Microbial exchange via fomites and implications for human health
Abstract Purpose of Review Fomites are inanimate objects that become colonized with
microbes and serve as potential intermediaries for transmission to/from humans. This review …
microbes and serve as potential intermediaries for transmission to/from humans. This review …
Building upon current knowledge and techniques of indoor microbiology to construct the next era of theory into microorganisms, health, and the built environment
In the constructed habitat in which we spend up to 90% of our time, architectural design
influences occupants' behavioral patterns, interactions with objects, surfaces, rituals, the …
influences occupants' behavioral patterns, interactions with objects, surfaces, rituals, the …
Defining the oral microbiome by whole-genome sequencing and resistome analysis: the complexity of the healthy picture
E Caselli, C Fabbri, M D'Accolti, I Soffritti, C Bassi… - BMC microbiology, 2020 - Springer
Background The microbiome of the oral cavity is the second-largest and diverse microbiota
after the gut, harboring over 700 species of bacteria and including also fungi, viruses, and …
after the gut, harboring over 700 species of bacteria and including also fungi, viruses, and …
Oral microbiome dysbiosis is associated with symptoms severity and local immune/inflammatory response in COVID-19 patients: a cross-sectional study
I Soffritti, M D'Accolti, C Fabbri, A Passaro… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The human oral microbiome (HOM) is the second largest microbial community after the gut
and can impact the onset and progression of several localized and systemic diseases …
and can impact the onset and progression of several localized and systemic diseases …
Bacteriophages in infectious diseases and beyond—A narrative review
The discovery of antibiotics has revolutionized medicine and has changed medical practice,
enabling successful fighting of infection. However, quickly after the start of the antibiotic era …
enabling successful fighting of infection. However, quickly after the start of the antibiotic era …
Next-generation sequencing and PCR technologies in monitoring the hospital microbiome and its drug resistance
C Cason, M D'Accolti, I Soffritti, S Mazzacane… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The hospital environment significantly contributes to the onset of healthcare-associated
infections (HAIs), which represent one of the most frequent complications occurring in …
infections (HAIs), which represent one of the most frequent complications occurring in …
Bacteriophages as a potential 360-degree pathogen control strategy
M D'Accolti, I Soffritti, S Mazzacane, E Caselli - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
Bacteriophages are viruses that exclusively kill bacteria and are the most ubiquitous
organisms on the planet. Since their discovery, bacteriophages have been considered an …
organisms on the planet. Since their discovery, bacteriophages have been considered an …
Shaping the subway microbiome through probiotic-based sanitation during the COVID-19 emergency: A pre–post case–control study
M D'Accolti, I Soffritti, F Bini, E Mazziga, C Cason… - Microbiome, 2023 - Springer
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the extent to which the public
transportation environment, such as in subways, may be important for the transmission of …
transportation environment, such as in subways, may be important for the transmission of …
Reducing healthcare-associated infections incidence by a probiotic-based sanitation system: A multicentre, prospective, intervention study
E Caselli, S Brusaferro, M Coccagna, L Arnoldo… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) are a global concern, further threatened by the
increasing drug resistance of HAI-associated pathogens. On the other hand, persistent …
increasing drug resistance of HAI-associated pathogens. On the other hand, persistent …
Sink-related outbreaks and mitigation strategies in healthcare facilities
LO Parkes, SS Hota - Current infectious disease reports, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review In this review, we summarize recent outbreaks attributed to
hospital sinks and examine design features and behaviors that contributed to these …
hospital sinks and examine design features and behaviors that contributed to these …