The development of antimicrobial drug resistance among pathogenic bacteria and fungi is
one of the most significant health issues of the 21st century. Recently, advances in …

Biofilm describes a microbially-derived sessile community in which microbial cells are firmly
attached to the substratum and embedded in extracellular polymeric matrix. Microbial …

Antimicrobial substances may be synthetic, semisynthetic, or of natural origin (ie, from plants
and animals). Antimicrobials are considered “miracle drugs” and can determine if an …

The incidence of fungal infections has increased significantly, so contributing to morbidity
and mortality. This is caused by an increase in antimicrobial resistance and the restricted …

Since the dawn of civilization, it has been understood that pathogenic microorganisms
cause infectious conditions in humans, which at times, may prove fatal. Among the different …

At a nano-level, optical properties of gold are unique and gave birth to an emerging platform
of nanogold-based systems for diverse applications, because gold nanoparticle properties …

Gold, in both nanoparticle (AuNPs) and ionic forms, has been studied for antibiotic activities.
Some of the organic complexes of Au (I & III) ions are antibacterial. AuNPs are antifungal …

Bacterial colonization in the form of biofilms on surfaces causes persistent infections and is
an issue of considerable concern to healthcare providers. There is an urgent need for novel …

Biofilms are communities of microorganisms that are attached to a biological or abiotic
surface and are surrounded by a self-produced extracellular matrix. Cells within a biofilm …

The alarming worldwide increase in antibiotic resistance amongst microbial pathogens
necessitates a search for new antimicrobial techniques, which will not be affected by, or …