Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria on the Mobile Phones and Computer Keyboards of Healthcare University Students in Ghana by Michael Olu-Taiwo, Christian Afotey Laryea, David Kweku Mykels, Akua Obeng Forson

“…Bacteria identification was performed with a standard bacteriological method. A total of 91 bacterial isolates were obtained from the devices, and they were tested against 9 commonly used antibiotics by the Kirby–Bauer disc method. …”
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The Impact of Diabetes on the Development and Progression of Lower Leg Ulcers by Ronelsys Martínez Martínez, Jenny Olivia Caicedo Rodríguez, Flor Betzabet Morocho Quinchuela

“…Information was collected through questionnaires and physical examinations, and complementary analyzes were performed, which included bacteriological and mycological tests of the ulcers. The results were statistically analyzed with the SPSS version 23 program. …”
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Bacteriospermia and Sperm Quality of Cryopreserved Bull Semen Used in Artificial Insemination of Cows in South Wollo Zone, Ethiopia by Abadi Amare Reda, Gizat Almaw, Solomon Abreha, Wedajo Tadeg, Belege Tadesse

“…A total of 309 cryopreserved straws of semen from the Holstein Friesian (HF)-cross bull (n = 180 straws) and pure Jersey bull (n = 129 straws) were investigated. Bacteriological assessments of the presence of aerobic bacteria, estimation of bacterial count and bacterial isolation, as well as semen quality were performed. …”
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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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Can clinical findings at admission allow withholding of antibiotics in patients hospitalized for community acquired pneumonia when a test for a respiratory virus is positive? by Ryan Ward, Alejandro J. Gonzalez, Justin A. Kahla, Daniel M. Musher

“…We performed quantitative bacteriologic studies on sputum to determine the presence of bacterial infection or coinfection and reviewed all clinical, imaging and laboratory studies. …”
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Prevalence, Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern and Associated Factors of Streptococcus pyogenes among Pediatric Patients with Acute Pharyngitis in Sidama, Southern Ethiopia by Alemitu Beyene Gebre, Demissie Assegu Fenta, Abel Abera Negash, Betelihem Jima Hayile

“…A throat swab was cultured to isolate S. pyogenes, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done using standard bacteriological techniques. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, and P value of <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. …”
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Hygienic Practices of Vendors and Their Contribution to Coliform, Salmonella, and Shigella Bacteria of Raw Milk at Asella Town, Oromia, Ethiopia by Hirpo Tusa, Tsegaye Alemayehu, Bereket Wake Subussa, Henok Ayalew, Musa Mohammed Ali

“…Bacteria were isolated and identified using standard bacteriological techniques. Data were entered and analyzed using EPI info version 7 and SPSS version 22, respectively. …”
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Antimicrobial Resistance Profile and Associated Factors of Group B Streptococci Colonization among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Jigjiga, Southeast Ethiopia by Addisu Tesfaye, Addisu Melese, Awoke Derbie

“…Vaginal-rectal samples were collected by brushing the lower vagina and rectum with a sterile cotton swab for bacteriological culture. An antimicrobial sensitivity test (AST) was performed using the Kary-Bauer disk diffusion method. …”
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Epidemiological Characteristics and Trends in the Incidence of Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary Tuberculosis in China from 2016 to 2022 by Caihong Xu, Yaxin Wen, Dongmei Hu, Yuhong Li, Yanlin Zhao

“…In total, 5,141,468 cases of PTB were reported in China from 2016 to 2022, among which 39.89% were bacteriologically positive. Joinpoint regression analysis indicated that the PTB notification rate showed an overall downward trend from 2016 to 2022, with 2018 as the inflection point. …”
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ACNE CLINICAL COURSE AND SEVERITY AND THE STATE OF MICROBIOTA OF THE SKIN AND LARGE INTESTINE by Marianna Dashko, Orysya Syzon, Svitlana Volbyn

“…The composition of microbiota of the skin and large intestine was examined using a bacteriological method. Results and Discussion. It was found that there is a significantly lower content of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, bacterioids and total E. coli count in the large intestine in patients with acne associated with a higher amount of E. coli with enzyme properties, conditionally pathogenic enterobacteria, enterococci and fungi of the genus Candida. …”
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Village-Indigenous Chicken Bacterial Carriage after the Heavy Rains of 2018, Kenya: Indicator on Environmental Contamination with Pathogenic/Zoonotic Bacteria by Acsa Igizeneza, Lilly Caroline Bebora, Philip Njeru Nyaga, Lucy Wanjiru Njagi

“…This study was carried-out to determine whether that was the case after heavy rains of 2018.120 intestine samples were collected from indigenous chickens from three slaughterhouses in Nairobi for bacterial quantification using the Miles and Misra technique; bacterial isolation and identification were carried out using standard bacteriological procedures. Intestines from the slaughterhouses had different mean bacterial counts: Kangemi had the highest (1.3 × 1012 colony-forming units per ml), followed by Burma (5.6 × 1011), then Kariokor (4.7 × 1011). …”
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Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern of Salmonella, Shigella, and Intestinal Parasites and Associated Factor among Food Handlers in Dilla University Student Cafeteria, D... by Kuma Diriba, Ephrem Awulachew, Zemach Ashuro

