Small RNA CjNC110 regulates the activated methyl cycle to enable optimal chicken colonization by Campylobacter jejuni by Brandon Ruddell, Alan Hassall, Orhan Sahin, Paul J. Plummer, Qijing Zhang, Amanda J. Kreuder

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Treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection: mainstream and innovations (Review of the literature and Russian gastroenterological association Advisory council resolution, May 19, 20... by V. T. Ivashkin, I. V. Mayev, T. L. Lapina, A. A. Sheptulin, A. S. Trukhmanov, R. A. Abdulkhakov, S. A. Alekseyenko, N. N. Dekhnich, R. S. Kozlov, I. L. Klyaritskaya, S. A. Kurilovich, M. F. Osipenko, V. I. Simanenkov, I. B. Khlynov

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Contaminant-degrading bacteria are super carriers of antibiotic resistance genes in municipal landfills: A metagenomics-based study by Fang-Zhou Gao, Wei-Li Jia, Bing Li, Min Zhang, Liang-Ying He, Hong Bai, You-Sheng Liu, Guang-Guo Ying

“…Municipal landfills are hotspot sources of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and are also important habitats of contaminant-degrading bacteria. …”
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Universal antibacterial and anti-inflammatory treatment using chitosan-prussian blue nanozyme by Jian Wang, Jiayi Wang, Huayuan Zhou, Rui Ma, Zhou Fang, Jiawei Zhu, Zhejie Chen, Xinfeng Dai, Dali Wei, Jiabei Li, Yiting Jiang, Qian Xia, Xueliang Liu, Yu Yang

“…In conclusion, CS@PBs exhibited exceptional bactericidal capabilities, anti-inflammatory properties, and minimal toxicity, suggesting that they are promising candidates for a new generation of non-antibiotic antimicrobial agents for the treatment of bacterial infections.…”
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Evidence-based clinical standard for the diagnosis and treatment of candidemia in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit by Jorge Alberto Cortés, Martha Carolina Valderrama-Rios, Paula M. Peçanha-Pietrobom, Moacyr Silva Júnior, Cándida Diaz-Brochero, Rafael Ricardo Robles-Torres, Carmelo José Espinosa-Almanza, Laura Cristina Nocua-Báez, Marcio Nucci, Carlos Arturo Álvarez-Moreno, Flavio Queiroz-Telles, Ricardo Rabagliati, Rita Rojas-Fermín, Jorge L. Finquelievich, Fernando Riera, Patricia Cornejo-Juárez, Dora E. Corzo-León, Luis E. Cuéllar, Jeannete Zurita, Augusto Raúl Hernández, Arnaldo Lopes Colombo

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Standardization of the Agar Plate Method for Bacteriophage Production by Su Jin Jo, Young Min Lee, Kevin Cho, Seon Young Park, Hyemin Kwon, Sib Sankar Giri, Sung Bin Lee, Won Joon Jung, Jae Hong Park, Mae Hyun Hwang, Da Sol Park, Eun Jae Park, Sang Wha Kim, Jin Woo Jun, Sang Guen Kim, Ji Hyung Kim, Se Chang Park

“…The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlights the urgent need for alternative treatments such as bacteriophage (phage) therapy. …”
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Molecular epidemiology of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii group in Taiwan by Tran Lam Tu Quyen, Yu-Chia Hsieh, Shiao-Wen Li, Lii-Tzu Wu, Ya-Zhu Liu, Yi-Jiun Pan

“…We identified an A. seifertii strain carrying a Ti-type conjugative operon on a small plasmid that harbored genes encoding the NDM-1 carbapenemase alongside genes conferring resistance to aminoglycosides and bleomycin and closely resembled sequences detected in A. soli and A. pittii in Taiwan and China, respectively, suggesting its potential for transmitting multidrug resistance and contributing to the spread of antimicrobial resistance.…”
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A strain of Talaromyces assiutensis provides multiple protection effects against insect pests and a fungal pathogen after endophytic settlement in soybean plants by Li Sui, Yang Lu, Ke Cheng, Yifan Tian, Zhiming Liu, Zhao Xie, Zhengkun Zhang, Qiyun Li

“…Talaromyces assiutensis was reported as an endophytic fungi of plant, with antimicrobial and anticancer properties; however, it has never been reported as an entomopathogenic fungus (EPF). …”
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Molecular Epidemiological Characteristics of blaIMP-4-Carrying Klebsiella pneumoniae ST-11 in Hospitalized Patients by Xue YE, Zhang D, Du S, Chen D, Liu S, Peng T, Li C, Zhang J, Wang X

