Plasma-activated water: a new and effective alternative for duodenoscope reprocessing.

abstract：Background:Heteroresistance is a phenomenon that occurs in all bacteria and can cause treatment failure. Yet, the exact mechanisms responsible for heteroresistance still remain unknown. The following study investigated the mechanisms of imipenem-heteroresistance and -resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolat...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Xu Y,Zheng X,Zeng W,Chen T,Liao W,Qian J,Lin J,Zhou C,Tian X,Cao J,Zhou T

更新日期：2020-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis remains the world's second leading infectious cause of death, with nearly one-third of the global population latently infected. Treatment of latent tuberculosis infection is a mainstay of tuberculosis-control efforts in low-to medium-incidence countries. Isoniazid monotherapy has been the standard of care...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Norton BL,Holland DP

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The risks of gastrointestinal disorders and cancer are higher in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients than the general population. There are only a few published reports on the association of helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, endoscopic findings, and histology in these patients. This study was desi...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Niknam R,Barfei M,Mahmoudi L

更新日期：2019-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：:A systematic review was conducted to determine the distribution and prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB), antimicrobial-resistant genes (ARGs), and antimicrobial-resistant gene determinants (ARGDs) in clinical, environmental, and farm settings and to identify key knowledge gaps in a bid to contain their s...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Ekwanzala MD,Dewar JB,Kamika I,Momba MNB

更新日期：2018-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:This research aimed to investigate the antibacterial activity and potential mechanism of luteolin against T. pyogenes. Materials and Methods:The broth microdilution method was used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of luteolin against various T. pyogenes strains. The potential mechanism...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Guo Y,Liu Y,Zhang Z,Chen M,Zhang D,Tian C,Liu M,Jiang G

更新日期：2020-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To explore the composition of the ocular microbiome in normal subjects and patients with Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Subjects and methods:Seventy subjects (140 eyes) were enrolled in our study. Signs of dry eye were evaluated and bacterial species in the conjunctival sac (CS) and Meibomian gland (MG) ...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Jiang X,Deng A,Yang J,Bai H,Yang Z,Wu J,Lv H,Li X,Wen T

更新日期：2018-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycoplasma genitalium is one of the important causes of non-gonococcal urethritis. Rising incidence and emerging antimicrobial resistance are a major concern these days. The poor clinical outcomes with doxycycline therapy led to the use of azithromycin as the primary drug of choice. Single-dose azithromycin regimen ov...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Sethi S,Zaman K,Jain N

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Raoultella ornithinolytica is an encapsulated Gram-negative, oxidase-negative, catalase-positive, aerobic, non-motile rod that belongs to the Enterobacteriaceae family. This bacterium was initially classified in the genus Klebsiella as Klebsiella ornithinolytica, until the creation of the genus Raoultella in 2001. R. ...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Hajjar R,Ambaraghassi G,Sebajang H,Schwenter F,Su SH

更新日期：2020-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Streptococcus pneumonia is a rare cause of pyogenic sacroiliitis and osteomyelitis. A case of pneumococcal sacroiliitis and osteomyelitis is reported herein. The patient was a previously healthy 54-year-old man with a 3-day history of fever and a 3-week history of increasing right-side thigh pain. Computed tomography ...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Hadano Y,Chang B

更新日期：2018-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:β-lactam and fluoroquinolone antibiotics are usually used for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance (PMQR) and extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) in Enterobacteriaceae isolated from UTIs. Materia...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Azargun R,Sadeghi MR,Soroush Barhaghi MH,Samadi Kafil H,Yeganeh F,Ahangar Oskouee M,Ghotaslou R

更新日期：2018-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Candida species, one among the opportunistic fungi, has become a common pathogen causing vaginal thrush and nosocomial bloodstream infections (BSIs). This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and antifungal susceptibility of various Candida species and slime production by Candida species in BSIs and vulvo...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Tulasidas S,Rao P,Bhat S,Manipura R

更新日期：2018-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Recurrent tuberculosis (TB) following TB treatment completion in HIV-infected individuals remains a major public health burden. We assessed the role of various risk factors in mediating the development of recurrent TB and subsequent resistance to antiretroviral therapy and anti-TB drugs. Patients and method...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Naidoo K,Dookie N,Naidoo K,Yende-Zuma N,Chimukangara B,Bhushan A,Govender D,Gengiah S,Padayatchi N

更新日期：2018-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Gram-negative bacteria bloodstream infection (GNB-BSI) results in considerable mortality and hospitality costs in cirrhotic patients. β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combinations (BLBLIs) and carbapenems (CARs) are widely recommended for treating GNB-BSI in cirrhotic patients, while the efficacy and cost-effe...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Dong Y,Li Y,Zhang Y,Sun D,Du Q,Zhang T,Teng M,Han R,Wang Y,Zhu L,Lei J,Dong Y,Wang T

更新日期：2020-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To investigate the occurrence and genetic characteristics of the blaIMP-26-positive plasmid from a multidrug-resistant clinical isolate, Enterobacter hormaechei L51. Methods:Species identification was determined by MALDI-TOF MS and Sanger sequencing. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed by the ag...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Gou JJ,Liu N,Guo LH,Xu H,Lv T,Yu X,Chen YB,Guo XB,Rao YT,Zheng BW

更新日期：2020-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Streptococcus pneumoniae is an important pathogen in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We aimed at showing the recent changes in the epidemiology of pneumococcal diseases in patients with COPD, especially after the introduction of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13). Methods:Fro...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Shoji H,Vázquez-Sánchez DA,Gonzalez-Diaz A,Cubero M,Tubau F,Santos S,García-Somoza D,Liñares J,Yuste J,Martí S,Ardanuy C

