Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern and Biofilm Formation in Clinical Isolates of Enterococcus spp. by Sridevi Shridhar, Biranthabail Dhanashree

“…Hence, this study is done to know the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Enterococcus spp. and to correlate the drug resistance with biofilm production and esp gene. …”
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Helicobacter pylori Infection and Gastric Dysbiosis: Can Probiotics Administration Be Useful to Treat This Condition? by Giovanni Bruno, Giulia Rocco, Piera Zaccari, Barbara Porowska, Maria Teresa Mascellino, Carola Severi

“…Currently, an emerging problem in Hp treatment is represented by the increasing rate of antimicrobial therapy resistance. In this context, the search for adjuvant agents can be very useful to overcome this issue and probiotics administration can represent a valid option. …”
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Exploring the coordination, anti-oxidant, and bacterial behavior of a new azo ligand derived from 4,5-dimethylimidazole with copper and zinc divalent ions by Husham M. Mubark, Israa N. Witwit, Hussein A. Ali Salman, Mohauman M. Al Rufaie

“…The results underscore the potential of this ligand and its complexes for applications in medicinal chemistry, especially in the development of antimicrobial and antioxidant agents.…”
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IAPSM’s Position Paper on Pneumococcal Vaccine (PCV) for Adult Immunization in India by Chythra R. Rao, Veena G. Kamath, Anuradha Nadda, Swayam P. Parida, Nikita Sharma, Kapil Goel, Ranjitha S. Shetty, Madhur Verma, Arvind Kumar Singh, Abhisek Mishra, Swosti Kiran, Lalit Sankhe, Madhu Gupta

“…Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV) introduction has significantly reduced disease burden, invasive disease and reduced the rates of antimicrobial resistance. Of the various vaccines licensed, PCV 13 and PPSV 23 are available for use in India. …”
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Shelf-life estimation of jelly drink formulated with bay leaf ( Syzygium polyanthum) and guava juice (Psidium guajava) by Putri Sefanadia, Anna Marliyati Sri, Setiawan Budi

“…The maximum shelf life was eight days under refrigeration, while at room temperature (25°C), it reached the SNI threshold after four days. Antimicrobial agents are recommended to extend the shelf life of the Jelly Drink made from bay leaf and guava juice (GUALAM).…”
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A Mechanistic Insight into the Pathogenic Role of Interleukin 17A in Systemic Autoimmune Diseases by Radjesh Bisoendial, Erik Lubberts

“…Interleukin 17A (IL-17A) has been put forward as a strong ally in our fight against invading pathogens across exposed epithelial surfaces by serving an antimicrobial immunosurveillance role in these tissues to protect the barrier integrity. …”
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Production of Sterilizing Agents from Calendula officinalis Extracts Optimized by Response Surface Methodology by Fatih Mehmet Goktas, Bilgesu Sahin, Sibel Yigitarslan

“…Since this plant has well known antimicrobial activity due to its phytochemical constituents, the increase in the extraction yield was chosen as the principle part of the production process. …”
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Infectious scleritis: a review of etiologies, clinical features, and management strategies by Supriya Sharma, Jay U. Sheth, Somasheila I. Murthy, Somasheila I. Murthy

“…Majority of these cases require an aggressive approach with a combination of antimicrobial therapy and surgical treatment. Poor prognostic factors include delayed diagnosis, fungal etiology, and the presence of keratitis or endophthalmitis. …”
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Ode to Oseltamivir and Amantadine? by JM Conly, BL Johnston

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Plant-Derived Iron Nanoparticles for Removal of Heavy Metals by Deepika Thilakan, Jaie Patankar, Srushti Khadtare, Nilesh S. Wagh, Jaya Lakkakula, Khalid Mohamed El-Hady, Saiful Islam, Md. Rabiul Islam, Mohd Shahnawaz Khan, Nouf Omar Alafaleq, Mohammad Tarique

“…Irradiated nanoparticles have also exhibited antimicrobial resistance and adsorption. It is also observed that nanoparticles show a higher rate of efficacy at a lower pH. …”
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Targeting Apoptosis Pathways in Cancer with Alantolactone and Isoalantolactone by Azhar Rasul, Muhammad Khan, Muhammad Ali, Jiang Li, Xiaomeng Li

“…Inula japonica, Aucklandia lappa, Inula racemosa, and Radix inulae, have been found to have various pharmacological actions including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties, with no significant toxicity. …”
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Decreased Susceptibility of Shigella Isolates to Azithromycin in Children in Tehran, Iran by Parisa Behruznia, Mehrzad Sadredinamin, Ali Hashemi, Bahareh Hajikhani, Neda Yousefi Nojookambari, Mahboobeh Behruznia, Zohreh Ghalavand

“…The high prevalence of the mph(A) gene among DSA isolates may indicate that azithromycin resistance has evolved as a result of antimicrobial selection pressures and inappropriate use of azithromycin.…”
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Varicella zoster virus triggering Henoch–Schonlein Purpura in an adult: A case report by Kevin Chung, Natasha Priya Dyal, Sandhya Nagarakanti

“…She received broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy. CSF testing showed lymphocytic pleocytosis and elevated protein levels, and PCR testing confirmed varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection. …”
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A systematised review and evidence synthesis on the broader societal impact of vaccines against Salmonella by Ezgi Dilek Demirtas, Rosanna Barnard, Jungseok Lee, Mark Jit

“…There were no studies measuring economic impact of antimicrobial resistance, changes in household behaviour or health inequalities.…”
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Phytosynthesis of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Using King of Bitter Andrographis paniculata and Its Embryonic Toxicology Evaluation and Biomedical Potential by S. Rajeshkumar, J. Santhoshkumar, Leta Tesfaye Jule, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy

“…In this present study, the green synthesis of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles using the king of bitter herbal plant Andrographis paniculata was synthesized and characterized using XRD, SEM, HRTEM, AFM, and antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antidiabetic activities. …”
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Central Venous Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections in Hemodialysis Patients: Another Patient Safety Bundle? by B Lynn Johnston, John M Conly

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A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE USE OF TULATHROMYCIN IN VETERINARY MEDICINE by Carmen (Pop) Moldovan, Alexandra Dreancă, Oana Rotar, Mihai Madru, Ioan Marcus

“…Additionally, the review examines the dosage regimens, administration routes, and potential side effects reported in clinical trials. Data regarding antimicrobial resistance to tulathromycin is discrepant due to several sources that display negative results regarding the sole use of this macrolide and its off-label use. …”
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Bradycardia in severely dehydrated cholera patient: A case report by Ronak Shah

“…Outcomes: After 5 days of adequate hydration and antimicrobial treatment, diarrhea was resolved and heart rate improved with no electrocardiogram abnormalities. …”
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Increasing experience in the use of papaya for burn injuries in an African context, potential and limitations by Helena W.C. Hofland, Edris W. Kalanzi, Emmie Viyuyi, Tilinde Chokotho, Titus M. Opegu, Eduard E. Zijlstra

“…The efficacy of papaya and pineapple is based on enzymes that have proteolytic activity and other compounds that have antimicrobial action. In the context of reverse technology, this enzymatic therapy has formed the basis of Nexobrid™ (based on enzymes derived from pineapple) that is now standard of care in high income countries. …”
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Evaluation of New Film Based on Chitosan/Gold Nanocomposites on Antibacterial Property and Wound-Healing Efficacy by Kai Wang, Haosheng Wang, Su Pan, Chuan Fu, YuXin Chang, Hongru Li, Xiaoyu Yang, Zhiping Qi

“…However, the lack of antimicrobial activity restricts its further application. …”
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