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Introduction-Aim: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a common complication in cirrhotic patients and is associated with a high mortality rate. The aim of this study is to determine the epidemiological and bacteriological profile of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, as well as antibiotic resistance among hospitalized patients at CHU Mohammed VI, in order to guide empirical antibiotic choices for better management. Methods: This is a prospective study conducted over a period of 12 months, from January to December 2023, focusing on all requests for bacteriological examination of ascitic fluid samples.

Urinary Cytology: The DxU-850 Iris automaton versus Microscopic Examination.

Introduction: The use of urine cytobacteriological examination is a common and essential practice in medicine which helps guide therapeutic management in case of urinary tract infection. The cytological examination of urine samples can be done using the manual (microscopic) or automated technique. The automated approach, which involves the use of artificial intelligence, is faster, more reliable, and more efficient for laboratories.

Epidemiological Profile of Bacterial Infections in Burn Patients Over a Five-Year Period.

Introduction: Burn patients are highly susceptible to bacterial infections, which significantly increase morbidity and mortality. Destruction of skin barriers following burns creates an ideal environment for tissue colonization by pathogenic microorganisms.

Objectives: The aim of our study is to establish the epidemiological profile of bacterial infections in burn patients hospitalized in the Burns and Plastic Surgery Department of the Mohamed V Military Teaching Hospital (HMIMV) in Rabat and to describe their sensitivity to antibiotics.

Wound infection with multidrug-resistant Providencia rettgeri: About a case report and littérature review.

Introduction And Importance: , a member of the family within the order, is predominantly associated with urinary tract infections in hospitalized individuals, particularly those with indwelling urinary catheters. However, wound infections caused by are exceedingly rare, with an estimated incidence of around 0.1 %.

Comparison of two automated urine cytometry systems: Sysmex UF-1000i and Beckman Coulter DxU 850 Iris.

Background: Urinary tract infection, defined as the presence of bacteria or yeast in the urinary tract, is the most common community-acquired infection after respiratory infections. The cytobacteriological examination of urine (CBEU) remains the primary diagnostic test for urinary tract infections and is the most frequently conducted test in microbiology laboratories. Direct examination is a crucial step of CBEU, enabling the assessment of cytology, including leukocytes and red blood cells, as well as the identification of crystals, epithelial cells, and microorganisms when present in significant quantities.

Corynebacterium amycolatum peritonitis in a patient undergoing peritoneal dialysis: case report and literature review.

Peritoneal dialysis is a blood purification technique used in cases of end-stage chronic kidney failure, based on the filtering capabilities of the peritoneum. Infections, often caused by poor asepsis during catheter manipulation, are generally attributed to and , usually considered non-pathogenic, is rarely involved in these infections. We present a case of peritonitis due to in a patient undergoing peritoneal dialysis.

Insights on Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties of . A Comprehensive Review.

Across civilization, medicinal and aromatic plants have occupied an important place due to their extensive use in the treatment of different diseases. This review aims to summarize the existing knowledge about . by bridging traditional herbal knowledge with scientific investigations performed since 1957.

Acute cholangitis due to : First case report.

, a Gram-positive bacterium of the Micrococcaceae family, is considered an opportunistic microorganism with only a few reported cases of infection. In this report, we present a case of cholangitis caused by in a 69-year-old woman with a medical history of type 2 diabetes and a cholecystectomy performed a decade ago. She was admitted to the gastroenterology department with symptoms indicative of acute cholangitis.

Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in a Moroccan hospital.

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing (ESBL-E) is a major public health problem in hospitals and in the community. The objective of this work was to describe the epidemiology of ESBL-E to study their resistance profile and to determine the genes encoding the ESBL phenotype. This is a retrospective study conducted in the bacteriology laboratory of the Mohamed V Military Training Hospital in Rabat, and covering all isolates of from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2020.

Microbial ecology of protective isolation room: Air and Surfaces.

Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections pose a significant public health burden, leading to morbidity, mortality, prolonged hospital stays, and substantial social and economic costs. Immunocompromised patients are at a heightened risk of nosocomial infections.

Aim: This prospective study conducted at Mohammed VI University Hospital of Oujda aimed to assess the microbial ecology of surfaces and air in an immunosuppressed patient room compared to a double hospitalization room.

Exceptional association of two species of bacteria causing acute appendicitis: Haemophilus influenzae and Enterobacter cloacae.

Appendicitis, typically caused by appendiceal lumen obstruction, is a prevalent abdominal surgical emergency worldwide. While most cases involve , primarily known for upper respiratory infections, is infrequently associated with gastrointestinal infections. This article presents an exceptional case of acute appendicitis caused by both and in a 15-year-old child, highlighting the significance of recognizing uncommon pathogens in appendicitis and emphasizing the necessity for thorough microbiological investigations to refine diagnostic approaches.

