Impact of Lactobacillus reuteri Supplementation on Anti-Helicobacter pylori Levofloxacin-Based Second-Line Therapy by Veronica Ojetti, Giovanni Bruno, Maria Elena Ainora, Giovanni Gigante, Gianluca Rizzo, Davide Roccarina, Antonio Gasbarrini

“…Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy has the potential burden of antibiotic-associated gastrointestinal (GI) side effects. …”
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Role of metabolism, resistance, and/or antagonism as drivers of endomicrobiomes assemblage in Origanum heracleoticum L by Giulia Semenzato, Francesco Vitali, Arcangela Frascella, Ludovica Lollini, Stefano Mocali, Alessio Papini, Renato Fani, Giovanni Emiliani

“…Contrarily, the patterns of antibiotic resistance appeared closely aligned with the taxonomical classification of the endophytes. …”
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Epidemiology, mechanisms, and clinical impact of bacterial heteroresistance by Linna Xu, Xiaofen Mo, Hui Zhang, Fen Wan, Qixia Luo, Yonghong Xiao

“…Abstract Bacterial heteroresistance, a phenomenon where subpopulations within a bacterial strain exhibit significantly reduced antibiotic susceptibility compared to the main population, poses a major challenge in managing infectious diseases. …”
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Micromonas micros Infection of a Prosthetic Hip Joint: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Abhimanyu Aggarwal, Durane Walker

“…We conducted a literature review of prosthetic hip joint infections caused by Micromonas micros as well as briefly discuss current guidelines on antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with prosthetic joints undergoing dental procedures and some knowledge gaps.…”
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Binocular Diplopia: A Possible Adverse Effect of Fluoroquinolone Therapy by Mariama Touray, Victoria Ando, Erwin Samutelela, Jean-Philippe Zuber

“…We present an interesting case of a 41-year-old male with binocular diplopia most likely induced by the use of a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.…”
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Safety of vancomycin-loaded cement spacers for treating gram-positive periprosthetic joint infections in two-stage resection arthroplasty among patients with renal insufficiency by Yu-Chih Lin, Chih-Hsiang Chang, Chih-Chien Hu, Yung-Chieh Liang, Pang-Hsin Hsieh, Sheng-Hsun Lee, Sheng-Hsuan Lin

“…Abstract Background The standard treatment for periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) typically involves a two-stage resection arthroplasty using antibiotic-loaded bone cement (ALBC) spacers. This study hypothesizes that there is no significant correlation between antibiotic levels in blood and synovial fluid and the patient’s kidney function, and that the success rates of staged resection arthroplasty are comparable between groups, specifically targeting gram-positive bacterial infections. …”
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Neonatal Sepsis in a Resource-Limited Setting: Causative Microorganisms and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile by Edna Nai Acheampong, Joseph Adjei Tsiase, Daniel Kwame Afriyie, Seth Kwabena Amponsah

“…The objectives of this study were to determine the bacteriological profile and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of isolated microorganisms responsible for neonatal sepsis in a regional hospital in Ghana. …”
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Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole-induced acute renal failure: A case report by Gabriella Nucera, Valentina Raffaelli, Lisa Caliari, Giulia Cantoni, Pietro Marino

“…We did not observe any clinical improvement, and for this reason, a sputum culture was performed to guide the right antibiotic treatment. Subsequently, we started a new antibiotic therapy with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) adjusted to renal functioning. …”
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Biosafety characteristics and antibacterial activity of probiotic strains against Streptococcus mutans, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, and Porphyromonas gingivalis by Jeong-Yong Park, Ji Yeon Lee, YongGyeong Kim, Byoung-Kook Kim, Byung Kwon Kim, Soo-Im Choi

“…L. reuteri MG4722 showed no hemolysis, bile salt hydrolase activity, antibiotic resistance or toxicity to HT-29 cells, and no antibiotic-resistance genes were identified. …”
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Characterization of Integrons and Antimicrobial Resistance in Escherichia coli Sequence Type 131 Isolates by Jiangqing Huang, Fangjun Lan, Yanfang Lu, Bin Li