“…Parasite and bacterial identification, as well as susceptibility testing, was done using standard parasitological and bacteriological procedures. Results. Of the total 220 food handlers included in the study, 38.6%, 9.5%, and 3.2% were positive for intestinal parasites, Salmonella, and Shigella species, respectively. …”
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Occurrence and Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern of Listeria monocytogenes Isolated From Bovine’s Milk and Meat in Mekelle City, Ethiopia by Tesfay Hailu, Getachew Gugsa, Yisehak Tsegaye, Meselu Ahmed, Nesibu Awol

“…Isolation and identification of L. monocytogenes were done according to standard and recommended bacteriological procedures. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of Iap, Imo0737, ORF2819, and ORF2110 genes was performed. …”
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STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL CONDITION OF THE KNEE JOINT IN PATIENTS WITH MONOGONARTHROSIS IN THE STAGE OF EXACERBATION by Taras Khanyk

“…Research methods: questionnaire, orthopedic examination, X-ray diagnostics, arthroscopy, laboratory diagnostics of blood (determination of C-reactive protein (CRP) as a serological marker of inflammation), synovial fluid (analyses of physical properties, biochemical, cytological, bacteriological), statistical. Results and Discussion. …”
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Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of E. coli Isolated from Raw Cow Milk and Fresh Fruit Juice in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia by Haftay Abraha Tadesse, Netsenet Berhe Gidey, Kidane Workelule, Hagos Hailu, Seyfe Gidey, Abrha Bsrat, Habtamu Taddele

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2016 to June 2017 on 258 samples collected from milk shops (n=86), dairy farms (n=86), and fruit juice (n=86) in different subcities of Mekelle. Bacteriological procedures were used for isolation of E. coli in the collected samples and for identification of the antimicrobial resistance profile. …”
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Role of CBNAAT in the diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis: a prospective cross-sectional study by Rahul Gupta, Ashok Kumar Janmeja, Arjun Kumar, Balbir Singh, Pramod Kumar Shridhar

“…Abstract Background Tubercular lymphadenitis (TBLN) is the most common extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) followed by tubercular pleural effusion (TPE). The bacteriological confirmation to diagnose EPTB is more difficult due to its paucibacillary nature often leading to delay or misdiagnosis. …”
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Hydrogeochemistry of Surface and Ground Water in Alatening Village, Northwest Region, Cameroon by Kahnji Iren Njoyim, Lucas Kengni, Margaret Awah Tita, Estella Njoyim Buleng Tamungang, Vitalis Fonfo Fonzenyuy, Bertrand Tatoh Aziwo

“…Three springs and two streams of Alatening village were investigated in early December 2017 and late July 2018 for organoleptic, physicochemical, and bacteriological parameters using standard methods. The petrographic studies revealed trachyte and benmoreite, and weathering of minerals from these rocks into the soil leads to the water-rock interaction, thus water hydrogeochemistry. …”
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Harnessing new mHealth technologies to Strengthen the Management of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Vietnam (V-SMART trial): a protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Ben J Marais, Joel Negin, James Johnston, Virginia Wiseman, Greg J Fox, Thu Anh Nguyen, Binh Hoa Nguyen, Viet Nhung Nguyen, Justin Beardsley, Guy Barrington Marks, Kavindhran Velen, Tho Dang, Hoang Anh Nguyen, Dinh Hoa Vu, Thu Thuong Do, Cuong Pham Duc, Huu Lan Nguyen, Huu Thuong Pham, Warwick Britton

“…The primary outcome measure of effectiveness will be the proportion of patients with treatment success (defined as treatment completion and/or bacteriological cure) after 24 months. A marginal Poisson regression model estimated via a generalised estimating equation will be used to test the effect of the intervention on treatment success. …”
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Cause analysis and nursing management of peritoneal dialysis -associated refractory peritonitis (腹膜透析相关性难治性腹膜炎原因分析及护理体会) by RAN Lei (冉蕾), LI Huiyan (李会彦), LI Hanshuang (李韩爽), FAN Jiaojiao (范娇娇)

“…Anti-infective treatment was administrated for intra-abdominal and peripheral infection, and treatment was switched to hemodialysis as no obvious improvement of bacteriological examination results. The treatment environment, operation procedure, intestinal factor and awareness of disease were main factors influencing the peritoneal dialysis -associated refractory peritonitis, and efforts should be made to enhance the self-management skills of peritoneal dialysis patients. …”
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Microbial Quality of Sliced Pawpaw (Carica papaya) and Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Sold on Some Streets of Accra Metropolis, Ghana by Michael Olu-Taiwo, Baakwa Miah De-Graft, Akua Obeng Forson

“…Bacterial identification was done by standard bacteriological methods. Additionally, questionnaires were administered to the vendors to gather data on food hygiene and knowledge on foodborne illness. …”
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