The Safety of bacteriophages in Treatment of diseases caused by Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria

KM Chung, SC Nang, SS Tang - Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Given the urgency due to the rapid emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria,
bacteriophages (phages), which are viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria, are …

Multidrug-resistant biofilms (MDR): main mechanisms of tolerance and resistance in the food supply chain

FAE de Brito, APP de Freitas, MS Nascimento - Pathogens, 2022 - mdpi.com
Biofilms are mono-or multispecies microbial communities enclosed in an extracellular matrix
(EPS). They have high potential for dissemination and are difficult to remove. In addition …

Genetic relatedness of multidrug resistant Escherichia coli isolated from humans, chickens and poultry environments

MK Aworh, JKP Kwaga, RS Hendriksen… - … Resistance & Infection …, 2021 - Springer
Background Inappropriate use of antimicrobial agents in animal production has led to the
development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in foodborne pathogens. Transmission of …

[HTML][HTML] Genomic insights into resistome, virulome, and mobilome as organic contaminants of ESKAPE pathogens and E. coli recovered from milk, farm workers, and …

R Hao, M Shoaib, M Tang, Z Cao, G Liu, Y Zhang… - Emerging …, 2024 - Elsevier
The ESKAPE pathogens and E. coli are of significant public health concern and are listed
among the top priorities of the World Health Organization. These pathogens are equally …

Evaluation of Virulence Factors, Antibiotic Resistance, and Biofilm Formation of Escherichia coli Isolated from Milk and Dairy Products in Isfahan, Iran

A Madani, Z Esfandiari, P Shoaei, B Ataei - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Diarrheagenic E. coli (DEC) strains are important causes of gastrointestinal diseases
worldwide, especially in developing countries. This study aimed to investigate the presence …

Assessing knowledge, attitude, and practices of veterinarians towards antimicrobial use and stewardship as drivers of inappropriate use in Abuja, Nigeria

MK Aworh, JKP Kwaga, EC Okolocha - One Health Outlook, 2021 - Springer
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has recently gained worldwide recognition, as
the emergence of multi-drug resistant organisms has led to increased mortality and …

Review and analysis of the overlapping threats of carbapenem and polymyxin resistant E. coli and Klebsiella in Africa

DM Venne, DM Hartley, MD Malchione, M Koch… - … Resistance & Infection …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales are among the most serious
antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threats. Emerging resistance to polymyxins raises the …

Genome Analysis of ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli Isolated from Pigs

LL Founou, RC Founou, M Allam, A Ismail, SY Essack - Pathogens, 2022 - mdpi.com
The resistome, virulome and mobilome of extended spectrum ß-lactamase (ESBL)-
producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-Ec) isolated from pigs in Cameroon and South Africa were …

[HTML][HTML] Antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli) at one health interfaces in Africa: A scoping review

EP Nnah, J Asante, DG Amoako, ALK Abia… - Science of The Total …, 2025 - Elsevier
One Health represents a cohesive strategy designed to sustainably harmonize and enhance
the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems. This implies that addressing the global …

[HTML][HTML] Co-occurrence of antibiotic and disinfectant resistance genes in extensively drug-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from broilers in Ilorin, North Central …

AI Al-Mustapha, SA Alada, IA Raufu, AN Lawal… - Journal of global …, 2022 - Elsevier
Objectives The occurrence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria in poultry poses the public
health threat of zoonotic transmission to humans. Hence, this study assessed the occurrence …