Fecal carriage of carbapenemase and AmpC-β-lactamase producers among extended spectrum β-Lactamase-producing E. coli and Klebsiella spp. isolates in patients attending hospitals by Zakaria Garba, Isidore J. O. Bonkoungou, Namwin Siourimè Somda, Magloire H. Natama, Georges Somé, Lassana Sangaré, Nicolas Barro, Halidou Tinto

“…The carbapenemase producers were detected at tertiary and secondary hospitals, mainly in hospitalized patients and females, whereas AmpC-β-lactamase producers were detected at all levels of healthcare, predominantly in non-hospitalized patients, male, and under 15 years of age. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of multidrug-resistant uropathogenic Klebsiella species and associated antimicrobial resistance genes in Port Harcourt, Nigeria by Moore Ikechi Mike-Ogburia, Tombari Pius Monsi, Easter Godwin Nwokah

“…Midstream urine samples were processed using standard bacteriological techniques, followed by antimicrobial susceptibility testing using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays were performed to detect resistance genes, including blaCTX-M, blaTEM-1, blaSHV, KPC, and qnrA. …”
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Influence of ambient NO and NO₂ on the quantification of total peroxy nitrates (ΣPNs) and total alkyl nitrates (ΣANs) by thermal dissociation cavity ring-down spectrosco... by L. Wüst, P. Dewald, G. N. T. E. Türk, J. Lelieveld, J. N. Crowley

“…<p>Measurement of total peroxy nitrates (<span class="inline-formula">Σ</span>PNs) and alkyl nitrates (<span class="inline-formula">Σ</span>ANs) by instruments that use thermal dissociation (TD) inlets to convert the organic nitrate to detectable NO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> may suffer from systematic bias (both positive and negative) resulting from unwanted secondary chemistry in the heated inlets. …”
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Prevalence of ESBL resistance genes and fecal carriage of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from patients with chronic kidney disease at the Laquintinie Hospital... by Ballue S.T. Dadjo, Armelle T. Mbaveng, Michael F. Kengne, Ornella D. Tsobeng, Giresse D.T. Fonjou, Victor Kuete

“…Antibiotic susceptibility testing was carried out using the Kirby-Bauer diffusion method. extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) resistance genes were detected by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. …”
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Clinical and magnetic resonance imaging features in acute ischemic stroke with early wallerian degeneration: a case-control study by Kazumichi Ota, Yoshihiko Nakazato, Kazuhide Seo, Hitoshi Kawasaki, Mariko Okada, Takashi Mithufuji, Yasuo Ito, Toshimasa Yamamoto

“…However, early WD in this region is detectable via diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) within the first 14 days. …”
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Expression of secretory immunoglobulin A in gastrointestinal tract of streptococcal pneumonia rhesus monkey by CHEN Lian, LUO Qi-hui, ZHANG Yao, CHEN Zheng-li, CHENG An-chun, ZENG Wen

“…The changes of SIgA expression in esophago, jejunum, caecum, stomach and liver of rhesus monkeys were detected by immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization on paraffin sections. …”
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Uncovering antibiotic resistance: extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa from dipteran flies in residential dumping and livestock environments by Lara de Wet, Itumeleng Matle, Oriel Thekisoe, Kgaugelo E. Lekota, Tsepo Ramatla

“…The sulfonamide resistance sulI gene (88.1%) was the most detected ARG from the P. aeruginosa isolates, followed by acc(3)-IV (80.6%) coding for aminoglycoside. …”
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Quinolone and Colistin Resistance Genes in Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> of Diverse Phylogenetic Groups Isolated from Seafood in Mumbai,... by Chandrashekar K. Dhanush, Manjusha Lekshmi, Shivani Kallappa Girisha, Binaya Bhusan Nayak, Sanath H. Kumar

“…ESBL-producing <i>E. coli</i> isolates (n = 269) were tested for quinolones and colistin resistance phenotypes by disk diffusion and broth microdilution methods, respectively. …”
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Cohort profile: pulmonary early assessment of the lung in paediatric cancer patients (SWISS-PEARL Study) by Christine Schneider, Gabriele Raffler, Maša Žarković, Christina Schindera, Jochen Rössler, Claudia E. Kuehni, Philipp Latzin, Alexander Moeller, Rahel Heule, Jakob Usemann, on behalf of the SWISS-PEARL study group

“… BACKGROUND: Due to the limited sensitivity of conventional lung function tests in detecting small airway abnormalities, cancer treatment-related pulmonary toxicity may be underdiagnosed. …”
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Characterization of carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacilli: first report of blaNDM-1 in Enterobacter cloacae by Manel Debabza, Raoudha Dziri, Abdelbasset Mechai, Amel Bouguessa, Naouel Klibi, Hadda Imene Ouzari

