Escherichia coli is a versatile commensal and pathogenic member of the human microflora.
As the primary causative pathogen in urosepsis, E. coli places an immense burden on …

Carbapenemase-producing bacteria (CPB) stand as the most dangerous “superbugs” in the
clinic. Rapid point-of-care (POC) detection of CPB in clinical samples is key to timely and …

Despite colossal achievements in antibiotic therapy in recent decades, drug-resistant
pathogens have remained a leading cause of death and economic loss globally. One such …

Background Carbapenem-resistant bacteria are an increasing problem in clinical practice;
thus, it is important to identify β-lactamase inhibitors (eg, relebactam) that can restore …

Background It is important for intensivists to understand inducible AmpC b-lactamase
production, and when to consider it in making treatment decisions. Inducible expression of …

Chromosomal and transferable AmpC β-lactamases represent top resistance mechanisms
in different gram-negatives, but knowledge regarding the latter, mostly concerning regulation …

Background Morganella morganii is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped, facultative anaerobic
bacillus divided into two subspecies, morganii and sibonii. Previously classified as Proteus …

Abstract Introduction The ESCPM group (Enterobacter species including Klebsiella
aerogenes-formerly Enterobacter aerogenes, Serratia species, Citrobacter freundii complex …

The two main pillars of clinical microbiological diagnostics are the identification of potentially
pathogenic microorganisms from patient samples and the testing for antibiotic susceptibility …

Antimicrobial resistance is a global concern with significant public health implications. We
investigated the role of fresh vegetables and their cultivation environments as reservoirs for …