The effectiveness of existing policies to control antimicrobial resistance is not yet fully
understood. A strengthened evidence base is needed to inform effective policy interventions …

Vibrio cholerae (VC) is the causative agent of the severe dehydrating diarrheal disease
cholera. The primary treatment for cholera is oral rehydration therapy (ORT). However, in …

Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a Gram-negative halophilic bacterium is often associated with fish
and fishery products, thus causing gastroenteritis in humans upon ingestion of contaminated …

Advances in high-throughput DNA sequencing allow for a comprehensive analysis of
bacterial genes that contribute to virulence in a specific infectious setting. Such information …

An increase in the occurrence of potentially pathogenic Vibrio species is expected for waters
in Northern Europe as a consequence of global warming. In this context, a higher incidence …

The increasing prevalence of resistance in carbapenems is an escalating concern as
carbapenems are reserved as last-line antibiotics. Although indiscriminate antibiotic usage …

Background Despite the advancement in our understanding of cholera and its etiological
agent, Vibrio cholerae, the prevention and treatment of the disease are often hindered due …

Aims The antimicrobial activity of Acacia farnesiana against Vibrio cholerae has been
demonstrated; however, no information regarding its active compound or its mechanism of …

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Cholera is a global health problem as several thousands of cases and deaths occur each
year. The unique epidemiologic attribute of the disease is its propensity to occur as …