Phosphonopeptides Revisited, in an Era of Increasing Antimicrobial Resistance [PDF]
, 2020 Given the increase in resistance to antibacterial agents, there is an urgent need for the development of new agents with novel modes of action. As an interim solution, it is also prudent to reinvestigate old or abandoned antibacterial compounds to assess
Anderson, Rosaleen +8 more
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Microbiology Spectrum, 2022 Colistin, which targets lipopolysaccharide (LPS), is used as a last-resort drug against severe infections caused by drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. However, A. baumannii possesses two colistin-resistance mechanisms.
Go Kamoshida +14 more
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Multi-drug resistant Gram-negative bacteria: antibiotic-resistance and new treatment strategies [PDF]
, 2017 In this editorial, we treat the multi-drug-resistance of microorganisms such as Klebsiella pneumonia (Kp) and Acinetobacter baumanii and the issues concerning the management of these infections.
Angelis, Massimiliano De +2 more
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Microbiology Spectrum, 2022 Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) biofilm infection is clinically prevalent and difficult to eradicate. In the present work, we aimed to evaluate the in vitro and in vivo efficacy of colistin (COL)-based combinations against PA biofilm.
Yuhang Wang +6 more
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The microbiota of the bilio-pancreatic system: A cohort, STROBE-compliant study [PDF]
, 2019 Background: The gut microbiota play an essential role in protecting the host against pathogenic microorganisms by modulating immunity and regulating metabolic processes.
Agrusa A. +8 more
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Supra and subgingival application of antiseptics or antibiotics during periodontal therapy
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Periodontal diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis) are characterized by inflammatory processes which arise as a result of disruption of the balance in the oral ecosystem. According to the current S3 level clinical practice guidelines, therapy of patients with periodontitis involves a stepwise approach that includes the control of the patient ...
Elena Figuero +5 more
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Safety and efficacy of colistin versus meropenem in the empirical treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia as part of a macro-project funded by the Seventh Framework Program of the European Commission studying off-patent antibiotics. study protocol for a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common and severe hospital-adquired infections, and multidrugresistant gram-negative bacilli (MDR-GNB) constitute the main etiology in many countries.
Clara Rosso, Fernández +6 more
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Pharmaceutical Technology in Hospital Pharmacy, 2023 To measure cross-contamination between batches of different sensitizing drugs, contamination on the outside of compounded syringes, and drug concentrations in environmental air when using an automated compounding device.
Sessink Paul +6 more
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Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022 Probability of target attainment is the key factor influencing the outcome of meropenem therapy. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between the time in which the plasma free concentration of meropenem exceeds the minimum ...
Zeming Wang +17 more
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In-vitro evaluation of different antimicrobial combinations with and without colistin against carbapenem-resistant acinetobacter baumannii [PDF]
, 2019 Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CR-Ab) infections are associated with high morbidity and mortality. The aim of the study was to evaluate the in-vitro activity of different antimicrobial combinations (with and without colistin, COL) against ...
De Angelis, Massimiliano +6 more
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