Publications by authors named "Faisal M Alsubaie"

Bloodstream infection (BSI) prevalence in hospitalized patients has increased owing to the spread of antibiotic-resistant pathogens; moreover, antimicrobial resistance in bacteria is a global problem. Here, BSIs are investigated in several patients at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, and the resistance of bacterial isolates to widely used drugs is determined. Throughout 2020, bacteria isolated from patients were identified and subjected to antibiotic susceptibility testing.

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  • Equine influenza is a significant respiratory infection in horses, spreading quickly even with vaccines available.
  • Researchers screened 621 horses from 57 barns in Saudi Arabia, collecting nasal swabs from those showing respiratory symptoms and finding 39 pools positive for the equine influenza virus (EIV).
  • Genetic analysis revealed the virus strains matched a specific clade (H3N8) similar to those found in the USA in 2019, indicating the need for enhanced surveillance to track genetic changes and improve vaccine development for EIV.
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In recent times, nutraceuticals have been used extensively to identify promising feed additives for the improvement of the aquaculture industry through the enhancement of growth and survival rates, potentiation of the immune responses, and fortification of the resistance against infectious bacterial diseases. In this study, Nile tilapia () were fed with diets supplemented with quinoa seeds (QU) or prickly pear fruit peel (PP) at the dose levels of 10% or 20% of the diet. After 45 days of the feeding trial, the fish were exposed to challenge.

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