Publications by authors named "Daniel Pablo Marcos"

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  • The study tracks the emergence of resistance to ceftazidime-avibactam in a type of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (GES-type carbapenemases) during an unusual outbreak of Serratia marcescens in Spain during COVID-19.* ! -
  • Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis using whole genome sequencing to understand the relationships between bacterial samples from patients and their environment, discovering a genetic connection and plasmid transfer related to resistance.* ! -
  • Key findings include the appearance of a mutation that facilitated the development of resistance to ceftazidime-avibactam, highlighting the urgent need for improved diagnostic tools and better antimicrobial usage strategies to combat such outbreaks.* !
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Gene sequencing in back of reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) is the current approach for discriminating infections produced by different severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants in the clinic. However, sequencing is often a time-consuming step, which hinders the deployment of a very fast response during a pandemic. Here, we propose to run a CRISPR-Cas12a reaction after completing the RT-qPCR and in the very same pot to detect with high specificity genetic marks characterizing variants of concern.

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Background: The predictive ability of the early determination of sex steroids and the total testosterone:estradiol ratio for the risk of severe coronavirus disease 2019 or the potential existence of a biological gradient in this relationship has not been evaluated.

Objectives: To assess the relationship of sex steroid levels and the total testosterone:estradiol ratio with the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection in men, defined as the need for intensive care unit admission or death, and the predictive ability of each biomarker.

Materials And Methods: This was a prospective observational study.

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Carbapenem-resistant pathogens have been recognized as a health concern as they are both difficult to treat and detect in clinical microbiology laboratories. Researchers are making great efforts to develop highly specific, sensitive, accurate, and rapid diagnostic techniques, required to prevent the spread of these microorganisms and improve the prognosis of patients. In this context, CRISPR-Cas systems are proposed as promising tools for the development of diagnostic methods due to their high specificity; the Cas13a endonuclease can discriminate single nucleotide changes and displays collateral cleavage activity against single-stranded RNA molecules when activated.

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Background: Arcobacter butzleri is a gram-negative rod, with microaerobic growth at an optimal temperature of 37°C. It was reported to be the fourth most common Campylobacter-like organism isolated from patients with diarrhoea.

Objective: Characterise a potential outbreak of A.

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The high demand for COVID-19 diagnosis overwhelmed reference hospitals. Regional laboratories had to incorporate molecular technology to respond to the emergency. This work described the implementation of molecular diagnostic tools and the detection of SARS-CoV-2, in a regional hospital with no previous experience, from October 2020 to March 2022.

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Introduction: The aim was to investigate the in vitro activity of ceftobiprole and dalbavancin against a collection of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) isolates with reduced susceptibility to daptomycin or resistant to linezolid and/or glycopeptides.

Methods: A total of 228 CoNS were tested using the Vitek-2 AST-626 cards (bioMérieux) and MIC of daptomycin, linezolid, vancomycin and teicoplanin were confirmed by Etest Strips (bioMérieux). Susceptibility testing for ceftobiprole and dalbavancin were performed by CLSI broth microdilution methodology.

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  • The study investigates how weather and geography impact COVID-19 case rates across Spain, finding seasonality may play a significant role in virus transmission.
  • Results show that coastal provinces had a lower cumulative incidence of COVID-19 compared to inland regions, with lower temperatures and higher altitudes linked to increased infection rates.
  • Understanding these meteorological influences could help predict future COVID-19 waves and develop effective public health strategies.
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Introduction: Povidone-iodine and hydrogen peroxide could be effective in against SARS-CoV-2.

Methods: A "non-interventional trial" in 88 patients (43±17 yrs., 55% men) with SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal swabs (RT-PCR).

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The purpose of this study was to assess the clinical performance of STANDARD F COVID-19 Ag FIA (SD Biosensor Inc., Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea), a rapid antigen detection test (RADT) for diagnosing SARS-CoV-2, in patients attended at the Emergency Department with signs or symptoms compatible with COVID-19 that had started in the last 5 days. The clinical performance of the antigen test was compared with RT-PCR, the reference standard.

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Introduction: Several studies have analyzed the influence of meteorological and geographical factors on the incidence of COVID-19. Seasonality could be important in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. This study aims to evaluate the geographical pattern of COVID-19 in Spain and its relationship with different meteorological variables.

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Introduction: Povidone-iodine and hydrogen peroxide could be effective in against SARS-CoV-2.

Methods: A "non-interventional trial" in 88 patients (43 ± 17 yrs, 55% men) with SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal swabs (RT-PCR). 31 received mouth rinses/gargling with povidone-iodine (every 8 h, two consecutive days), 17 with mouth rinses/gargling of hydrogen peroxide, and 40 controls.

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Background: Cutibacterium species are common pathogens in periprosthetic joint infections (PJI). These infections are often treated with β-lactams or clindamycin as monotherapy, or in combination with rifampin. Clinical evidence supporting the value of adding rifampin for treatment of Cutibacterium PJI is lacking.

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