RETRACTED: Melanin Produced by Bordetella parapertussis Confers a Survival Advantage to the Bacterium during Host Infection by Yukihiro Hiramatsu, Takashi Nishida, Dendi Krisna Nugraha, Fuminori Sugihara, Yasuhiko Horiguchi

“…IMPORTANCE In addition to the Gram-negative bacterium Bordetella pertussis, the etiological agent of pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis also causes respiratory infection in humans, with a mild pertussis-like disease. These bacteria are genetically closely related and share many virulence factors, including adhesins and toxins. …”
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The impact of dimethylaminohexadecyl methacrylates on the physical and antibacterial properties of endodontic sealers by Faisal Alharamlah, Fawaz AlTuwaijri, Haitham AlQuorain, Abdul Samad Khan, Faisal Alonaizan, Rashed Alsahafi, Michael D. Weir, Hockin H. K. Xu, Abdulrahman A. Balhaddad

“…In contrast, the AH Plus and BC control sealers had approximately 105 and 104 CFUs of bacteria, respectively. The SEM images revealed no E. faecalis colonies over the AH Plus sealers containing 5 wt.% DMAHDM, while the AH Plus control sealers were covered with a thick layer of biofilms.ConclusionsThe results of this study suggest that DMAHDM, as a contact-killing agent, could be used as an approach to prevent endodontic reinfections.Clinical RelevanceIntegrating DMAHDM into commercial sealers may enhance their antibacterial properties. …”
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Impact of Improved Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures on Microbial Populations at Three Tree Fruit Packing Facilities by M. Laura Rolon, Marysabel Mendez Acevedo, Priscilla Sinclair, Dumitru Macarisin, Luke F. LaBorde, Jasna Kovac

“…Environmental samples were collected from non-food contact surfaces before and after the application of SSOPs. Total aerobic bacteria were quantified using a standard plate count method, and Listeria spp. and L. monocytogenes concentration was quantified using a Most Probable Number method. …”
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Altered Toll-Like Receptor Signalling in Children with Down Syndrome by Dean Huggard, W. J. Koay, Lynne Kelly, Fiona McGrane, Emer Ryan, Niamh Lagan, Edna Roche, Joanne Balfe, T. Ronan Leahy, Orla Franklin, Ana Moreno-Oliveira, Ashanty M. Melo, Derek G. Doherty, Eleanor J. Molloy

“…TLR2 is crucial in recognising lipopeptides from gram-positive bacteria and is implicated in chronic inflammation. …”
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Plant-nanoparticles enhance anti-PD-L1 efficacy by shaping human commensal microbiota metabolites by Yun Teng, Chao Luo, Xiaolan Qiu, Jingyao Mu, Mukesh K. Sriwastva, Qingbo Xu, Minmin Liu, Xin Hu, Fangyi Xu, Lifeng Zhang, Juw Won Park, Jae Yeon Hwang, Maiying Kong, Zhanxu Liu, Xiang Zhang, Raobo Xu, Jun Yan, Michael L. Merchant, Craig J. McClain, Huang-Ge Zhang

“…Colonization of germ-free male mice with gut bacteria from anti-PD-L1 non-responding patients supplemented with DHA enhances the efficacy of anti-PD-L1 therapy compared to controls. …”
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Clonal dissemination of an NDM-2-producing Acinetobacter baumannii ST103 clone resulting in an outbreak in an intensive care unit of a Lebanese tertiary care hospital by Tania Nawfal Dagher, Linda Hadjadj, Fadi Bittar, Fadi Fenianos, Elias Abdo, Jean-Marc Rolain, Charbel Al-Bayssari

“…Objective: Multidrug-resistant bacteria, including carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), are considered a major public health threat, particularly those which are responsible for nosocomial infections. …”
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Retrospective analysis of 300 microbial cell-free DNA sequencing results in routine blood stream infection diagnostics by Claudio Neidhöfer, Claudio Neidhöfer, Niklas Klein, Niklas Klein, Aylin Yürüktümen, Tessa Hattenhauer, Rebekka Mispelbaum, Christian Bode, Tobias A. W. Holderried, Achim Hoerauf, Marijo Parčina

“…Guiding clinicians in identifying the infection focus based on the detected bacteria would significantly improve patient care. …”
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Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Prevalence, Causal Agents, and Their Antimicrobial Susceptibility by Ketema Bizuwork, Haile Alemayehu, Girmay Medhin, Wondwossen Amogne, Tadesse Eguale

“…Women whose urine samples carried greater than or equal to 105 colony-forming units (CFU) of bacteria per milliliter of urine when grown on plate count agar were considered positive for ASBU. …”
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Uji Kualitas Mikrobiologis Minuman Teh Poci yang Dijual Pedagang Kaki Lima di Pasar Raya Padang by Genta Pradana, Roslaili Rasyid, Edison

“…The Teh Poci stands are also located in the middle of traditional market which cause the serving to the society do not fulfill the sanitary standard.One of the indicators of water contamination is by measuring the amount of the coliform bacteria presents in water.  The objective of this study was to do the<br />microbiological quality test on Teh Poci in Pasar Raya Padang. …”
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The Mla pathway promotes Vibrio cholerae re-expansion from stationary phase by Deborah R. Leitner, Franz G. Zingl, Alexander A. Morano, Hailong Zhang, Matthew K. Waldor

