Identification and characterization of SCCmec typing with psm-mec positivity in staphylococci from patients with coagulase-negative staphylococci peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis
Peritonitis is the most important complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD) and coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS) are a frequent cause of dialysis-related infections. The association between SCCmec typing wit... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - September 23, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Jun Zhou, Chuishun Yang, Wenjuan Lei, Man Xu, Xingli Cai, Wanqiong Yuan and Hua Lin Tags: Research Source Type: research
Metagenomic sequencing reveals altered gut microbial compositions and gene functions in patients with non-segmental vitiligo
Vitiligo has been correlated with an abnormal gut microbiota. We aimed to systematically identify characteristics of the gut microbial compositions, genetic functions, and potential metabolic features in patie... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - September 22, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Mei Luan, Mengtian Niu, Pengju Yang, Dan Han, Yudan Zhang, Weizhe Li, Qiannan He, Yixin Zhao, Binyue Mao, Jianan Chen, Kuanhou Mou and Pan Li Tags: Research Source Type: research
Combined oral intake of short and long fructans alters the gut microbiota in food allergy model mice and contributes to food allergy prevention
The objective of this study was to assess the food allergy-preventive effects of combined intake of a short fructan (1-kestose... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - September 22, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Hideaki Takahashi, Tadashi Fujii, Saki Yamakawa, Chikako Yamada, Kotoyo Fujiki, Nobuhiro Kondo, Kohei Funasaka, Yoshiki Hirooka and Takumi Tochio Tags: Research Source Type: research
Identification of disease-related genes in Plasmodium berghei by network module analysis
Plasmodium berghei has been used as a preferred model for studying human malaria, but only a limited number of disease-associated genes of P. berghei have been reported to date. Identification of new disease-rela... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - September 21, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Junhao Lin, Shan Zeng, Qiong Chen, Guanghui Liu, Suyue Pan and Xuewu Liu Tags: Research Source Type: research
In-vitro antibacterial activity and mechanism of Monarda didyma essential oils against Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
To fight the global epidemic of drug-resistant bacteria, essential oils have gained increasing attention as a new source of antibiotics. The antimicrobial activity of Monarda didyma essential oils (MDEO) for the (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - September 20, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Ying Chen, Jinda Zhao, Chenyu Liu, Dongmei Wu and Xianhe Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Molecular characterization and evolution of the resident population of some alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV) isolates in Egypt
In this study, virus isolates were collected from naturally infected potato, tomato, alfalfa and clover plants that sho... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - September 18, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Hala A. Amin, H. A. Younes, Radwa M. Shafie and Mervat M. Fathallah Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Detection of hemolytic Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in fresh vegetables and efficiency of phytogenically synthesized silver nanoparticles by Syzygium aromaticum extract and gamma radiation against isolated pathogens
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is a major cause of foodborne diseases accompanied by several clinical illnesses in humans. This research aimed to isolate, identify, and combat STEC using novel alternative t... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - September 18, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Hanan S. El-Bastawisy, Gharieb S. El-Sayyad and Feriala A. Abu Safe Tags: Research Source Type: research
The influence of stress factors on selected phenotypic and genotypic features of Listeria monocytogenes – a pilot study
Listeria monocytogenes are Gram-positive rods, widespread in the environment due to their wide tolerance to changing conditions. The apilot study aimed to assess the impact of six various stresses (heat, cold, os... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - September 16, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Natalia Wiktorczyk-Kapischke, Ewa Wa łecka-Zacharska, Jakub Korkus, Katarzyna Grudlewska-Buda, Anna Budzyńska, Kacper Wnuk, Eugenia Gospodarek-Komkowska and Krzysztof Skowron Tags: Research Source Type: research
Molecular detection of Sodalis glossinidius, Spiroplasma species and Wolbachia endosymbionts in wild population of tsetse flies collected in Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria
Tsetse flies are cyclical vectors of African trypanosomiasis (AT). The flies have established symbiotic associations with different bacteria that influence certain aspects of their physiology. Vector competenc... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - September 16, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Youssouf Mouliom Mfopit, Judith Sophie Engel, Gloria Dada Chechet, Mahamat Alhadj Moussa Ibrahim, Djoukzoumka Signaboubo, Daniel Mbunkah Achukwi, Mohammed Mamman, Emmanuel Oluwadare Balogun, Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu, Junaidu Kabir and Soerge Kelm Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effects of plant-derived protein and rapeseed oil on growth performance and gut microbiomes in rainbow trout
Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is becoming popular with the increased demand for fish protein. However, the limited resources and expense of fish meal and oil have become restrictive factors for the developm... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - September 13, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Cunfang Zhang, Lingyong Hu, Jiahui Hao, Weijie Cai, Minxin Qin, Qiang Gao, Miaomiao Nie, Delin Qi and Rui Ma Tags: Research Source Type: research
Study of Combined Effect of Bacteriophage vB3530 and Chlorhexidine on the Inactivation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Chlorhexidine (CHG) is a disinfectant commonly used in hospitals. However, it has been reported that the excessive use of CHG can cause resistance in bacteria to this agent and even to other clinical antibioti... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - September 13, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Yan Liu, Yining Zhao, Changrui Qian, Zeyu Huang, Luozhu Feng, Lijiang Chen, Zhuocheng Yao, Chunquan Xu, Jianzhong Ye and Tieli Zhou Tags: Research Source Type: research
LYZ2-SH3b as a novel and efficient enzybiotic against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Enzybiotics are promising alternatives to conventional antibiotics for drug-resistant infections. Exolysins, as a class of enzybiotics, show antibacterial effects against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aure... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - September 13, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Marzieh Asadi, Mortaza Taheri-Anganeh, Maryam Ranjbar, Seyyed Hossein Khatami, Amir Maleksabet, Zohreh Mostafavi-Pour, Younes Ghasemi, Abdolkhalegh Keshavarzi and Amir Savardashtaki Tags: Research Source Type: research
Temporal variation in oral microbiome composition of patients undergoing autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation with keratinocyte growth factor
Autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (AHCT) is a well-established treatment for lymphoma. Unintended effects of this therapy include oral mucositis (OM) and gastrointestinal toxicities, resulting in p... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - September 13, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Bruno Bohn, Miroslava Chalupova, Christopher Staley, Shernan Holtan, Joseph Maakaron, Veronika Bachanova and Najla El Jurdi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Diversity and functional prediction of fungal communities in different segments of mongolian horse gastrointestinal tracts
Anaerobic fungi are effective fibre-degrading microorganisms in the digestive tract of horses. However, our understanding of their diversity and community structure is limited, especially in different parts of... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - September 9, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Yiping Zhao, Xiujuan Ren, Haiqing Wu, He Hu, Chao Cheng, Ming Du, Yao Huang, Xiaoqing Zhao, Liwei Wang, Liuxi Yi, Jinshan Tao, Yajing Li, Yanan Lin, Shaofeng Su and Manglai Dugarjaviin Tags: Research Source Type: research
Gut microbiome profile of Chinese hypertension patients with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus
The coexistence of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) may largely increase the risk for cardiovascular disease. However, there is no clear consensus on the association between hypertension and th... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - September 9, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Hongying Ding, Yue Xu, Yinhong Cheng, Haoliang Zhou, Shiye Dong, Jian Wu, Jin Lv, Xiaosheng Hu and Oushan Tang Tags: Research Source Type: research
