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https://read.qxmd.com/read/37750439/pet-ct-for-characterising-tb-infection-tbi-in-immunocompetent-subjects-a-systematic-review
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jee Whang Kim, Rayhan Munavvar, Anver Kamil, Pranabashis Haldar
Introduction. There is emerging evidence of a potential role for PET-CT scan as an imaging biomarker to characterise the spectrum of tuberculosis infection (TBI) in humans and animal models. Gap Statement. Synthesis of available evidence from current literature is needed to understand the utility of PET-CT for characterising TBI and how this may inform application of PET-CT in future TBI research. Aim. The aims of this review are to summarise the evidence of PET-CT scan use in immunocompetent hosts with TBI, and compare PET-CT features observed in humans and animal models...
September 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37712654/erratum-utility-of-in-house-and-commercial-pcr-assay-in-diagnosis-of-covid-19-associated-mucormycosis-in-an-emergency-setting-in-a-tertiary-care-center
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Mragnayani Pandey, Janya Sachdev, Renu Kumari Yadav, Neha Sharad, Anupam Kanodia, Jaya Biswas, R Sruti Janani, Sonakshi Gupta, Gagandeep Singh, Meera Ekka, Bhaskar Rana, Sudesh Gourav, Alok Thakar, Ashutosh Biswas, Kapil Sikka, Purva Mathur, Neelam Pushker, Viveka P Jyotsna, Rakesh Kumar, Manish Soneja, Naveet Wig, M V Padma Srivastava, Immaculata Xess
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
September 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37712641/diagnostic-efficiency-of-the-filmarray-blood-culture-identification-bcid-panel-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Mei Yang, Chuanmin Tao
Introduction . The FilmArray blood culture identification panel (BCID) panel is a multiplex PCR assay with high sensitivity and specificity to identify the most common pathogens in bloodstream infections (BSIs). Hypothesis . We hypothesize that the BCID panel has good diagnostic performance for BSIs and can be popularized in clinical application. Aim: To provide summarized evidence for the diagnostic accuracy of the BCID panel for the identification of positive blood cultures. Methodology. We searched the MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane databases through March 2021 and assessed the efficacy of the diagnostic test of the BCID panel...
September 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37707372/antibacterial-activity-of-menadione-alone-and-in-combination-with-oxacillin-against-methicillin-resistant-staphylococcus-aureus-and-its-impact-on-biofilms
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Amanda Cavalcante Leitão, Thais Lima Ferreira, Lívia Gurgel do Amaral Valente Sá, Daniel Sampaio Rodrigues, Beatriz Oliveira de Souza, Amanda Dias Barbosa, Lara Elloyse Almeida Moreira, João Batista de Andrade Neto, Vitória Pessoa de Farias Cabral, Maria Erivanda França Rios, Bruno Coêlho Cavalcanti, Jacilene Silva, Emmanuel Silva Marinho, Hélcio Silva Dos Santos, Manoel Odorico de Moraes, Hélio Vitoriano Nobre Júnior, Cecília Rocha da Silva
Introduction. Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to public health, particularly with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) being a leading cause of antimicrobial resistance. To combat this problem, drug repurposing offers a promising solution for the discovery of new antibacterial agents. Hypothesis. Menadione exhibits antibacterial activity against methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant S. aureus strains, both alone and in combination with oxacillin. Its primary mechanism of action involves inducing oxidative stress...
September 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37706679/-klebsiella-pneumoniae-co-harbouring-bla-ndm-1-arma-and-mcr-10-isolated-from-blood-samples-in-myanmar
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Tatsuya Tada, Satoshi Oshiro, Shin Watanabe, Mari Tohya, Tomomi Hishinuma, Thi Thi Htoon, Htay Htay Tin, Teruo Kirikae
Background. The spread of Enterobacteriaceae coproducing carbapenemases, 16S rRNA methylase and mobile colistin resistance proteins (MCRs) has become a serious public health problem worldwide. This study describes two clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae coharbouring bla IMP-1 , armA and mcr-10 . Methods. Two clinical isolates of K. pneumoniae resistant to carbapenems and aminoglycosides were obtained from two patients at a hospital in Myanmar. Their minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) were determined by broth microdilution methods...
