Publications by authors named "R Markovska"
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- The study investigates the rate of intestinal colonization by multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria in post-hematopoietic stem-cell transplant (HSCT) patients at a hospital in Varna, Bulgaria, from 2019 to 2021.
- Out of 74 patients, 37.8% were found to have MDR bacteria, with the majority being Gram-negative, particularly ESBL-producing and carbapenem-resistant strains.
- Molecular techniques were employed to analyze resistance mechanisms, revealing key beta-lactam resistance genes and a clonal relationship among certain bacterial isolates.
The aim of the present work was to genetically characterise cefotaxime-resistant enterobacteria isolated from community carriers in Bulgaria. In total, 717 faecal samples from children and adults in five medical centres in Sofia, Pleven and Burgas were examined. Antimicrobial susceptibility was evaluated by the disk diffusion method.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOxygen tolerance of anaerobes is a virulence factor, but can also be a beneficial property. Many species have evolved to tolerate or take advantage of the presence of low, especially nanaerobic (≤0.14 %) oxygen concentrations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe rapid spread of carbapenemase-producing strains has led to increased levels of resistance among Gram-negative bacteria, especially enterobacteria. The current study aimed to collect and genetically characterize the colistin- and carbapenem-resistant isolates, obtained in one of the biggest hospitals (Military Medical Academy) in Sofia, Bulgaria. Clonal relatedness was detected by RAPD and MLST.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNon-antibiotic adjuncts may improve Helicobacter pylori infection control. Our aim was to emphasize curcumin benefits in controlling H. pylori infection.
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