Integrons are a segment of dsDNA that play a major role in bacterial adaptation and
evolution. These genetic determinants are known by the presence of three necessary …

In late 2019, a cluster of pneumonia cases reported from Wuhan City (Hubei Province,
China) were associated with a novel betacoronavirus, first called the 2019 novel coronavirus …

Background: The emergence of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-and Carbapenemase-
Producing Enterobacteriaceae is a threat to global health. Fast and accurate detection of …

Introduction In COVID-19 patients on mechanical ventilation, VAP from Acinetobacter
baumannii remains a crucial risk factor for death. Antibiotic resistance represents an …

K. pneumoniae was known as a nosocomial infection that causes human diseases. It is
considered as one of the food-borne pathogens as it causes septicemia and diarrhea in …

Background: Ventilator-associated infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-
lactamases (ESBL)-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa leads to severe complications …

Abstract Background: Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) has a key role in
the epidemiology and pathogenesis of infection. In this study we aimed to investigate the …

Background Global emergence of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is a
significant challenge for hospitals, especially the ICUs. We aimed to assess the prevalence …

Background Pseudomonas aeruginosa is very common in burn wound infections. The
biofilm formation and the production of beta-lactamase enzymes have made this bacterium …

Background and purpose: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the major
factors of mortality and morbidity in Intensive care units (ICUS), especially in open-heart …