platforms integrating drug delivery, biosensing, and therapeutic functionalities. This review highlights their material innovations, fabrication strategies, and intelligent designs, including hydrogels, microneedles, and flexible electronics, while ...
Yuqi Wang, Atakan Tevlek, Pawel L. Urban, Boaz Mizrahi, Onome Ejeromedoghene, Roshan Deen, Yuanjing Lin, Jagan Mohan Dodda   +7 more
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Incidence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia coli isolated from beef (meat muscle, liver and kidney) samples in Wa Abattoir, Ghana

Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2020
Escherichia coli of beef origin has been responsible for a number of foodborne infections. This study determined the incidence of Escherichia coli and coliforms in beef (meat muscle, liver and kidney) samples produced in the Wa Abattoirs of Ghana.
Frederick Adzitey
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Infection by verocytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli

Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 1989
Verocytotoxin (VT)-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC) are a newly recognized group of enteric pathogens which are increasingly being recognized as common causes of diarrhea in some geographic settings. Outbreak studies indicate that most patients with VTEC infection develop mild uncomplicated diarrhea.
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