Abstract Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS), originally described as ubiquitous
commensals of the healthy human skin and mucosa, have emerged as important …

Background Antimicrobial lock therapy has been widely utilized internationally for the
prevention and management of intravascular catheter-related bloodstream infections. One of …

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Escherichia coli ATCC 12806 was exposed to increasing subinhibitory concentrations of
three biocides widely used in food industry facilities: trisodium phosphate (TSP), sodium …

Biomaterial‐related infections continue to hamper the success of reconstructive and
arthroplasty procedures in orthopaedic surgery. Staphylococci are the most common …

Introduction Alcohols, including ethanol and isopropyl alcohol, are used in clinical practice
for disinfection and infection prevention. Recent studies, however, demonstrate that alcohols …

Listeria monocytogenes is a food-borne human pathogen that causes listeriosis, a relatively
rare infection with a high fatality rate. The regulation of virulence gene expression is …

Background Staphylococcus epidermidis is a pathogen that is frequently encountered in the
hospital environment. Healthcare workers (HCWs) can serve as a reservoir for the …

The increasing percentage of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains that are resistant to multiple
antibiotics is a global problem. The exposure of P. aeruginosa isolates to repeated sub …

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a common cause of catheter-related bloodstream infections,
resulting in significant morbidity and mortality and increased hospital costs. The ability to …