Intrahospital dissemination of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii at a teaching hospital in Northeast of Mexico by Samantha Villarreal-Cruz, Adrián Camacho-Ortiz, Samantha Flores-Treviño, Licet Villarreal-Treviño, Paola Bocanegra-Ibarias

“…Summary: Background: Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic drug-resistant Gram-negative coccobacillus associated with nosocomial infections, representing a worldwide public health problem. …”
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Correlation Analysis Between Multi-Drug Resistance Phenotype and Virulence Factor Expression of Clinical <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> by Wenli Xu, Runcheng Zhou, Jingwei Pan, Zhuangcong Liu, Xuyu Huang, Yueqiao Lin, Nan Li, Kecan Chen, Wenbo Sun, Yi Deng, Anping Yang, Xin Chen

“…<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> (PA), as a common pathogen of nosocomial infections, has been experiencing an increasing rate of drug resistance with the widespread use and abuse of antimicrobial drugs. …”
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Clonal dissemination of an NDM-2-producing Acinetobacter baumannii ST103 clone resulting in an outbreak in an intensive care unit of a Lebanese tertiary care hospital by Tania Nawfal Dagher, Linda Hadjadj, Fadi Bittar, Fadi Fenianos, Elias Abdo, Jean-Marc Rolain, Charbel Al-Bayssari

“…Objective: Multidrug-resistant bacteria, including carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), are considered a major public health threat, particularly those which are responsible for nosocomial infections. This study aimed to investigate the molecular mechanism of carbapenem resistance and the clonal relationship of CRAB isolates of a probable outbreak in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Saydet Zgharta University Medical Center, in north Lebanon. …”
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Genomic insights into multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii strains isolated from Dhaka, Bangladesh by Sadia Ferdous, K M Shayerul Abedin Shayer, Afia Anjum, Sabbir R. Shuvo, Ishrat Jabeen, Kristi Paul Hridi, A.K.M. Imrul Hassan, Md Imran Khan, Mohammad Fazle Alam Rabbi, Mahmud Hossain, Kazi Nadim Hasan, Sohidul Islam

“…Acinetobacter baumannii is one of the most common nosocomial infections causing pathogens. Multidrug-resistant (MDR) A. baumannii is a growing concern to the healthcare system in Bangladesh, necessitating the elucidation of the genetic characteristics of this species. …”
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Identification and prioritization of novel therapeutic candidates against glutamate racemase from Klebsiella pneumoniae. by Ankit Kumar, Farah Anjum, Md Imtaiyaz Hassan, Anas Shamsi, Rashmi Prabha Singh

“…<h4>Background</h4>Klebsiella pneumoniae, a gram-negative bacterium in the Enterobacteriaceae family, is non-motile, encapsulated, and a major cause of nosocomial infections, particularly in intensive care units. …”
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An Evaluation of the Antibacterial Properties of Tormentic Acid Congener and Extracts From Callistemon viminalis on Selected ESKAPE Pathogens and Effects on Biofilm Formation by Tafadzwa Chipenzi, Genuine Baloyi, Tatenda Mudondo, Simbarashe Sithole, Godloves Fru Chi, Stanley Mukanganyama

“…The bacteria cause nosocomial infections in immunocompromised patients. Extracts from Callistemon viminalis have been shown to have antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory activities. …”
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Prevalence and Molecular Genetics of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization in Nursing Homes in Saudi Arabia by Ahmed Albarrag, Ashwag Shami, Abrar Almutairi, Sara Alsudairi, Sumayh Aldakeel, Amani Al-Amodi

“…Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the main causative agents of nosocomial infections that has posed a major threat to those with compromised immune systems such as nursing home residents. …”
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Genetic and biochemical characterization of staphylococci occurring in Novosibirsk, Russia by Y. N. Kozlova, N. V. Fomenko, V. V. Morozova, I. V. Saranina, A. Yu. Tikunov, D. A. Ganichev, A. G. Samokhin, V. V. Pavlov, O. M. Rozhnova, I. A. Bondar’, E. V. Zenkova, V. V. Nimaev, V. V.  Klimontov, N. V. Tikunova

“…Infectious agents, namely Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus haemolyticus, and Staphylococcus hominis, were detected more often as nosocomial infections. A particular danger of these infections is a high virulence and  pathogenicity of bacterial strains and their resistance to various anti ­ biotics. …”
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Antibacterial Effect of Luma apiculata (DC.) Burret Extracts in Clinically Important Bacteria by Tiare Araya-Contreras, Rhonda Veas, Carlos A. Escobar, Pamela Machuca, Mauricio Bittner

“…Nosocomial infections caused by bacteria are one of the main public health problems. …”
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Emergence of a blaNDM-5-carrying extensively drug-resistant Enterobacter cloacae ST1718 in Saudi Arabia: Insights from comprehensive genome analysis by Ibrahim A. Al-Zahrani, Thamer M. Brek

“…However, ICU admission is associated with an increased risk of acquiring nosocomial infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, particularly carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterale (CRE). …”
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The Characteristic of Biofilm Formation in ESBL-Producing K. pneumoniae Isolates by Xiaofang Gao, Haili Wang, Zhijuan Wu, Pan Sun, Wei Yu, Donghua Chen, Yuhua Mao, Lili Fang, Jia Qian, Li Li, Qian Peng, Yanping Han

