Non-faecium non-faecalis enterococci: a review of clinical manifestations, virulence factors, and antimicrobial resistance

CA Mullally, M Fahriani, S Mowlaboccus… - Clinical Microbiology …, 2024‏ - journals.asm.org
Enterococci are a diverse group of Gram-positive bacteria that are typically found as
commensals in humans, animals, and the environment. Occasionally, they may cause …

The Impact of Enterococcus spp. in the Immunocompromised Host: A Comprehensive Review

G Sangiorgio, M Calvo, G Migliorisi, F Campanile… - Pathogens, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
The immunocompromised host is usually vulnerable to infectious diseases due to broad-
spectrum treatments and immunological dysregulation. The Enterococcus genus consists of …

Antibiotic resistance to molecules commonly prescribed for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant gram-positive pathogens: What is relevant for the clinician?

G Tebano, I Zaghi, F Baldasso, C Calgarini, R Capozzi… - Pathogens, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Antibiotic resistance in Gram-positive pathogens is a relevant concern, particularly in the
hospital setting. Several antibiotics are now available to treat these drug-resistant …

Effect of Antibiotic Exposure on Staphylococcus epidermidis Responsible for Catheter-Related Bacteremia

C Pouget, C Chatre, JP Lavigne, A Pantel… - International journal of …, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) and especially Staphylococcus epidermidis are
responsible for health care infections, notably in the presence of foreign material (eg …

Alteration of adeS Contributes to Tigecycline Resistance and Collateral Sensitivity to Sulbactam in Acinetobacter baumannii

Y Yang, X Liu, D Zhou, J He, Q Chen, Q Xu… - Microbiology …, 2023‏ - journals.asm.org
The treatment of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) A. baumannii has emerged as a major
problem. Tigecycline (TGC) and sulbactam (SUL) are both effective antibiotics against XDR …

LiaR-dependent gene expression contributes to antimicrobial responses in group A Streptococcus

LA Vega, M Sanson-Iglesias, P Mukherjee… - Antimicrobial agents …, 2024‏ - journals.asm.org
The ability to sense and respond to host defenses is essential for pathogen survival. Some
mechanisms involve two-component systems (TCSs) that respond to host molecules, such …

[HTML][HTML] Tracking the Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in Enterococcus Within the Spanish Poultry Industry: Insights from a One Health Approach

J Garcia-Llorens, I Monroy, J Torres-Boncompte… - Antibiotics, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Background/Objectives: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Enterococcus species from
poultry production represents a significant public health threat due to the potential …

[HTML][HTML] Fast and Economic Microarray-Based Detection of Species-, Resistance-, and Virulence-Associated Genes in Clinical Strains of Vancomycin-Resistant …

IE Osadare, S Monecke, A Abdilahi, E Müller, M Collatz… - Sensors, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Today, there is a continuous worldwide battle against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and
that includes vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). Methods that can adequately and …

[HTML][HTML] Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci: Current Understandings of Resistance in Relation to Transmission and Preventive Strategies

I Mareković, M Markanović, J Lešin, M Ćorić - Pathogens, 2024‏ - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Due to the limited treatment options and increased mortality rates, infection prevention and
control strategies have been implemented for many years to mitigate dissemination of …

Heterogeneous collateral effects in daptomycin-resistant E. faecalis

A Huynh, J Maltas, KB Wood - bioRxiv, 2023‏ - biorxiv.org
Daptomycin, a cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic that targets the cell membrane, is an important
therapeutic option for treating multi-drug-resistant infections, including vancomycin-resistant …