The Hydroalcoholic Extract Obtained from Mentha piperita L. Leaves Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Improves Survival in Lipopolysaccharide-Treated Macrophages by Mariana Oliveira Arruda, Saulo José Figueiredo Mendes, Simone Aparecida Teixeira, Ludmilla Santos Silva de Mesquita, Maria Nilce de Sousa Ribeiro, Stanley de Sousa Lima Galvão, Marcelo Nicolás Muscará, Elizabeth Soares Fernandes, Valério Monteiro-Neto

“…(peppermint) possesses antimicrobial properties, but little is known of its ability to modulate macrophages. …”
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Exploratory study of patients’ and carers’ preferences for postdischarge surgical wound monitoring using survey and interviews by Keith Wilson, Nigel Westwood, Catherine Wloch, Pauline Harrington, Luke J Rogers, Judith Tanner, Gavin Murphy, Colin S Brown, Jeremy Dearling, Ricky Vaja, Melissa Rochon, Lyn Brierley Jones

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Evaluation of ampicillin plus ceftobiprole combination therapy in treating Enterococcus faecalis infective endocarditis and bloodstream infection by Simone Giuliano, Jacopo Angelini, Floriana Campanile, Paola Conti, Sarah Flammini, Alberto Pagotto, Francesco Sbrana, Luca Martini, Denise D’Elia, Mohd H. Abdul-Aziz, Menino O. Cotta, Jason A. Roberts, Robert A. Bonomo, Carlo Tascini

“…Due to the time-dependent antimicrobial properties of these antibiotics, an infusion administration longer than indicated was chosen. …”
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Nanobubble Ozone Stored in Hyaluronic Acid-Decorated Liposome Solutions: Inactivating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Genotoxicity, Sub-Acute and Sub-Chronic Toxicity Tests by Erkan Alkan P, Karabiyik T

“…For the stability test of the nanobubble liposome solution, according to the ASTM F 1980 standard, it was kept at 55 °C for 74 days as two-year stability.Results: The MIC of the nanobubble ozone solution was 1.562 ppm for MRSA and E. coli (ATCC 25922) standard test method using CLSI M07 A9 (Methods for Dilution Antimicrobial Susceptibility Tests for Bacteria That Grow Aerobically; Approved Standard). …”
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The Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with the Presence of Antibiotic Residues in Milk from Peri-Urban Dairy Cattle Farms in Kathmandu, Nepal by Erda E. Rame Hau, Minu Sharma, Bal K. Sharma Khanal, Peter D. Sly, Deirdre Mikkelsen, Nicholas Clark, Ricardo J. Soares Magalhães

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> The presence of antibiotic residues (ARs) in animal products such as milk can be an important driver of antimicrobial resistance in commensal and pathogenic bacteria. …”
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Cranioplasty infection in porous hydroxyapatite: Potential antibacterial properties by Ismail Zaed, Corrado Iaccarino, Francesca Faedo, Laura Grillini, Elisabetta Galassi, Alessandro Dotti, Angelo Nataloni, Francesca Carolina Mannella, Andrea Cardia

“…Results: Two experimental sets were performed to evaluate the antimicrobial properties of the specimens against two different Staphylococcus aureus concentrations. …”
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Thyme Essential Oil as a Potential Tool Against Common and Re-Emerging Foodborne Pathogens: Biocidal Effect on Bacterial Membrane Permeability by Martina Di Rosario, Leonardo Continisio, Giuseppe Mantova, Francesca Carraturo, Elena Scaglione, Daniela Sateriale, Giuseppina Forgione, Chiara Pagliuca, Caterina Pagliarulo, Roberta Colicchio, Mariateresa Vitiello, Paola Salvatore

“…Results highlight Thy-EO’s potential as an alternative antimicrobial agent, demonstrating that treatment with Thy-EO significantly and irreversibly affects the growth of the tested foodborne pathogens.…”
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Effect of pH and Mexican Oregano (Lippia berlandieri Schauer) Essential Oil Added to Carboxymethyl Cellulose and Starch Edible Films on Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus au... by Addí Rhode Navarro-Cruz, Carlos Enrique Ochoa-Velasco, Francisco Javier Caballero-Alvarez, Martin Alvaro Lazcano-Hernández, Obdulia Vera-López, Aurelio López-Malo, Raul Avila-Sosa

“…For L. monocytogenes, CMC films exhibited a higher antimicrobial effectiveness (0.50% of MOEO) compared to S films which need a higher concentration of MOEO (0.75%). …”
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Microbial Decontamination of Onion by Corona Discharge Air Plasma during Cold Storage by Eun Ha Chang, Yeoung Seuk Bae, Il Sheob Shin, Hyun Jin Choi, Ji Hyun Lee, Ji Weon Choi

“…Corona discharge air plasma (CDAP) is a nonthermal decontamination technology which is generating antimicrobial agents such as photons, electrons, positively and negatively charged ions, atoms, and free radicals. …”
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Non-thermal atmospheric plasma treatments enhance the growth, photosynthesis, metabolite accumulation, and nutritional value of geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L’Herit) leaves by Hussein S. Mohamed, Dalia Shehata, Ahmed M. Mahmoud, Maha H. Khalaf, Mohammad K. Okla, Mohamed A. El-Tayeb, Yasmeen A. Alwasel, Ibrahim A. Alaraidh, Ali El-Keblawy, Izabela Josko, Mohamed S. Sheteiwy

