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3 articles for “Colistin”
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Global Emergence of mcr-mediated Colistin Resistance in Gram-negative Bacteria: Focusing the Current Status in India Under One Health Lens
Abstract: In the global crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), colistin has been revived as a last resort treatment option for multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacterial infections. Rapid dissemination of mobilized colistin resistance (mcr) genes among Gram-negative bacterial pathogens is alarming the healthcare fraternity throughout the world, especially in developing countries such as India compromises infection prevention practices and reduces colistin efficacy during medical emergencies.. Several developed countries have implemented strict regulations on …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 6–18 Read article
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Review: Virulence factors, resistance genes and pathogenicity of Moraxella catarrhalis
Abstract: An estimated 2-4 million cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) in adults are exacerbated by Moraxella catarrhalis annually in the US, making it a pathogen of increasing significance for respiratory tract infections. It often colonizes the nasopharynx without causing any symptoms and an opportunistic bacterial infection of the respiratory mucosa that is exclusive to humans. In our study, we reviewed references about the important virulence factors that M. catarrhalis possess …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Causing Urinary Tract Infection
Abstract: Urinary tract infections are one of the most common causes of hospital admission, high morbidity and mortality. The most common cause of urinary tract infection is Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter spp., Klebsiella spp., Enterobacter spp., Citrobacter spp. and Gram-positive bacteria such as Enterococcus spp., Staphylococcus aureus and Coagulase-negative Staphylococci. Multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae are emerging worldwide due to high empiric and injudicious use of antibiotics. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 13–18 Read article