Virulence Potential and Treatment Options of Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii

S Kumar, R Anwer, A Azzi - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic pathogen which is undoubtedly known for a
high rate of morbidity and mortality in hospital-acquired infections. A. baumannii causes life …

[HTML][HTML] Nebulized colistin as the adjunctive treatment for ventilator-associated pneumonia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

X Zhang, X Cui, M Jiang, S Huang, M Yang - Journal of critical care, 2023 - Elsevier
Purpose Nebulized colistin (NC) is a potential therapy for ventilator-associated pneumonia
(VAP); however, the clinical efficacy and safety of NC remain unclear. This study …

Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Enterococcus Species: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Italy

M Boccella, B Santella, P Pagliano, A De Filippis… - Antibiotics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance represents one of the main threats to healthy ecosystems. In recent
years, among the multidrug-resistant microorganisms responsible for nosocomial infections …

[HTML][HTML] Rhein: A novel antibacterial compound against Streptococcus mutans infection

V Folliero, F Dell'Annunziata, E Roscetto… - Microbiological …, 2022 - Elsevier
Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is considered the main causative agent of dental caries.
The study aims to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of a natural plant product, pure 4, 5'' …

Predictive analysis of healthcare-associated blood stream infections in the neonatal intensive care unit using artificial intelligence: a single center study

E Montella, A Ferraro, G Sperlì, M Triassi… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Neonatal infections represent one of the six main types of healthcare-
associated infections and have resulted in increasing mortality rates in recent years due to …

Antimicrobial Resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic

E Serretiello, R Manente, F Dell'Annunziata, V Folliero… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is a major Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen causing
several serious acute and chronic infections in the nosocomial and community settings. PA …

Risk Factors and Mortality of Elderly Patients with Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection

C Zhou, L Sun, H Li, L Huang, X Liu - Infection and Drug …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) caused by carbapenem-resistant K.
pneumoniae (CRKP), especially in elderly patients, results in high morbidity and mortality …

Synergistic effect of polyphenol-rich complex of plant and green propolis extracts with antibiotics against respiratory infections causing bacteria

A Ramata-Stunda, Z Petriņa, V Valkovska… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Bacterial infections are a prevalent complication after primary viral respiratory infections and
are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Antibiotics are widely used against …

Phage therapy: breathing new tactics into lower respiratory tract infection treatments

A Vaezi, T Healy, G Ebrahimi… - European …, 2024 - publications.ersnet.org
Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) present a significant global health burden,
exacerbated by the rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The persistence and evolution of …

Prevalence of colistin resistance in clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

N Narimisa, A Keshtkar, L Dadgar-Zankbar… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Objective The emergence of resistance to colistin, the last resort for treating severe
infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, poses a significant threat to public health …