Novel Antibiotic Combinations of Diverse Subclasses for Effective Suppression of Extensively Drug-Resistant Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by Shumyila Nasir, Muhammad Sufyan Vohra, Danish Gul, Umm E Swaiba, Maira Aleem, Khalid Mehmood, Saadia Andleeb

“…The treatment process is further complicated with the development of resistance to glycopeptides, primary antibiotics for treatment of MRSA. Antibiotic combination therapy with existing antimicrobial agents may provide an immediate treatment option. …”
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Analysis of microorganisms and antibiotic resistance in medical instruments in the central sterile supply department (CSSD) of hospitals before and after sterilization by Hapsari Woro, Sajidan, Suranto, Hikmayani Nur Hafidha

“…Sterilization is essential in preventing the spread of pathogenic bacteria and antibiotic resistance in hospital settings. This study examines the microbial growth and antibiotic resistance of seven medical instruments from the Central Supply Sterile Department, before and after sterilization. …”
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Pylephlebitis Associated with Inferior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis Treated Successfully with Anticoagulation and Antibiotics in a 37-Year-Old Male by Mohamed Abdallah, Ahmad Gohar, Smitha Naryana Gowda, Hafez M. Abdullah, Ali Al-hajjaj

“…He was successfully treated with IV antibiotics and warfarin. Pylephlebitis should not be overlooked as a differential in an appropriate clinic setting as it has a high mortality rate.…”
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Patterns of Antibiotic Resistance in Enterobacteriaceae Isolates from Broiler Chicken in the West Region of Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study by Jude Fonbah Leinyuy, Innocent Mbulli Ali, Ousenu Karimo, Christopher B. Tume

“…This study aimed to contribute towards the fight against antibiotic resistance and ameliorate the management/treatment of Enterobacteriaceae-linked diseases in Cameroon. …”
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Fiberoptic-Coupled Spectrofluorometer with Array Detection as a Process Analytical Chemistry Tool for Continuous Flow Monitoring of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics by Nader Shokoufi, Maryam Vosough, Mona Rahimzadegan-Asl, Atefeh Abbasi-Ahd, Mahsa Khatibeghdami

“…After optimization of the experimental parameters, the system has been successfully employed for sensitive determination of four fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin, and moxifloxacin. …”
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Enzymatic Activity and Horizontal Gene Transfer of Heavy Metals and Antibiotic Resistant Proteus vulgaris from Hospital Wastewater: An Insight by Manzar Alam, Nilofer Bano, Tarun Kumar Upadhyay, Reem Binsuwaidan, Nawaf Alshammari, Amit Baran Sharangi, Radhey Shyam Kaushal, Mohd Saeed

“…Different metal and antibiotic concentrations have varying effects on the population. …”
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Optimizing antibiotic stewardship and reducing antimicrobial resistance in Central Asia: A study protocol for evidence-based practice and policy by Lisa Lim, Laura Kassym, Assiya Kussainova, Bibigul Aubakirova, Yuliya Semenova

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Measurement of antibiotic removal efficiency of ZnO-WO3 nanocomposite and its validation through residual antimicrobial activity by Shraddha Shukla, Shashi Kant Shukla, Prashansha Singh, Himanshu Pandey, Anupam Dikshit, Avinash C. Pandey

Subjects: “…Antibiotic residues…”
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Synergistic potential of α-Phellandrene combined with conventional antifungal agents and its mechanism against antibiotic resistant Candida albicans by Riya Bhattacharya, Prashant Sharma, Debajyoti Bose, Manish Singh

“…In the era of multidrug-resistant diseases antibiotic resistance can be curtailed in its tracks with the help of combination treatments that allow for lower drug doses.…”
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Control of Neonatal Diarrhea in Piglets with Reduced Antibiotic Use by Application of a Complementary Feed—A Randomized Controlled Farm Trial by Klaus K. Sall, Leslie Foldager, Charlotte Delf, Sigurd J. Christensen, Michael N. Agerley, Kristian T. Havn, Carsten Pedersen

“…In the control group, 100% of the piglets received antibiotic treatment. In the test group, consumption of antibiotics used against diarrhea was reduced by 84% (<i>p</i> = 0.001) and consumption of antibiotics used for other illnesses was reduced by 45% (<i>p</i> = 0.045). …”
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Antibiotic Susceptibility of Bacteria isolated from Estuarine Environment, Turtle Sanctuary and High-Density Industrial Zone in Davao City, Philippines by Aya-ay Adorico M., San Juan Maria Eva C., Badong Venchie C., Baslot Maria Theresa C., Duarte Rachel C., Anonuevo Loreniel E., Fernandez Valerie L.