“…ESBL, carbapenemase and metallo-beta-lactamases (MBL) phenotypes were detected in 19 (22.35%), 9 (10.59%) and 2 (2.35%) GNB isolates, respectively. …”
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Prevalence, virulence genes, and antimicrobial profiles of Escherichia coli O157:H7 isolated from healthy cattle in Tunisia by Ghassan Tayh, Salma Mariem Boubaker, Rym Ben Khedher, Mounir Jbeli, Faten Ben Chehida, Aymen Mamlouk, Monia Dâaloul-Jedidi, Lilia Messadi

“…Methodology: E. coli isolates were detected on MacConkey agar. A total of 236 E. coli isolates were recovered from fecal samples of healthy cattle. …”
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Molecular characterization of multidrug-resistant and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli isolated from Sonali chicken meat in Bangladesh by Muhammad Ali, Jahid Hasan Tipu, Obaidul Islam, Ahsan Raquib, Ferdaus Mohd Altaf Hossain, Mohammad Al Mamun, Md. Masudur Rahman, Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal, Monira Noor

“…Antimicrobial susceptibility testing by disc diffusion method revealed complete resistance to ampicillin (100%), with high resistance to erythromycin (87.59%) and third-generation cephalosporins. …”
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Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Clinical Samples that Exhibits Inducible Clindamycin Resistance: A Cross-sectional Study by Akansha Goyal, Akansha Arya, Kajal Rajput, Sapna Chauhan

“…Results: Routine disc diffusion testing was employed to examine antibiotic susceptibility in 100 S. aureus strains, revealing that 44 (44%) displayed resistance to ERY. …”
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Ventilation and perfusion scintigraphy after lung transplantation by E. V. Migunova, Е. А. Tarabrin, N. E. Kudryashova, O. G. Sinyakova, N. A. Karchevskaya, A. G. Petukhova, A. A. Saprin, T. E. Kallagov

“…Evaluation of the possibilities of ventilation and perfusion scintigraphy in detecting functional disorders and determining the severity of lung damage that may occur after organ transplantation. …”
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Phylogeographic Analysis of Clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 in Serbia Reveals Repeated Introductions and Spread Across the Balkans by Sofija Šolaja, Dimitrije Glišić, Ljubiša Veljović, Ivan Milošević, Emilija Nićković, Jakov Nišavić, Vesna Milićević

“…This study aimed to characterise the H5N1 strains detected in backyard chickens in Serbia and investigate their phylogenetic and phylogeographic relationships with historical and currently circulating strains in Serbia and the broader region. …”
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Minimum Inhibitory Concentration Increase in <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> Isolates from Patients with Recurrence: Results from a Retrospective Single-Centre Cohort Study by Pietro Valsecchi, Erika Asperges, Marta Corbella, Greta Banfi, Marcello Maffezzoni, Nicolò Amarasinghe, Riccardo Drago, Flavia Virga, Filippo Costanzo, Francesca Calabretta, Paolo Sacchi, Patrizia Cambieri, Antonio Di Sabatino, Fausto Baldanti, Raffaele Bruno

“…We performed AST with gradient diffusion and NAAT to evaluate the presumptive presence of R027/NAP1 and toxin production genes. …”
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GC-MS analysis, antimicrobial and antiulcer evaluations of ginger-infused virgin coconut oil by Ibeabuchi Jude Ali, Okorie Ndidiamaka H, Adonu Cyril C, Omeh Romanus C, Obidiegwu Onyeka C, Okonkwo Raymond M, Okafor Judith O, Okoye Festus BC

“…Dried ginger and VCO (1:10) were infused for three days and then filtered to obtain ginger-infused virgin coconut oil. GC-MS was used to detect GIVCO chemical constituents. The agar well diffusion method was used for antimicrobial evaluation test organisms. …”
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Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Salmonella isolated from food products in the region of Casablanca, Morocco by Chaima Sabri, Bouchra Karraouan, Thami Berradi, Brahim Bouchrif, Fatiha El Mellouli, Nadia Ziyate, Sara Razzak, Bouchra Taib, Youness Taboz

“…All isolates were serotyped and were then tested for antibiotic resistance using the disk diffusion method. The Salmonella isolates were further analyzed by PCR to detect the presence of virulence genes invA. …”
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Isolation, Molecular Identification, and Antibiotic Resistance Profile of Salmonella Typhimurium Isolated from Calves Fecal Samples of Dairy Farms in Hamedan by Maryam Najafi Asl1, Pezhman Mahmoodi1, Aliasghar Bahari2, Ali Goudarztalejerdi1

“…Typhimurium infection as the only detected serotype. Antibiotic resistance should also be considered a severe public health concern. …”
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Nasal Colonizers from Sows in the Federal District of Brazil Showed a Diverse Phenotypic Resistance Profile by Luciana Lana Rigueira, Fabiano José Ferreira de Sant’Ana, Bruno Stéfano Lima Dallago, Rômulo Salignac Araújo de Faria, Maurício Macedo Rodrigues, Pau Obregon-Gutierrez, Virginia Aragon, Simone Perecmanis

“…A total of 132 bacterial isolates were obtained and tested for phenotypic resistance to 23 antimicrobials using the disk diffusion method. Resistance was detected against all tested antimicrobials, with an overall resistance rate of 55.6% (1605/2888 tests). …”
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