Hand Hygiene Accuracy of Students and Staff at a Dutch Dental School
ABSTRACT Introduction Oral health care professionals continuously come into contact with bodily fluids containing many pathogens. Hand hygiene should be used to prevent cross transmission. We aimed to examine the accuracy of application of alcohol‐based hand rub (ABHR) according to the WHO hand hygiene steps at a dental school.
Ilona Francisca Persoon +1 more
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Methicillin resistance and antimicrobial non-susceptibility trends among Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates in Aseer, Saudi Arabia (2013-2024): A retrospective laboratory-based surveillance study. [PDF]
Alqahtani AJ +11 more
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GA text A 30% Picea abies resin extract cream combined antimicrobial, anti‐inflammatory and early pro‐repair activities relevant to acne‐prone skin. The formulation showed strong activity against Cutibacterium acnes, reduced inflammatory cytokines and demonstrated promising tolerability and efficacy in an exploratory in‐use study. Abstract Objective To
Simone Parrotta +4 more
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ABSTRACT Background Primary or persistent endodontic disease is caused by microbial biofilms that irritate the pulp and periapical tissues. Extensive microbiological analyses of these biofilms and their constituent pathogens have revealed their diversity and complexity.
Ashraf F. Fouad
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Microbiological Spectrum and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Culture-Positive Thoracic and Respiratory Specimens in Syria: A Retrospective Laboratory-Based Study. [PDF]
Aldakak MA +5 more
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Abstract Background Management of Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SAB) requires prolonged intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy delivered in hospital or through Hospital in the Home (HITH), often requiring peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and substantial healthcare resources.
Eli Dunn +3 more
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Genomic features of mecA-harboring Staphylococcus epidermidis infecting an illegally traded rufous-bellied thrush (T. rufiventris). [PDF]
Pompeu BAA +7 more
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Differentiating Inflammatory Breast Cancer From Lactational Mastitis: A Diagnostic Challenge
Abstract Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare but aggressive form of cancer; hence, early diagnosis is essential. Although predominantly occurring in older women, it can occur during pregnancy and lactation, making the diagnosis especially challenging.
Irena Zakarija‐Grković
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Y. Katayama, Teruyo Ito, K. Hiramatsu
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Oral Health, Periodontitis, and Respiratory Diseases: Biological Pathways
This narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive update on the potential mechanisms by which poor oral health and periodontitis impact lung health, focusing on pneumonia, COPD, and asthma. ABSTRACT Poor oral hygiene and periodontitis influence lung diseases such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), COVID‐19, and asthma.
Raluca P. Vacaru +2 more
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