In vitro evaluation of octenidine as an antimicrobial agent against Staphylococcus epidermidis in disinfecting the root canal system by Jia Da Chum, Darryl Jun Zhi Lim, Sultan Omer Sheriff, Shaju Jacob Pulikkotil, Anand Suresh, Fabian Davamani

“…Dentin samples were then collected immediately for microbial analysis, including an analysis of colony-forming units (CFUs).ResultsThe MICs of each tested irrigant were 0.05% for CHX, 0.25% for NaOCl, and 0.0125% for OCT. …”
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In vitro study of biologically active properties of complexes isolated from biomass of microscopic algae by V. F. Dolganyuk, O. O. Babich, S. A. Sukhikh, E. V. Ulrikh, E. V. Kashirskikh, A. P. Andreeva

“…To determine in vitro the antioxidant, antibacterial, fungicidal, antihypertensive and prebiotic properties of protein concentrates, lipid-pigment complexes and carbohydratemineral complexes obtained from the biomass of microscopic algae, the following methods were used: method of diffusion (on a solid nutritional medium); optical density method (in a liquid nutritional medium); the method for determining the antioxidant activity of the researched samples by their ability to restore free radicals; the method of inhibition of the angiotensin-converting enzyme. …”
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Multidimensional analysis of honey from Eastern Anatolia (Kars): Pollen spectrum, physicochemical properties, and antimicrobial activity. by Salih Akpınar, Neslihan Mutlu

“…This study investigates the physicochemical properties, pollen composition, and antimicrobial activity of honey samples collected from Kars province, Türkiye. A total of 30 honey samples were analyzed for moisture content (13.9-18.0%), pH (3.44-3.92), electrical conductivity (0.138-0.343 mS/cm), free acidity (13.9-31.5 meq/kg), diastase activity (4.93-28.1 DN), hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) levels (3.5-37.1 mg/kg), sugar profile (fructose: 32.8-41.0%, glucose: 26.2-32.6%, sucrose: 0.1-2.7%, maltose: 1.4-2.7%), and proline content (288.87-1272.9 mg/kg). …”
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HACCP and antibiotic resistance in dairy products: The Armenian experience by Lilit Malkhasyan, Susanna Mirzabekyan, Haykush Batikyan, Astghik Pepoyan

“…A total of 70 raw milk samples were randomly collected from supermarkets in Yerevan, Armenia. …”
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Molecular Detection and Antibiogram Profiling of Pasteurella multocida Isolated From Breeder Chickens Suspected of Fowl Cholera in Gondar City, Ethiopia by Abdo Megra Geda, Aregash Wendimu, Solomon Lulie, Bereket Dessalegn, Liyuwork Tesfaw, Eyob Assefa, Kenaw Birhanu, Getaw Deresse, Dawit Dufera, Gashaw Enbiyale, Mulusew Tesfaye, Tadesse Mihret

“…A cross-sectional study design with purposive sampling was employed to collect a total of 130 tracheal swab samples from breeder chickens showing clinical signs of fowl cholera between January 2023 and December 2023, based on case availability. …”
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Antimicrobial Efficacy of Four Thieves Vinegar Against Pneumonia-Associated Respiratory Pathogens: A Sustainable and Edible Disinfectant Approach by Nurten Yılmaz, Mustafa Oğuzhan Kaya

“…In contrast, monthly FTV and Apple-V showed moderate antimicrobial activity, while Commercial FTV showed the lowest efficacy, indicating that traditional fermentation enhances antimicrobial potency. The pure (100%) FTV samples generally showed larger inhibition zones than the 50% diluted samples, confirming the concentration-dependent efficacy of FTV. …”
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Distribution and Antibiotic Resistance of Streptococci and Enterococci Isolated from Dental Caries and Healthy People by Shahad Fadhil Al-Taie1, Muna T. Al- Musawi2, Zaid S. Rasheed3

“…Methods: One hundred and twelve samples were collected, 56 from patients with dental caries and 56 samples from the teeth and saliva of healthy people. …”
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Public health threat of antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes in Escherichia coli from human-chicken transmission in Egypt by Zeinab S. Ahmed, Mahmoud E. Hashad, Yasser Atef, Heba Badr, Mahmoud Elhariri, Mona Kadry

“…A total of 35 dead chickens from 14 flocks and 17 farm workers urine samples were examined bacteriologically to investigate E. coli presence followed by biochemical identification. …”
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Occurrence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in retail raw meat products in Ethiopia by Adem Hiko, Daniel Asrat, Girma Zewde

