Mutational signature analysis predicts bacterial hypermutation and multidrug resistance by Kalen M. Hall, Leonard G. Williams, Richard D. Smith, Erin A. Kuang, Robert K. Ernst, Christine M. Bojanowski, William C. Wimley, Lisa A. Morici, Zachary F. Pursell

“…Here, we demonstrate that hypermutated MMR-deficient P. aeruginosa has a unique mutational signature and rapidly acquires MDR upon repeated exposure to first-line or last-resort antibiotics. MDR acquisition was irrespective of drug class and instead arose through common resistance mechanisms shared between the initial and secondary drugs. …”
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Effectiveness of kepok banana stem extract (Musa Acuminata) on the immune response of catfish (Clarias gariepinus) infected with Aeromonas hydrophila by Hany Handajani, Anis Zubaidah, Dina Izzah Kamila

“…The treatments tested were the addition of banana stem extract at a dose of 5% (treatment A), 10% (treatment B), 15% (treatment C), and antibiotics (treatment K-), and without extract treatment (treatment K+). …”
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The Close Relationship between Large Bowel and Heart: When a Colonic Perforation Mimics an Acute Myocardial Infarction by Maria Francesca Secchi, Carlo Torre, Giovanni Dui, Francesco Virdis, Mauro Podda

“…The patient was treated conservatively, with absolute bowel rest, total parental nutrition, and broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics. Awareness of the potentially unusual clinical manifestations of retroperitoneal perforation following colonoscopy is crucial for the correct diagnosis and prompt management of colonoscopic perforation. …”
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Oral application of probiotic, prebiotic, and synbiotic in Pacific white shrimp(Litopenaeus vannamei)challenged with Vibrio harveyi by . Widanarni, Puguh Widagdo, Dinamella Wahjuningrum

“… The use of antibiotics for controlling of luminous vibriosis caused by Vibrio harveyi is restricted now, because it induces antibiotic-resistant bacteria and leave residue in shrimp’s body. …”
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Successful Management of Pseudo-Ludwig Angina from Supratherapeutic Warfarin Use: A Case Report by Utku Ekin, Arham Hazari, Nizar Alyassin, Alan Alcantara, Moh’d Hazem Azzam, Mourad Ismail

“…If a hematoma is present, antibiotics for anaerobic coverage are also appropriate. …”
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Five-Year Retrospective Review of Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis by Chitprapassorn Thienvibul, Vasanop Vachiramon, Kumutnart Chanprapaph

“…The most common etiology was drugs (94.7%), comprising of antibiotics (73.6%), proton pump inhibitors (10.5%), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (5.3%), and herbal medicine (5.3%). …”
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Veterinary Drug Residues in Food Products of Animal Origin and Their Public Health Consequences: A Review by Yeshambel Muluye Mesfin, Birhan Agmas Mitiku, Habtamu Tamrat Admasu

“…However, the rise of drug resistance has led to increased antibiotic consumption and resistance among microbes in the animal habitat. …”
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Severe palmoplantar keratoderma: a cutaneous complication from sub-optimally controlled type 2 diabetes by Fatima Iqbal, Kevin Phan, Wah N Cheung

“…Examination revealed an infected, necrotic back wound on her left mid-upper back that required surgical debridement and broad-spectrum IV antibiotics. In addition, she exhibited marked plantar keratoderma and onychogryphosis, reportedly present and worsening over approximately two years. …”
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The Efficiency of Direct Maturation: the Comparison of Two hiPSC Differentiation Approaches into Motor Neurons by Catherine Schaefers, Simone Rothmiller, Horst Thiermann, Theo Rein, Annette Schmidt

“…However, these often apply viral vectors, feeder cells, or antibiotics to generate hiPSC and MNs, limiting their translational potential. …”
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Hair Barrette Induced Cochlear Implant Receiver Stimulator Site Infection with Extrusion by Trung N. Le, Jordan Hochman, Darren Leitao

“…Local measures inclusive of aggressive surgical debridement with vascularized flaps and parenteral antibiotics represent a viable option and often permit device salvage. …”
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Isolation of Acinetobacter in patients admitted to Intensive Care Units by Midiela López López, Juan Rafael Zerquera Rodriguez, Midiala Iglesias López, Yanet Rodríguez Zulueta

