Publications by authors named "M Papalia"
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- The study aimed to analyze the genome of Achromobacter genogroup 20 and identify resistance determinants related to antibiotic resistance.
- Isolate 413638 was classified as Achromobacter genogroup 20 ST365, demonstrating significant resistance to multiple antibiotics and possessing several resistance-related genetic elements, including a newly identified OXA-type β-lactamase.
- The findings suggest that the resistance markers identified could explain the antibiotic resistance profile of Achromobacter genogroup 20 ST365, with the new OXA variant potentially serving as a useful marker for further species identification.
Purpose: In the last decades, there has been a refinement in total hip arthroplasty, which allowed surgeons to achieve the highest performance and better patient outcomes. Preoperative planning in primary hip arthroplasty is an essential step that guides the surgeon in restoring the anatomy and biomechanics of the joint. This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of the 2D digital planning, considering cup sizing, stem sizing, and limb length discrepancy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFspp. are intrinsically resistant to multiple antibiotics and can also acquire resistance to those commonly used for the treatment of respiratory infections, especially in patients with cystic fibrosis. The aim of this study was to perform the genetic and biochemical characterization of AXC-2 from and to analyze all available AXC variants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAchromobacter spp. are increasingly recognized as emerging pathogens in immunocompromised patients or suffering cystic fibrosis, but unusual in immunocompetent hosts or individuals that underwent surgery. In this study we describe two simultaneous events attributable to two different Achromobacter spp.
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- Achromobacter spp. has been increasingly linked to chronic infections in cystic fibrosis patients, with A. xylosoxidans being the most common, while A. ruhlandii has also been noted in such cases.
- This study focuses on the full characterization of a unique plasmid found in four genetically related A. ruhlandii isolates taken from a pediatric cystic fibrosis patient in Buenos Aires between 2013 and 2015.
- The identified plasmid is 34,096 base pairs long, features 50 coding sequences, and contains elements related to antibiotic resistance and toxin/antitoxin systems, showing significant similarity to a plasmid from Pseudomonas aeruginosa.