Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical issue in health care in terms of mortality, quality of
services, and financial damage. In the battle against AMR, it is crucial to recognize the …

Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate
amounts, confer a health benefit upon the host. At present, probiotics are gaining popularity …

Enterococci are commensal bacteria in the intestines of humans and animals, but also
cause infections in humans. Most often, Enterococcus faecium isolates from clinical …

Since the discovery and clinical application of antibiotics, pathogens and the human
microbiota have faced a near continuous exposure to these selective agents. A well …

The rapid development and spread of antimicrobial resistance in the post-antibiotic era has
become a global concern. Recent evidence indicates that, at present, antibiotic resistance is …

Probiotics are live cultures, usually lactic acid bacteria, which are ingested to promote a
healthy gastrointestinal tract. These organisms require certain traits to survive and compete …

The growing threat of antibiotic resistance necessitates the development of novel
antimicrobial therapies. Antivirulence agents that target group-beneficial traits in …

One hundred forty-five florfenicol-resistant enterococci, isolated from swine fecal samples
collected from 76 pig farms, were investigated for the presence of optrA, cfr, and poxtA …

The widespread use of antibiotics in food animal production systems has resulted in the
emergence of antibiotic resistant zoonotic bacteria that can be transmitted to humans …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat, with evolution and spread of resistance to
frontline antibiotics outpacing the development of novel treatments. The spread of AMR is …