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Apr 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-4721.ijcm-24-5030
John S. GunnCorresponding author
Typhoid fever, caused by the human restricted pathogen Salmonella Typhi, remains a major global public health concern. Even after successful treatment, approximately 3-5% of patients with typhoid fail to clear the bacteria within one year and become chronic carriers. Most typhoid carriers have galls…
Jun 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-3585.jpmc-21-3851
Patrick A. NjukengCorresponding author
Background The rapid and ongoing spread of antimicrobial-resistant organisms threatens the ability to successfully prevent, control, or treat a growing number of infectious diseases in developed and developing countries. This study was designed to convey more insight on the profile of antimicrobial…
Dec 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2998-4785.ijne-20-3617
V N S Sowjanya SCorresponding author
MD Paediatrics and DNB Neonatology, Department of Neonatology, Mehta Multispecialty hospitals Ind Pvt Ltd, Chennai, India
Background Overuse and abuse of antibiotics resulted in emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO), increased rates of invasive candidiasis, prolonged hospital stay, NEC (Necrotizing enterocolitis), LOS (Late onset sepsis) or death. Restriction of the prescription, switching to a narrower spe…
Aug 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-5526.jmid-20-3494
Salah I. KhederCorresponding author
Introduction Antimicrobial stewardship (ASP) is of the utmost importance as a way to optimize the use of antimicrobials to prevent the development of resistance and improve patient outcomes. So, it is worthwhile to assess the knowledge, attitude and awareness regarding antimicrobial stewardship in h…
Jan 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2328-0182.japst-18-2495
Obioma AzuonwuCorresponding author
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Bacteriology / Virology / Parasitology Unit, Rivers State University, Nkpolu – Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Over the years, plants have been a major source of medicines, especially in the rural areas of the developing communities, with probably lack of functional health care facilities and trained health care personnel on hand for emergency medical response. However, with the dynamics and improvement in s…
May 2018
Muhammad Ahsan NaeemCorresponding author
Microorganisms are the main cause of food-borne illness in humans that may occur by consuming unhygienic products from poultry and other sources. With the passage of time bacterial resistance to antibiotics is ever-increasing which necessitates development of new antibiotics. One of the most obvious…
Oct 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-4721.ijcm-26-6425
Nitesh BrijlalCorresponding author
Background Extensive carbapenem use has resulted in an increasing occurrence of difficult-to-treat resistant gram-negative bacteria (DTR-GNB), such as carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CREs). The international antimicrobial resistance (AMR) landscape was profoundly impacted due to varying antib…
Jul 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-4721.ijcm-26-6132
K MirlekarCorresponding author
Burkholderia cepacia complex was isolated from pericardial fluid in a patient with metastatic lung adenocarcinoma, representing a rare opportunistic pericardial infection. Clinical improvement following targeted antimicrobial therapy supported its pathogenic significance and highlights the importanc…
Jul 2024
Olivier Ndogo EtemeCorresponding author
Objectives Bacterial resistance to conventional antibiotics is a serious public health problem. Over the past decade, small proteins known as antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), natural compounds produced by all prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have shown promising results in overcoming the growing probl…
Mar 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2640-690X.jfm-24-5016
Kevin MurigiCorresponding author
Background Antibiotics are the most prescribed medications worldwide. Global consumption rose by 65% in 76 low and middle-income countries between the years 2000 and 2015. According to the World Health Organization, improper administration of antibiotics occurs in over 60% of people with upper respi…
May 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2575-1212.jvhc-23-4521
Aya El- shaerCorresponding author
Background The emergence and spread of carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacteria pose a serious threat to human health. Currently, little is known about the molecular mechanisms underlying carbapenem -resistance and their prevalence among APEC in Egypt. The aim of this study was to detect APEC in…
Apr 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-5518.jcci-23-4554
Inga BotchorishviliCorresponding author
This report details sequential rare complications arising from a vascular stent infection. Clinical course, microbiology, and imaging are outlined, with emphasis on early recognition and multidisciplinary management. Lessons for device surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship are highlighted.
Nov 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-4837.ijip-21-4015
Caitlin A. Connor DAOM PGDip AMP EHP-CCorresponding author
Copper (Cu) has a strong impact on the function of the immune system through several different pathways. These impacts include helping the function of monocytes, neutrophils, and macrophages, and enhancing Natural Killer cells’ activities. Cu also has a role in antimicrobial properties and inflammat…
Sep 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2328-0182.japst-20-3526
Anbessa BekeleCorresponding author
Background Self-medication (SM) can be defined as the use of drugs to treat self-diagnosed disorders or symptoms, or the intermittent or continued use of a prescribed drug for chronic or recurrent disease or symptoms. A number of individuals in developing countries do not attend physicians for their…
Jul 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2377-2549.jndc-20-3484
S.M. Shakeel IqubalCorresponding author
The aim of this experiment is to study the efficacy of phytochemical constituents of Castor essential oil towards the mucor-mycotic mold Cunninghamella bertholletiae.The standard chemical analytical methods were used for the rapid study of the phytochemical constituents responsible for the antimicro…
Jan 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-4721.ijcm-19-3154
Metin DOGANCorresponding author
Background The morbidity and mortality associated with the multi drug resistant Gram negative bacterial infections pose a significant and growing challenge to clinical practitioners. Klebsiella pneumoniae, which is a substantial nosocomial pathogen and confer high levels of resistance to broad-spect…
May 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2642-9241.jrd-19-2773
I. KlepikovCorresponding author
This commentary examines pneumonia as infection and inflammatory syndrome, parsing diagnostic criteria and implications for antimicrobial stewardship.
Jan 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2643-0282.imsj-18-2448
Kleber Santiago Freitas e SilvaCorresponding author
Fungal infections increased substantially in the last years, becoming a relevant public health problem. Many of these infections account for high rates of morbidity and mortality. The emergence of resistant fungal clinical isolates have also motivate studies to find new antifungal therapies. Candida…
Oct 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2328-0182.japst-18-2314
Snehasis JanaCorresponding author
Silver oxide (Ag2O) has the antimicrobial properties, which is insoluble in most of the solvents and sensitive to light. Therefore, this study was performed to evaluate the impact of the Trivedi Effect®-Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment on the physicochemical and thermal properties of Ag2O powd…
May 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2473-1005.jdoi-18-2076
Alparslan DilsizCorresponding author
This review examines the adjunctive use of ozone therapy for periodontal disease. It summarizes proposed antimicrobial and host‑modulating effects, delivery methods, and safety considerations, and calls for standardized trials to define clinical benefit.