Peritoneal tuberculosis, an underestimated diagnosis: a case report.

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that most often affects the lungs, caused by human-to-human transmission of . Peritoneal tuberculosis is an extra-pulmonary form of the disease that usually manifests as an ascitic syndrome, with or without fever, in a context of altered general condition, often in endemic areas. The diagnosis of peritoneal tuberculosis is not always easy, as the clinical signs are often insidious and unspecific.

Investigating lactic acid bacteria genus properties: Antioxidant activity, antibiotic resistance, and antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria .

Background: Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are utilized as a starter culture in the manufacturing of fermented dairy items, as a preservative for various food products, and as a probiotic. In our country, some research has been carried out, even if LAB plays a principal role in food preservation and improves the texture and taste of fermented foods, that is why we tried to evaluate their probiotic effect. The objective of this research was to determine the antibacterial activity of ) against () ATCC 29213, investigate their antioxidant activity, and characterize their sensitivity against 18 antibiotics.

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Introduction: The pre-analytical step of cytobacteriological examination of urine (CBEU) is one of the most critical in microbiology.

Aim: To analyze quantitatively and qualitatively the pre-analytical non-conformities related to the CBEU in order to propose reliable corrective measures.

Method: This was a 76-month retrospective study from March 2016 to June 2022.

Investigations of carbapenem resistant and hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae is an emerging pathogen that has gained attention due to its increased ability to cause infections even in healthy individuals. The aim of this study is to investigate virulence factors in K. pneumoniae strains isolated from clinical specimens and their association with carbapenem resistance.

The occurrence of a fatal tuberculous pancreatic abscess simulating a pancreatic tumor in an immunocompromised patient.

Introduction: Tuberculosis is currently undergoing a worrying recovery in Morocco. It is becoming a tropical disease again and can take deceptive clinical forms and involve unusual localizations. We report a rare case of pancreatic abscess due to in an immunocompromised patient.

Osteoarticular tuberculosis of the ankle, a rare localization: a case report.

Tuberculosis poses a considerable public health problem in countries where the disease is endemic. Osteoarticular tuberculosis represents 3-5 % of all tuberculosis cases and 10-15 % of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases. Involvement of the foot and ankle is rarer.

A very rare case of bacteraemia in a 4-year-old girl with osteopetrosis with probable infection.

() is a Gram-positive coccus of the family . It can be found in a variety of vegetables and dairy products. is an opportunistic pathogen with intrinsic resistance to vancomycin and teicoplanin.

Prediction of the bacterial shape in urinary tract infections with the Sysmex UF-1000i analyser: technical note.

Background: The aim of our study was to explore the utility of the Sysmex UF-1000i analyzer as a rapid screening tool for urinary tract infections (UTI) and its ability to predict bacterial shape in order to help physicians choose the appropriate empiric treatment.

Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective study, including 1023 urine cytobacteriological examinations. Urines were processed according to the recommendations of the medical microbiology reference system (REMIC).

Risk factors for acquiring infection in the intensive care unit: experience from a Moroccan hospital.

Introduction: species are non-fermenting and ubiquitous Gram-negative coccobacilli, which in recent years have become the leading cause of healthcare-associated infections worldwide. Our objective here was to study the epidemiology and risk factors associated with infections in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Methods: This retrospective case-control study was conducted collaboratively between the Medical Bacteriology Department and the two ICUs of the Military Hospital of Instruction Mohammed V-Rabat over a 3 month period.

Cannabis sativa L.: A comprehensive review on legislation, decriminalization, phytochemistry, antimicrobial activity, and safety.

Throughout history, medicinal and aromatic plants have been used extensively to cure a variety of ailments. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Cannabis sativa, specifically focusing on its legislative status, decriminalization, phytochemistry, antimicrobial activity, and safety. The study begins by briefly outlining the plant's history, including its cultivation, harvesting, and storage methods.

Predominance of OXA-48 Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacterales in a Moroccan Hospital.

Objective: The emergence of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) is a major concern that is increasingly reported worldwide. Our study aimed at investigating the resistance of CPE isolates in a Moroccan teaching hospital using phenotypic and genotypic methods.

Methods: Enterobacterales strains from March to June 2018 were collected from different clinical samples.

Urinary tract infections older adults at Mohammed VI University Hospital of Oujda: case series.

Unlabelled: Due to its incidence, clinical polymorphism and severity, urinary tract infection is an important problem in elderly. The objectives of the authors' work were to establish the bacteriological profile of urinary tract infection and/or colonization in the elderly and then to study drug resistance of bacterial strains isolated.

Materials And Methods: This is a 36 months retrospective study from 22 March 2016 to 11 May 2019.