Advancements of Paper-Based Sensors for Antibiotic-Resistant Bacterial Species Identification

Advances in Paper-Based Sensors for the Detection of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most significant global public health challenges today. With the extensive use and misuse of antibiotics, more and more bacteria have developed resistance, rendering traditional treatments ineffective. According...

Investigating the Validity of MCIM and SCIM Phenotypic Methods in Screening Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates Producing IMP, VIM, and NDM Metallo-Beta-Lactamases Isolated from Burn Wounds

Investigating the Validity of mCIM and sCIM Phenotypic Methods in Screening Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates Producing IMP, VIM, and NDM Metallo-β-Lactamases from Burn Wounds Background Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative bacterium widely found in the environment, particularly in hospital settings. It is the second most common pathogen causing...

Aztreonam-Avibactam: A New Combination with Activity Against Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Complex

Aztreonam-Avibactam Activity Against Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Complex Background The Klebsiella pneumoniae complex (KPC) is a group of opportunistic pathogens that pose a serious threat to public health. In recent years, the infection rate of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Klebsiella pneumoniae has significantly increased, leading to ex...