Abstract Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a treatment procedure that involves breathing
100% O 2 for a certain time and under a certain pressure. HBOT is commonly administrated …

Bacteroides fragilis is a most frequent anaerobic pathogen isolated from human infections,
particularly found in the abdominal cavity. Different factors contribute to the pathogenesis …

Carbapenems are an applicable subclass of β-lactam drugs in the antibiotic therapy of
anaerobic infections, especially for poly-microbial cases, due to their broad antimicrobial …

Metronidazole-resistant Bacteroides fragilis (B. fragilis) have been reported worldwide.
Several mechanisms contribute to B. fragilis resistance to metronidazole. In some cases, the …

The resistance of Bacteroides fragilis to the most antimicrobial agents has been reported in
the world. Identification of the microbial resistance mechanisms can play an important role in …

Introduction. Bacteroides fragilis is a Gram-negative anaerobe that is a member of the
human gastrointestinal microbiota and is frequently found as an extra-intestinal opportunistic …

Background The discovery and development of antimicrobial drugs were one of the most
significant advances in medicine, but the evolution of microbial resistance limited the …

Background: Anaerobic Gram-negative bacteria (AGNB) play a significant role as both
pathogens and essential members of the human microbiota. Despite their clinical …

Background Anaerobes are normal flora of the human body. However, they can cause
serious infections in humans. Anaerobic bacteria are known to cause respiratory infections …

The exposure of Bacteroides fragilis to highly oxygenated tissues induces an oxidative
stress due to a shift from the reduced condition of the gastrointestinal tract to an aerobic …