Publications by authors named "Margaret A Deighton"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Margaret A Deighton"
- Margaret A Deighton's research primarily focuses on understanding microbial behavior and pathogen decay during sewage sludge treatments and its implications for public health, particularly related to Cryptosporidium parvum and Salmonella.
- Her studies evaluate the efficacy of rapid diagnostic tools like Xpert MTB/RIF for pulmonary tuberculosis and explore the antimicrobial properties of plant-derived essential oils, highlighting the need for new antimicrobial agents amid rising resistance.
- Additionally, Deighton's work encompasses the genetic and environmental factors influencing biofilm formation in staphylococci, which are crucial in understanding infections associated with medical devices and neonatal care.
