Microbiological profile of multidrug resistant bacteria before and during COVID-19 in CHU Mohammed VI
CONCLUSION: In our study, it is particularly noticeable that the MDRB has increased. These results highlight the importance that the pandemic has not been able to slow the progression.PMID:38156298 | PMC:PMC10751609 | DOI:10.18502/ijm.v15i6.14138 (Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Hind Bennani Morad Guennouni Assia El Ouarradi Asmae Lamrani Hanchi Nabila Soraa Source Type: research

Synthesis of new imidazole-based ionic liquids with antifungal activity against < em > Candida albicans < /em >
CONCLUSION: The newly synthesized IL had an inhibiting effect on the growth of the C. albicans strains and may be used as an alternative candidate for novel drug design.PMID:38156299 | PMC:PMC10751616 | DOI:10.18502/ijm.v15i6.14162 (Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Amira Habibi Mansoura Bayat Behinb Omidi Ali Ezabadi Pejmana Mortazavi Source Type: research

Diversity of biofilm-specific antimicrobial resistance genes in < em > Pseudomonas aeruginosa < /em > recovered from various clinical isolates
CONCLUSION: The occurrence of toxA was most prevalent. One isolate was recorded as a novel isolate in the global gene bank as a locally isolated strain from the city of Erbil that has never been identified in global isolates due to genetic variation.PMID:38156300 | PMC:PMC10751611 | DOI:10.18502/ijm.v15i6.14134 (Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Aryan R Ganjo Fattma A Ali Safaa T Aka Bashdar M Hussen Sakar B Smail Source Type: research

Building the taxonomic profile of the Riniaie Marwah hot spring of Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir: the first high-throughput sequencing-based metagenome study
CONCLUSION: The microbial diversity of RMHSK is reported for the first time through a metagenomic study. Identification of microorganisms with characteristics that are relevant to industries.PMID:38156301 | PMC:PMC10751607 | DOI:10.18502/ijm.v15i6.14132 (Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Atif Khurshid Wani Suhail Ahmad Juliana Heloisa Pin ê Américo-Pinheiro Nazli Tizro Reena Singh Source Type: research

Comparison of culture and PCR-DGGE methods to evaluate the airways of cystic fibrosis patients and determination of their antibiotic resistance profile
CONCLUSION: Even though culture-dependent methods are cost-effective, PCR-DGGE appeared to be more efficient to determine bacterial diversity. PCR-DGGE detects less abundant species, though their viability could not be determined using this method.PMID:38156302 | PMC:PMC10751606 | DOI:10.18502/ijm.v15i6.14135 (Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Somayeh Moazami Goudarzi Yasamin Shahpouri Arani Ahya Abdi Ali Parisa Mohammadi Nassim Ghorbanmehr Mohammadreza Modaresi Mahtab Ghorban Movahed Tooba Ghazanfari Source Type: research

Evaluation of the physicochemical properties and bacterial loads of selected rivers in Ondo State, Nigeria
CONCLUSION: This study revealed that the physiochemical properties of the waters were majorly within the WHO permissible standards but with significantly higher bacterial loads.PMID:38156303 | PMC:PMC10751605 | DOI:10.18502/ijm.v15i6.14159 (Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Olorunjuwon O Bello Bridget O Akinpeloye Temitope K Bello Yinka D Oluwafemi Bamikole W Osungbemiro Source Type: research

Isolation and characterization of a bisphenol A-degrading strain, < em > Pseudomonas aeruginosa < /em > DU2, from soil containing decaying plants
CONCLUSION: These results offer soil containing decaying plants as a promising source for finding BPA-degrading bacteria. P. aeruginosa DU2 has basal BPA removal ability, which could be improved by optimization of medium components and growth conditions.PMID:38156304 | PMC:PMC10751613 | DOI:10.18502/ijm.v15i6.14133 (Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Navid Chamak Parisa Farrokh Roohollah Rostami Fatemeh Salimi Source Type: research

Persistence of SARS-CoV-2-antibodies against N, S and RBD after natural infection
CONCLUSION: Our data revealed that humoral immunity following natural infection of SARS-CoV-2 is detectable for at least 4 months, regardless of disease severity. The most decrease in antibody titer over time was related to anti-N IgG levels.PMID:38156306 | PMC:PMC10751617 | DOI:10.18502/ijm.v15i6.14161 (Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Mitra Jafari Samira Asli Fateme Moghbeli Mohammad Gholami Fesharaki Nazila Hajiahmadi Faezeh Mojtahedzadeh Saeid Amel Jamehdar Taravat Bamdad Source Type: research

