Publications by authors named "Stefan Mijatovic"
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- * Researchers used advanced techniques to identify various Candida species from 300 samples and categorized them based on their ability to produce biofilms, finding that a significant percentage displayed low sensitivity to common antifungal drugs like fluconazole and nystatin.
- * The findings suggest that new antifungal agents or combinations with natural products could be promising alternatives for treating RVVC, given the challenges posed by existing medications.
Antioxidants are promising compounds with antimicrobial activity against drug-resistant pathogens, especially when combined with conventional antimicrobials. Our study aimed to characterize the structure of nicotinamides synthesized from nicotinic acid and thiocarbohydrazones and to evaluate their antibacterial and antifungal activity. Seven nicotinic acid hydrazides (NC -) were synthesized using mono-thiocarbohydrazones with hydroxyl group substituents, along with quinolone, phenolic, and pyridine rings known for their antimicrobial activity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDermatophytes are widely distributed in the environment, with an estimated prevalence of 20-25% of the the global population yearly. These fungi are keratinophilic and keratinolytic and cause the infection of keratin-rich structures such as skin, hair, and nails. The pattern of this infectious disease covers a wide spectrum from exposed individuals without symptoms to those with acutely inflammatory or non-inflammatory, chronic to invasive, and even life-threatening symptoms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHuman infections by Hymenolepis diminuta in Europe: a case report and literature review.
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The review analyzed human cases of Hymenolepis diminuta across Europe up to July 2022, focusing on publications with demographic, clinical, or epidemiological data, including a specific case from Belgrade.
- - A total of 104 confirmed cases were identified, with nearly half originating from Mediterranean countries; common symptoms among symptomatic children included diarrhea, abdominal pain, and behavioral changes.
- - Diagnosis involved detecting the parasite's eggs in stool samples, and treatment with praziquantel or niclosamide was effective, while albendazole and mebendazole were not; future studies are recommended to improve understanding of this infection's distribution and character.
Background: Traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) play an important role in the clinical evaluation of patients with symptoms suggestive of coronary artery disease (CAD). The utility of the diagonal earlobe crease (DELC) in predicting the presence of CAD is controversial.
Purpose: To investigate the association between DELC, traditional CVD risk factors, and obstructive CAD.
The aim of our study was to determine the susceptibility of 15 sputum isolates on fluconazole and caspofungin, as well as the antifungal potential of essential oil (LAEO). The commercial LAEO was analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The antifungal activity was evaluated using EUCAST protocol.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Onychomycosis is a chronic fungal infection with increasing incidence and the global prevalence is estimated to be 5.5%. The aim of our study was to perceive objectively severity of onychomycosis by calculating Scoring Clinical Index for Onychomycosis and to correlate this index with accurate laboratory diagnosis in our patients.
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