Serine/metallo-carbapenemase-coproducing pathogens, often referred to as “superbugs”,
are a significant clinical problem. They hydrolyze nearly all available β-lactam antibiotics …

Due to the rise in our aging population, a disproportionate demand for total joint arthroplasty
(TJA) in the elderly is forecast. Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) represents one of the most …

Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic pathogen responsible for healthcare-
associated infections (HAIs) and outbreaks. Antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and …

Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) is a common pathogen that causes hospital-
acquired infections and is resistant to a wide variety of antibiotics. Consequently, the rapid …

Background: Acinetobacter species other than A. baumannii are becoming increasingly
more important as opportunistic pathogens for humans. The primary aim of this study was to …

K. pneumoniae (KPN) is one of the widest spread bacteria in which combined resistance to
several antimicrobial groups is frequent. The most common β-lactamases found in K …

In recent years, humanity has begun to face a growing challenge posed by a rise in the
prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This has resulted in an alarming surge in fatalities …

Extremely drug-resistant (XDR) Acinetobacter baumannii causes challenging nosocomial
infections. We report the case of a patient with XDR A. baumannii pneumonia and septic …

Burn injury is debilitating and among one of the most frequently occurring traumas. Critical
care improvements have allowed for increasingly positive outcomes. However, infection …

The rise of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens has become a global health threat and an
economic burden in providing adequate and effective treatment for many infections. This …