Acromioclavicular Septic Arthritis Caused by Veillonella parvula by Marc Prod’homme, Gilles Pfander, Patricia Pavese, Alexandre Cech, Islam Abouelnaga, Lionel Helfer

“…The patient had complete recovery after surgical washout with second look at postoperative day two and targeted antibiotic treatment.…”
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Genome sequence of Vibrio sp. OULL4 isolated from shellfish by Vengadesh Letchumanan, Wen-Si Tan, Wai-Fong Yin, Kok-Gan Chan

“…The control of these vibrios has been a hurdle due to the rising numbers of antibiotic resistant strains in the environments. We report the genome sequence of Vibrio sp. …”
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Helicobacter pylori: Basic Mechanisms to Clinical Cure by ABR Thomson, CN Williams

“…Therapy of H pylori infection is complicated and involves dual therapy with an antibiotic plus a protein pump inhibitor, such as omeprazole 20 mg bid plus amoxicillin 1 g bid for two weeks, triple or quadruple therapy with bismuth, two antibiotics and an H2-receptor antagonist. …”
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Fasciitis Complicating Subcutaneous Injection of Interferon Beta by Curtis L Cooper, Rachel Gerstein, Kelly Kaita

“…One case of fasciitis complicating IFN injection – a complication not previously reported – was successfully managed with surgical debridement and antibiotic therapy. This case is a dramatic example of why sterile technique during infections must be adhered to.…”
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Innovative Approaches to Suppressing Pseudomonas aeruginosa Growth and Virulence: Current Status and Future Directions by Sandip Patil, Xiaowen Chen, Feiqiu Wen

“…Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an antibiotic-resistant opportunistic pathogen, poses significant challenges in treating infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. …”
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Urinary Tract Infection Diagnosis and Response to Therapy in Long-Term Care: A Prospective Observational Study by Peter Daley, Carla Penney, Susan Wakeham, Glenda Compton, Aaron McKim, Judy O’Keefe, Brendan Barrett, Lindsay Nicolle

“…BACKGROUND: The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria among residents of long-term care (LTC) facilities is high, and is a source of inappropriate antibiotic prescription.…”
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Bali Belly: Salmonella senftenberg Found in an Infected Ovarian Endometrioma by P. D. M. Pathiraja, Junaid Rafi, Emily Woolnough, Anna Clare

“…We present a case of a 30-year-old immunocompetent woman presenting with fevers and abdominal pain, on a background of prior endometriosis. Initial antibiotic treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease failed, and the patient progressed to septic shock requiring surgical evacuation of an infected ovarian endometrioma. …”
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Clostridium difficile: An Important Opportunistic Pathogen in Healthcare-Associated Infections by Soohyoun Ahn, Amarat Simonne

“…One opportunistic pathogen, Clostridium difficile, has been getting more attention in recent years because of its association with antibiotic use and a high death rate among the elderly. …”
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Heat stroke with sepsis: A case report and review of the literature by Suyu Wei, Liang Sun

“…Additionally, the early use of antibiotics can help prevent microbial imbalance. For eligible patients, hemodialysis should be initiated promptly to manage renal complications effectively.…”
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Nonodontogenic Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Sialadenitis by Alper Yenigun, Bayram Veyseller, Omer Vural, Orhan Ozturan

“…Factors affecting treatment success rates are early diagnosis, appropriate antibiotic treatment, and surgical debridement. We present a necrotizing fasciitis case located in the neck region that developed after sialoadenitis. …”
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Antibacterial Activity of Peruvian Tarasa Species: A Comparative Study of the Antimicrobial Effects of Extracts From Three Different Tarasa Species, T. capitata, T. operculata and... by Carmen R. Yauri, Annette N. Trombert, Antonio M. Lazarte

“…The growing problem of antibiotic resistance has driven the search for new sources of antimicrobial agents. …”
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Phage Therapy as a Rescue Treatment for Recurrent <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Bentall Infection by Victor Eiferman, Pierre-Adrien Vion, Alexandre Bleibtreu

