Surfaces and Air Bacteriology of Selected Wards at a Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Hailu Getachew, Awoke Derbie, Daniel Mekonnen

“…Pure isolates were tested against the recommended antibiotics using Kirby–Bauer disc diffusion methods, and the susceptibility profile was determined based on Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). …”
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Association between early ondansetron use and the risk of sepsis in intensive care unit patients: a secondary data of the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV database by Xuan Liu, Qiuye Kou, Enhe Liu

“…Subgroup analysis revealed that the association between early ondansetron use and decreased risk of sepsis was significant in participants aged <65 years, men, not complicated with trauma, no surgery, systemic inflammatory response syndrome ≥2, Charlson Comorbidity Index ≥2, with ventilation use, without antibiotics use or without insulin use. In both patients with SOFA <3 or SOFA ≥3, early ondansetron use was correlated with a reduced risk of sepsis.Conclusion Patients with early ondansetron use had lower odds of experiencing sepsis than patients without early ondansetron use, which might provide a reference for the management of sepsis in ICU patients.…”
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Properties of new polycationic bacteriochlorin photosensitizers: cytotoxicity and interaction with biofilms by Irina Tiganova, Yulia Zhizhimova, Eteri Tolordava, Elena Makarova, Natalia Shevlyagina, Alexander Barmashov, Maria Baryshnikova, Vladimir Zhukhovitsky, Yulia Romanova

“…Aim: Biofilms of pathogenic bacteria are phenotypically resistant to antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents, host immune systems, and adverse environmental conditions, and are responsible for most chronic infections. …”
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Age influences the circulating immune profile in pediatric sepsis by Grace Fisler, Grace Fisler, Grace Fisler, Mariana R. Brewer, Mariana R. Brewer, Mariana R. Brewer, Omar Yaipen, Clifford S. Deutschman, Clifford S. Deutschman, Clifford S. Deutschman, Matthew D. Taylor, Matthew D. Taylor, Matthew D. Taylor

“…Patients were included if they were < 21 years, admitted to the PICU, and received fluid resuscitation and antibiotics. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated from samples collected on PICU day 1.ResultsEighty patients were enrolled. …”
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Testing the Purity of <i>Limnospira fusiformis</i> Cultures After Axenicity Treatments by Michael Schagerl, Alexander Kaptejna, Fabian Polz, Sameh S. Ali, Shuhao Huo, Joana Seneca, Petra Pjevac, Vera Hechtl

“…For the axenic treatment, we applied sterile filtration, ultrasonication, pH treatment, repeated centrifugation, and administration of antibiotics. For testing axenicity, we considered the most common verification method plate tests with Lysogeny Broth (LB) medium, which indicated axenicity after treatments were performed. …”
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Akkermansia muciniphila Enhances the Antitumor Effect of Cisplatin in Lewis Lung Cancer Mice by Zhuo Chen, Xiang Qian, Shasha Chen, Xiaoxuan Fu, Guanjun Ma, Aiqin Zhang

“…Using the murine lung cancer model by subcutaneously inoculating Lewis lung cancer model, 50 mice were divided into five groups: normal, model, CDDP, CDDP+Akk, and CDDP+antibiotics. After treatment within 5 weeks, compared with the model group, the administered group improved the changes of tumor pathomorphology. …”
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Pharyngeal perforations after anterior cervical spinal procedures: A systematic review by Baha Eldin Adam, Osman Kılıç, Selma Bozcan, Mehmet Ali Kahraman, Abdullah Talha Şimşek, Fatih Çalış, Ahmet Mutlu, Naci Balak

“…All cases diagnosed either early or late after ACSS underwent surgical repair treatment, except for one case managed conservatively with antibiotics and nasogastric feeding. The overall outcome was favorable for all patients. …”
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Impact of garlic polysulfide supplementation on biochemical and hematological parameters in dairy cows by Nedić Sreten, Gajić Mirjana, Bošnjaković Dušan, Vujanac Ivan, Prodanović Radiša, Bojkovski Jovan, Mitrović Aleksandra, Milenković Milan, Manojlović Dragan, Jovanović Ljubomir, Kirovski Danijela, Arsić Sveta

“…In recent years, there have been numerous research activities related to the use of different herbal agents, especially those originating from chestnuts and garlic, as alternatives to synthetic growth promoters like antibiotics. Garlic and its active ingredients have been studied for their potential benefits, such as improving feed intake, production performance, rumen fermentation, and udder health. …”
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The Efficacy of Single-Application NPWTi-d for the Salvage of Infected Breast Prostheses: A Multi-Center Study by Jason C. Llaneras, MD, Robert Craig Clark, MD, Lauren Antognoli, MD, Emily Finkelstein, MD, Luci Hulsman, BS, Luther Holton, MD, Devinder Singh, MD, R. Jason VonderHaar, MD, Risal Djohan, MD, Aladdin H. Hassanein, MD, Chris M. Reid, MD

“…Salvage protocols included explantation, NPWTi-d application, antibiotics, and replantation. Successful salvage was defined as prosthesis retention without further explantation for at least 90 days posttreatment. …”
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Evaluation of ampicillin plus ceftobiprole combination therapy in treating Enterococcus faecalis infective endocarditis and bloodstream infection by Simone Giuliano, Jacopo Angelini, Floriana Campanile, Paola Conti, Sarah Flammini, Alberto Pagotto, Francesco Sbrana, Luca Martini, Denise D’Elia, Mohd H. Abdul-Aziz, Menino O. Cotta, Jason A. Roberts, Robert A. Bonomo, Carlo Tascini

