The increasing antibiotic resistance towards a panel of microorganisms is one of the public
health concerns. For this reason, the search for alternatives to the widely used antibiotic has …

This study was aimed at providing new insights on the response of bacterial cell membranes
to ultrasound exposure. Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157: H7 cells were exposed to different …

Background Universal skin and nasal decolonisation reduces multidrug-resistant pathogens
and bloodstream infections in intensive care units. The effect of universal decolonisation on …

Background The presence of resistant ESKAPE pathogens to antimicrobials including
chemical disinfectants (ChDs) is a serious threat to public health worldwide. In the present …

Due to its high hydrophobicity and low solubility, the unmodified moringa seed protein
(MSP) is not ideal for creating a stable Pickering emulsion. Therefore, preparing MSP …

The present study investigated the antimicrobial effect and mechanism of ultrasound (US)
with thyme essential oil nanoemulsions (TEON) on the inactivation of Staphylococcus …

Multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is well-known for its rapid acclimatization in
hospital environments. The ability of the bacterium to endure desiccation and starvation on …

Antibacterial hand sanitizers could play a prominent role in slowing down the spread and
infection of hand bacterial pathogens; luteolin (LUT) is potentially useful as an antibacterial …

Acinetobacter baumannii is an ESKAPE pathogen responsible for severe nosocomial
infections. Among all the mechanisms contributing to multidrug resistance, efflux pumps …

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 …