“…Approximately 84% (21/25) of the clinical patients had a history of surgery, urinary tract catheterization, and/or arteriovenous intubation, all of which may have increased the risk for nosocomial infections. Biofilms were observed in 73% (22/30) of the isolates and that strains did not express type 3 fimbriae did not have biofilm formation capacity. …”
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Estimation of Prevalence of Hospital-Acquired Blood Infections among Patients Admitted at a Tertiary Hospital in Oman over a Period of Five Years: A Cross-Sectional Study by Marah El-Beeli, Yahya Al-Farsi, Abdullah Balkhair, Zakariya Al-Muharrmi, Mansoor Al-Jabri, Samir Al-Adawi

“…Data from developed/developed countries have shown that hospital-acquired blood infections (HA-BSIs) are one of the most severe nosocomial infections and constitute 20%–60% of hospitalization-related deaths. …”
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Cinnamic Acid Compounds (<i>p</i>-Coumaric, Ferulic, and <i>p</i>-Methoxycinnamic Acid) as Effective Antibacterial Agents Against Colistin-Resistant <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> by Alaaddin Korkut, Serap Özkaya Gül, Esra Aydemir, Hakan Er, Elif Odabaş Köse

“…Colistin-resistant <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> (COLR-Ab) is an opportunistic pathogen commonly associated with nosocomial infections, and it is difficult to treat with current antibiotics. …”
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Genetic profiling of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii from a tertiary care center in Malaysia by Aisyah Syakirah Shahari, Navindra Kumari Palanisamy, Fadzilah Mohd Nor

“…These STs are associated with acquired blaOXA-23, indicating an evolutionary adaptation of A. baumannii within the hospital setting.IMPORTANCEAcinetobacter baumannii is a ubiquitous Gram-negative coccobacillus bacterium that is primarily associated with nosocomial infections that can colonize biotic and abiotic surfaces to enhance cell-to-cell adhesion, ensuring the establishment of infections. …”
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Delivery determinants of an Acinetobacter baumannii type VI secretion system bifunctional peptidoglycan hydrolase by Valeriya Bezkorovayna, Brooke K. Hayes, Francesca N. Gillett, Amy Wright, David I. Roper, Marina Harper, Sheena McGowan, John D. Boyce

“…ABSTRACT Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen and is a common cause of nosocomial infections. The increasing development of antibiotic resistance in this organism is a global health concern. …”
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Redox-Modulating Capacity and Effect of Ethyl Acetate Roots and Aerial Parts Extracts from <i>Geum urbanum</i> L. on the Phenotype Inhibition of the <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> L... by Lyudmila Dimitrova, Milka Mileva, Almira Georgieva, Elina Tzvetanova, Milena Popova, Vassya Bankova, Hristo Najdenski

“…<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> is an opportunistic pathogen that causes nosocomial infections of the urinary tract, upper respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system, etc. …”
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Clinical and microbiological analyses of colistin-resistant strains among carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter cloacae complex clinical isolates by Jinyoung Yang, Jin Yang Baek, Jae-Hoon Ko, Kyungmin Huh, Sun Young Cho, Doo Ryeon Chung, Kyong Ran Peck, Hee Jae Huh, Kwan Soo Ko, Cheol-In Kang

“…ABSTRACT Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter cloacae complex (CR-ECC), which is rapidly increasing as the cause of nosocomial infections, has limited treatment options. The aim of this study is to investigate the microbiological and clinical traits and molecular epidemiology of isolates of CR-ECC and provide guidance for antibiotic selection in clinical practice. …”
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Breaking the biofilm barrier: Juglone derivatives as dual-action inhibitors and anti-quorum sensing agents by Muhammad Abdullah Bhatti, Atif Ali Khan Khalil, Sayed Muhammad Ata Ullah Shah Bukhari, Faisal Hanif, Mi-Jeong Ahn, Sumra Wajid Abbasi, Nazir Ahmed Lone, Wen-Jun Li, Wasim Sajjad

“…Background: Most nosocomial infections are caused by bacteria that proliferate within quorum sensing mediated biofilms. …”
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Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria in urinary tract infections in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mitkie Tigabie, Getnet Ayalew, Lidetu Demoze, Kebebe Tadesse, Yalewayker Gashaw, Muluneh Assefa

“…It also is among the most prevalent nosocomial infections, largely due to the widespread use of urinary catheters in hospitalized patients. …”
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Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of clinical carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter species harboring the metallo-beta-lactamases IMP-8 or NDM-1 in China by Qingye Xu, Xinli Mu, Jintao He, Haiyang Liu, Xiaochen Liu, Yanfei Wang, Xiaoting Hua, Yunsong Yu

“…ABSTRACT Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter spp. pose a significant challenge in clinical settings due to limited treatment options for nosocomial infections. Carbapenem-hydrolyzing class D beta-lactamases are the primary cause for carbapenem resistance, while metallo-beta-lactamases (MBLs) New Delhi metallo beta-lactamase (NDM) and imipenemase (IMP) also contribute. …”
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