Adhesive micro-liquid for efficient removal of bacterial biofilm infection by Ying Wang, Zhibang Li, Lingli Ji, Jiao Sun, Fei Gao, Ruiqing Yu, Kai Li, Wenjun Wang, Weiwei Zhao, Qi-Zhi Zhong, Shaohua Ge, Jianhua Li

“…The in vivo bactericidal effect of CAGE@MPN microcapsules is demonstrated in a murine model of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) skin infection. The proposed adhesive micro-liquid system offers a promising strategy for noninvasive and efficient removal of bacterial biofilm infection.…”
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Chemical Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils and Nanoemulsions of <i>Eugenia uniflora</i> and <i>Psidium guajava</i> by Rebeca Dias dos Santos, Breno Noronha Matos, Daniel Oliveira Freire, Franklyn Santos da Silva, Bruno Alcântara do Prado, Karolina Oliveira Gomes, Marta Oliveira de Araújo, Carla Azevedo Bilac, Letícia Fernandes Silva Rodrigues, Izabel Cristina Rodrigues da Silva, Lívia Cristina Lira de Sá Barreto, Claudio Augusto Gomes da Camara, Marcilio Martins de Moraes, Guilherme Martins Gelfuso, Daniela Castilho Orsi

“…The NE of <i>E. uniflora</i> exhibited inhibition zones ranging from 8.41 to 15.13 mm against the Gram-positive bacterium <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and the Gram-negative bacteria <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>, <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>, and <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i>. …”
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Epidemiology and Resistance Profiles of Bacteria Isolated From Blood Samples in Septic Patients at Emergency Department Admission: A 6-Year Single Centre Retrospective Analysis Fro... by Valeria Cento, Sara Carloni, Riccardo Sarti, Linda Bussini, Zian Asif, Paola Morelli, Francesco De Fazio, Federica Maria Tordato, Maddalena Casana, Debora Mondatore, Antonio Desai, Elena Generali, Nicola Pugliese, Elena Costantini, Massimo Vanoni, Maurizio Cecconi, Stefano Aliberti, Giorgio Da Rin, Erminia Casari, Michele Bartoletti, Antonio Voza

“…Results: Antibiotic-susceptible Escherichia coli (29.5%) was the most common isolate, including extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing strains (11.3%), followed by methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA, 8.4%). BSIs due to E. coli were more frequent in patients >60 years (43.9% vs. 27.3%, P < 0.001) and associated with ESBL production (OR = 2.202, P = 0.031) and urosepsis (OR = 1.688, P = 0.006). …”
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Prevalence of Antimicrobial-Resistant Pathogens in Canadian Hospitals: Results of the Canadian Ward Surveillance Study (CANWARD 2007) by George G Zhanel, James A Karlowsky, Mel DeCorby, Kim A Nichol, Aleksandra Wierzbowski, Patricia J Baudry, Philippe Lagacé-Wiens, Andrew Walkty, Frank Schweizer, Heather Adam, Melissa McCracken, Michael R Mulvey, The Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Alliance (CARA), Daryl J Hoban

“…OBJECTIVES: To assess the prevalence of pathogens, including the resistance genotypes of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) and extendedspectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli in Canadian hospitals, as well as their antimicrobial resistance patterns. …”
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Optimization of the Antibacterial Activity of a Three-Component Essential Oil Mixture from Moroccan <i>Thymus satureioides</i>, <i>Lavandula angustifolia</i>, and <i>Origanum major... by Amine Elbouzidi, Mohamed Taibi, Naoufal El Hachlafi, Mounir Haddou, Mohamed Jeddi, Abdellah Baraich, Saad Bougrine, Ramzi A. Mothana, Mohammed F. Hawwal, Waleed A. Alobaid, Abdeslam Asehraou, Bouchra El Guerrouj, Hanae Naceiri Mrabti, Francois Mesnard, Mohamed Addi

“…The antibacterial activity was assessed against <i>Escherichia coli</i>, <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> using minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) tests, while antioxidant activity was evaluated through DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), and ABTS (2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)) assays. …”
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Relaciones entre el recuento de células somáticas, test de mastitis California, conductividad eléctrica y el diagnóstico de mastitis subclínicas en cabras lecheras by V.H. SUAREZ, G.M. MARTINEZ, V. GIANRE, L. CALVINHO, A. RACHOSKI, M. CHAVEZ, A. SALATIN, S. OROZCO, V. SANCHEZ, E. BERTONI

“…Como patógenos menores se aislaron Staphylococcus sp. coagulasa negativo, SCN (n=37) y como patógenos mayores sólo Staphylococcus aureus (n=13). La presencia de patógenos elevó los CCS (P<0001) y los CMT (P<0,0001), pero no la CE (0,09). …”
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Hybrid azole-based conjugates as upcoming anticancer and antimicrobial agents by Luís M. T. Frija, Bruno E. C. Guerreiro, Inês C. C. Costa, Vera M. S. Isca, Lucília Saraiva, Beatriz G. Neves, Mariana Magalhães, Célia Cabral, Maria L. S. Cristiano, Patrícia Rijo

“…Methods: Antimicrobial properties of the molecules were evaluated by the well-diffusion method, against Gram-positive bacteria [Staphylococcus aureus American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) 25923, Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 12228, Mycobacterium smegmatis ATCC 607], Gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853) and yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae ATCC 2601 and Candida albicans ATCC 10231) strains. …”
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and spread of New Delhi Metallo-β-Lactamase (NDM) in Italy: A call for policymakers by Gabriella Nucera

“…The levels of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) and Acinetobacter baumannii have now reached hyper-endemic levels and, together with meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), this situation causes Italy to be one of the Member States with the highest level of resistance in Europe [5, 6]. …”

Anti-Inflammatory Potential and Synergic Activities of <i>Eclipta prostrata</i> (L.) L. Leaf-Derived Ointment Formulation in Combination with the Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Dr... by Muhammad M. Poyil, Mohammed H. Karrar Alsharif, Mahmoud H. El-Bidawy, Salman Bin Dayel, Mohammed Sarosh Khan, Zainab Mohammed M. Omar, Alaaeldin Ahmed Mohamed, Reda M. Fayyad, Tarig Gasim Mohamed Alarabi, Hesham A. Khairy, Nasraddin Othman Bahakim, Mohamed A. Samhan, Abd El-Lateef Saeed Abd El-Lateef

“…The plant extract displayed potential antibacterial activity against <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>; the growth was inhibited at 1 mg/mL of <i>E. prostrata</i> extract. …”
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