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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
D. Panisello Yague, J. Mihaljevic, M. Mbegbu, C. V. Wood, C. Hepp, S. Kyman, H. Hornstra, R. Trotter, E. Cope, T. Pearson
Summary: The study investigated the impact of storage temperature on the recovery of Staphylococcus aureus on sampling swabs. It found that storing samples at -70 degrees C led to no decay in viability, while higher temperatures resulted in exponential decay. It concluded that storing samples at -70 degrees C or processing them for culturing without delay is optimal for maximizing recovery of S. aureus cells.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Norman Lippmann, Sebastian Wendt, Catalina-Suzana Stingu, Johannes Wiegand, Christoph Luebbert
Summary: Commercial cotton swabs were found to be a reliable alternative to certified swabs for rectal MDRB screening, with no false-positive or false-negative results. Further studies are needed to investigate their suitability for other purposes, such as sampling for MRSA or SARS-CoV-2 detection.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ayaka Nakamura, Hajime Takahashi, Kota Otomo, Yuri Mizuno, Takashi Kuda, Bon Kimura, Fumiaki Koike, Mitsushi Kobayashi
Summary: This study investigated the changes in the microbiota of Japanese Black beef carcasses stored in chilled temperatures for a long period of time. The results showed that under aerobic conditions, bacterial counts increased to levels indicating putrefaction, while under anaerobic conditions, some samples showed no bacterial growth.
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Biophysics
A. Ringaci, K. G. Shevchenko, I. V. Zelepukin, A. V. Popova, M. P. Nikitin
Summary: This article introduces a rapid and sensitive bacteriophage screening assay based on nanoagents and surface plasmon resonance effect. This method can evaluate the specificity and enzymatic activity of bacteriophages in a short time, providing potential for rapid development and application of phage-based therapies as an alternative to traditional antibiotics.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2022)
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Physiology
Vassilis L. Tzounakas, Alkmini T. Anastasiadi, Dimitrios G. Karadimas, Athanassios D. Velentzas, Violetta I. Anastasopoulou, Effie G. Papageorgiou, Konstantinos Stamoulis, Issidora S. Papassideri, Anastasios G. Kriebardis, Marianna H. Antonelou
Summary: This study assessed the changes in donor red blood cells (RBCs) when exposed to plasma and body temperature during the first 24 hours post-transfusion. The study found significant variations in certain RBC properties during this time period, which may have clinical implications for recipients.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Microbiology
Julien Peyroux, Iyad Almahmoudh, Emelise Prebe-Coquerel, Thomas Girard, Max Maurin, Yvan Caspar
Summary: The study evaluated the performance of ScanSation 100 device for early detection of carbapenemase-producing bacteria and extended-spectrum beta-Lactamase-producing bacteria. The device showed 100% positive percent agreement in detecting both bacterial groups and allowed first colony detection within 10-14 hours of growth, providing a faster detection method for implementing infection control measures.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
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Microbiology
Julien Peyroux, Iyad Almahmoudh, Emelise Prebe-Coquerel, Thomas Girard, Max Maurin, Yvan Caspar
Summary: The ScanSation 100 device is an incubator that allows real-time detection of bacterial colony growth and color categorization. This study evaluated its performance for the early detection of carbapenemase-producing bacteria and extended-spectrum beta-Lactamase-producing bacteria and found that real-time screening can greatly accelerate the detection process and enable timely infection control measures.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
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Infectious Diseases
Sonia Bianchini, Erika Rigotti, Laura Nicoletti, Sara Monaco, Cinzia Auriti, Elio Castagnola, Guido Castelli Gattinara, Maia De Luca, Luisa Galli, Silvia Garazzino, Stefania La Grutta, Laura Lancella, Andrea Lo Vecchio, Giuseppe Maglietta, Carlotta Montagnani, Nicola Petrosillo, Carlo Pietrasanta, Nicola Principi, Alessandra Simonini, Simonetta Tesoro, Elisabetta Venturini, Giorgio Piacentini, Mario Lima, Annamaria Staiano, Susanna Esposito
Summary: Surgical site infections in pediatric patients lack research on risk factors, leading to difficulties in prevention and antibiotic use. In order to address this gap, we developed optimal surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis guidelines for high-risk patients, aiming to reduce infections and rationalize resource utilization.
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Philippa Seika, Susanne Marz, Christine Geffers, Thomas Adam, Linda Feldbrugge, Maximilian Jara, Johann Pratschke, Beate Rau
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between preoperative screening findings of nasal and rectal swabs and postoperative infectious complications. The study found that patients who carried multidrug-resistant bacteria before surgery were more likely to develop infections, especially surgical site infections. Therefore, special antimicrobial treatment pathways are necessary to reduce postoperative complications for these patients.