Publications by authors named "Bettina Schweitzer"
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- Pitted keratolysis (PK) is a bacterial skin infection affecting the soles of the feet, leading to discomfort, and traditional antibiotic treatments face challenges due to resistance.
- In a study comparing the antibacterial properties of essential oils (EOs), lemongrass emerged as the most effective against the bacteria causing PK, prompting further exploration.
- Analysis identified 17 compounds in lemongrass, with α-terpineol showing strong antimicrobial activity, suggesting EO-based formulations could be promising alternatives for treating PK.
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- The contamination of meats with pathogenic bacteria poses significant safety risks in the food industry.
- The study examined the antibacterial properties of phosphorous-fluorine co-doped TiO nanoparticles (PF-TiO) against various foodborne bacteria under different conditions.
- Results indicated that PF-TiO nanoparticles synthesized for 3 and 6 hours showed the most effective antibacterial activity, significantly reducing bacterial populations and demonstrating potential for enhancing food safety.
There are still major gaps in our understanding of the bacterial factors that influence the outcomes of human infection. The aim of this study was to compare the virulence-associated features of 192 human strains isolated from hospitalized patients with diarrhoea (150/192, 78.1%), bloody diarrhoea (23/192, 11.
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