“…More than 80% of the isolations were resistant to most β-lactam antibiotics and it was found a high percentage of multi-drug and pan-drug resistant strains (41,6% and 48,1% respectively).…”
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Cat Scratch Disease: A Diagnostic Challenge in Cervical Lymphadenopathy by Bipin Kishore Prasad, Yamuna Ranganathan, Gunjan Dwivedi, Devika Gupta

“…Mass was abutting Internal Jugular Vein, which was attenuated cranially. Aggressive antibiotics treatment and optimal glycemic control failed to resolve fever and lymphadenopathy, hence excision of neck mass was done which was reported histopathologically as Cat Scratch Disease. …”
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Antimicrobial-Resistance Profile of Helicobacter pylori, Obtained from Endoscopic Patients in Bahir Dar, North West Ethiopia by Mulat Erkihun, Desalegn Nigatu Chanie, Yesuf Adem Siraj

“…Therefore, the current study was aimed at determining the magnitude and antibiotic-resistance profile of Helicobacter pylori isolated from patients who underwent endoscopic examination. …”
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Predicting Success of Two-Stage Exchange for Prosthetic Joint Infection Using C-Reactive Protein/Albumin Ratio by Cierra S. Hong, Sean P. Ryan, Jonathan A. Gabor, Michael A. Bergen, Ran Schwarzkopf, Thorsten M. Seyler

“…From January, 2005 to December, 2015, two institutional databases were queried and patient demographics, antibiotic duration, C-reactive protein, and albumin were collected prior to reimplantation. …”
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Discovery of antimicrobial activity in chemical extracts derived from unexplored algal-bacterial culture systems and isolates by Carolyn L. Fisher, Hailey C. Loehde-Woolard, Pamela D. Lane, Catherine M. Mageeney, Todd W. Lane

“…Our goal was to determine whether algal production systems represent fertile ground for discovery of antibiotics and antifungals. To this end, we collected high-biomass algal-bacterial samples from outdoor mass cultivation systems, 18-L outdoor algal open cultures mesocosms, and non-axenic laboratory samples. …”
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Skin Abscess due to Serratia marcescens in an Immunocompetent Patient after Receiving a Tattoo by J. Diranzo García, J. Villodre Jiménez, V. Zarzuela Sánchez, L. Castillo Ruiperez, A. Bru Pomer

“…Infections caused by S. marcescens are very difficult to treat due to their resistance to many antibiotics, which often leads to specific and prolonged treatment. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of the Traditional Japanese Medicine Keigairengyoto in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris by Kotaro Ito, Saori Masaki, Manabu Hamada, Tetsuo Tokunaga, Hisashi Kokuba, Kenji Tashiro, Ichiro Yano, Shinichiro Yasumoto, Shinichi Imafuku

“…An open-label, randomized, parallel control group comparison was conducted with a conventional treatment group (adapalene and topical antibiotics; control group) and a KRT group (control treatment plus KRT). …”
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Vaccination with an Attenuated Ferritin Mutant Protects Mice against Virulent Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Selvakumar Subbian, Ruchi Pandey, Patricia Soteropoulos, G. Marcela Rodriguez

“…We previously showed that a ferritin (bfrB) mutant of M. tuberculosis has altered iron homeostasis and increased sensitivity to antibiotics and to microbicidal effectors produced by activated macrophages. …”
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Peritoneal Tuberculosis in an Immunocompetent, Unknown Risk Patient by Yutaka Tomizawa, Emmanuelle B. Yecies, Fiona E. Craig, Adam Sohnen

“…A couple of days after the antibiotics were started, the small bowel obstruction started to resolve with resumption of bowel movements and tolerance of oral intake. …”
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In-Depth Exploration of Human Gut Microbiota: A Review by Maliha Rashid, Dwaipayaan Sinha, Muhammad Usama, Mariam Badam, Maryam Idrees, Saiqa Noureen, Reem Nadeem, Muhammad Mustajab Khan, Shakira Ghazanfar

“…Balanced diet, genetic makeup, and use of antibiotics highly influence the microbial population in the gastrointestinal tract. …”
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