Whole genome sequencing of resistance and virulence genes in multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic bacterium that causes serious hospital-acquired infections. To assess the risk of clinically isolated P. aeruginosa to human health, we analyzed the resistance and virulence mechanisms of a collection of clinical isolates.

Salmonella enterica serovar Kedougou contamination of commercially grown mushrooms.

During investigation of an episode of Salmonella enterica serovar Kedougou contamination of mushrooms, multiple closely related isolates were obtained from mushrooms and mushroom-growing materials. Contamination apparently originated from sugar beet lime, an alkaline material used in mushroom growing. No associated cases of human infection were detected.

Interventional therapy for acute myocardial infarction.

Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty has proven to be more effective and safer than thrombolytic therapy for the treatment of acute ST elevation myocardial infarction. Coronary intervention decreases early mortality and the incidence of intracerebral hemorrhage when performed by an experienced interventional team in a timely fashion. After failed fibrinolytic therapy for myocardial infarction, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty is indicated for signs of ischemia and is very effective in restoring vessel patency and reducing mortality when used as a rescue procedure.

Medical management of acute ST elevation myocardial infarction.

Advances have occurred rapidly in how the patient who presents with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction is managed. Nevertheless, due to availability and effectiveness, medical therapy continues to be the mainstay of treatment. Several drugs are of proven efficacy in decreasing myocardial loss and mortality.