The definition of the heterogeneous group of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) is
still based on diagnostic procedures that fulfill the clinical need to differentiate between …

The substantial use of antibiotics in the clinic, combined with a dearth of new antibiotic
classes, has led to a gradual increase in the resistance of bacterial pathogens to these …

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest challenges for the clinical sector and industry,
environment and societal development. One of the most important pathogens responsible …

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) have emerged as major pathogens in healthcare-
associated facilities, being S. epidermidis, S. haemolyticus and, more recently, S …

Transposons are a group of mobile genetic elements that are defined as a DNA sequence.
Transposons can jump into different places of the genome; for this reason, they are called …

Antibiotic resistance continues to plague antimicrobial chemotherapy of infectious disease.
And while true biocide resistance is as yet unrealized, in vitro and in vivo episodes of …

Chloramphenicol (Cm) and its fluorinated derivative florfenicol (Ff) represent highly potent
inhibitors of bacterial protein biosynthesis. As a consequence of the use of Cm in human …

Antibiotic resistance continues to hamper antimicrobial chemotherapy of infectious disease,
and while biocide resistance outside of the laboratory is as yet unrealized, in vitro and in …

Antibiotic resistance of bacterial pathogens is a fast emerging global crisis and an
understanding of the underlying resistance mechanisms is paramount for design and …

Antibiotics are important adjuncts in the treatment of infectious diseases, including
periodontitis. The most severe criticisms to the indiscriminate use of these drugs are their …