Biofilms associated with the human body, particularly in typically sterile locations, are difficult
to diagnose and treat effectively because of their recalcitrance to conventional antibiotic …

Molecular data are now widely used in epidemiological studies to investigate the
transmission, distribution, biology, and diversity of pathogens. Our objective was to establish …

Acinetobacter baumannii is recognized as an emerging bacterial pathogen because of traits
such as prolonged survival in a desiccated state, effective nosocomial transmission, and an …

Background The way of treating different types of infectious diseases is really important.
Using genotyping method, we can determine the genetic relatedness between the …

Microbial typing is often employed to determine the source and routes of infections, confirm
or rule out outbreaks, trace cross-transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens …

1. Executive summary Multi-drug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacterial infections have
become prevalent in some European countries. Moreover, increased use of broad-spectrum …

Campylobacter is among the most common worldwide causes of bacterial gastroenteritis.
This organism is part of the commensal microbiota of numerous host species, including …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a global medical priority that needs urgent
resolution. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a versatile, adaptable bacterial species with …

Molecular typing has become indispensable in the detection of nosocomial transmission of
bacterial pathogens and the identification of sources and routes of transmission in outbreak …

Background and aim A multicentre nationwide surveillance study was conducted in Greek
hospitals to evaluate epidemiology of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae …