Published in Current Urology
Background and Objectives: Our aim is to identify uropathogens that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) that necessitate hospitalization, and analyze outcomes of gestational UTIs. Methods: This study consisted of 30 pregnant women who necessitate hospitalization because of UTI (7.8% of gestational UTIs during the same period of time). UTI that ne...
Background: Antimicrobial resistance is rising globally at an alarming rate. While multiple active surveillance programs have been established to monitor the antimicrobial resistance, studies on the environmental link to antimicrobial spread are lacking. Methods: A total of 493 flies were trapped from a dairy unit, a dog kennel, a poultry farm, a b...
Published in World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
l-asparaginase is a critical part of the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in children and adolescents, and has contributed to the improvement in patient outcomes over the last 40 years. The main products used in clinical treatment are l-asparaginase enzymes derived from Escherichia coli and Erwinia chrysanthemi. However, a very active are...
Published in BMC Research Notes
ObjectiveExtended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae predominantly E. coli and K. pneumoniae bacteremia have limited treatment options and high mortality. The objective was to determine the risk factors for in-hospital mortality particularly treatment with carbapenem versus beta lactam/beta lactamase combination (BL/BLI) in p...
Published in Biotechnology for Biofuels
BackgroundGreen organic solvents such as lactate esters have broad industrial applications and favorable environmental profiles. Thus, manufacturing and use of these biodegradable solvents from renewable feedstocks help benefit the environment. However, to date, the direct microbial biosynthesis of lactate esters from fermentable sugars has not yet...
Published in Microbial Cell Factories
BackgroundAntibody fragments can be expressed in Escherichia coli, where they are commonly directed to the periplasm via Sec pathway to enable disulphide bridge formations and correct folding. In order to transport antibody fragments to the periplasmic space via Sec pathway, they are equipped with N-terminal signal sequence. Periplasmic expression ...
Published in Journal of Veterinary Research
Introduction Avian pathogenicEscherichia coli (APEC) causes serious colibacillosis and significant economic losses. Data on profiles of virulence factors and antibiotic resistances among APEC strains are crucial to the control of infection. In this study, strains were isolated from eastern China, and the prevalence of virulence factors and distribu...
Fever is one of the most common clinical signs of infection and systemic inflammation and is an important component of non-specific acute phase response. However, its activation results in increased metabolic rate and energy expenditure with negative consequences on animal growth and feed efficiency. This study aimed at investigating the effect of ...
Published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
BackgroundWith the current concern caused by drug resistant microorganisms, alternatives to traditional antimicrobials are increasingly necessary. Historical holistic treatments involving natural approaches are now of interest as a potential alternative. Many essential oils have antimicrobial properties with the ability to modify bacterial and fung...
Published in BMC Microbiology
BackgroundShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are emerging foodborne pathogens that are public health concern. Cattle have been identified as the major STEC reservoir. In the present study, we investigated the prevalence and characteristics of STEC strains in beef cattle from a commercial farm in Sichuan province, China.ResultsAmong 120 b...