“…In conclusion, NTAP treatment significantly improved growth, biomass, and the phytochemical profile of geranium leaves, enhancing their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, thereby increasing the potential nutritional and therapeutic value of the plant.…”
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Genomic analysis of Enterobacter cloacae complex from Southern Thailand reveals insights into multidrug resistance genotypes and genetic diversity by Thunchanok Yaikhan, Kamonnut Singkhamanan, Pawarisa Luenglusontigit, Arnon Chukamnerd, Natakorn Nokchan, Nutwadee Chintakovid, Sarunyou Chusri, Rattanaruji Pomwised, Monwadee Wonglapsuwan, Kittinun Leetanaporn, Surasak Sangkhathat, Komwit Surachat

“…We aimed to gain critical insights into antimicrobial resistance profiles and genomic diversity among 17 ECC isolates, which were previously collected as part of a short-term surveillance effort for 6 months in 2019. …”
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Exploring Methacrylated Gellan Gum 3D Bioprinted Patches Loaded with Tannic Acid or L-Ascorbic Acid as Potential Platform for Wound Dressing Application by Federica Scalia, Alessandra Maria Vitale, Domiziana Picone, Noemi De Cesare, Maria Swiontek Brzezinska, Beata Kaczmarek-Szczepanska, Alfredo Ronca, Barbara Zavan, Fabio Bucchieri, Marta Anna Szychlinska, Ugo D’Amora

“…Overall, the TA- and AA-loaded GGMA patches demonstrated suitable mechanical features; no cytotoxicity; and antioxidant, antimicrobial and wound healing properties, showing satisfactory potential for wound dressing applications.…”
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Isolation, Identification, and Susceptibility Profile of E. coli, Salmonella, and S. aureus in Dairy Farm and Their Public Health Implication in Central Ethiopia by Umer Seid Geletu, Munera Ahmednur Usmael, Abdulmuen Mohammed Ibrahim

“…In addition to this, antimicrobial resistance profiles of the isolates were determined. …”
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Detection and Characterization of <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Escherichia coli</i> O157:H7 in Human, Animal, and Food Samples from Kirkuk Province, Iraq by Hayman Abdullah Ameen Altaie, Maroua Gdoura Ben Amor, Burhan Ahmed Mohammed, Radhouane Gdoura

“…Suspected <i>E. coli</i> O157:H7 were confirmed serologically and tested for antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes (<i>stx1</i>, <i>stx2</i>, <i>eaeA</i>, and <i>hlyA</i>). …”
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Tannins for food preservation and human health: A review of current knowledge by Yesim Ozogul, Yilmaz Ucar, Eskindir Endalew Tadesse, Nikheel Rathod, Piotr Kulawik, Monica Trif, Tuba Esatbeyoglu, Fatih Ozogul

“…In addition, the use of tannins as film and coating matrices, antimicrobial and antioxidant agents can enhance the quality of food. …”
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Fecal carriage of carbapenemase and AmpC-β-lactamase producers among extended spectrum β-Lactamase-producing E. coli and Klebsiella spp. isolates in patients attending hospitals by Zakaria Garba, Isidore J. O. Bonkoungou, Namwin Siourimè Somda, Magloire H. Natama, Georges Somé, Lassana Sangaré, Nicolas Barro, Halidou Tinto

“…The isolates were tested against 15 antimicrobial agents using the disc-diffusion method on Mueller–Hinton (MH) agar. …”
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Influence of environmental factors on the accumulation volatile compounds in Salvia officinalis essential oil and hydrolate by Aćimović Milica, Stanković-Jeremić Jovana, Cvetković Mirjana, Todosijević Marina, Vujisić Ljubodrag, Sikora Vladimir, Lončar Biljana

“…Numerous studies have indicated its antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anticancer potential. …”
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Microbial keratitis in Southern Malawi: a microbiological pilot study by Timothy Neal, Dean Everett, Stephen B Kaye, Alistair Darby, Moira Gandiwa, Shaffi Mdala, Caroline E Corless, Rose Herbert, Nicholas A V Beare, Tobi F Somerville, Thokozani Zungu, Malcolm J Horsburgh, Petros C Kayange

“…Minimum inhibitory concentrations of isolates to eight antimicrobials were measured using susceptibility strips. …”
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Shorter versus longer durations of antibiotic treatment for patients with community-acquired pneumonia: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Gordon Guyatt, Arnav Agarwal, Mark Loeb, John Basmaji, Ya Gao, Maryam Ghadimi, Layla Bakaa, Luis Enrique Colunga Lozano, Saad Asif, Aninditee Das

“…While equipoise regarding the optimal duration of antimicrobial therapy to treat CAP remains, recent studies suggest shorter durations of therapy may achieve optimal outcomes. …”
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Evolutionary and functional divergence of Sfx, a plasmid-encoded H-NS homolog, underlies the regulation of IncX plasmid conjugation by Avril Wang, Martha Cordova, William Wiley Navarre

“…Therefore, studying the molecular mechanisms underlying conjugation regulation is essential for understanding antimicrobial resistance and pathogen evolution. In this study, we characterized the conjugation regulation of the model IncX plasmid R6K. …”
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