Publications by authors named "Soraya Salcedo-Mendoza"
Background: Despite the global public health threat posed by carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter spp., clinical and molecular epidemiological studies on international isolates remain scarce. Historically, the taxonomy of Enterobacter has been challenging, limiting our understanding of the clinical characteristics and outcomes of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacter spp.
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- Carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli (CP-Ec) pose a significant global health threat, and this study analyzed the clinical and molecular characteristics of patients with CP-Ec from 26 hospitals in 6 different countries.
- Out of 114 CP-Ec isolates studied, 49 contained metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs), predominantly found in China, with MBL-Ec generally showing less severe illness compared to non-MBL counterparts.
- The study found that non-MBL-Ec had a significantly higher mortality rate at both 30 and 90 days, and differences in clinical outcomes were noted based on geographic regions.
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- The study aimed to assess awareness, attitudes, and practices related to dengue among tire shop owners and workers in the Atlántico department of Colombia, alongside measuring mosquito infestation levels.
- Among the 111 tire shops inspected, 26.1% were found to have larvae of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, with certain municipalities exhibiting higher infestation rates, while a significant majority of respondents recognized dengue as a health issue and identified the mosquito as its vector.
- Despite high awareness of dengue and its transmission, the study highlighted issues in attitudes and preventive actions taken by the participants.