“…Eighty-three E. coli ST131 isolates were used in this study. The antibiotic susceptibility test was performed by the disk diffusion method. …”
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Identification of bla OXA−51−23−58, bla VIM , bla NDM, and bla IMP carbapenemase genes in Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from hospitalized patients by Kosar Salmani Nasrabadi, Yasaman Ahmadi, Seyed Mahdi Ghasemi, Dariush Shokri

“…This study investigated the antibiotic resistance pattern and frequency of carbapenem resistance genes (oxacillinase and metallo-beta-lactamase) in A. baumannii. …”
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Increased Moxifloxacin Utilization Associated with an Unrestricted Addition to a Drug Reimbursement Formulary: A Population-Based Analysis by Alissa Jade Wright, Fawziah Marra, Mei Chong, Catharine Chambers, William R Bowie, David M Patrick

“…OBJECTIVES:To determine whether utilization of moxifloxacin, a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic, has changed since its addition to the British Columbia provincial formulary in 2009 and to determine whether utilization was guideline concordant.…”
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Role of phage therapy in acute gastroenteritis by Somaieh Sabzali, Setareh Pazhouhnia, Kiana Shahzamani, Peyman Adibi Sedeh

“…Furthermore, the burden of antimicrobial use and subsequent side effects, including antibiotic resistance, poses additional challenges in managing gastrointestinal diseases. …”
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Incomplete Kawasaki Disease Associated with Complicated Streptococcus pyogenes Pneumonia: A Case Report by Timothy Ronan Leahy, Eyal Cohen, Upton D Allen

“…The patient improved with antibiotic therapy and drainage of the empyema.…”
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Bacteriophage Administration Reduces the Concentration of Listeria monocytogenes in the Gastrointestinal Tract and Its Translocation to Spleen and Liver in Experimentally Infected... by Volker Mai, Maria Ukhanova, Lee Visone, Tamar Abuladze, Alexander Sulakvelidze

“…However, the significant weight loss detected in the control and antibiotic-treated groups was not observed in the infected, ListShield-treated mice. …”
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Lactose-free milk powder can effectively relieve diarrhea symptoms in weaning SD rats and children by Manman Liu, Shiwen Han, Boya Li, Cheng Chen, Lu Yao, Jung-il Kwon, Juan Jin, Huilian Che

“…In this study, we evaluated the therapeutic effects of lactose-free milk powder on rats and children with diarrhea. Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) model was established by gavage with antibiotic mixture in SD rats, followed by administration of milk powder containing lactose or not. …”
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Recent Advances in Antimicrobial Resistance: Insights from <i>Escherichia coli</i> as a Model Organism by Zhaoyang Zhang, Minliang Wei, Bin Jia, Yingjin Yuan

“…Additionally, we highlight strategies to mitigate the spread of AMR, such as dynamic resistance monitoring, innovative therapies like phage therapy and CRISPR-Cas technology, and tighter regulation of antibiotic use in animal production systems. This review provides actionable insights into <i>E. coli</i> resistance mechanisms and identifies promising directions for future antibiotic development and AMR management.…”
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A Challenging Case of Limb Salvage Requiring a Combination of Composite Fixation and Masquelet Technique to Address Significant Segmental Bone Loss by C. Blair, A. T. Simela, B. J. Cross

“…During the second stage of the procedure, the pseudomembrane is incised, the antibiotic spacer removed, and bone graft is placed. …”
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The potential of bacteriophage for controlling Vibrio parahaemolyticus as in-vitro by Bagus Ansani Takwin, Dinamella Wahjuningrum, Widanarni Widanarni, Hasan Nasrullah

“…Bacteriophages (phages) provide a promising antibiotic alternative due to their specificity towards specific bacteria. …”
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Pattern of Bacterial Pathogens and Their Susceptibility Isolated from Surgical Site Infections at Selected Referral Hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Walelign Dessie, Gebru Mulugeta, Surafael Fentaw, Amete Mihret, Mulu Hassen, Engida Abebe

“…More than 58 (75%) of the Gram negative isolates showed multiple antibiotic resistance (resistance ≥ 5 drugs). Pan-antibiotic resistance was noted among 8 (34.8%) Acinetobacter species and 3 (12.5%) E. coli. …”
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