Scope and Predictive Genetic/Phenotypic Signatures of Bicarbonate (NaHCO3) Responsiveness and β-Lactam Sensitization in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. [PDF]
Addition of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) to standard antimicrobial susceptibility testing medium reveals certain methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains to be highly susceptible to β-lactams.
Bayer, Arnold S +12 more
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Polyoxometalate (POM)-layered double hydroxides (LDH) composite materials: design and catalytic applications [PDF]
Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are an important large class of two-dimensional (2D) anionic lamellar materials that possess flexible modular structure, facile exchangeability of inter-lamellar guest anions and uniform distribution of metal cations in ...
Li, Tengfei +2 more
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Background In streptococci, three macrolide resistance determinants (erm(B), erm(TR) and mef(A)) have been found. In addition, certain mutations at the ribosomal 23S RNA can cause resistance to macrolides. Mutation at the position 2058 of the 23S rRNA of
Huovinen Pentti +2 more
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Oral versus intravenous clarithromycin in moderate to severe community-acquired pneumonia:an observational study [PDF]
Objectives: British Thoracic Society guidelines recommend clarithromycin in addition to beta-lactam antibiotics for patients with community-acquired pneumonia and CURB-65 score 2-5.
A Singanayagam +23 more
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New therapeutic approaches for treatment of tularaemia: a review
Antibiotic treatment of tularaemia is based on a few drugs, including the fluoroquinolones, the tetracyclines and the aminoglycosides. Because no effective and safe vaccine is currently available, tularaemia prophylaxis following proven exposure to F ...
Sandrine eBOISSET +7 more
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Detection of genetic mutations associated with macrolide resistance of Mycoplasma pneumoniae [PDF]
Purpose : The aim of this study was to identify mutations associated with macrolide resistance in Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) and to establish a cultural method to determine antimicrobial susceptibility.
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Background Solithromycin, the fourth generation of ketolides, has been demonstrated potent antibacterial effect against commonly-isolated gram-positive strains. However, Staphylococcus aureus (S.
Weiming Yao +10 more
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Analysis of Virulence Genes and Antibiotic‐Resistant Profiles of Campylobacter in Huzhou, China
Background Campylobacter is the leading bacterial cause of diarrheal illnesses worldwide. Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli are the main pathogens of Campylobacter infections. Drug‐resistant Campylobacter has been classified as a serious antibiotic resistance threat. Methods From 2021 to 2022, 68 Campylobacter were isolated from fecal samples
Xiaofang Wu +5 more
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Leclercia adecarboxylata Cholecystitis with Septic Shock in Immunocompetent Patient
L. adecarboxylata is a Gram‐negative rod previously named Escherichia adecarboxylata, isolated as normal flora in the gut of animals including human stool. Most reported cases refer to immunocompromised patients with polymicrobial infections and water environments.
Nooraldin Merza +6 more
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Trends and Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Antibiotic Prescribing Practices of Dentists in The United States [PDF]
Objective The aim of this study was to examine trends and racial/ethnic disparities in antibiotic prescribing practices of dentists in the United States. Methods The US Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data for 1996‐2013 was analyzed.
Okunseri, Christopher +4 more
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