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Detection of CTX-M-15 harboring Escherichia coli isolated from wild birds in Tunisia
The spreading of antibiotic resistant bacteria is becoming nowadays an alarming threat to human and animal health. There is increasing …
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Molecular epidemiological investigations of plague in Eastern Province of Zambia
BACKGROUND: Plague is a flea-borne zoonotic and invasive disease caused by a gram negative coccobacillus bacterium called Yersinia pestis. Plague …
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Molecular detection of Porcine circovirus type 2 in swine herds of Eastern Cape Province South Africa
BACKGROUND: Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) remains the main causative viral pathogen of porcine circovirus-associated diseases (PCVAD) of great economic …
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: A modified multilocus sequence typing protocol to genotype Kingella kingae from oropharyngeal swabs without bacterial isolation
BACKGROUND: Outbreaks of Kingella kingae infection are an emerging public health concern among daycare attendees carrying epidemic clones in the …
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Evaluation of trypan blue stain in a haemocytometer for rapid detection of cerebrospinal fluid sterility in HIV patients with cryptococcal meningitis
Quantitative culture is the most common method to determine the fungal burden and sterility of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) among persons …
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Community analysis of biofilms on flame-oxidized stainless steel anodes in microbial fuel cells fed with different substrates
BACKGROUND: The flame-oxidized stainless steel anode (FO-SSA) is a newly developed electrode that enhances microbial fuel cell (MFC) power generation; …
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Relationship between nasopharyngeal and bronchoalveolar microbial communities in clinically healthy feedlot cattle
BACKGROUND: The importance of upper airway structure in the susceptibility of the lower respiratory tract to colonization with potential pathogens …
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Assessment of Staphylococcus aureus along milk value chain and its public health importance in Sebeta, central Oromia, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus aureus is one of the leading causes of gastroenteritis acquired from contaminated foods such as milk and milk …
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Antioxidant properties, antimicrobial and anti-adhesive activities of DCS1 lipopeptides from Bacillus methylotrophicus DCS1
The present work aims to investigate the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities as well as the potential of DCS1 lipopeptides produced …
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Comparison of biomarker based Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and conventional methods in the identification of clinically relevant bacteria and yeast
BACKGROUND: MALDI-TOF MS is an analytical method that has recently become integral in the identification of microorganisms in clinical laboratories. …
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Comparative proteomic analysis of Neisseria meningitidis wildtype and dprA null mutant strains links DNA processing to pilus biogenesis
BACKGROUND: DNA processing chain A (DprA) is a DNA binding protein which is ubiquitous in bacteria, and is required for …
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Purification, characterization and amino acid content of cholesterol oxidase produced by Streptomyces aegyptia NEAE 102
BACKGROUND: There is an increasing demand on cholesterol oxidase for its various industrial and clinical applications. The current research was …
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Short-term increase in prevalence of nasopharyngeal carriage of macrolide-resistant Staphylococcus aureus following mass drug administration with azithromycin for trachoma control
Mass drug administration (MDA) with azithromycin is a corner-stone of trachoma control however it may drive the emergence of antimicrobial …
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Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia coli O157 in beef at butcher shops and restaurants in central Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia bears the largest burden of foodborne diseases in Africa, and diarrheal diseases are the second leading causes of …
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Prevalence, virulence factor genes and antibiotic resistance of Bacillus cereus sensu lato isolated from dairy farms and traditional dairy products
BACKGROUND: B. cereus are of particular interest in food safety and public health because of their capacity to cause food …
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Diffusible substances from lactic acid bacterial cultures exert strong inhibitory effects on Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica serovar enteritidis in a co-culture model
BACKGROUND: Food-borne infections cause huge economic and human life losses. Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis are among the …
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Molecular characterization of invasive capsule null Neisseria meningitidis in South Africa
BACKGROUND: The meningococcal capsule is an important virulence determinant. Unencapsulated meningococci lacking capsule biosynthesis genes and containing the capsule null …
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Antimicrobial structure activity relationship of five anthraquinones of emodine type isolated from Vismia laurentii
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial activity of anthraquinone compounds of emodine type has been reported by many authors. These compounds are found in …
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Genetic profiling for Anaplasma and Ehrlichia species in ticks collected in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
BACKGROUND: Anaplasma and Ehrlichia are emerging tick-borne pathogens that cause anaplasmosis and ehrlichiosis in humans and other animals worldwide. Infections …
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Evaluating decontamination protocols for the isolation of Mycobacterium ulcerans from swabs
BACKGROUND: Mycobacterium ulcerans (M. ulcerans) is the causative agent of Buruli Ulcer (BU) disease. In order to inhibit the growth …