Draft genome sequence of NDM-5, CMY-42 carrying carbapenem-resistant .

We report the draft genome sequence of carbapenem-resistant (CREC-1) of sequence type (ST2083) isolated from a urine sample of a 2-year-old female toddler carrying antimicrobial resistance genes and which displays resistance against multiple classes of antibiotics notably β-lactam antibiotics, cephalosporins, and carbapenem and codes for several virulence factors.

Genomic Features of High-Level Gentamicin-Resistant Enterococcus faecalis Strain LREF-1 from India.

Enterococcus faecalis strain LREF-1 was isolated from a urine sample from India; it belongs to sequence type 28 (ST28), which is associated with nosocomial infections. The strain carries genes for resistance to multiple antibiotics and resistance to various drug classes, including tetracycline, erythromycin, and high-level gentamicin, along with virulence factors.

Data on the genome of A1- Midalam from beach soil.

The draft genome sequence of A1, isolated from beach soil, has been shown to produce biofilm. The genome size is 4,215,114 bp with an average G+C content of 43.5%.

Impact of in fermented soybean foods on human health.

Purpose: Fermented soybean foods (FSF) is popularly consumed in the South-East Asian countries. species, a predominant microorganism present in these foods, have demonstrated beneficial and deleterious impacts on human health. These microorganisms produce bioactive compounds during fermentation that have beneficial impacts in improving human health.

Molecular Strain Typing of Clinical Isolates, using Non Transcribed Spacer (NTS) Region as a Molecular Marker.

Introduction: Dermatophytes are a group of fungi which infect keratinized tissues and causes superficial mycoses in humans and animals. The group comprises of three major genera, , and . Among them is a predominant anthropophilic fungi which causes chronic infections.

Enzymatic and Non-Enzymatic Virulence Activities of Dermatophytes on Solid Media.

Introduction: Dermatophytes are keratinophilic fungi causing superficial cutaneous infections that account 20-25% of the global population. As per literature search, there is a dearth in the study on virulence factors of dermatophytes from the Indian sub-continent and moreover the association of the virulence factors and the host tissue in vitro helps in understanding the host-pathogen interaction.

Aim: To analyse the enzymatic and non-enzymatic virulence activities of dermatophytes on solid media.

Optimization of PCR-RFLP Directly from the Skin and Nails in Cases of Dermatophytosis, Targeting the ITS and the 18S Ribosomal DNA Regions.

Purpose: A pan fungal primer targeting the Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) region and optimization of PCR-RFLP using a dermatophyte specific primer targeted the 18S ribosomal DNA (rDNA) region were performed for the identification of dermatophyte species and strains directly from clinical specimens.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and thirty eight specimens (129 skin scrapings and 9 nail clippings) from clinically suspected cases of dermatophytosis were collected and subjected to direct microscopy and culture. Among them, 66 skin scrapings and 3 nail clippings were processed for genotyping by PCR-RFLP analysis using the Mva I, Hae III and the Dde I restriction enzymes.