September 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37675841/marginal-notes-august-2023-something-in-the-air
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Timothy J J Inglis
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
September 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37624368/a-meta-analysis-of-tissue-microbial-biomarkers-for-recurrence-and-metastasis-in-multiple-cancer-types
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Xuebo Li, Xuelian Yuan, Xiumin Zhu, Changjun Li, Lei Ji, Kebo Lv, Geng Tian, Kang Ning, Jialiang Yang
Background. Local recurrence and distant metastasis are the main causes of death in patients with cancer. Only considering species abundance changes when identifying markers of recurrence and metastasis in patients hinders finding solutions. Hypothesis. Consideration of microbial abundance changes and microbial interactions facilitates the identification of microbial markers of tumour recurrence and metastasis. Aim. This study aims to simultaneously consider microbial abundance changes and microbial interactions to identify microbial markers of recurrence and metastasis in multiple cancer types...
August 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37624363/molecular-characterization-and-genotyping-of-isolates-from-cancer-patients-with-clostridioides-difficile-infection-or-asymptomatic-colonization
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Daniel de-la-Rosa-Martinez, Miriam Bobadilla Del Valle, Veronica Esteban-Kenel, Paola Zinser Peniche, Alfredo Ponce De León Garduño, Patricia Cornejo Juárez, María Nancy Sánchez Cruz, Adrian Camacho-Ortiz, Diana Vilar-Compte
Introduction. Cancer patients with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) are at a higher risk for adverse outcomes. In addition, a high prevalence of Clostridioides difficile asymptomatic colonization (CDAC) has been reported in this vulnerable population. Gap Statement. The molecular characteristics and potential role of CDAC in healthcare-related transmission in the cancer population have been poorly explored. Aim. We aimed to compare the molecular and genotypic characteristics of C. difficile isolates from cancer patients with CDAC and CDI...
August 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37624041/utility-of-in-house-and-commercial-pcr-assay-in-diagnosis-of-covid-19-associated-mucormycoss-in-an-emergency-setting-in-a-tertiary-care-center
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Mragnayani Pandey, Janya Sachdev, Renu Kumari Yadav, Neha Sharad, Anupam Kanodia, Jaya Biswas, R Sruti Janani, Sonakshi Gupta, Gagandeep Singh, Meera Ekka, Bhaskar Rana, Sudesh Gourav, Alok Thakar, Ashutosh Biswas, Kapil Sikka, Purva Mathur, Neelam Pushker, Viveka P Jyotsna, Rakesh Kumar, Manish Soneja, Naveet Wig, M V Padma Srivastava, Immaculata Xess
Introduction. Invasive mucormycosis (IM) is a potentially fatal infection caused by fungi of the order Mucorales . Histopathology, culture, and radiology are the mainstays of diagnosis, but they are not sufficiently sensitive, resulting in delayed diagnosis and intervention. Recent studies have shown that PCR-based techniques can be a promising way to diagnose IM. Hypothesis/Gap Statement. Early diagnosis of fungal infections using molecular diagnostic techniques can improve patient outcomes, especially in invasive mucormycosis...
August 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37624031/molecular-strategy-for-the-direct-detection-and-identification-of-the-most-common-fungal-community-in-cerumen-specimens-by-multiplex-pcr
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Ahmad Jabrodini, Maryam Sohrabizdeh, Shima Aboutalebian, Seyed Basir Hashemi, Kamiar Zomorodian, Arefeh Alirezaie, Mona Rasti Jahromi, Seyedeh Neda Shamsdin, Marjan Motamedi
Introduction. Otomycosis is a superficial fungal infection that is responsible for approximately 9-27 % of otitis externa. However, fungal communities in otomycosis are varied, but Aspergillus spp. and Candida spp. are the most common causes of this infection. Hypothesis Statement. The multiplex PCR assay is postulated to be able to directly detect more than one fungal genus in cerumen specimens. Aim. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the role of the multiplex PCR assay in detecting the most common genus of fungi that cause otomycosis directly from the cerumen specimens...
August 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37602808/jmm-profile-bacillus-anthracis
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Andrew Wales, Adrienne Mackintosh
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
August 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37589671/evaluation-of-the-efficacy-of-tongue-swab-and-saliva-as-samples-for-testing-covid-19-infection-in-symptomatic-cases-in-comparison-with-nasopharyngeal-swab
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Anjali Anne Jacob, Cleetus C C, Girija Mohan, Renu Mathew, George Chandy Matteethra, Afferedi M, Manju M B, Alice David
Introduction. COVID-19 caused by SARS CoV-2 continues to be a major health concern globally. Methods for detection of the disease are necessary for public health efforts to monitor the spread of this disease as well as for detecting the emergence of new variants. Gap statement. Collection of Nasopharyngeal swab (NPS), the gold standard sample for the detection of COVID-19 infection by RT-qPCR is invasive and requires the expertise of a trained medical provider. This highlights the need for validating less invasive samples that can be self-collected without the need for trained medical provider...
