Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen that causes a wide range of clinical
infections. It is a leading cause of bacteremia and infective endocarditis as well as …

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 …

Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is a common finding in many populations, including healthy
women and persons with underlying urologic abnormalities. The 2005 guideline from the …

Urinary tract infection (UTI), an infection anywhere in the urinary tract (urethra, bladder,
ureters, or kidneys) is very common. In 2007 in the United States there were 10.5 million …

Surface-associated microbial communities, called biofilms, are present in all environments.
Although biofilms play an important positive role in a variety of ecosystems, they also have …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections acquired in
the community and in hospitals. In individuals without anatomical or functional …

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is the most common healthcare-
associated infection and cause of secondary bloodstream infections. Despite many …

Urinary tract disease is a common clinical presentation in dogs and cats, and a common
reason for antimicrobial prescription. This document is a revision and expansion on the …

Background The β-lactamase inhibitor relebactam can restore imipenem activity against
imipenem-nonsusceptible gram-negative pathogens. We evaluated imipenem/relebactam …

Biofilms cause chronic infections in tissues or by develo** on the surfaces of medical
devices. Biofilm infections persist despite both antibiotic therapy and the innate and adaptive …