Publications by authors named "M L Flonta"

Antibiotic resistance is on the WHO's top 10 list of global public health threats due to its rapid emergence and spread but also because of the high morbidity and mortality associated with it. Amongst the main species driving this phenomenon is , a member of the ESKAPE group of medical assistance-associated infections causing species famous for its extensively drug-resistant phenotypes. Our findings note a 91.

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  • A study in Romania revealed a growing prevalence of New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase (NDM)-producing Enterobacterales in hospitals, with 355 cases reported from 2018 to 2022.
  • Analysis of 74 isolates over nearly two years identified four persistent multi-hospital clusters of these drug-resistant bacteria, demonstrating sustained transmission across multiple regions.
  • The findings highlight the urgent need for enhanced infection control measures and improved national surveillance for carbapenem-resistant pathogens in healthcare systems across the EU/EEA.
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Humans may become accidental dead-end hosts for a series of zoonotic foodborne parasites, of which , spp., spp., and are of major public health interest, due to their potential pathological implications.

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  • The study investigates two important zoonotic protozoan pathogens that affect humans and other animals, focusing on their prevalence in Northwestern Romania, where data is limited.
  • Researchers analyzed 426 fecal samples from hospitalized patients between June 2022 and January 2024, using tests and molecular techniques to identify the parasites.
  • Findings showed that 2.82% of samples contained one parasite and 0.94% contained another; symptomatic patients reported significantly more nausea and vomiting, highlighting the need for better understanding and management of these infections.
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Maternal infection with during pregnancy may have serious consequences for the fetus. In Romania, screening for toxoplasmosis is included in the first antenatal visit. A retrospective study was performed on all toxoplasmosis antenatal screening patients between May 2008 and February 2023.

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