Rifaximin versus Nonabsorbable Disaccharides for the Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy: A Meta-Analysis by Dong Wu, Shu-Mei Wu, Jie Lu, Ying-Qun Zhou, Ling Xu, Chuan-Yong Guo

“…Many studies have found that the antibiotic rifaximin is effective for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy. …”
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Antibiofilm of metabolites of the Proteus myxofaciens JB 20B for the prevention and treatment of vaname shrimp infected with Vibrio harveyi bacteria by Nanda Tri Rezeki, Dinamella Wahjuningrum, Widanarni Widanarni, Diana Elizabeth Waturangi

“…The research design included eight treatments and three replicates: K- (negative control), K+ (positive control), KANC and KANG (antibiotic control 50 g/100ml for preventive and treatment), PCE (preventive extract 0.1 ml/Kg feed), PCS (preventive supernatant 20 ml/Kg feed), PGE (treatment extract 0.1 ml/Kg feed), and PGS (treatment supernatant 20 ml/Kg feed). …”
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Investigation of biocompatibility and antibacterial properties of electrospun chitosan/ polyethylene oxide -based scaffolds containing propolis extract against Enterococcus faecali... by Sayed Reza Ebrahimi, Mohammad Nikbakht, Milad Shahini Shams Abadi, Abolfazl Gholipour, Mitra Bagheri, Majid Validi

“…The indiscriminate use of antibiotics has contributed to the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and complicating the treatment of such infections. …”
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The skin microbiota of preterm infants and impact of diaper change frequency. by Noelle E Younge, D Joshua Parris, Daniel Hatch, Angel Barnes, Debra H Brandon

“…Multiple factors including interindividual effects, diaper change frequency, diet, and antibiotics contribute to variation in the diapered skin microbiota.…”
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The Prevalence of Swarming Genes in Escherichia coli Isolated from UTI and Catheter-Associated UTI by Hamza I. Kaittan, May T. Flayyih

“…These isolates exhibited varying sensitivities to antibiotics, most being multi-drug resistant (MDR). …”
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Antibacterial Mechanisms of Constituents from Galla chinensis Revealed by Experimental and Virtual Screening-Based Studies by Meilan Liu, Tingting Lin, Liyuan Yao, Hongfeng Chen, Yu Lu, Zhengguo Tao, Haiquan Zhao, Sheng-Xiang Qiu, Liyun Zhao

“…PGG enriched in Galla chinensis is a promising natural antibiotic with the mode of action inhibiting ATase activity. …”
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Surgical Treatment of Peri-Implantitis: A 17-Year Follow-Up Clinical Case Report by Fabrizio Bassi, Pier Paolo Poli, Davide Rancitelli, Fabrizio Signorino, Carlo Maiorana

“…After mechanical and chemical decontamination with tetracycline solution, a regenerative approach consisting in the application of deproteinized bovine bone mineral (Bio-Oss, Geistlich Pharma AG, Wolhusen, Switzerland) and a collagen membrane (Bio-Gide, Geistlich Pharma AG, Wolhusen, Switzerland) was performed. An antibiotic therapy was associated with the treatment. …”
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DETECTION OF PANTON-VALENTINE LEUKOCIDIN (PVL) GENE AGAINST METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS (MRSA) IN DIABETIC ULCER PATIENTS by Prisma Anjarlena, Suliati, Wisnu Istanto, Retno Sasongkowati

“…Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) patients are susceptible to wound infections brought on by S. aureus bacteria, in dealing with infections caused by bacteria, antibiotic treatment was conducted. Nevertheless, misapplication of antibiotics might lead to drug resistance or MRSA. …”
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Na-TiNT Nanocrystals: Synthesis, Characterization, and Antibacterial Properties by Enzo V. H. Agressott, Mauro M. Oliveira, Thiago S. Freitas, Raimundo L. S. Pereira, Ana R. P. Silva, Rafael P. Cruz, Antonia T. L. Santos, Alexandre M. R. Teixeira, Tainara G. Oliveira, João H. da Silva, Alexandre R. Paschoal, Bartolomeu C. Viana, Paulo de Tarso C. Freire, Abolghasem Siyadatpanah, Polrat Wilairatana, Henrique D. M. Coutinho

“…Na-TiNT modified the activity of the gentamicin and norfloxacin antibiotics against multiresistant strains. Synergistic effects against Gram-positive S. aureus 10 and Gram-negative P. aeruginosa 15 bacteria were observed when the Na-TiNT was associated with gentamicin, reducing the concentration of this antibiotic that is required to inhibit bacterial growth. …”
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Duodenal Aspirates for Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth: Yield, PPIs, and Outcomes after Treatment at a Tertiary Academic Medical Center by Diana L. Franco, Molly B. Disbrow, Allon Kahn, Laura M. Koepke, Lucinda A. Harris, M. Edwyn Harrison, Michael D. Crowell, Francisco C. Ramirez

“…Similar proportions of patients with SIBO improved whether or not they received antibiotic treatment, calling into question the use of this expensive therapy for this disorder.…”
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Decomposition of the pangenome matrix reveals a structure in gene distribution in the Escherichia coli species by Siddharth M. Chauhan, Omid Ardalani, Jason C. Hyun, Jonathan M. Monk, Patrick V. Phaneuf, Bernhard O. Palsson

