Misuse and overuse of antibiotics have contributed in the last decades to a phenomenon
known as antibiotic resistance which is currently considered one of the principal threats to …

Antimicrobial peptides constitute one of the most promising alternatives to antibiotics since
they could be used to treat bacterial infections, especially those caused by multidrug …

Background Infections caused by drug-resistant strains of Acinetobacter baumannii and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa are now a global problem that requires the immediate …

The skin is the largest organ of the body and consists of an epidermis, dermis and
subcutaneous adipose tissue. The skin surface area is often stated to be about 1.8 to 2 m2 …

Acinetobacter baumannii is the causative agent of various hospital‐acquired infections.
Biofilm formation is one of the various antimicrobial resistance (AMR) strategies and is …

At present, much attention is paid to the use of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) of natural and
artificial origin to combat pathogens. AMPs have several points that determine their …

The drug resistance rate of Acinetobacter baumannii increases year on year, and the drugs
available for the treatment of carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii (CRAB) infection are …

Introduction Acinetobacter baumannii has become a major difficulty in the treatment of
bacteria-associated infection. The previously reported antimicrobial peptide Cec4 exhibited …

The rise in antibiotic-resistant strains of clinically important pathogens is a major threat to
global health. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized the urgent need to …

Acinetobacter baumannii is a serious health threat with a high mortality rate. We have
already reported prophylactic effects of IgYs raised against OmpA and Omp34 as well as …