Fermented Soymilk with Probiotic and Strains Ameliorates Dextran-Sulfate-Sodium-Induced Colitis in Rats.

: Current treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are relatively futile and the extended use of drugs may reduce effectiveness. Several probiotic strains have shown promise in relieving/treating IBD symptoms. : The current study investigated the impact of fermented soymilk with a mixture of probiotic starter cultures containing , , , , , and subsp.

Comparative De Novo and Pan-Genome Analysis of MDR Nosocomial Bacteria Isolated from Hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria are one of the most serious threats to public health, and one of the most important types of MDR bacteria are those that are acquired in a hospital, known as nosocomial. This study aimed to isolate and identify MDR bacteria from selected hospitals in Jeddah and analyze their antibiotic-resistant genes. Bacteria were collected from different sources and wards of hospitals in Jeddah City.

Antibiotic sensitivity and resistance of gastrointestinal microflora isolated from preterm neonates.

This study aimed to isolate and identify common bacteria from 19 preterm neonates who spent their first weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit. Stool samples were collected, and bacteria were isolated and purified from the samples. The isolated bacterial species were tested for antibiotic susceptibility or resistance.