Unveiling the etiology of peritonsillar abscess using next generation sequencing
Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a severe deep neck space infection with an insufficiently characterized bacterial etiology. We aimed to reveal the bacteria associated with PTA applying next generation sequencin... (Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials)
Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials - November 8, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Merili Saar, Risto Vaikj ärv, Ülle Parm, Priit Kasenõmm, Siiri Kõljalg, Epp Sepp, Madis Jaagura, Andres Salumets, Jelena Štšepetova and Reet Mändar Tags: Research Source Type: research

Bacterial profile of surgical site infection and antimicrobial resistance patterns in Ethiopia: a multicentre prospective cross-sectional study
Globally, surgical site infections (SSI) are the most commonly reported healthcare-associated infections. (Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials)
Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials - November 7, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Seble Worku, Tamrat Abebe, Ashenafi Alemu, Berhanu Seyoum, G öte Swedberg, Alemseged Abdissa, Adane Mihret and Getachew Tesfaye Beyene Tags: Research Source Type: research

A critical role of outer membrane vesicles in antibiotic resistance in carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
This study aimed to illustrate the status of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) infections in a Chinese tertiary hospital and to investigate the role of outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) in antibiotic resis... (Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials)
Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials - November 2, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Lifeng Yao, Beiwen Wei, Yuanxia Wang, Beihui Xu, Meng Yang, Xu Chen and Fuxiang Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Rapid Mycobacterium abscessus antimicrobial susceptibility testing based on antibiotic treatment response mapping via Raman Microspectroscopy
Antimicrobial susceptibility tests (ASTs) are pivotal tools for detecting and combating infections caused by multidrug-resistant rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) but are time-consuming and labor-intensive. (Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials)
Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials - October 30, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Weicong Ren, Yuli Mao, Shanshan Li, Bo Gao, Xiaoting Fu, Xiaolu Liu, Pengfei Zhu, Yuanyuan Shang, Yuandong Li, Bo Ma, Luyang Sun, Jian Xu and Yu Pang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Evaluating molecular epidemiology of carbapenem non-susceptible Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates with MLST, MALDI-TOF MS, PFGE
This study aimed to evaluate antibiotic resistance genes and virulence genes and the clonal relationship of the carbapenem-nonsusceptible Klebsiella pneumoniae strains by molecular methods which are isolated from... (Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials)
Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials - October 27, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Yunus Emre Ibik, Nebahat Ejder, Elif Sevim, Erva Rakici, Elif Seren Tanriverdi and Ayseg ül Copur Cicek Tags: Research Source Type: research

Positive Francisella tularensis meningitis outcome despite delayed identification: a case report
Francisella tularensis is a Gram-negative bacteria, that may cause a zoonotic disease, tularemia. Here, we describe a patient case, where a previously healthy young woman in Northern Finland contacted health care... (Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials)
Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials - October 24, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Vesa M äki-Koivisto, Marianne Korkala, Lotta Simola, Sonja Suutari-Kontio, Sini Koivunen, Teija Puhto and Ilkka S. Junttila Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Extended-spectrum β-lactamase- producing gram-negative bacterial infections in severely ill COVID-19 patients admitted in a national referral hospital, Kenya
Bacterial infections in COVID-19 patients, especially those caused by multidrug-resistant gram-negative strains, are associated with increased morbidity, hospital stay and mortality. However, there is limited ... (Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials)
Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials - October 14, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Jeniffer Munyiva Mutua, John Mwaniki Njeru and Abednego Moki Musyoki Tags: Research Source Type: research

Microbiological diagnosis of pulmonary invasive aspergillosis in critically ill patients with severe SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia: a bronchoalveolar study
Diagnosing COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA) can be challenging since radiological and clinical criteria in the critically ill patient are nonspecific. Microbiological diagnostic support is th... (Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials)
Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials - October 10, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Ángel Estella, Ignacio Martín Loeches, María Recuerda Núñez, Clara González García, Liliana Marcela Pesaresi, Alvaro Antón Escors, Maria Dolores López Prieto and Juan Manuel Sánchez Calvo Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effect of ZnO nanoparticles on biofilm formation and gene expression of the toxin-antitoxin system in clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Biofilm formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is known to be characteristic of this organism. This bacterium is considered one of the most life-threatening bacteria and has been identified as a prio... (Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials)
Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials - October 5, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Hassan Valadbeigi, Nourkhoda Sadeghifard, Vahab Hassan Kaviar, Mohammad Hossein Haddadi, Sobhan Ghafourian and Abbas Maleki Tags: Research Source Type: research

“One Health” perspective on prevalence of co-existing extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
This study conduct... (Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials)
Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials - September 22, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Tsepo Ramatla, Tshepo Mafokwane, Kgaugelo Lekota, Maropeng Monyama, George Khasapane, Naledi Serage, Jane Nkhebenyane, Carlos Bezuidenhout and Oriel Thekisoe Tags: Review Source Type: research

Clinical characteristics and drug susceptibility profiles of Mycobacterium abscessus complex infection at a medical school in Thailand
This study investigated the differences in epidemiological and clinical data, and antimicrobial susceptibilities among different subspecies of Mycobacterium abscessus complex (MABSC) clinical isolates at a medica... (Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials)
Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials - September 21, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Songkiat Sukmongkolchai, Suthidee Petsong, Nont Oudomying, Ajala Prommi, Sunchai Payungporn, Warat Usawakidwiree, Kanphai Wongjarit, Gompol Suwanpimolkul, Kiatichai Faksri, Chusana Suankratay and Suwatchareeporn Rotcheewaphan Tags: Research Source Type: research

Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections and associated factors in a Kenyan intensive care unit: a cross-sectional study
Patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU) are at risk of Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) infections, especially those caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) isolates, increasing morbidity, mortality, and healt... (Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials)
Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials - September 14, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Jane Wairimu Maina, Frank Gekara Onyambu, Peter Shikuku Kibet and Abednego Moki Musyoki Tags: Research Source Type: research

High prevalence of Mucosa-Associated extended-spectrum β-Lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae among Iranain patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Several pieces of evidence suggest that certain pathobionts belonging to Enterobacterales are associated with the development and progression of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Extended-spectrum β-lactamase... (Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials)
Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials - September 14, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Ayda Afshari Kharaghani, Naser Harzandi, Babak Khorsand, Mohsen Rajabnia, Azin Afshari Kharaghani and Hamidreza Houri Tags: Research Source Type: research

Modulating the transcriptomic profile of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae biofilm formation by antibiotics in combination with zinc sulfate
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a significant healthcare-associated pathogen. We investigated the antimicrobial interaction pattern between zinc sulfate and antibiotics against K. pneumoniae biofilm on the phenotypic an... (Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials)
Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials - September 12, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Rania I. Shebl, Walid F. Elkhatib and Mona Shaban E. M. Badawy Tags: Research Source Type: research

Tetracyclines resistance in Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma urogenital isolates derived from human: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Urogenital Mycoplasma infections are considered an important public health problem, owing to the presence of antibiotic resistance or decreased susceptibility, the treatment options are limited. (Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials)
Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials - September 11, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Xiaoyan Wen, Mojgan Sarabi Nobakht, Yue Yang, Ebrahim Kouhsari, Sara Hajilari, Matin Zafar Shakourzadeh and Khalil Azizian Tags: Review Source Type: research