“…This approach reveals the genetic basis for differential traits across phylogroups, offering insights into pathogenicity, antibiotic resistance, and evolutionary adaptations. …”
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Doxycycline Degradation by the Oxidative Fenton Process by Alexandre A. Borghi, Milena F. Silva, Saleh Al Arni, Attilio Converti, Mauri S. A. Palma

“…Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum tetracycline occurring in domestic, industrial, and rural effluents, whose main drawback is the increasing emergence of resistant bacteria. This antibiotic could be degraded by the so-called Fenton process, consisting in the oxidation of organic pollutants by oxygen peroxide (H2O2) in the presence of Fe2+. …”
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Prevalence, Diagnostics and Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in the Clinical Practice in Southern Federal District of the Russian Federation by N. V. Korochanskaya, I. L. Kliaritskaya, S. N. Serikova, A. V. Tkachev, M. V. Koroleva, M. A. Basenko

“…In the group of people with a predominance of hydrogen-producing microbiota, there are fewer men than women (30.8 % vs. 69.2 %), in the group with a predominance of methane-producing microflora, the ratio of men and women was 27.4 % vs. 72.6 %, and in the group with a predominance of hydrogen- and methane-producing microbiota, this ratio was 16.6 % vs. 83.4 %, respectively.Antibacterial therapy after confirmation of the diagnosis is carried out in accordance with national clinical guidelines; probiotics, mainly Saccharomyces boulardii, are prescribed to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea.Conclusions. The widespread introduction of various versions of the breath test into the work of healthcare institutions will make it possible to overcome diagnostic difficulties in relation to verification of this diagnosis, substantiate and individualize the approach to prescribing antibacterial and probiotic therapy.…”
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Dermatologic Adverse Events Following Afatinib in a Woman with Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Case Report by Tsaqilah L, Putri AD, Avriyanti E

“…The administration of afatinib was continued and the patient was treated with moisturizer, sunscreen, and mild cleanser, topical antibiotic, and topical steroid along with oral doxycycline and oral cetirizine for four weeks. …”
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Dietary supplementation with Jasminum sambac leaf powder: Effects on growth, hematology, and immune parameters in broiler chickens by Iram Maqsood, Samreen Sareer, Shafique Ur Rehman, Ayesha Hidayat, Madeeha Shah, Saira Awaz, Rong Ke

“…Nonetheless, problems with industrial mechanization, pollution, animal welfare, and antibiotic resistance affect the poultry industry. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of adding Jasminum sambac leaf powder (JSLP) to the feed of broiler chickens on their growth performance, coliform bacterial levels, and immunological function. …”
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Estimating the Risk of Maternal Death at Admission: A Predictive Model from a 5-Year Case Reference Study in Northern Uganda by Gasthony Alobo, Cristina Reverzani, Laura Sarno, Barbara Giordani, Luigi Greco

“…This calls for prompt and better assessment of referred mothers and specific attention to antibiotic therapy before and after caesarean section, especially among HIV-positive women.…”
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Azithromycin-loaded liposomal hydrogel: a step forward for enhanced treatment of MRSA-related skin infections by Rukavina Zora, Jøraholmen May Wenche, Božić Dunja, Frankol Ivana, Gašparović Petra Golja, Škalko-Basnet Nataša, Klarić Maja Šegvić, Vanić Željka

“…Incorporation of AZT-liposomes into CHG (liposomal CHGs) was intended to ensure proper viscosity and texture properties of the formulation, modification of antibiotic release, and enhanced antibacterial activity, aiming to upgrade the therapeutical potential of AZT-liposomes in localized treatment of MRSA-related skin infections. …”
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Application of CuFe2O4/CuS as a new green magnetic nanocomposite in adsorption of tetracycline from aqueous solutions: mathematical models of thermodynamics, isotherms, and kinetic... by Seyedeh Masoomeh Rahimi, Bahman Ramavandi, Mohammad Hadi Moslehi, Mahdi Rahiminia, Negin Nasseh

“…Batch studies were conducted to assess the impact of parameters, including pH (3.0–9.0), adsorbent dosage (0.025–2 g/L), TC concentration (5–100 mg/L), and temperature (5–50 °C) on the TC adsorption efficiency. The antibiotic was fully removed at pH 7.0, nanocomposite dose of 1.5 g/L, time of 200 min, and TC content of 5 mg/L. …”
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Lactococcus garvieae: An Uncommon Human Pathogen Causing Infective Endocarditis in a Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement by Diego H. González-Bravo, Sergio Alegre-Boschetti, Richard Silva-Cantillo, Joshua Mercado-Maldonado, Reyshley Ramos-Márquez, Gabriel Torres-Rivera, Carlos Cortés, Josue Mercado-Crespo

“…Reaching a diagnosis of L. garvieae endocarditis led us to the decision of prolonging the antibiotic course for 6 weeks with successful results. …”
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Atypical Sjögrenʼs Syndrome Initially Presenting as Lymphocytic Interstitial Pneumonitis followed by Immune Thrombocytopenia by Maham Mehmood, Abhishrut Jog, Masooma Niazi, Arlene Tieng, Giovanni Franchin

“…Laboratory studies revealed hemoglobin of 11.9 g/dL, white blood cell count of 16,000/uL, and platelet count of 250,000/uL. Empiric antibiotic therapy was begun for suspected community acquired pneumonia, and then he was discharged home. …”
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