Publications by authors named "H Barroso"
Background: For infections antifungal therapy is often empirical and mainly depends on locally antifungal surveillance data, which differs between geographic regions.
Aims: To monitor the epidemiology and antifungal susceptibility of spp. from combined axillar-groin samples in intensive care unit (ICU) patients on admission (day1, D1), day 5 (D5) and day 8 (D8).
Enhancing ICU spp. surveillance: a cost-effective approach focused on detection.
Front Cell Infect Microbiol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- An emerging pathogen poses a global health risk due to its spread, resistance to drugs, and identification challenges, with ICU stays being a significant risk for colonization/infection.
- A multicenter study from 2020 to 2022 collected swabs from ICU patients to monitor the prevalence of this pathogen, using advanced screening methods for accurate identification.
- Results revealed high colonization rates among ICU patients, with significant differences in colonization patterns noted across various hospitals and time points, leading to improved screening protocols and insights into patient care.
: Microbial dysbiosis may contribute to alpha-synuclein (α-Syn) homeostasis disruption, yet the burden of inflammatory periodontal infection and its treatment have never been studied in this regard. We aimed to compare the cytokine and α-Syn levels in the saliva and blood of patients with periodontitis who underwent non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) and those of their healthy counterparts. : Periodontal examination and saliva and blood sample collection were carried out in incoming patients at a university clinic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe skin mycobiota plays a significant role in infection risk, pathogen transmission, and personalized medicine approaches in intensive care settings. This prospective multicenter study aimed to enhance our understanding of intensive care units' (ICUs') colonization dynamics, identify modifiable risk factors, and assess their impact on survival risk. Specimens were taken from 675, 203, and 110 patients at the admission (D1), 5th (D5), and 8th (D8) days of ICU stay, respectively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOzone is increasingly utilized in dental caries treatment due to its antibacterial properties. In a context of limited studies and no consensus on protocols, this research aims to assess ozone's antibacterial efficacy on cariogenic bacteria and its potential adverse impact on dentin bond strength. , , , and suspensions were exposed to 40 μg/mL of ozone gas and 60 μg/mL of ozonated water (80 s) via a medical ozone generator.
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