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Multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in immunocompromised cancer patients: epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, and virulence factors
This study explores the antimicrobial resistance patterns and virulence properties of Pseudomonas aeruginosa obtained from blood samples of febrile immunocompromised …
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Chlorhexidine and benzalkonium chloride: promising adjuncts in combating multidrug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in healthcare settings
BACKGROUND: Hospital-acquired infections caused by multidrug resistant (MDR) Klebsiella pneumoniae pose a significant global health threat. Effective antisepsis and disinfection …
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Rapid and cost-effective identification of microorganisms from positive blood cultures using MALDI-TOF MS
INTRODUCTION: Rapid and accurate pathogen identification is critical and has a major impact on sepsis-related mortality and morbidity rates. The …
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Characterization of antimicrobial resistance among Proteus mirabilis isolates from catheter-associated urinary tract infections and non-catheter-associated urinary tract infections in Egypt
Abstract Background Recent worldwide reports of increased numbers of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Proteus mirabilis ( P. mirabilis ) isolates, particularly those …
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Climatic variations and Yersinia pestis host-vector abundance: a case study in Ankazobe district to understand plague epidemiology in Madagascar
BACKGROUND: Plague, a disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis remains a major public health concern in Madagascar despite numerous …
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Assessment of in vitro antimicrobial activities of ceftolozane/tazobactam and ceftazidime/avibactam against carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates
Abstract Background Carbapenem resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is a global health concern that poses a challenge to treat in …
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High Concordance between Vaginal Samples and Cervical Samples of Human Papillomavirus in Women Living with HIV in Rwanda
BACKGROUND: Chronic infection by human papillomavirus (HPV) is necessary for the development of almost all cervical cancers. The study assessed …
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Seroprevalence of HIV, HBV, HCV and Syphilis among blood donors in a Nigerian tertiary medical centre
BACKGROUND: Transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs), such as HIV, HBV, HCV, and Syphilis, present considerable difficulties in maintaining blood quality despite the …
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Determinants of viral load suppression among adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in Eswatini: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: The goal of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is to achieve a sustained HIV suppressed viral load. However, adolescents often present …
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Conflict-associated wounds and burns infected with GLASS pathogens in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A systematic review
BACKGROUND: While the relationship between conflict-associated injuries and antimicrobial resistance is increasingly being elucidated, data concerning civilian casualties is sparse. …
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Prevalence of post-pandemic SARS-CoV-2 in patients with respiratory syndrome in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 was detected in the Republic of the Congo in March 2020. Several control measures …
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Prevalence, perception of risk and mycobacterium tuberculosis control practices among healthcare workers in HIV care and treatment centres in North Central Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Globally, Healthcare workers (HWs) are known to be at higher risk of Tuberculosis (TB), especially those working in HIV …
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Bloodstream infections at a tertiary hospital in the Gambia - a one-year retrospective study
INTRODUCTION: Antimicrobial resistance is a significant global health concern, particularly in western Sub-Saharan Africa. This study describes causes of bloodstream …
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Genomic and epidemiological analysis of SARS-CoV-2 variants isolated in Guinea: a routine sequencing implementation
BACKGROUND: Several variants of SARS-CoV-2 have a demonstrated impact on public health, including high and increased transmissibility, severity of infection, …
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Early onset neonatal bloodstream infections in South African hospitals
BACKGROUND: Neonatal sepsis is a leading cause of death in low- and middle- income countries (LMIC). Increasing antibiotic resistance in …
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Effect of gut microbiota changes on cytokines IL-10 and IL-17 levels in liver transplantation patients
BACKGROUND: Liver transplantation (LT) is a critical intervention for individuals with end-stage liver disease; yet, post-transplant problems, especially infections, graft …
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Comparative evaluation of antifungal susceptibility testing methods of invasive Candida species and detection of FKS genes mutations in caspofungin intermediate and resistant isolates
BACKGROUND: Fungal invasive infections caused by Candida species pose a substantial public health risk with limited therapeutic options. Antifungal susceptibility …
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Preferences for and acceptability of long-acting HIV prevention products among pregnant and lactating women accessing health services in Kenya: a mixed method cross-sectional analysis
BACKGROUND: Increased risk of HIV acquisition during pregnancy and lactation among women is evident, necessitating their inclusion in the evaluation …
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Dietary diversity and opportunistic infections among adults living with human immunodeficiency virus on antiretroviral therapy in Kumasi metropolis; a facility-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Despite advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART), people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/ acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) continue to …
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Detection of low frequency artemisinin resistance mutations, C469Y, P553L and A675V, and fixed antifolate resistance mutations in asymptomatic primary school children in Kenya
BACKGROUND: To understand the emergence and spread of drug-resistant parasites in malaria-endemic areas, accurate assessment and monitoring of antimalarial drug …