Background Hospital-associated infections cause considerable morbidity and mortality, and
are expensive to treat. Organisms causing these infections can be sourced from the …

Abstract Infections caused by Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL)–producing strains of
Staphylococcus aureus have been reported with increasing frequency. However, the role of …

Members of the Staphylococcus genus, especially Staphylococcus aureus, are the most
common pathogens found in hospitals and in community-acquired infections. Some of their …

As more original molecular protocols and subsequent modifications are described in the
literature, it has become difficult for those not directly involved in the development of these …

Background Dry hospital environments are contaminated with pathogenic bacteria in
biofilms, which suggests that current cleaning practices and disinfectants are failing. Aim To …

A family of N-methylpyrrolidinium fullerene iodide salts has been intensively studied to
determine their applicability in antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (APDT). This study …

Compared to the clinical sector, the prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA) in the food sector is relatively low. However, their presence in seafood is a …

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is the most prevalent microorganism associated with
mastitis in cattle, which harbours several virulence factors and antibiotic resistance genes …

Background The importance of biofilms to clinical practice is being increasingly realized.
Biofilm tolerance to antibiotics is well described but limited work has been conducted on the …

Abstract Background Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) constitutes a
major global health concern causing hospital and community acquired infections. A wide …