Polyhexamethylene Biguanide Nanoparticles Inhibit Biofilm Formation by Mastitis-Causing Staphylococcus aureus [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesStaphylococcus aureus is a mastitis pathogen that compromises cow health and causes significant economic losses in the dairy industry. High antimicrobial resistance and biofilm formation by S. aureus limit the efficacy of conventional treatments.
Renata de Freitas Leite +9 more
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Bactericidal Effect and Mechanism of Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB) on Pathogenic Bacteria in Marine Aquaculture [PDF]
BiologyGuanidine disinfectants are cationic polymers recognized for their effective sterilization properties and their ability to prevent bacterial resistance.
Lanting Wu +9 more
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The dltC gene contributes to polyhexamethylene biguanide resistance in Staphylococcus aureus [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyAs the efficacy of conventional antibiotics continues to decline due to antibiotic resistance, there is an urgent need for alternative antimicrobial strategies.
Chenyang Guo +10 more
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Effect of polyhexamethylene biguanide-coated central venous catheters on bacterial colonization in cancer patients undergoing abdominal surgery: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineBackgroundCentral venous catheters (CVCs) are widely used in critically ill patients, including cancer patients, but are associated with complications such as catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs).
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Management of Severe Pediatric Lower Lip Defect After Canine Bite with Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB), Full-Thickness Skin Graft (FTSG) and Compression Foam: A Case Report [PDF]
ChildrenIntroduction: Pediatric lower-lip dog bite injuries are challenging due to contamination, tissue loss, and the need to maintain function, appearance, and psychological well-being.
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Fungal cell barriers and organelles are disrupted by polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 The similarities between fungal and mammalian cells pose inherent challenges for the development of treatments for fungal infections, due to drug crossover recognition of host drug targets by antifungal agents.
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Antimicrobial activity of polyhexamethylene biguanide nanoparticles against mastitis-causing Staphylococcus aureus [PDF]
JDS Communications, 2021 Postmilking teat disinfection is one of the main measures used to prevent mastitis caused by contagious pathogens, such as Staphylococcus aureus. The present study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) and PHMB ...
R.F. Leite +7 more
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Carbon Dioxide Gas Sensor Based on Polyhexamethylene Biguanide Polymer Deposited on Silicon Nano-Cylinders Metasurface [PDF]
Sensors, 2021 In this paper, we have numerically investigated a metasurface based perfect absorber design, established on the impedance matching phenomena. The paper comprises of two parts.
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Ouabain, ATPase inhibitor, potentially enhances the effect of polyhexamethylene biguanide on Acanthamoeba castellanii [PDF]
International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug ResistanceAcanthamoeba, a free-living amoeba, is commonly found in various natural environments, such as rivers and soil, as well as in public baths, swimming pools, and sewers.
Kuang-Yi Shih +3 more
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Polyhexamethylene biguanide promotes adaptive cross-resistance to gentamicin in Escherichia coli biofilms [PDF]
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2023 Antimicrobial resistance is a critical public health issue that requires a thorough understanding of the factors that influence the selection and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Raphaël Charron +9 more
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