LeBlanc, J J ElSherif, M Mulpuru, S Warhuus, M Ambrose, A Andrew, M Boivin, G Bowie, W Chit, A Dos Santos, G
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Journal of medical microbiology
Background. The Serious Outcomes Surveillance Network of the Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN SOS) has been performing active influenza surveillance since 2009 (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01517191). Influenza A and B viruses are identified and characterized using real-time reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR),...
Rajaee Behbahani, Mahrokh Keshavarzi, Abdolkhalegh Pirbonyeh, Neda Javanmardi, Fatemeh Khoob, Fardis Emami, Amir
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Introduction. One of the most important resistant mechanisms in Gram-negative bacteria is extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs). Harbour-related genes on plasmids, increase the risk of resistance transmission among commonly reported hospital infections.Aim. This study was designed to explore the dissemination of Pseudomonas aeruginosa producing ES...
Kumwenda, Geoffrey P Sugawara, Yo Abe, Ryuichiro Akeda, Yukihiro Kasambara, Watipaso Chizani, Kenneth Takeuchi, Dan Sakamoto, Noriko Tomono, Kazunori Hamada, Shigeyuki
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Purpose. Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) have become a global concern and a serious threat to human health due to their resistance to multiple antibiotics. In this study, we identified and characterized CPE for the first time in Malawi, southeastern Africa.Methodology. We investigated the possible presence of carbapenemases among a...
Zakaria, Amira M Hassuna, Noha A
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Introduction. PFGE is the 'gold standard' method for bacterial subtyping. However, many strains are non-typable by this approach because of DNA degradation by nucleases action.Aim. To evaluate a modified PFGE protocol for typing nosocomial isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae.Methods. Twenty- five K. pneumoniae isolates previously exposed to DNA degra...
Dubois, Jacques Dubois, Maïtée
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Objective . Levonadifloxacin is a broad-spectrum anti-staphylococcal drug that is under development. We investigated the in vitro activity of levonadifloxacin against methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) strains phagocytized in THP-1 monocytes to evaluate its scope for treatment of intracel...
Bandalizadeh, Zainab Shokohi, Tahereh Badali, Hamid Abastabar, Mahdi Babamahmoudi, Farhang Davoodi, Lotfolah Mardani, Masoud Javanian, Mostafa Cheraghmakani, Hamed Sepidgar, Ali Asghar
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Introduction. Limited data regarding the epidemiology and susceptibility profiles of cryptococcosis are available in the Middle East.Aim. Our study aimed to evaluate the molecular diversity, mating types and antifungal susceptibility pattern of Cryptococcus species (n=14) isolated from 320 suspected patients with cryptococcosis.Methodology. The URA...
Subakir, Haida Chong, Yoong Min Chan, Yoke Fun Hasan, M Shahnaz Jamaluddin, Mohamad Fadhil Hadi Pang, Yong Kek Ponnampalavanar, Sasheela Syed Omar, Sharifah Faridah Sam, I-Ching
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Introduction. Burkholderia pseudomallei (melioidosis) is an important cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in the tropics. Selective medium is recommended for laboratory diagnosis with non-sterile respiratory samples, while PCR is not routinely used due to variable reported performance. The effectiveness of these diagnostic modalities varies...
Hilliam, Yasmin Kaye, Stephen Winstanley, Craig
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Journal of medical microbiology
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a versatile Gram-negative pathogen that can cause a wide range of infections, is the most common causative agent in cases of bacterial keratitis associated with contact-lens use. Corneal infections with P. aeruginosa often have poor clinical outcomes and can result in long and costly treatments. During the infection process,...
Hardie, Kim R
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Journal of medical microbiology
Napolitani, M Troiano, G Bedogni, C Messina, G Nante, N
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Introduction. Kocuria kristinae is becoming a growing public health challenge, especially for its ability to cause infections in immunocompromised patients. This bacterium is a Gram+coccus, catalase+, coagulase, and it is a common inhabitant of skin and oral mucosa.Aim. To investigate the spectrum of infections caused by K. K ristinae.Methodology. ...
