Raman spectroscopy: lighting up the future of microbial identification.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The seriousness to treat burn wounds infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa led us to examine whether the effect of the carbapenem antibiotic imipenem is enhanced by hyperbaric oxygen (HBO). MATERIALS & METHODS:The effects of HBO (100% O2, 3 ATA, 5 h) in combination with imipenen on bacterial counts of six is...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Lima FL,Joazeiro PP,Lancellotti M,de Hollanda LM,de Araújo Lima B,Linares E,Augusto O,Brocchi M,Giorgio S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Diagnosis of pleural TB poses serious challenges due to paucibacillary nature of specimens and there is an urgent need to devise a reliable diagnostic test. METHODS:We compared GeneXpert Mycobacterium tuberculosis/rifampin assay and the multiplex PCR (M-PCR) targeting mpb64 (Rv1980c) and IS6110 in pleural fluids (...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Sharma S,Dahiya B,Sreenivas V,Singh N,Raj A,Sheoran A,Yadav A,Gupta KB,Mehta PK

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Celebrating its 30th anniversary in Budapest this year, the International Immunocompromised Host Society (ICHS) was established to advance the understanding of interactions between host defenses and microbial agents in order to improve the prevention and management of human disease in patients with compromised immune ...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Maertens J,Bryan J

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To develop an alternative quorum quenching therapy against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. METHODS & RESULTS:Activity-guided partially purified fraction (F1) from Glycyrrhiza glabra significantly (p < 0.05) reduced quorum sensing regulated virulence factors of A. baumannii viz. motility, biofilm forma...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Bhargava N,Singh SP,Sharma A,Sharma P,Capalash N

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among the 33 confirmed Bartonella species to date, more than half are hosted by rodent species, and at least five of them have been involved in human illness causing diverse symptoms including fever, myocarditis, endocarditis, lymphadenitis and hepatitis. In almost all countries, wild rodents are infected by extremely...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Buffet JP,Kosoy M,Vayssier-Taussat M

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of polypeptide-enriched Gastrodia elata extracts (GE) on vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). Materials & methods: A VVC model induced by Candida albicans (C. albicans) infection was successfully developed in BALB/c mice. After treatment, the colony-formi...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Cai X,Kong F,Wang R,Zhai S,Guan X,Zhang G,Wang D

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Our aim is to investigate if the clusters of postsurgical mycobacterial infections, reported between 2004 and 2008 in seven geographically distant states in Brazil, were caused by a single mycobacterial strain. MATERIALS & METHODS:Available information from 929 surgical patients was obtained from local health auth...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Leão SC,Viana-Niero C,Matsumoto CK,Lima KV,Lopes ML,Palaci M,Hadad DJ,Vinhas S,Duarte RS,Lourenço MC,Kipnis A,das Neves ZC,Gabardo BM,Ribeiro MO,Baethgen L,de Assis DB,Madalosso G,Chimara E,Dalcolmo MP

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: There is increasing evidence of the association between microbiome dysfunction and Parkinson's disease (PD). Moreover, some PD patients suffer from unintentional weight loss (WL) which may precede the motor manifestations of the disease. Materials & methods: Gut microbiota profiling by 16S rRNA gene sequen...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Del Chierico F,Grassini P,Quagliariello A,Torti M,Russo A,Reddel S,Stocchi F

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To quantitatively assess Staphylococcus aureus biofilms. MATERIALS & METHODS:In addition to the qualitative Congo red agar (CRA) method, we used the bioluminescence (BLM), safranine (SAF), crystal violet (CRV) and resazurin (RES) high-throughput microtiter plate-based quantitative assays. RESULTS:60.47% (26/43) o...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Elkhatib WF,Khairalla AS,Ashour HM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the role of Cat1 overproduction in Candida albicans. MATERIALS & METHODS:Strains overproducing the CAT1 gene were constructed. RESULTS:Cells overproducing CAT1 were found to be more resistant to some oxidants and mammalian phagocytic cells. They also showed reduced intracellular reactive oxygen spe...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Román E,Prieto D,Martin R,Correia I,Mesa Arango AC,Alonso-Monge R,Zaragoza O,Pla J

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In light of recent studies based on cultivation-independent methods, it appears that the diversity of Prevotella in human microbiota is greater than was previously assumed from cultivation-based studies, and that the implication of these bacteria in several human diseases was unrecognized. While some Prevotella taxa w...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Alauzet C,Marchandin H,Lozniewski A

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resistance continues to emerge as a leading cause for antiretroviral treatment failure. Several mutations in HIV reverse transcriptase (RT) confer resistance to non-nucleoside inhibitors (NNRTIs), vital components of antiretroviral combination therapies. Since the majority of mutations are located in the NNRTI binding...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Frey KM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antifungal activity of midazolam, alone and in association with azoles, against isolates of clinical Candida spp. in planktonic and biofilm form. Materials & methods: The antifungal activity was observed using the broth microdilution technique. Flow cytometry tests we...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Holanda MA,da Silva CR,de A Neto JB,do Av Sá LG,do Nascimento FB,Barroso DD,da Silva LJ,Cândido TM,Leitão AC,Barbosa AD,de Moraes MO,Cc B,Júnior HVN

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the antitumor effects of probiotics Clostridium butyricum and Bacillus subtilis on colorectal cancer (CRC) progression. MATERIALS & METHODS:The effects of C. butyricum and B. subtilis on CRC cells were studied. Male C57BL/6 mice with 1,2-dimethylhydrazine dihydrochloride (DMH)-induced CRC were inte...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Chen ZF,Ai LY,Wang JL,Ren LL,Yu YN,Xu J,Chen HY,Yu J,Li M,Qin WX,Ma X,Shen N,Chen YX,Hong J,Fang JY

