Publications by authors named "Paraskevi Mantzana"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Paraskevi Mantzana"
- **Research Focus**: Paraskevi Mantzana's research centers on the epidemiology and clinical impact of antimicrobial resistance, particularly in relation to carbapenemase-producing bacteria, Clostridioides difficile infections, and other multidrug-resistant pathogens in Greek healthcare settings.
- **Key Findings**: Significant findings include the emergence of NDM-1 carbapenemase-encoding genes in Greece, challenges related to the detection of resistance in specific pathogens, and an increasing prevalence of infections related to Clostridioides difficile during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the complexities of managing antimicrobial resistance in clinical practice.
- **Innovative Approaches**: Mantzana's work explores novel diagnostic tools and protocols, such as the replacement of traditional phenotypic tests with lateral flow assays for the quick identification of carbapenemase-producing organisms, which are crucial for effective infection control and treatment strategies.