Distribution of group a < em > Rotavirus < /em > circulating in Mashhad, Iran
CONCLUSION: Today, acute diarrheal disease (ADD) is still caused mostly by Rotavirus infections in pediatrics in Mashhad. Comprehensive studies are needed to determine the genetic diversity of circulating Rotavirus strains in this era.PMID:38156307 | PMC:PMC10751614 | DOI:10.18502/ijm.v15i6.14160 (Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Kiana Ketabi Zahra Meshkat Hoorieh Soleimanjahi Ali Teimoori Hamid Tanzadepanah Faezeh Bakhshi Source Type: research

Detection of FOX-AmpC- β-lactamase gene and antibiogram of AmpC-beta-lactamase-producing pathogens isolated from chronic suppurative otitis media patients in Nigeria
CONCLUSION: The detection of AmpC β-lactamase-producing multidrug-resistant GNB pathogens harbouring FOX-AmpC-β-lactamase gene among patients with CSOM infections in our study is a serious public health problem which needs urgent intervention.PMID:38156308 | PMC:PMC10751608 | DOI:10.18502/ijm.v15i6.14139 (Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Ibiam Francis Amadi Obasikene Catherine Nchedo Ariom Thaddaeus Obaji Monday Agbonifo Egwu Eze Iroha Chidinma Stacy Moses Ikechukwu Benjamin Iroha Ifeanyichukwu Romanus Source Type: research

Prevalence of ventilator-associated events and antibiogram of bacterial isolates of ventilator-associated pneumonia in a tertiary care hospital of Uttarakhand
CONCLUSION: The most common cause of HAI is VAP. The purpose of this study is to determine the importance of starting suitable antibiotics early for prognosis and the difficulty of diagnosing VAP.PMID:38156309 | PMC:PMC10751612 | DOI:10.18502/ijm.v15i6.14137 (Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Abhishek Kori Nidhi Negi Iva Chandola Reshmi Roy Shikha Gairola Lipika Gaur Source Type: research

Association between sputum culture results and pulmonary changes in children with cystic fibrosis
CONCLUSION: Severity of lung involvement in CF children is clearly dependent to mucoid P. aeruginosa colonization in airways and this notorious bacterium is the most prevalent one in Iranian CF children. Prompt identification and eradication by proper nebulized and systemic antibiotics can have valueless effects on patients' quality of life and prevent lifelong destructive complications such as bronchiectasis. Timely lung CT scan wisely advised by expert CF treatment team can meticulously detect injuries and it seems to act more efficacious than -still helpful-clinical scores and pulmonary function tests.PMID:38156305 | PM...
Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Fatemeh Khani Nozari Mohammadreza Modaresi Bahar Allahverdi Roohollah Shirzadi Mahsa Fattahi Source Type: research

Cryptococcosis in oncology patients: a case series in a tertiary care cancer centre
Iran J Microbiol. 2023 Dec;15(6):821-825. doi: 10.18502/ijm.v15i6.14163.ABSTRACTCryptococcosis, a relatively uncommon infection in cancer patients is often associated with delayed diagnosis and high fatality rate due to its highly heterogeneous and protean manifestations. Early recognition and initiation of appropriate antifungal therapy might have a favourable outcome in such cases. Here we report three cases of Cryptococcosis among cancer patients in a tertiary care cancer centre in South India. All three patients were males of different ages at presentation with immunosuppression in the form of solid organ or hematologi...
Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Sagila Savithri Gangadharan Swapna Raveendranath Source Type: research

Microbiological profile of multidrug resistant bacteria before and during COVID-19 in CHU Mohammed VI
CONCLUSION: In our study, it is particularly noticeable that the MDRB has increased. These results highlight the importance that the pandemic has not been able to slow the progression.PMID:38156298 | PMC:PMC10751609 | DOI:10.18502/ijm.v15i6.14138 (Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Hind Bennani Morad Guennouni Assia El Ouarradi Asmae Lamrani Hanchi Nabila Soraa Source Type: research

Synthesis of new imidazole-based ionic liquids with antifungal activity against < em > Candida albicans < /em >
CONCLUSION: The newly synthesized IL had an inhibiting effect on the growth of the C. albicans strains and may be used as an alternative candidate for novel drug design.PMID:38156299 | PMC:PMC10751616 | DOI:10.18502/ijm.v15i6.14162 (Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Amira Habibi Mansoura Bayat Behinb Omidi Ali Ezabadi Pejmana Mortazavi Source Type: research