August 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37578342/the-characterisation-of-antimicrobial-resistant-escherichia-coli-from-dairy-calves
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Merning Mwenifumbo, Adrian L Cookson, Shengguo Zhao, Ahmed Fayaz, Jackie Benschop, Sara A Burgess
Introduction. Dairy calves, particularly pre-weaned calves have been identified as a common source of multidrug resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli . Gap statement. E. coli strains isolated from dairy calves and the location of their resistance genes (plasmid or chromosomal) have not been well characterised. Aim. To characterise the phenotypic and genotypic features as well as the population structure of antimicrobial-resistant E. coli isolated from calves located on dairy farms that feed waste-milk to their replacement calves...
August 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37578331/characterization-of-the-follicular-fluid-microbiota-based-on-culturomics-and-sequencing-analysis
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Wenting Wei, Yazhou Zhou, Haiyang Zuo, Min Li, Zhiyuan Pan, Bin Liu, Lu Wang, Yafang Tan, Ruifu Yang, Wei Shang, Yujing Bi, Weizhou Wang
Introduction. The human oocyte microenvironment is follicular fluid, which is important for follicle growth, ovulation and maturation of the oocyte. The micro-organisms present in follicular fluid could be a predictor of in vitro fertilization outcomes. Hypothesis/Gap Statement. Women with follicular fluid colonized with micro-organisms can be asymptomatic, but the presence of some genera in the follicular fluid correlates with in vitro fertilization. Aim. To confirm the existence of micro-organisms in follicular fluid, and to profile the micro-organisms present in follicular fluid sampled from women undergoing in vitro fertilization with different outcomes...
August 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37552058/a-modified-kirby-bauer-disc-diffusion-mkb-method-for-accurately-testing-tigecycline-susceptibility-a-nation-wide-multicenter-comparative-study
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MULTICENTER STUDY
Dandan Yin, Yan Guo, Renru Han, Yang Yang, Demei Zhu, Fupin Hu
Introduction. Tigecycline is one of the important antibiotics available for treating infection caused by multiple-drug resistant pathogens. However, the conventional AST methods which are commonly used in clinical microbiology laboratories usually lead to false intermediate or resistant results in testing tigecycline susceptibility, and further mislead clinical antimicrobial therapies. Hypothesis. The modified Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion (mKB) method was performed based on the traditional standard Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion (sKB) method...
August 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37552048/a-simple-pcr-assay-for-the-identification-of-the-novel-streptococcus-pneumoniae-serotype-7d
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Karsten Maruhn, Andreas Itzek, Matthias Imoehl, Mark van der Linden
The identification of the novel pneumococcal serotype 7D by Neufeld quellung reaction requires significant expertise. To circumvent this, we developed a simple serotype-specific PCR method to discriminate serotype 7D from the closely related serotypes 7C, 7B and 40. The established PCR was validated with the strain collection of the German National Reference Center for Streptococci (GNRCS). However, no isolate initially assigned as serotype 7B, 7C or 40 was identified as serotype 7D.
August 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37526406/serum-levels-of-type-i-interferon-ifn-i-is-associated-with-the-severity-of-covid-19
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Yuting Sun, Gang Wang, Rongshuai Wang, Liang Ren, Zilin Yuan, Yueping Liu, Yuzhang Wu, Rong Chen, Yongwen Chen, Bo Diao
Introduction. Caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has threatened global public health. Immune damage mechanisms are essential guidelines for clinical treatment and immune prevention. Hypothesis. The dysregulated type I interferon (IFN-I) responses, lymphocytopenia and hypercytokinemia during SARS-CoV-2 infection have been reported. However, whether there is a correlation between levels of IFN-I and the severity of COVID-19 has not been reported yet...
August 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37503930/marginal-notes-march-2023-point-of-care
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
T J J Inglis
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
July 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37503929/marginal-notes-june-2023-running-on-empty
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
T J J Inglis
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
July 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37493512/malaria-vaccines-to-moderate-the-impact-of-antibiotic-resistance-in-endemic-countries
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Maria Khan, Saba Khan
Swift and widespread deployment of an efficient malaria vaccine in Pakistan, together with basic control and preventive measures, could significantly decrease the economic and healthcare burden caused by drug-resistant malaria. Moreover, the RTS,S/AS01 vaccine has provided a much needed breakthrough after decades of growth, as an innovative vaccine for malaria in phase 3 clinical trials and currently undergoing implementation studies. Vaccination is a potentially critical component of efforts to arrest the development and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance, although little is known about the impact vaccination may have within low- and-middle-income countries...
July 2023: Journal of Medical Microbiology
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