Real-time PCR has revolutionized the way clinical microbiology laboratories diagnose many
human microbial infections. This testing method combines PCR chemistry with fluorescent …

These evidence-based guidelines have been produced after a literature review of the
laboratory diagnosis and susceptibility testing of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus …

Microbial colonization of the infant gut is essential for the development of the intestine and
the immune system. The profile of intestinal microbiota in the full-term, vaginally delivered …

We evaluated the robustness of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) of DNA for
bacterial diagnostic applications. Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi was used as the target …

Background: Experimental studies suggest that gut microbiota deviations predispose toward
energy storage and obesity. Objective: We wanted to establish whether early gut microbiota …

Background: Results of experimental studies suggest that deviations in gut microbiota
composition predispose to excessive energy storage and obesity. The mother influences the …

Background An altered gut microbiota composition has recently been linked to obesity. The
principal aim of this study is to investigate and compare the gut microbiota composition in …

Background: It has been reported that deviations in gut microbiota composition may
predispose toward obesity, and specific groups of commensal gut bacteria may harvest …

Aims: To identify specific gut bacteria associated with coeliac disease (CD) at diagnosis and
after treatment with a gluten-free diet (GFD) in a paediatric population. Methods: 30 and 18 …

Background: The incidence of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (CA-MRSA) infections is increasing in the United States, and it is possible that …