The emergence and spread of carbapenemase genes, colistin resistance genes , and tigecycline resistance gene (X) represent a significant threat to clinical therapy and public health. In this study, we investigated the presence of carbapenemase genes, , and (X) in 298 strains obtained from a teaching hospital in China. In total, eight (2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBreastfeeding during the first week postpartum is recognised as essential, affecting the mother's mental health. The human milk from early breastfeeding also protects against infections via the secretory IgA antibodies and plays an important role in the newborn's development. At a Baby-Friendly Hospital, early breastfeeding was promoted to increase the benefits for the newborn, but few focussed on the mother's health.
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