“…ABSTRACT Bacteria have evolved diverse strategies to ensure survival under nutrient-limited conditions, where rapid energy generation is not achievable. …”
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Can Gut Microbiota Analysis Reveal <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> Infection? Evidence from an Italian Cohort at Disease Onset by Roberto Rosato, Gianluca Quaranta, Giulia Santarelli, Giovanni Fancello, Delia Mercedes Bianco, Francesca Romana Monzo, Stefano Bibbò, Giovanni Cammarota, Maurizio Sanguinetti, Luca Masucci, Flavio De Maio

“…A diverse and well-functioning gut microbiota normally serves as a protective shield against the invasion of harmful bacteria or the proliferation of opportunistic pathogens. …”
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Guillain-Barré syndrome following falciparum malaria infection: a case report by Molla Asnake Kebede, Alemayehu Beharu Tekle, Misikir Alemu Eshetu, Erkyehun Pawlos Shash, Melaku Tsediew Berhanu, Elias Tabiet Ahmed, Hashime Meketa Negatie

“…GBS typically follows an infection with Campylobacter bacteria, commonly found in undercooked poultry, but is rarely associated with malaria. …”
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Bacteraemia in a Nigerian hospital: Implementing antimicrobial resistance surveillance by Adewale A. Amupitan, Adeyemi T. Adeyemo, Adefunke O. Amupitan, Temitope O. Obadare, Aaron O. Aboderin

“…Conclusion: A wide variety of bacteria are responsible for bacteraemia in our setting, with more than half being multidrug-resistant. …”
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Comparison of phenotypic and genetic traits of ESBL-producing UPEC strains causing recurrent or single episode UTI in postmenopausal women by Michelle Kalu, Peter Jorth, Annie Wong-Beringer

“…Bladder cell line 5637 was infected with study strains at MOI 15 for 2 h, treated with amikacin for 2 h to remove extracellular bacteria, then lysed to enumerate intracellular CFU counts. …”
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Milled flaxseed-added diets ameliorated hepatic inflammation by reducing gene expression of TLR4/NF-κB pathway and altered gut microbiota in STZ-induced type 1 diabetic mice by Hui Xia, Xiangling Shi, Beijia Zhou, Jing Sui, Chao Yang, Hechun Liu, Ligang Yang, Shaokang Wang, Guiju Sun

“…The results showed that MF feeding 1) slightly decreased blood glucose levels and improved the ability of glucose tolerance by oral glucose tolerance test, 2) decreased liver tumor necrosis factor-α levels and increased liver glycogen levels with significance via down-regulating TLR4/NF-κB pathways, 3) and significantly altered some beneficial bacteria in gut microbiota. In conclusion, the present study showed that milled flaxseed showed the potential on anti-T1D through anti-inflammation via TLR4/NF-κB and altering the gut microbiota in STZ-induced diabetic mice.…”
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The Impact of Specific Gut Microbiota Metabolites on Chronic Kidney Disease Progression: Novel Diagnostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets by Daria Dąbkowska, Agnieszka Mioskowska, Joanna Szydziak, Aleksandra Hrapkowicz, Kinga Janowska, Olga Szeidl, Dominika Rehan, Julia Wołoszczak

“…Emerging therapies that manipulate the microbiota—through approaches such as dietary changes, probiotics, modulation of bacterial metabolites, fecal microbiota transplantation, or the use of genetically modified bacteria—have shown promising results. However, further research is essential to fully develop and refine these therapeutic strategies. …”
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Natural Concurrent Infections with Black Spot Disease and Multiple Bacteriosis in Farmed Nile Tilapia in Central Kenya by Daniel W. Wanja, Paul G. Mbuthia, Robert M. Waruiru, Lilly C. Bebora, Helena A. Ngowi

“…Furthermore, a thick fibrous capsule around the metacercaria, black pigment melanomacrophages, and moderate muscle atrophy were observed. The most prevalent bacteria isolated were Aeromonas, Enterobacter cloacae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Micrococcus luteus. …”
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Exploring the Mechanism of <i>Clostridium autoethanogenum</i> Protein for Broiler Growth Based on Gut Microbiota and Serum Metabolomics by Chunqiao Shan, Yan Liu, Sisi Liu, Chuang Li, Chaoxin Ma, Hongmin Yu, Juan Li, Guotuo Jiang, Jing Tian

“…In summary, incorporating CAP into the diet can increase the relative abundance of beneficial bacteria in the cecum and improve the feed conversion efficiency of broilers by enhancing amino acid and energy metabolism.…”
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Bacterial contamination in public transport during COVID-19 pandemic: Characterization of an unusual Staphylococcus aureus isolate tolerant to vancomycin by Eva Smelikova, Marcela Krutova, Vaclav Capek, Marie Brajerova, Pavel Drevinek, Jan Tkadlec

“…No methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producers (ESBL) or carbapenemase-producing bacteria were detected. Resistance to clinically relevant drugs was rare except for resistance to ampicillin (67 %, 8/12), cefuroxime (42 %, 5/12) in Enterobacterales and chloramphenicol (90 %, 18/20), penicillin (45 %, 9/20), and erythromycin (20 %, 4/20) in S. aureus. …”
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Molecular Detection of Anaplasma spp. and Ehrlichia spp. in Ruminants from Twelve Provinces of China by Haixiang Qiu, Patrick John Kelly, Jilei Zhang, Qinghua Luo, Yi Yang, Yongjiang Mao, Zhangping Yang, Jing Li, Hongzhuan Wu, Chengming Wang

“…Anaplasma spp. and Ehrlichia spp. are tick-transmitted bacteria that are of significant economic importance as they can infect large and small ruminants and also people. …”
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