更新日期：2018-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The aim was to examine the clinical characteristics and risk factors for bloodstream infection (BSI) due to carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) in patients with hematologic malignancies. Materials and Methods:A single-centre, retrospective case-control study representing 734 patients with hematol...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Zhang P,Wang J,Hu H,Zhang S,Wei J,Yang Q,Qu T

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Intravenous (IV) β-lactam antibiotics, excreted through bile into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, may disrupt the gut microbiome by eliminating the colonization resistance from beneficial bacteria. This increases the risk for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) and can promote antimicrobial resistance b...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Kokai-Kun JF,Le C,Trout K,Cope JL,Ajami NJ,Degar AJ,Connelly S

更新日期：2020-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：:A lung abscess is an infectious pulmonary disease characterized by pus-filled cavity formation and often an air-fluid level. In this article, we described an indolent community-acquired lung abscess suspected as a tumor previously. A 56-year-old male presented with cough and expectoration for 2 months and hemoptysis f...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Guo W,Gao B,Li L,Gai W,Yang J,Zhang Y,Wang L

更新日期：2019-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Echinocandin antifungal agents have become the first-line therapy for invasive candidiasis (IC) in many countries. Despite their increasing use, resistance to this class of drug is, overall, still uncommon. Here, we report two patients from the People's Republic of China with IC, one with infection caused by pan-echin...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Xiao M,Fan X,Hou X,Chen SC,Wang H,Kong F,Sun ZY,Chu YZ,Xu YC

更新日期：2018-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：:While MIC distributions and percent susceptibility for cefepime and ceftazidime are generally similar among Pseudomonas aeruginosa, we noted an increasing discordance in susceptibility favoring ceftazidime at our hospital. Quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction was utilized to explore overexpress...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Laohavaleeson S,Lolans K,Quinn JP,Kuti JL,Nicolau DP

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To investigate antimicrobial resistance and risk factors for mortality of Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) pneumonia in diabetics and nondiabetics. Patients and methods: A retrospective study was conducted among inpatients of KP pneumonia via electronic medical records in a territory hospital between January 2016 a...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Liu B,Yi H,Fang J,Han L,Zhou M,Guo Y

更新日期：2019-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Flomoxef is potentially effective against β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae because limited clinical data demonstrate its effectiveness against Enterobacteriaceae bloodstream infections (BSIs) based on its minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs). This study was conducted to determine the optimal brea...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Lee CH,Chen IL,Li CC,Chien CC

更新日期：2018-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the most frequently reported hospital acquired infections associated with significant spread of antibiotic resistance. Purpose:We aimed to evaluate a bundle-based approach in reducing SSI at acute surgical intensive care unit of the Emergency Hospital of Cairo Un...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Wassef M,Mukhtar A,Nabil A,Ezzelarab M,Ghaith D

更新日期：2020-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Resistance mutation analogs to nucleos(t)ides have been described in treatment-naïve patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), with clinical implications. The aim of this study was to investigate primary resistance mutations and genotypes circulating in patients naïve to chronic hepatitis B, in the N...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Pacheco SR,Dos Santos MIMA,Stocker A,Zarife MAS,Schinoni MI,Paraná R,Dos Reis MG,Silva LK

更新日期：2017-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：:COVID-19 is an emerging disease all over the world and spreading at an unpredicted rate, resulting in significant influences on global economies and public health. Clinical, laboratory, and imaging characteristics have been partially described in some observational studies. Not enough systematic reviews on predictors ...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Aly MH,Rahman SS,Ahmed WA,Alghamedi MH,Al Shehri AA,Alkalkami AM,Hassan MH

更新日期：2020-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:While methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia has poor outcomes, we describe our experience with Ceftobiprole mainly as a combination therapy for the treatment of MRSA bacteremia. All the cases of MRSA bacteremia in our center at the King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh, that had undergone ...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Mahmoud E,Al Mansour S,Bosaeed M,Alharbi A,Alsaedy A,Aljohani S,Alalwan B,Alothman A

更新日期：2020-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The widespread use of antibiotics has resulted in a high incidence of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD); moreover, the AAD-associated mortality rates have also increased. The effect of combined antibiotic administration on AAD in critically ill patients was analyzed to assist in antibiotic selection for...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Ma H,Zhang L,Zhang Y,Liu Y,He Y,Guo L

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Tachyplesin I is a cationic antimicrobial peptide with a typical cyclic antiparallel β-sheet structure. We previously demonstrated that long-term continuous exposure to increased concentration of tachyplesin I can induce resistant Gram-negative bacteria. However, no significant information is available about...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Hong J,Jiang H,Hu J,Wang L,Liu R

更新日期：2020-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of the BD Kiestra InoqulA automated specimen processing system with commonly encountered clinical microbiology specimens. Materials and Methods:Four types of clinical specimens (sputum, urine, normally sterile body fluids, and feces) were inocul...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Yue P,Zhou M,Zhang L,Yang Q,Song H,Xu Z,Zhang G,Xie X,Xu Y

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Pseudomonas aeruginosa possesses a large number of resistance mechanisms to different antimicrobials with carbapenems being the most powerful in treating resistant P. aeruginosa. Hence, it is imperative to explore different mechanisms of carbapenems-resistance in P. aeruginosa to achieve successful treatment th...

journal_title：Infection and drug resistance

authors： Hassuna NA,Darwish MK,Sayed M,Ibrahem RA

更新日期：2020-01-30 00:00:00