The ability of Staphylococcus epidermidis and S. aureus to form strong biofilm on plastic devices makes them the major pathogens associated with device-related infections (DRIs). Biofilm-embedded bacteria are more resistant to antibiotics, making biofilm
Before participating, all pregnant women signed an informed consent form regarding the goals of the study and the willingness to participate. For invasive GBS isolates, we did not have human participants and the study used bacteria isolated from clinical samples in the clinical microbiology laboratory...
This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV) co-infection, and the antibacterial sensitivity profile of bacterial isolates. The study was a cross-sectional study of 232 pregnant w
The increase in drug-resistant opportunistic pathogenic bacteria, especially of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epidermidis), has led to difficulties in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI). The major reason for bac
Reference values, specifically the 2.5th, 5th, 10th, 50th, 90th, 95th, and 97.5th percentiles were determined using the CLSI C28-A3 guidelines. Results Lipid profiles did not significantly differ between sexes, except for higher levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL-C) in boys within Cohort...
The trial was conducted according to the methods recommended by The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), and the MICs of the essential oils was determined by microdilution. Cinnamon oil and star anise oil were added to a sterile 96-well plate with multiple dilutions from low to ...
The prevalence of resistance is based on the use of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic breakpoints; large discrepancies are observed in terms of susceptibility, by use of CLSI breakpoints. So, for instance, the rate of susceptibility to clarithromycin can shift from >99% to 5% (by use of the PK/PD...
[ 6 , 7 ]. the high ability of s. aureus to form a biofilm can account for its easy attachment to various biotic and abiotic surfaces in the hospital settings. moreover, biofilm formation could delay wound healing, causing chronic infections, where 43–88% of s. aureus strains are from...
for several of the bacterial species discussed below, the designation of “resistant” or “sensitive” is often author-determined because clear criteria have not been established by relevant standardization bodies, such as the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), and the European Committee ...
for several of the bacterial species discussed below, the designation of “resistant” or “sensitive” is often author-determined because clear criteria have not been established by relevant standardization bodies, such as the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), and the European Committee ...