Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) are an important and increasing
threat to global health. Both clonal spread and plasmid-mediated transmission contribute to …

The emergence of carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative pathogens poses a serious threat
to public health worldwide. In particular, the increasing prevalence of carbapenem-resistant …

Despite being members of gut microbiota, Enterobacteriaceae are associated with many
severe infections such as bloodstream infections. The β-lactam drugs have been the …

Aim The ulcerative phase of oral mucositis following radiotherapy/chemotherapy for oral
cancer colonizes bacteria, fungi and viruses. The role of a microbiota, specifically bacterial …

Background The accumulation of resistance genes in Escherichia coli (E. coli) strains
imposes limitations in the therapeutic options available for the treatment of infections caused …

Abstract Background Bacteria that produce Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemases
(KPCs) are resistant to broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotics. The objective of this study was …

Background: Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CR-Kp) dissemination is a
major healthcare problem due to its limited treatment options. Objective: This study aimed to …

Ventilator-associated pneumonia [‎ VAP]‎ is the most common hospital-acquired infection
among mechanically ventilated patients. Our objectives were to determine the incidence of …

Resistance to antibiotics is one of the most relevant public health concerns in the world.
Aquatic environments play an important role because they are reservoirs for antibiotic …

Objectives A growing incidence of pathogens producing carbapenemases has been
observed in many countries including Bangladesh. The present study was carried out to …