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J Avian Med Surg
January 2025
Pathology and Wildlife Laboratory, Federal University of Acre, Rio Branco, Acre, 69920-900, Brazil.
Psittaciformes kept as pets can serve as reservoirs of various microorganisms, many of which have zoonotic potential, including spp. In this study, the antifungal susceptibility profiles of 16 spp. isolated from the oral and cloacal cavities of 20 pet parrots were evaluated.
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December 2024
Femicare, Clinical Research for Women, 3300 Tienen, Belgium.
Currently, the rising prevalence of resistant species, particularly , as well as non-albicans isolates such as and , represent challenges in their management. In this review, we aimed to explore the current management of fluconazole-resistant vulvovaginal candidiasis (FRVVC). Identified studies focused on alternative antifungal therapies, including boric acid, nystatin, and newer agents like oteseconazole and ibrexafungerp.
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December 2024
PRISM, Research Institute, Technological University of the Shannon, Midlands Midwest, Athlone, Co., Dublin Rd, N37 HD68 Westmeath, Ireland.
The escalating global concern regarding plastic waste accumulation and its detrimental environmental impact has driven the exploration of sustainable alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics. This study investigates the development of antimicrobial blends of bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) derived from plastic waste and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHB), further enhanced with essential oils. The antimicrobial activity of the resulting BNC/PHB blends was tested in vitro against , , and .
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December 2024
Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba 80215-901, PR, Brazil.
Silver nanoparticles have garnered significant attention for their antimicrobial applications. The aim of this study was to develop and characterize a silver nanoparticle-enhanced bone graft and assess its antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities. Bone granules from bovine cancellous femur were impregnated with silver nanoparticles (50 nm).
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December 2024
Department of Biology, College of Science, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia.
In Saudi Arabia, numerous plant species with promising medicinal properties are cultivated, widely traded, and commonly utilized in traditional medicine, including fenugreek (). This study aimed to comprehensively assess the phytochemical composition and antimicrobial potential of the Saudi cultivar of fenugreek using an integrative approach combining in vitro and in silico methodologies. A comprehensive investigation was conducted on the ethanol extract of fenugreek seeds, assessing its antibacterial, antifungal, properties.
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