Colonisation by bacterial pathogens typically precedes invasive infection and seeds
transmission. Thus, effective decolonisation strategies are urgently needed. The literature …

Although social interactions are known to drive pathogen transmission, the contributions of
socially transmissible host-associated mutualists and commensals to host health and …

Humans constantly encounter new microbes, but few become long-term residents of the
adult gut microbiome. Classical theories predict that colonization is determined by the …

Microbial communities that colonize the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract defend against
pathogens through a mechanism known as colonization resistance (CR). Advances in …

The ecological and evolutionary mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) emergence
within patients and how these vary across bacterial infections are poorly understood …

The human gastrointestinal microbiome encompasses bacteria, fungi, and viruses forming
complex bionetworks which, for organismal health, must be in a state of homeostasis. An …

The colonisation of microorganisms such as bacteria forms a biofilm barrier on the wound's
surface, preventing or delaying the penetration of antibacterial drugs. At the same time …

Background While antibiotics are commonly used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD),
their widespread application can disturb the gut microbiota and foster the emergence and …

Staphylococcus aureus has become one of the most common pathogens in clinical tissue
infection, and it is easy to form biofilm. Incomplete removal of biofilms often leads to …

Overuse of antimicrobials has greatly contributed to the increase in the emergence of
multidrug-resistant bacteria, a situation that hinders the control and treatment of infectious …