“…Due to the time-dependent antimicrobial properties of these antibiotics, an infusion administration longer than indicated was chosen. …”
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Intensive critical care and management of asthmatic and smoker patients in COVID-19 infection by Lu Dongming, Yaqoob Obaid, Kumar Manish, Kushwah Ajay Singh, Sharma Rahul Kumar, Kumar Devinder, Mavai Yogendra, Khan Rukaiya

“…The intensity of COVID-19 symptoms is lessened in patients with asthma who have superior levels of T-cells. Several antibiotics, antivirals, antipyretics, and anti-inflammatory drugs have been suggested to suppress COVID-19 symptoms in asthmatic persons. …”
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Four Decades of <i>Bacillus</i> Biofertilizers: Advances and Future Prospects in Agriculture by Xinmai Wu, Yan Liu, Baolei Jia, Lili Tao, Han Li, Jingbang Wang, Ziqi Yuan, Xiaobao Sun, Yanlai Yao

“…<i>Bacillus</i> species, particularly known for their ability to promote plant growth, fix nitrogen, solubilize phosphorus, and produce growth-promoting substances such as phytohormones and antibiotics, have emerged as key players in the development of eco-friendly agricultural solutions. …”
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Innovative epitopes in Staphylococcal Protein-A an immuno-informatics approach to combat MDR-MRSA infections by Pengjun Zhou, Pengjun Zhou, Xing Shi, Jinquan Xia, Yifei Wang, Shaowei Dong

“…BackgroundMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses a significant challenge in clinical environments due to its resistance to standard antibiotics. Staphylococcal Protein A (SpA), a crucial virulence factor of MRSA, undermines host immune responses, making it an attractive target for vaccine development. …”
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Efflux Pump Activity and Mutations Driving Multidrug Resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii at a Tertiary Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa by Noel-David Nogbou, Granny M. Nkawane, Khanyisa Ntshane, Charles K. Wairuri, Dikwata T. Phofa, Kagiso K. Mokgokong, Mbudzeni Ramashia, Maphoshane Nchabeleng, Lawrence C. Obi, Andrew M. Musyoki

“…High resistance to almost all the tested antibiotics was observed. Efflux pump was found in 75% of isolates as a mechanism of resistance. …”
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<i>Clostridium difficile</i>-associated disease by V. T. Ivashkin, O. S. Shifrin, A. S. Tertycnhy, Ye. A. Poluektova, T. L. Lapina, O. S. Lyashenko, K. V. Ivashkin

“…Metronidazole, vancomycin, dioctaedric smectite and probiotics are used for treatment of C. difficile infection. Rational use of antibiotics, shortening of hospital stay terms whenever possible, especially for patients of 65 years of age and older is recommended to reduce the risk of clostridial infection development. …”
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Genomic characteristics of a Streptococcus suis of ST353 resulting in severe endophthalmitis with bilateral deafness by Liang Shen, Yanfei Tong, Shichao Li, Yuda Chen, Ruhan A, Zhen Li, Wenling Wang, Lijuan Yin, Jiuming Zou, Ziyong Sun, Changcheng Wu, Wenjie Tan, Haijuan Wang

“…Drug susceptibility testing was conducted to determine the effectiveness of antibiotics. Whole-genome sequencing was used to identify the strain’s sequence type and serotype as well as the presence of pathogenicity islands (PAIs). …”
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Electronic Vaping-Induced Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus Pneumonia and Empyema by Sachin M. Patil, Phillip Paul Beck, Tarang Pankaj Patel, Richard Dale Swaney, Dima Dandachi, Armin Krvavac

“…The patient completed treatment successfully with a chest tube placement followed by fibrinolysis and intravenous antibiotics.…”
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Temporary ectopic banking as a treatment option for mangled thumb: a case report by Meisam Jafari Kafiabadi, Adel Ebrahimpour, Seyyed Hamidreza Ayatizadeh, Reza Fereidooni, Amirhossein Kamalinia, Mehrdad Sadighi, Farsad Biglari, Seyed Arman Moein

“…After a 4 week period of antibiotics, irrigation, debridement, and vacuum dressing, the thumb and soft tissue reconstruction were performed, retrieving the viable first metacarpal. …”
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A Novel Wild-Type <i>Lacticaseibacillus paracasei</i> Strain Suitable for the Production of Functional Yoghurt and Ayran Products by Ioanna Prapa, Chrysoula Pavlatou, Vasiliki Kompoura, Anastasios Nikolaou, Electra Stylianopoulou, George Skavdis, Maria E. Grigoriou, Yiannis Kourkoutas

“…After testing hemolytic activity and resistance to antibiotics, specific functional properties were evaluated; <i>Lactococcus lactis</i> subsp. …”
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Pivotal role of Helicobacter pylori virulence genes in pathogenicity and vaccine development by Ayman Elbehiry, Eman Marzouk, Adil Abalkhail, Wael Sindi, Yasir Alzahrani, Salem Alhifani, Turki Alshehri, Nuha Abdulaziz Anajirih, Turki ALMutairi, Ahmad Alsaedi, Feras Alzaben, Abdullah Alqrni, Abdelmaged Draz, Abdulaziz M. Almuzaini, Sahar N. Aljarallah, Abdulrahman Almujaidel, Akram Abu-Okail

“…The global resistance of H. pylori to antibiotics has reached concerning levels, significantly impacting the effectiveness of treatment. …”
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