namely macrophages and monocytes in the liver. When these immune cells were then infected by a small number of the pathogenic bacteria, Listeria, the production of Type-1 interferon massively
Could Bacteria-Fighting Viruses Replace Overused Antibiotics?Brendan Borrell
Lynn Cole had a blood infection she couldn’t shake. For years, she was in and out of the hospital. Each time antibiotics would force the infection to retreat. Each time it came roaring back. In the summer of 2020, the bacteria flooding Cole’s bloodstream stopped responding to antibiotics...
As the broad-spectrum antibacterial strategy, the abuse of antibiotics leads to the emergence of a large number of super resistant bacteria [3,4]. Especially, when the infection with antibiotic-resistant bacteria occurs at the wound site, the wound healing becomes more difficult [5]. Hence, ...
While research advances could expand the use of vaccines against AMR, awareness and advocacy will play a vital role in successful implementation. “Bacteria continue to develop resistance to antibiotics, whereas the role of vaccines as a tool to fight AMR is currently undervalued and underacknowledged...
Antibiotics can knock out an infection, but they can also kill off good bacteria, creating an opportunity for a potentially fatal secondary infection. Repeated exposure to antibiotics can also breed bacteria resistant to drugs. The potential for secondary infection anddrug-resistant bacteriaholds true ...
There are many nature-based antimicrobial solutions that could be used to decrease food spoilage and increase food safety. The use of bacteriophages (phages), viruses that infect bacteria but not human, animal or plant cells, is an example of a biotechno
Cultured dairy products are a rich source of “good bacteria” probiotics, which are microorganisms that promote a natural bacterial balance in your intestinal microflora and help increase immunity. Over 80 percent of your immune system is housed in your gut, so it’s no surprise thatprobiotic fo...
cycle, whereby bacteria adhere to a substrate, followed by maturation of the biofilm and subsequent release of clusters of cells from the matrix of the biofilm (see reviews by Garrett et al. and Flemming & Wingender).6,7The concentrations of antibiotics needed to eradicate a biofilm can often...
Drug-resistant strains of bacteria can arise from the abuse or overuse of antibiotics in cases of bacterial respiratory infections [73]. Bacteria can become resistant to the actions of conventional antibiotics by acquiring resistance genes or going through genetic alterations [74,75]. The rapid sprea...