Staphylococcus epidermis is one of the most frequent causes of device-associated
infections due to biofilm formation. Current reports noted that subinhibitory concentrations of …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) acquires high-level resistance against β-
lactam antibiotics by expressing penicillin-binding protein 2a (PBP2a). PBP2a is a cell wall …

Efflux is a common mechanism of resistance to antibiotics. We show that efflux itself
promotes accumulation of antibiotic-resistance mutations (ARMs). This phenomenon was …

River microbial communities regularly act as the first barrier of defense against the spread of
antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) that enter environmental microbiomes through …

During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the preventive use of antimicrobials such as quaternary
ammonium compounds (QACs) surged worldwide. As cationic and surface-active biocides …

This study focuses on the development of antimicrobial fibres for use in medical and
healthcare textile industries. Carbon dots (CDs) were designed with boronic acid groups for …

Background: This invited short report aims to document the management of trauma and
nontrauma ICU patients in one quaternary facility in South Africa during the first two waves of …

The spread of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) is emerging as a
significant clinical concern in tertiary hospitals and, in particular, long-term care facilities with …

Plants-and biomass-derived products promise health-promoting, biodegradable and
sustainable properties for the increasingly health-aware consumers. Such products contain …

Background: This invited short report aims to document the management of trauma and
nontrauma ICU patients in one quaternary facility in South Africa during the first two waves of …