Escherichia coli comprises a highly diverse group of Gram‐negative bacteria and is a
common member of the intestinal microflora of humans and animals. Generally, such …

Oxidative stress is a condition caused by the high intracellular concentrations of reactive
oxygen species (ROS) that includes superoxide anion radicals, hydroxyl radicals and …

Background The continuing emergence of infections with antifungal resistant Candida
strains requires a constant search for new antifungal drugs, with the plant kingdom being an …

Introduction In view of increasing resistance against antibiotics and antiseptics, antimicrobial
photodynamic therapy (aPDT) may be a promising approach for use in dentistry. The aim of …

Background A plasmid-mediated mechanism of bacterial resistance to polymyxin is a
serious threat to public health worldwide. The present study aimed to determine the …

Forming biofilms may be a survival strategy of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli to
enable it to persist in the environment and the food industry. Here, we evaluate and …

Escherichia coli is one of the main etiological agents of neonatal calf diarrhea (NCD). The
objective of this study was to assess the presence of virulence genes, genetic diversity, and …

Proteus mirabilis is one of the most common etiological agents of complicated urinary tract
infections, especially those associated with catheterization. This is related to the ability of P …

Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur frequently in children and women. Intracellular
bacterial communities (IBCs) and biofilm formation by Escherichia coli are risk factors for …

Candida albicans is an important source of device-associated infection because of its
capacity for biofilm formation. This yeast has the ability to form biofilms which favors the …