Publications by authors named "G Nakazato"
is a significant pathogen responsible for infections in both humans and livestock, possessing various virulence mechanisms and antimicrobial resistance that make it even more concerning. In this study, several internationally recognized clones of were identified, such as ST131, ST38, ST648, and ST354, from chicken meat, pork, and human infection samples. Notably, ST131, belonging to phylogroup B2, was the dominant sequence type (ST) in human samples, while ST38, belonging to phylogroup D, was the most prevalent in meat samples.
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- - The study analyzed clinical and laboratory findings of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) related to COVID-19 in a tertiary children's hospital in Northwest Iran from 2020 to 2022, including 300 pediatric patients following CDC guidelines.
- - A median age of 3 years was noted, with key affected systems being hematological (87%), gastrointestinal (85%), and respiratory (67%), and common elevated inflammatory markers included D-dimer (83.3%) and ferritin (71.4%).
- - The outcomes showed that 81.7% of patients were isolated during hospitalization, 18.3% required ICU care, and 1% died; the study emphasizes the need for echocardiography
Nail Lacquer Containing and Essential Oils and Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles for Onychomycosis: Development, Characterization, and Evaluation of Antifungal Efficacy.
Antibiotics (Basel)
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Onychomycosis, a common fungal nail infection, necessitates new antifungal treatments due to existing resistance and treatment limitations.
- This study developed antifungal nail lacquers using oregano essential oil (OEO), rosemary essential oil (REO), and biogenic silver nanoparticles (bioAgNPs), which showed promising antifungal activity and effective nail permeation.
- Results indicated that these formulations not only reduced fungal hyphae and spores in treated nails but also maintained stability, optimal pH, and quick drying times, marking a significant advancement in treating onychomycosis with natural ingredients and nanotechnology.
Given the urgent need for novel methods to control the spread of multidrug-resistant microorganisms, this study presents a green synthesis approach to produce silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the bark extract from (Vell.) Brenan var. colubrina.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcne affects most of the world's population, causing an impact on the self-esteem of adolescents and young adults. One of the causes is the presence of the bacteria Cutibacterium acnes which are part of the natural microbiota of the skin. Topical treatments consist of anti-inflammatory and antibiotics, which could select resistant strains.
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