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: In an Emergency Department (ED), the etiological identification of infected subjects is essential. 13 infection-related biomarkers were assessed using a new flow cytometry procedure. Materials & methods: If subjects presented with febrile symptoms at the ED, 13 biomarkers' levels, including CD64 on neutrophils (n...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Bourgoin P,Lediagon G,Arnoux I,Bernot D,Morange PE,Michelet P,Malergue F,Markarian T

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histoplasma capsulatum, an environmental fungus, is the most common endemic pulmonary mycosis in the USA. Disease is most frequently observed in immunocompromised patients living in endemic areas. We present the mechanisms of fungal recognition, innate immune response and adaptive immune response that lead to protecti...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Horwath MC,Fecher RA,Deepe GS Jr

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) cause diseases ranging from benign warts to invasive tumors. A subset of these viruses termed 'high risk' infect the cervix where persistent infection can lead to cervical cancer. Although many HPV genomes have been sequenced, knowledge of virus gene expression and its regulation is still...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Graham SV

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atomic force microscopy (AFM) has recently opened a variety of novel possibilities for imaging and manipulating microbial surfaces in their native environment. While AFM imaging offers a means to visualize surface structures at high resolution and in physiological conditions, AFM force spectroscopy enables researchers...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Dufrêne YF

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is evidence to link obesity (and metabolic syndrome) with alterations in gut permeability and microbiota. The underlying mechanisms have been questioned and have prompted this review. We propose that the gut barrier function is a primary driver in maintaining metabolic health with poor health being linked to 'gu...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Tran CD,Grice DM,Wade B,Kerr CA,Bauer DC,Li D,Hannan GN

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We evaluated a Staphylococcus argenteus-specific diagnostic profile of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometer for accurate identification of this novel bacterium. MATERIALS & METHODS:Staphylococcus argenteus was identified based on negative crtM gene and presence of specific s...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Chen SY,Lee H,Teng SH,Wang XM,Lee TF,Huang YC,Liao CH,Teng LJ,Hsueh PR

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation of: Mowat E, Butcher J, Lang S, Williams C, Ramage G: Development of a simple model for studying the effects of antifungal agents on multicellular communities of Aspergillus fumigatus. J. Med. Microbiol. 56, 1205-1212 (2007). Many microorganisms possess the innate ability for adhering to biotic and abiotic ...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Chandrasekar PH,Manavathu EK

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The term 'neglected tropical diseases' predominantly refers to single-entity, mostly parasitic diseases. However, a considerable morbidity and mortality burden is carried by patients infected with Gram-positive cocci and Gram-negative bacilli that are prevalent all over the world, yet have impact in tropical and devel...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Herrmann M,Abdullah S,Alabi A,Alonso P,Friedrich AW,Fuhr G,Germann A,Kern WV,Kremsner PG,Mandomando I,Mellmann AC,Pluschke G,Rieg S,Ruffing U,Schaumburg F,Tanner M,Peters G,von Briesen H,von Eiff C,von Müller L,Gr

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Leprosy displays a spectrum of clinical manifestations, such as lepromatous and tuberculoid leprosy, and type I and II lepra reactions, which are thought to be a reflection of the host's immunological response against Mycobacterium leprae. Therefore, differential recognition of M. leprae, as well as its degraded comp...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Degang Y,Nakamura K,Akama T,Ishido Y,Luo Y,Ishii N,Suzuki K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Viral infections and opportunistic fungal pathogens represent a major menace for immunocompromised patients. Despite the availability of antifungal and antiviral drugs, mortality in these patients remains high, underlining the need of novel therapeutic options based on completely different strategies. This review desc...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Mancini N,Marrone L,Clementi N,Sautto GA,Clementi M,Burioni R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past few months, there has been public discussion relating to a new perspective on blood safety and specifically upon measures to prevent or discourage donation by individuals with a diagnosis of myalgic encephalopathy-chronic fatigue syndrome. This reflects an intriguing interplay between science, public healt...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Dodd RY

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim was to evaluate the in vitro activity of fosfomycin against common uropathogens in a fosfomycin-naive population in India. METHODS:The authors prospectively collected and tested all consecutive isolates of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus spp. from urine samples between December 2009 and April 2010. RESU...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Sahni RD,Balaji V,Varghese R,John J,Tansarli GS,Falagas ME

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most humans are infected with herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 in early childhood and remain latently infected throughout life. While most individuals have mild or no symptoms, some will develop destructive HSV keratitis. Ocular infection with HSV-1 and its associated sequelae account for the majority of corneal blin...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Al-Dujaili LJ,Clerkin PP,Clement C,McFerrin HE,Bhattacharjee PS,Varnell ED,Kaufman HE,Hill JM

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coxiella burnetii is the etiological agent of Q fever, a worldwide zoonosis that can result in large outbreaks. The birth of genomics and sequencing of C. burnetii strains has revolutionized many fields of study of this infection. Accurate genotyping methods and comparative genomic analysis have enabled description of...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： D'Amato F,Eldin C,Raoult D

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The purpose of current study is to find out relationship between cas9 gene and antimicrobial resistance in Campylobacter jejuni NCTC11168. MATERIALS & METHODS:The involvement of the cas9 gene in antimicrobial resistance of C. jejuni was determined by assessment of minimum inhibitory concentration, clustered regula...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Shabbir MA,Wu Q,Shabbir MZ,Sajid A,Ahmed S,Sattar A,Tang Y,Li J,Maan MK,Hao H,Yuan Z

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recognition of bacterial infection is the first key step to the initiation of an inflammatory response and host defense. Transmembrane proteins of the Toll-like receptor family have long been recognized as key detectors of the extracellular presence of pathogens. Recently, much research has identified a variety of int...

journal_title：Future microbiology

authors： Evans TJ

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00