“…Yu e Xue,1,* Dongmei Zhang,1,* Shuaixian Du,2,* Du Chen,3,* Shihan Liu,2 Tianfeng Peng,4 Chong Li,5 Jianchu Zhang,1 Xiaorong Wang1 1Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Clinical Laboratory, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Neurology, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; 4Emergency Department, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People’s Republic of China; 5Gastrointestinal Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xiaorong Wang; Jianchu Zhang, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Number 1277, Jie Fang Rode, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, People’s Republic of China, Tel + 86-27-85726707, Email rong-100@163.com; zsn0928@163.comPurpose: To investigate the molecular epidemiology and risk factors of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) infection.Patients and Methods: Patient’s clinical data and CRKP strains were collected from November 2017 to December 2018 at a tertiary hospital in Wuhan, China. The antimicrobial susceptibilities, carbapenem-resistant genes, multi-locus sequence typing (MLST), homologous analysis, and risk factors for CRKP were determined.Results: A total of 203 CRKP strains were isolated, and 98.5% (200/203) of patients were nosocomially infected. …”
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Adoptive cell transfer of piezo-activated macrophage rescues immunosuppressed rodents from life-threating bacterial infections by Xiaoyi Liu, Wenxiu Xu, Junkun Feng, Ying Wang, Kai Li, Yi Chen, Wenjun Wang, Weiwei Zhao, Shaohua Ge, Jianhua Li

“…Here, by using rodent models of bacterial infection, we test the antimicrobial properties of ultrasound-responsive piezo-catalytic nanoparticles (piezoNP). …”
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Metabolomic profiling and antibacterial efficacy of probiotic-derived cell-free supernatant encapsulated in nanostructured lipid carriers against canine multidrug-resistant bacteri... by Nay Zin Myo, Nay Zin Myo, Ratchnida Kamwa, Ratchnida Kamwa, Thitirat Jamnong, Busaba Swasdipisal, Papavarin Somrak, Phanchompoo Rattanamalakorn, Vipada Neatsawang, Prasert Apiwatsiri, Teerapong Yata, David J. Hampson, Nuvee Prapasarakul, Nuvee Prapasarakul

“…Other beneficial compounds such as Pyroglutamylleucine, Trigoneoside VIII and 18-Nor-4(19),8,11,13-abietatetraene which are likely to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, were also detected in the CFS. …”
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Oral-Delivery Lactococcus lactis expressing cherry fusion lactoferrin peptides against infection of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli in chickens by Zhuoran Li, Xueying Wang, Dianzhong Zheng, Fuzhen Han, Yue Li, Han Zhou, Jiaxuan Li, Wen Cui, Yanping Jiang, Xiaona Wang, Weichun Xie, Lijie Tang

“…Meanwhile, antibiotic-resistant strains can be transmitted to humans via contact with animals, food or their environment. Probiotics and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are potential alternatives to antibiotics and represent promising strategies to combat APEC. …”
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Nanotechnology-based herbal medicine: Preparation, synthesis, and applications in food and medicine by Farhang H. Awlqadr, Kithar Rasheed Majeed, Ammar B. Altemimi, Arkan Mohammed Hassan, Syamand Ahmed Qadir, Mohammed N. Saeed, Aryan Mahmood Faraj, Tablo H. Salih, Alaa Jabbar Abd Al‐Manhel, Mazin A.A. Najm, Efstathia Tsakali, Jan F.M. Van Impe, Ahmed A. Abd El-Maksoud, Tarek Gamal Abedelmaksoud

“…Nanotechnology has used such reinforcing materials to improve the performance of protective food packages and, consequently, ensure their longer service time. On the one hand, antimicrobial and antioxidant herbal nanoparticles will prevent spoilage and degradation during storage.On the other hand, nanoemulsions form a medium for vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to be bioavailable in fortified meals. …”
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Probiotics in the Management of Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial to Evaluate a Possible Link Between Gut Microbiota Restoring and Symptom Re... by Cristina Vocca, Diana Marisol Abrego-Guandique, Erika Cione, Vincenzo Rania, Gianmarco Marcianò, Caterina Palleria, Luca Catarisano, Manuela Colosimo, Gregorio La Cava, Italo Michele Palumbo, Giovambattista De Sarro, Tommaso Ceccato, Simone Botti, Tommaso Cai, Alessandro Palmieri, Luca Gallelli

