Antibiotic resistance is a significant global health concern, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. Integrons are genetic elements that could acquire and express gene cassettes, including those that confer antibiotic resistance. This comprehensive study focused on the distribution of integrons and their gene cassettes in clinical isolates.
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This research examines the impact of bacteriocin derived from Lactobacillus plantarum PTCC 1745 on the biofilm formations of A. baumannii isolates. Bacteriocin derived from L.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe vagina hosts a community of microorganisms known as the vaginal microbiota. This community is relatively stable and straightforward, with Lactobacillus species being the most dominant members. The vaginal microbiota has various functions that are essential for maintaining human health and balance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In the present study, we examine the prevalence of phylogenetic groups, O-serogroups, adhesin genes, antimicrobial resistance, the level of gene expression associated with biofilm formation, and the presence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) in UPEC strains isolated from both pediatric and adult patients.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 156 UPEC isolates were collected from UTI patients. ESBL-producing isolates were detected using the double-disc synergy (DDS) method, and biofilm formation was assessed through a microplate assay.
A significant proportion of urinary tract infections (UTIs), typically affecting kidney transplant patients (KTPs), is attributed to the presence of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) and multi-drug resistance (MDR) in Escherichia coli strains. For this reason, the current meta-analysis was conducted to summarize the frequency of ESBL-producing UPEC among KTPs. A systematic search was conducted to identify studies in the Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and Scopus electronic databases between 2000 and 2021.
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October 2022
The phylogenetic classification of isolates is of great importance not only for understanding the populations of but also for clarifying the relationship between strains and diseases. The present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of phylogenetic groups, antibiotic susceptibility pattern, and virulence genes among uropathogenic (UPEC) isolated from different parts of Iran through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Several international electronic sources, including Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Embase, were searched (2000-2020) in order to identify the studies compatible with our inclusion criteria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn recent years, different acquired resistance mechanisms, including transposons, bacteriophages, plasmids, and integrons have been identified as involved in the spread of resistance genes in bacteria. The role of integrons as mobile genetic elements playing a central role in antibiotic resistance has been well studied and documented. Integrons are the ancient structures that mediate the evolution of bacteria by acquiring, storing, disposing, and resorting to the reading frameworks in gene cassettes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Multidrug resistance (MDR) in has created therapeutic challenges all over the world. The present study was conducted for evaluating the prevalence of class I integron, determining the gene cassettes and antimicrobial resistance profile of isolates from clinical samples in Babol, North of Iran.
Methods: During a 13-month period, 30 isolates were collected from Ayatollah Rouhani Hospital, Babol, Iran.
Background: (HP) infection is one of the hypothesized infectious etiologies of gastric cancer (GC) and other gastroduodenal diseases. It was suggested that other infectious agents, including oncogenic viruses, may increase the risk of gastroduodenal diseases. A number of reports regarding JC polyomavirus (JCPyV) have shown that JCPyV could be implicated in colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal carcinogenesis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: (s. aureus) nasal carriers, particularly the healthcare staff can be considered as a potential source for the spread of resistant strains. The aim of this study was to determine the molecular characterization of S.
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