High sporulation and overexpression of virulence factors in biofilms and reduced susceptibility to vancomycin and linezolid in recurrent Clostridium [Clostridioides] difficile infection isolates [PDF]
, 2019 Clostridium [Clostridioides] difficile infection (CDI) is one of the leading causes of diarrhea associated with medical care worldwide, and up to 60% of patients with CDI can develop a recurrent infection (R-CDI). A multi-species microbiota biofilm model
Baines, Simon +9 more
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Applied Water Science, 2023 Metronidazole is well-known antibiotic which, globally, ranks high in popular usage. Therefore, traces of residues of this antibiotic were identified in aquatic bodies. A photosynthetic cyanobacterium, of the microalgae category, S.
Zahra Esmaili +5 more
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Antibiotic susceptibility, heteroresistance, and updated treatment strategies in helicobacter pylori infection [PDF]
, 2017 In this review, we discuss the problem of antibiotic resistance, heteroresistance, the utility of cultures and antibiotic susceptibility tests in Helicobacter pylori (Hp) eradication, as well as the updated treatment strategies for this infection.
De Angelis, Massimiliano +3 more
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Dietary-based gut flora modulation against Clostridium difficile onset [PDF]
, 2007 Clostridium difficile infection is a frequent complication of antibiotic therapy in hospitalised patients, which today is attracting more attention than ever and has led to its classification as a 'superbug'.
Gibson, G.R. +2 more
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Antibiotic prescribing by general dental practitioners in the Greater Glasgow Health Board, Scotland [PDF]
, 2000 OBJECTIVE: To investigate antibiotic prescribing patterns by general dental practitioners (GDPs) in the Greater Glasgow Health Board Area, Scotland. STUDY DESIGN: A 10% sample of prescriptions were selected at random from 35,545 prescriptions written by ...
Bagg, J., Roy, K.
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Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2019 Background Globally metronidazole and carbapenem resistance in anaerobic organisms is increasing necessitating continuous surveillance to guide selection of empirical treatment. In this study we have determined metronidazole resistance in anaerobes using
Yusra Shafquat +6 more
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SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2023 Metronidazole is a widely used antimicrobial agent in the treatment of anaerobic and protozoal infections. However, excessive and prolonged use of metronidazole can lead to encephalopathy.
Shailendra Katwal +2 more
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Metronidazole, an Uncommon Cause of Dizziness and Ataxia in the Emergency Department: A Case Report
Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine, 2021 Introduction: Metronidazole, a nitroimidazole antibiotic, is a well-known antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent that is generally well tolerated without many serious side effects. Most adverse reactions affect the gastrointestinal or genitourinary system,
Mary E. Starrs, Onur M. Yenigun
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Treatment of helicobacter pylori infection in atrophic gastritis [PDF]
, 2018 Helicobacter pylori (Hp) is a major human pathogen causing chronic, progressive gastric mucosal damage and is linked to gastric atrophy and cancer. Hp-positive individuals constitute the major reservoir for transmission of infection.
Annibale, B, Carabotti, M, Lahner, E
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Proteomic analysis of a NAP1 Clostridium difficile clinical isolate resistant to metronidazole. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 BACKGROUND: Clostridium difficile is an anaerobic, Gram-positive bacterium that has been implicated as the leading cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Metronidazole is currently the first-line treatment for mild to moderate C.
Patrick M Chong +8 more
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