Publications by authors named "Jessica Duarte da Silva"
is an opportunistic pathogen and is responsible for more than 40% of all cases of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). Healthcare-associated infections have been aggravated by the constant emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains. Because of this, the use of phages to combat bacterial infections gained renewed interest.
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- Staphylococcus aureus is a major cause of mastitis in dairy cattle, with rising antimicrobial resistance posing threats to both animal and human health.
- The jumbo phage vB_SauM-UFV_DC4 was studied for its ability to kill S. aureus and was found to be stable in a range of pH levels.
- DC4's complete genome revealed it as a new species with unique proteins and potential biotechnological applications, as it shares similarities with other jumbo phages.
A highly specific Serratia-infecting T7-like phage inhibits biofilm formation in two different genera of the Enterobacteriaceae family.
Res Microbiol
December 2021
Due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, bacteriophages have become a viable alternative in controlling bacterial growth or biofilm formation. Biofilm is formed by extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and is one of the factors responsible for increasing bacterial resistance. Bacteriophages have been studied as a bacterial control agent by use of phage enzymes or due to their bactericidal activities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe teaching-learning process becomes more attractive when practical classes are used as part of methodological tools. Aiming (i) to stimulate the interest of high school students in the microbiological world and (ii) to provide didactic experience for microbiology graduate students, practical classes were undertaken. These classes were carried out during the years 2016 and 2017, using the infrastructure held at Universidade Federal de Viçosa.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDesulfovibrio alaskensis is a Gram-negative bacterial species that belongs to the group of Sulphate Reducing Bacteria (SRB) and presents prophages in genomes, a common characteristic of the genus Desulfovibrio. Genetic material can be transported by outer membrane vesicles, however, no data regarding the production of these vesicles has been reported for D. alaskensis.
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