Tigecycline susceptibility testing (TST) presents a tremendous challenge for clinical microbiologists. Previous studies have shown that the Epsilometer test (E-test) and Vitek 2 automated system significantly overestimate the minimum inhibitory ...
Branka Bedenić+9 more
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Next generation sequencing for pathogen detection in periprosthetic joint infections
Periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) represent one of the most catastrophic complications following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The lack of standardized diagnostic tests and protocols for PJI is a challenge for arthroplasty surgeons. Next generation
P. Indelli+3 more
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2'-fucosyllactose Supplementation Improves Gut-Brain Signaling and Diet-Induced Obese Phenotype and Changes the Gut Microbiota in High Fat-Fed Mice. [PDF]
Obesity is characterized by fat accumulation, chronic inflammation and impaired satiety signaling, which may be due in part to gut microbial dysbiosis. Manipulations of the gut microbiota and its metabolites are attractive targets for obesity treatment ...
Barile, Daniela+5 more
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Evaluation of non-chemical seed treatment methods for the control of Alternaria dauci and A. radicina on carrot seeds [PDF]
The current study was initiated to evaluate the efficacy of physical methods (hot water, aerated steam, electron treatment) and agents of natural origin (resistance inducers, plant derived products, micro-organisms) as seed treatments of carrots for ...
A Hermansen+43 more
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Background New treatment strategies are required against infections caused by Helicobacter pylori, which grows increasingly resistant to antibiotics.
Kemei Lu+9 more
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Salivary biomarker development using genomic, proteomic and metabolomic approaches. [PDF]
The use of saliva as a diagnostic sample provides a non-invasive, cost-efficient method of sample collection for disease screening without the need for highly trained professionals.
Bonne, Nicolai J, Wong, David Tw
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RESISTENCIA MICROBIANA EN EL CARDIOCENTRO ERNESTO CHE GUEVARA. ESTUDIO DE 5 AÑOS / Microbial resistance at the “Ernesto Che Guevara” Cardiology Hospital. A five year study [PDF]
Introduction and Objectives: The appearance of nosocomial bacterial resistance represents a problem of growing concern because it largely affects the evolution of patients and the health resources devoted to it.
Nérida Rodríguez Oliva+1 more
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Introducción. La resistencia bacteriana es un problema de salud pública a nivel mundial, cuyo adecuado manejo implica el conocimiento de su presencia y comportamiento en cada uno de los países y regiones del mundo. Objetivos.
Carmelo José Espinosa+3 more
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High levels of antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli and Salmonella from poultry in Ecuador
Objective. To describe antimicrobial resistance profiles of Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. isolated from chicken carcasses and the antimicrobials commonly used in animals in Ecuador and provide information on antimicrobial resistance patterns for ...
Geovanna Amancha+8 more
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Coagulase-negative staphylococci isolates from blood cultures of newborns in a tertiary hospital in southern Brazil [PDF]
Neonatal sepsis continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS), commonly found on the skin, being the main agents isolated.
Roberta Filipini Rampelotto+6 more
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