“…Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed using the disk diffusion method. Results: E. coli O157:H7 were isolated from 31 (4.2%) out of 738 meat samples examined. …”
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Molecular Characterization, Antibiogram, and Virulence Gene Profiling of Proteus vulgaris Isolated From Cattle With Bovine Respiratory Disease in Bangladesh by Md. Abdur Rahman, Farah Zereen, Dipok Kumar Halder, Md. Al‐Amin, Md. Golzar Hossain, Masaru Shimada, Sukumar Saha

“…Samples were cultured in sterile nutrient broth and streaked onto nutrient agar, blood agar, and MacConkey agar. …”
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Detection of Plasmid-Mediated Quinolone Resistance Genes in Clinical and Environmental Hospital Isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae in Al-Najaf City pneumoniae Klebsiella by Hussein Ali Al-Skhattat, Majida M. Meteab Alshammari

“… Aim of study: This study aimed to detected the presence of the plasmid mediated quinolone resistance genes in quinolone resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates in clinical and environmental hospital samples. Methodology: A total of 195 clinical samples of different sources and 50 environmental hospital samples were collected of three main hospitals in Al-Najaf city .K. pneumoniae was identified depending on cultural and traditional biochemical tests, then confirmed by API 20E system. …”
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Genetic Identification of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Carriage and Its Antibiogram among Kidney Dialysis Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in AL-Karak, Jor... by Omar Al-Dmour, Rania Al-Groom, Ayman Alsheikh, Sameer Mahmoud, Kawther Amawi, Israa Yousef, Ayat Almaraira

“…The antibiotic profile tested by using the disc diffusion method tested all MRSA isolates. Results. …”
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Broad-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases and Drug-Resistance Phenotypes of Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Clinical Specimens in Gonbad-e Kavus, Golestan Province, Iran by Mohammad Hossein Akbari1, Ania Ahani Azari2, Leila Fozouni2

“…The samples were cultured on blood and MacConkey agar and incubated overnight at 37 °C. …”
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Rise of Carbapenem-Resistant Escherichia coli and the Concerning Existence of blaNDM-1 Gene in Gut Microbiota of Rural Populations by Alankritha Yadhunandan, R. Sujith Sri Surya, Leela Kakithakara Vajravelu, Balamurali Venkatesan, P. Deeksha, Dakshina M. Nair

“…Out of 187 samples, 110 showed E. coli growth, 63 showed Enterococci species growth, and 14 showed no growth. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of antimicrobial resistance patterns of Staphylococcus spp. and E. coli in rodents and shrews at human-animal interfaces in Chattogram, Bangladesh. by Md Aftabuddin Rumi, Pronesh Dutta, Monjurul Islam, Md Abu Sayeed, Md Kaisar Rahman, Md Helal Uddin, Shariful Islam, Ricardo J Soares Magalhaes, Jonathan H Epstein, Mohammad Mahmudul Hassan, Ariful Islam

“…We performed culture sensitivity (CS) tests of the isolates using the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method for 14 antimicrobials. The overall prevalence of Staphylococcus spp. was 26.5% (95% CI: 0.20-0.33; n = 53), and E. coli was 56% (95% CI: 0.49-0.63; n = 112) in the sampled rodents and Asian house shrews. …”
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Detection of some virulence factors among Candida albicans isolated from patients and prevalence of candidalysin gene ECE1 by Safaa A. S. Al-Qaysi, Sokayna R. M. AL-Rubaie AL-Rubaie

“…The results showed that 102 were positive samples, 58(56.86%) from oral cavity and 44 (43.14%) from respiratory tract, while 178 of them were negative. …”
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A cross-sectional study on the prevalence of multidrug-resistant clinical isolates of Proteus species in Northern Iran by Mahnaz Shafaei Fallah, Hadi Razavi Nikoo, Aylar Jamali, Alireza Mohebbi, Ezzat Allah Ghaemi

“…Disk diffusion on Mueller–Hinton agar plates were used to perform antibiotic susceptibility testing (ASTs). …”
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Big Concern for Public Health: Microbial Contamination of Mobile Phones by Tara Sadeeq, Ayse Arikan, Tamer Sanlidag, Emrah Guler, Kaya Suer

“…Results: Microbial contamination of mobile phones was 81% (120.953 cfu/ml) in swab samples taken without using alcohol-based wipes however, microbial contamination in swab samples taken after one-time disinfection was determined to be 21% (201 cfu/ml). …”
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Structural Properties and Bandgap Energy of Ga-doped Garnet-type Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO) Solid Electrolyte Depending on Sintering Atmosphere by Sevda Saran

“…Furthermore, the electronic indirect band gap energy of the oxygen-sintered sample was larger, Eg=5.77 eV, which is desired for lower electrical conductivity. …”
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Orthopedic Considerations with Eosinophilic Fasciitis: A Case Report and Literature Review by Jason Samona

“…Shulman in patients with diffuse fasciitis and eosinophilia. Fewer than 300 cases have been reported worldwide in the past 35 years. …”
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