Phages for biofilm removal

C Ferriol-González, P Domingo-Calap - Antibiotics, 2020 - mdpi.com
Biofilms are clusters of bacteria that live in association with surfaces. Their main
characteristic is that the bacteria inside the biofilms are attached to other bacterial cells and …

A comprehensive review on techniques to create the anti-microbial surface of biomaterials to intervene in biofouling

S Kumar, DN Roy, V Dey - Colloid and Interface Science Communications, 2021 - Elsevier
The development of microorganisms' colonies creates a three-dimensional structure named
biofilm, which helps microorganisms attach to the substratum to survive. The …

Antibacterial Potential of Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst. and Its Bioactive Molecules against Uropathogens—An In Silico Study to Identify Potential Lead Molecule(s) for …

J Mehta, K Utkarsh, S Fuloria, T Singh, M Sekar… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are becoming more common, requiring extensive protection
from antimicrobials. The global expansion of multi-drug resistance uropathogens in the past …

How biofilm changes our understanding of cleaning and disinfection

JY Maillard, I Centeleghe - Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control, 2023 - Springer
Biofilms are ubiquitous in healthcare settings. By nature, biofilms are less susceptible to
antimicrobials and are associated with healthcare-associated infections (HAI). Resistance of …

The role of gram-negative bacteria in urinary tract infections: current concepts and therapeutic options

P Behzadi, E Urbán, M Matuz, R Benkő… - Advances in Microbiology …, 2021 - Springer
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are some of the most common infections in human medicine
worldwide, recognized as an important public health concern to healthcare systems around …

Novel approaches to combat medical device-associated biofilms

X Li, L Sun, P Zhang, Y Wang - Coatings, 2021 - mdpi.com
Biofilms are aggregates formed as a protective survival state by microorganisms to adapt to
the environment and can be resistant to antimicrobial agents and host immune responses …

Potential of nanoparticles integrated with antibacterial properties in preventing biofilm and antibiotic resistance

M Thambirajoo, M Maarof, Y Lokanathan, H Katas… - Antibiotics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Nanotechnology has become an emerging technology in the medical field and is widely
applicable for various clinical applications. The potential use of nanoparticles as …

Catheter‐Associated Urinary Tract Infection and Obstinate Biofilm Producers

G Maharjan, P Khadka… - Canadian journal of …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Biofilms, or colonies of uropathogen growing on the surface of indwelling
medical devices, can inflict obstinate or recurring infection, thought‐provoking antimicrobial …

The pathogenesis of Nipah virus: A review

P Devnath, S Wajed, RC Das, S Kar, I Islam… - Microbial …, 2022 - Elsevier
Nipah virus (NiV), an emerging zoonotic virus, has been associated with several outbreaks
with high death rates, mainly in South and Southeast Asia. NiV is responsible for …

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection: Incidence, associated factors and drug resistance patterns of bacterial isolates in southern ethiopia

Y Oumer, B Regasa Dadi, M Seid… - Infection and drug …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most common
nosocomial infection and a leading cause of morbidity. The aim of this study was to …