“…These preliminary data suggest that in patients with CBP, the use of <i>Lactobacillus casei</i> DG after an antimicrobial treatment improves the days free of symptoms and the quality of life, without the development of adverse drug reactions.…”
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Production of Arthrospira platensis algae to increase production efficiency and enhance immune system of grass carp, Ctenopharyngodon idella against Aeromonas hydrophila by Hossein Adineh

“…Spirulina is used because of its bioactive compounds that are able to enhance fish growth, protect against diseases, strengthen the immune system, stimulate hunger and enhance feed consumption, reduce stress and improve digestion by increasing secretion of different digestive enzymes. It also exhibits antimicrobial and antiviral properties. In the present study, we examined the effect of blue-green algae Spirulina platensis biomass on growth performance, secretions of digestive enzymes, blood physiological indices and resistance of grass carp, Ctenopharyngodon idella infected with Aeromonas hydrophila. …”
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Study on the Role and Pathological and Immune Responses of Silver Nanoparticles Against Two <i>Aeromonas salmonicida</i> subsp. <i>salmonicida</i> Strains at Different Virulence Le... by Yunqiang Guo, Chaoli Zheng, Yingfei Wang, Yongji Dang, Ruiyuan Li, Ye Tao, Yucheng Yang, Xiaofeng Sun, Zekun Song, Pengcheng Sun, Qian Zhang, Dandan Qian, Wenhao Ren, Xiyu Cao, Bowen Wang, Mengxi Xu, Bingyang Jiang, Yujing Li, Qing Sun, Jinye Wang, Lei Zheng, Yanling Sun

“…Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have a broad spectrum of antimicrobial properties and are usually produced by various green-synthesis methods. …”
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Immunomodulatory and growth-promoting effects of Rauwolfia serpentina root powder in broiler chicks challenged with Salmonella Gallinarum by Yingyu Zhang, Hiba Rehman, Farina Khattak, Maryam Tariq, Bushra Nisar Khan, Sadia Chaman, Ayaesha Riaz, Muhammad Ovais Omer, Aqib Ali, Qamar un Nisa, Muhammad Muddassir Ali, Gulbeena Saleem

“…BackgroundAmid growing concern about antimicrobial resistance due to the irrational use of antibiotics in treating common poultry diseases, particularly Salmonella which is a foodborne pathogen in humans. …”
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Pathogenic potential of ornithogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> strains detected in the Earth's polar regions by Batyrbek I. Aslanov, Daniil V. Azarov, Maria A. Makarova, Elizaveta G. Marysheva, Lyudmila A. Kraeva, Aleksey S. Mokhov, Ekaterina A. Lebedeva, Nikita E. Goncharov, Natalya V. Lebedeva, Dmitry A. Starikov, Victoria V. Kolodzhieva, Dmitry E. Polev, Artemy E. Goncharov

“…The annotation of the genomes focused on the identification of genes for pathogenicity factors and antimicrobial resistance, as well as the identification of strains belonging to individual genetic lineages using the cgMLST method. …”
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Development of an innovative intravaginal model of probiotic inoculation in dairy ovine flocks: positive effects on the vaginal microbiota, vaginitis and fertility by M. Toquet, J. Gomis, E. Jiménez-Trigos, E. Bataller, M. Barba, A. Sánchez, P. González-Torres, Á. Gómez-Martín

“…In vitro studies have reported the antimicrobial effect of an inoculum (L2) made from commercial probiotic strains of Lactobacillus spp. …”
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Carriage of Extended-Spectrum-β-Lactamase- and AmpC-β-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) in Healthy Community and Outpatient Department (OPD) Patients in Nepal by Dipendra Kumar Mandal, Shiv Kumar Sah, Shyam Kumar Mishra, Sangita Sharma, Hari Prasad Kattel, Sanjeet Pandit, Pranav Kumar Yadav, Ujjwal Laghu, Rajani Lama, Niranjan Prasad Sah, Jeevan Bahadur Sherchand, Keshav Parajuli, Anup Bastola, Sher Bahadur Pun, Basista Prasad Rijal, Bharat Mani Pokharel

“…Stool specimens were cultured and enterobacterial isolates were subjected to antimicrobial susceptibility tests according to the standard microbiologic guidelines. …”
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