Publications by authors named "F Giovagnorio"
: Biofilm-associated infections frequently span multiple body sites and represent a significant clinical challenge, often requiring a multidisciplinary approach involving surgery and antimicrobial therapy. These infections are commonly healthcare-associated and frequently related to internal or external medical devices. The formation of biofilms complicates treatment, as they create environments that are difficult for most antimicrobial agents to penetrate.
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- Cryptic species are fungi that can cause human diseases and are resilient in diverse environments, often developing resistance to antifungal treatments used in agriculture.
- Advances in molecular techniques have improved the identification of these pathogens, but their full significance in clinical settings remains understudied.
- A multidisciplinary approach, known as the One Health initiative, is essential for understanding and managing these fungi, as their impact spans human, animal, and environmental health, highlighting the need for enhanced awareness and research in this area.
Background: There is little information regarding the hepatitis B virus (HBV), vaccination status, and hepatitis B exposure in Italian women's jails. We aimed to describe the HBV exposure and HBs antibody (anti-HBs) protection levels in female prisoners.
Material And Methods: A retrospective multicentric study was performed in Italian prisons from 2021 to 2023.
Candida auris has emerged globally as a multidrug-resistant health care-associated fungal pathogen. In the literature, nosocomial outbreaks are reported worldwide. In addition, C.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis a ubiquitous Gram-negative bacterium renowned for its resilience and adaptability across diverse environments, including clinical settings, where it emerges as a formidable pathogen. Notorious for causing nosocomial infections, presents a significant challenge due to its intrinsic and acquired resistance mechanisms. This comprehensive review aims to delve into the intricate resistance mechanisms employed by and to discern how these mechanisms can be inferred by analyzing sensitivity patterns displayed in antibiograms, emphasizing the complexities encountered in clinical management.
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