Abstract Background Vancomycin‑resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) is a serious
public health challenging concern worldwide. Objectives Therefore, the objective of present …

The first vancomycin-resistant clinical isolates of Enterococcus species were reported in
Europe in 1988. Similar strains were later detected in hospitals on the East Coast of the …

In recent years, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have become a truly
global challenge. In addition to the long-known healthcare-associated clones, novel strains …

Vancomycin became available for clinical use> 50 years ago but was soon discarded in
favor of other antibiotics that were deemed to be more efficacious and less toxic. The advent …

Abstract Background and Objectives Photodynamic therapy (PDT) appears to be endowed
with several favorable features for the treatment of infections originated by microbial …

The emergence of resistance to antibacterial agents is a pressing concern for human health.
New drugs to combat this problem are therefore in great demand, but as past experience …

In this study we describe a multiplex PCR assay for the detection of nine clinically relevant
antibiotic resistance genes of Staphylococcus aureus. Conditions were optimized to amplify …

The basic mechanisms of antibacterial resistance are well known, but critical new aspects
continue to be discovered. Recently discovered factors with major implications for the …

The ability of Staphylococcus aureus to adhere to the extracellular matrix and plasma
proteins deposited on biomaterials is a significant factor in the pathogenesis of orthopaedic …

Infections caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-positive bacteria represent a major public
health burden, not just in terms of morbidity and mortality, but also in terms of increased …