“…Phage therapy is experiencing renewed interest, particularly for antibiotic-resistant infections, and may also be useful for difficult-to-treat cases where surgery to remove foreign infected material is deemed too risky. …”
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Incidental Renal Botryomycosis in a Nonfunctioning Kidney by Mary Mathew, Bhavna Nayal, Bhawna Nagel, Joseph Thomas

“…Early and accurate diagnosis can ensure appropriate antibiotic therapy. We present a young lady diagnosed to have incidental botryomycosis of the kidney, following nephrectomy.…”
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Fleming's penicillin producing strain is not Penicillium chrysogenum but P. rubens by J. Houbraken, J.C. Frisvad, R.A. Samson

“…Penicillium chrysogenum is a commonly occurring mould in indoor environments and foods, and has gained much attention for its use in the production of the antibiotic penicillin. Phylogenetic analysis of the most important penicillin producing P. chrysogenum isolates revealed the presence of two highly supported clades, and we show here that these two clades represent two species, P. chrysogenum and P. rubens. …”
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Hepatotoxicity due to Clindamycin in Combination with Acetaminophen in a 62-Year-Old African American Female: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Jerome Okudo, Nwabundo Anusim

“…Clindamycin is a bacteriostatic lincosamide antibiotic with a broad spectrum. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and metallic taste; however, hepatotoxicity is rare. …”
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Clinical Practice Guidelines Infective Endocarditis Treatment. by Lázaro de la Cruz Avilés, Francisco de Jesús Valladares Carvajal, Brandy Viera Valdés, Pablo Rodríguez Díaz

“…It includes concept, risk factors, classification (and special groups) and an update and review of the main clinical aspects, complications and treatment stressing the antibiotic therapy. It includes assessment guidelines focused on the most important aspects to be accomplished.…”
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Is Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw an Infection? A Histological and Microbiological Ten-Year Summary by A. M. Hinson, C. W. Smith, E. R. Siegel, B. C. Stack

“…Herein, we present a systematic review of BRONJ histology and microbiology (including demographics, immunocompromised associations, clinical signs and symptoms, disease severity, antibiotic and surgical treatments, and recovery status) validating that infection should still be considered a prime component in the multifactorial disease.…”
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Chromobacterium violaceum: A Rare Cause of Urinary Tract Infection by Ujjwal Laghu, Manami Yanagawa, Konosuke Morimoto, Bhim Gopal Dhoubhadel

“…Clinicians should be aware of this rare cause of urinary tract infection (UTI), the choice of antibiotic, length of treatment, and necessity of prompt treatment in SCI patients.…”
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Photodynamic Therapy with Protoporphyrin IX Precursors Using Artificial Daylight Improves Skin Antisepsis for Orthopedic Surgeries by Tiziano A. Schweizer, Julia S. Würmli, Julia Prinz, Maximilian Wölfle, Roger Marti, Hendrik Koliwer-Brandl, Ashley M. Rooney, Vanni Benvenga, Adrian Egli, Laurence Imhof, Philipp P. Bosshard, Yvonne Achermann

“…This offers an opportunity to prevent infections in arthroplasty patients and reduce antibiotic use, thus contributing to antibiotic stewardship goals emphasized in the One Health approach.…”
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Carbapenem resistance in the Dominican Republic: clinical characteristics, genotypic profiles, and risk factors by Ricardo Ernesto Hernández-Landa, Rita Rojas-Fermín, Anel Guzman-Marte, Katherine Peralta Agramonte, Missel María Jiménez Cedano, Surelly Alexandra Mora-Peralta, Patricia Sanrregré-Oven, Alfredo J. Mena Lora

“…Key risk factors included antibiotic use (OR 3.09, P < 0.001) and ICU stay (OR 3.60, P= 0.012). …”
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