“…The study determined the antibiotic susceptibility of bacteria in surface water from estuarine, sanctuary, and industrial zones in Davao City. …”
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A randomised trial comparing preoperative administration of single-dose kefazolin to kefazolin plus metronidazole as prophylactic antibiotics at caesarean section by R Lamfel, L Snyman, L Seopela, G Jahn, P Becker

“…Multiple trials have been conducted in an attempt to optimise administration of prophylactic antibiotics in an effort to reduce postpartum infection and maternal sepsis, and current practice guidelines suggest that there is sufficient evidence that extended-spectrum antibiotics, in combination with kefazolin, result in reduction of postpartum infections. …”
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Photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin antibiotic from aqueous solution by BiFeO3 nanocomposites using response surface methodology by R. Mostafaloo, M. Asadi-Ghalhari, H. Izanloo, A. Zayadi

“…Ciprofloxacin antibiotic that is used to cure several kinds of bacterial infections have a high solubility capacity in water. …”
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Prevalence, Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern and Associated Factors of Streptococcus pyogenes among Pediatric Patients with Acute Pharyngitis in Sidama, Southern Ethiopia by Alemitu Beyene Gebre, Demissie Assegu Fenta, Abel Abera Negash, Betelihem Jima Hayile

“…The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, antibiotic resistance pattern, and associated factors of Streptococcus pyogenes among pediatric patients suspected of acute pharyngitis in Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia. …”
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Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Are Major Threats of Otitis Media in Wollo Area, Northeastern Ethiopia: A Ten-Year Retrospective Analysis by Ayele Argaw-Denboba, Asrat Agalu Abejew, Alemayehu Gashaw Mekonnen

“…Antibiotic resistance is an increasingly serious threat to human health that needs an urgent action. …”
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Photocatalytic degradation of antibiotic enrofloxacin under solar light using ZnO and Bi2MoO6 materials by Wei Qinzheng, Lam Sze-Mun, Li Haixiang, Sin Jin-Chung

“…Enrofloxacin (ENR) as one of the most commonly used veterinary antibiotic in the aquaculture industry has led to serious water pollution due to its extensive use. …”
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Occurrence of multi-antibiotic resistant bacteria isolated from food handlers&apos; hands and utensils at different restaurants in Dhaka, Bangladesh by Sumi Akter, Ratna Akter, Md. Abdus Salam

“…Remarkably, 100% of V. cholerae isolates were multidrug-resistant (MDR), with the highest multiple antibiotic resistance index (MARI) score of 0.428. Among the examined isolates, 75% of bacterial isolates showed MDR phenotype, while 90% of isolates recorded a MARI value greater than 0.2. …”
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The Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with the Presence of Antibiotic Residues in Milk from Peri-Urban Dairy Cattle Farms in Kathmandu, Nepal by Erda E. Rame Hau, Minu Sharma, Bal K. Sharma Khanal, Peter D. Sly, Deirdre Mikkelsen, Nicholas Clark, Ricardo J. Soares Magalhães

Subjects: “…antibiotic residues…”
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Low Infection Rate after Tumor Hip Arthroplasty for Metastatic Bone Disease in a Cohort Treated with Extended Antibiotic Prophylaxis by Werner H. Hettwer, Peter Frederik Horstmann, Thea Bechmann Hovgaard, Tomas Andreas Grum-Scwensen, Michael M. Petersen

“…The optimal duration of antibiotic prophylaxis for this patient population remains unknown. …”
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Dialysate White Blood Cell Change after Initial Antibiotic Treatment Represented the Patterns of Response in Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis by Pichaya Tantiyavarong, Opas Traitanon, Piyatida Chuengsaman, Jayanton Patumanond, Adis Tasanarong

“…Patients with peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis usually have different responses to initial antibiotic treatment. This study aimed to explore the patterns of response by using the changes of dialysate white blood cell count on the first five days of the initial antibiotic treatment. …”
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