Search Results - "anti-bacterial agents"

Background/Aim. Prevalence studies, also known as cross-sectional studies, offer an effective approach for gathering high-quality data on particular health concerns. The aim of the study was to analyze the utilization of antimicrobial medications (AM) in a tertiary healthcare institution. Methods. A...

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The fast formation of microbial resistance to antibiotics creates necessity of search for new alternative antimicrobial drugs. Aim. To study the specific antimicrobial activity of silver citrate and copper citrate for the purpose of pharmaceutical drugs developing. Methods and results. The ant...

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Introduction: Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis are common invasive bacterial infections in children. Objective: To describe the microorganisms, antimicrobial susceptibility, and microbiological diagnostic procedures. Methods: A case series of children with a confirmed diagnosis from 2017 to 2022...

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ABSTRACT Aims We aimed to evaluate the risk of pseudogallstones and biliary tract infections after ceftriaxone administration in patients undergoing rehabilitation. Methods and Results This retrospective observational study was conducted from October 2016 to May 2022. During this period, 41 patients...

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Purpose This study examined the effects of asymptomatic bacteriospermia on the semen quality of subfertile males. The types of bacteria and their antibiotic susceptibility were also analyzed. Materials and Methods Semen was collected and analyzed from 510 subfertile males. One hundred and seventy-ni...

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The article brings up the topic not only vital and urgent for further development of modern medical science, but also affecting the interests of mankind as a whole and of every inhabitant of the Earth in particular: that is the irrational use of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance which rate is gr...

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Objectives: Prescription trends to certain antibiotic classes in Lithuania have been observed. Considering the potential contribution to antimicrobial resistance and the evidence of inappropriate prescriptions highlights, the periodical assessment of antibiotic consumption trends is required. The ai...

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Objective(s): Persistent clinical infections have driven extensive research to find effective solutions. Liposomes, known for their biocompatibility, versatility, targetability, and tunability, have emerged as a prominent drug delivery system. They enhance the delivery of contemporary antibiotics to...

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Postoperative infectious complications are a worrying problem for surgeons. Urological surgery has a higher risk of postoperative urinary tract infection than other surgeries because of the common use of various types of catheters. Due to the recent increase in antibiotic resistance, antimicrobial s...

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In this meta-analysis and systematic review, the effectiveness and safety of single-dose fosfomycin were evaluated in comparison to other antibiotics for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women, including asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in pregnant women. Two independent revie...

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Objective(s): Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) can be considered as the new antibacterial agents. The antibacterial effects of synthesized AgNPs from Iranian pistachio hulls on several antibiotic-resistant bacteria were assessed in this study. Materials and Methods: In an experimental study, AgNPs were...

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ObjectivesIrrigants are imperative in endodontic therapy for the elimination of pathogens from the infected root canal. The present study compared the antimicrobial efficacy of octenidine dihydrochloride (OCT) with chlorhexidine (CHX) and sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) against Staphylococcus epidermidi...

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Lately adamantine containing substances have found wide use among the skeleton derivatives. The combination of adamantane and 1,2,4-triazole in one molecule creates significant preconditions to design new potential drugs with low toxicity and pronounced pharmacological activity. The aim of the re...

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Objective(s): Multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms are posing threat by exhibiting resistance to commonly used antibiotics. From our study, we found a novel strategy to enhance the efficacy of antibiotics, which could help in treating diseases caused by various pathogens. We have used a natural, low-...

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<b>Background/Objectives:</b> We reviewed Post-Marketing Requirements (PMRs) under the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) for antibiotics approved in adults from 2009 to 2024 to better understand factors associated with PMR study completion. <b>Methods</b>: Initial PMRs, in...

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INTRODUÇÃO: A antibioticoterapia profilática e terapêutica é muitas vezes usada de forma equivocada pelo cirurgião para prevenir a infecção, trazendo prejuízos ao paciente e contribuindo para a seleção de bactérias resistentes aos antibióticos. Este trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar se há necessida...

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Background Antibiotic prescription rates can be affected by pandemic measures such as lockdowns, social distancing, and remote consultations in general practice. Therefore, such emergency states may negatively affect antimicrobial stewardship, specifically in out-of-hours (OOH) primary care. As cont...

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Drug induced liver injury is one of the most frequent reasons for stopping treatment and the main cause of the onset and progression of acute liver failure, requiring liver transplantation. In children antibacterial drugs are on the first place in terms of hepatotoxicity, and the hepatocellular type...

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Durian (durio zibertinus) is a native tropical fruit from Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia. Durian peel is the highest composition of durian fruit (60-75%), and is still considered as waste that causes environmental problems. This study aimed to analyze the content of secondary metabolites extra...

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