{"title":"Tracing the Origin and Early Progression of COVID-19 in Europe: An Epidemiological Descriptive Study","authors":"Ilyes Zatla, L. Boublenza, Amina Boublenza","doi":"10.61186/iem.9.3.249","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61186/iem.9.3.249","url":null,"abstract":",","PeriodicalId":34545,"journal":{"name":"Infection Epidemiology and Microbiology","volume":"121 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139326051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nia Krisniawati, Anton Budhi Darmawan, Anriani Puspita Karunia Ning Widhi, Rani Afifah Nur Hestiyani, Lantip Rujito
{"title":"Exploring Antibiotic Susceptibility in Otomycosis: Uncovering Mixed Infections of Fungal and Bacterial Origin in Indonesia","authors":"Nia Krisniawati, Anton Budhi Darmawan, Anriani Puspita Karunia Ning Widhi, Rani Afifah Nur Hestiyani, Lantip Rujito","doi":"10.61186/iem.9.3.229","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61186/iem.9.3.229","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34545,"journal":{"name":"Infection Epidemiology and Microbiology","volume":"151 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139327426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Sheikhi, Zahra Rafat, Davoud Roostaei, N. Sharifi, Hamid Neshandar Asli, Rasoul Naseri
Backgrounds: The use of plant extracts or their compounds as antimicrobial agents for oral infections worldwide represents that herbal medicines could be used as an effective alternative method in oral health care. This study aimed to evaluate the antifungal and antibacterial effects of five traditional medicinal plant extracts on standard and clinical strains of bacteria and fungi causing dental caries. Materials & Methods: Aqueous and methanolic extracts of Zataria multiflora, Lawsonia alba, Zizyphus spina-christi, Myrtus communis, and Citrus aurantium were prepared using maceration method. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum microbicidal concentration (MMC) of the prepared extracts were evaluated against bacterial (Streptococcus sanguinis and S. mutans) and fungal (Candida albicans, C. krusei, and C. tropicalis) isolates using broth microdilution method. Findings: Aqueous extracts of the studied plants showed no antimicrobial effects on the studied microorganisms, except M. communis and C. aurantium. The results indicated the antimicrobial potency of the methanolic extract of M. communis (MIC range =2 to 64 µg/mL) against all the studied microorganisms, followed by Z. multiflora (MIC range = 512-2048 µg/ mL), L. alba (MIC range = 1024-2048 µg/mL), C. aurantium (MIC range = 1024-4096 µg/mL), and Z. spina-christi (MIC range=2048-˃4096 μg/mL). Also, the lowest MMCs against the studied strains were related to the methanolic extract of M. communis (MMC range = 16-512 µg/mL). Conclusion: The results showed remarkable antimicrobial effects of M. communis extract, which could be a suitable alternative to chemical mouthwashes to prevent and control oral infections.
背景：全世界都在使用植物提取物或其化合物作为口腔感染的抗菌剂，这表明草药可作为口腔保健的一种有效替代方法。本研究旨在评估五种传统药用植物提取物对标准菌株和临床菌株中引起龋齿的细菌和真菌的抗真菌和抗细菌作用。材料与方法：采用浸渍法制备了多花荠属、白萝藦科植物白萝藦、刺五加、桃金娘和枳壳的水提取物和甲醇提取物。使用肉汤微稀释法评估了所制备提取物对细菌（血链球菌和变异链球菌）和真菌（白色念珠菌、克鲁塞念珠菌和热带念珠菌）分离物的最低抑菌浓度（MIC）和最低杀菌浓度（MMC）。研究结果所研究植物的水提取物对所研究的微生物没有抗菌作用，但茜草和枳壳除外。结果表明，M. communis（MIC 范围 =2 至 64 µg/mL）的甲醇提取物对所有研究微生物都具有抗菌效力，其次是 Z. multiflora（MIC 范围 = 512-2048 µg/ mL）、L. alba（MIC 范围 = 1024-2048 µg/mL）、C. aurantium（MIC 范围 = 1024-4096 µg/mL）和 Z. spina-christi（MIC 范围=2048-˃4096 μg/mL）。此外，对所研究菌株的最低 MMC 值与 M. communis 的甲醇提取物有关（MMC 值范围 = 16-512 μg/mL）。结论结果表明，马钱子萃取物具有明显的抗菌效果，可作为化学漱口水的合适替代品，预防和控制口腔感染。
{"title":"Antimicrobial Activity of Traditional Medicinal Plant Extracts against Bacterial and Fungal Strains Causing Dental Caries: An in Vitro Study","authors":"R. Sheikhi, Zahra Rafat, Davoud Roostaei, N. Sharifi, Hamid Neshandar Asli, Rasoul Naseri","doi":"10.61186/iem.9.3.239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61186/iem.9.3.239","url":null,"abstract":"Backgrounds: The use of plant extracts or their compounds as antimicrobial agents for oral infections worldwide represents that herbal medicines could be used as an effective alternative method in oral health care. This study aimed to evaluate the antifungal and antibacterial effects of five traditional medicinal plant extracts on standard and clinical strains of bacteria and fungi causing dental caries. Materials & Methods: Aqueous and methanolic extracts of Zataria multiflora, Lawsonia alba, Zizyphus spina-christi, Myrtus communis, and Citrus aurantium were prepared using maceration method. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum microbicidal concentration (MMC) of the prepared extracts were evaluated against bacterial (Streptococcus sanguinis and S. mutans) and fungal (Candida albicans, C. krusei, and C. tropicalis) isolates using broth microdilution method. Findings: Aqueous extracts of the studied plants showed no antimicrobial effects on the studied microorganisms, except M. communis and C. aurantium. The results indicated the antimicrobial potency of the methanolic extract of M. communis (MIC range =2 to 64 µg/mL) against all the studied microorganisms, followed by Z. multiflora (MIC range = 512-2048 µg/ mL), L. alba (MIC range = 1024-2048 µg/mL), C. aurantium (MIC range = 1024-4096 µg/mL), and Z. spina-christi (MIC range=2048-˃4096 μg/mL). Also, the lowest MMCs against the studied strains were related to the methanolic extract of M. communis (MMC range = 16-512 µg/mL). Conclusion: The results showed remarkable antimicrobial effects of M. communis extract, which could be a suitable alternative to chemical mouthwashes to prevent and control oral infections.","PeriodicalId":34545,"journal":{"name":"Infection Epidemiology and Microbiology","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139328020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Vaez, Z. Yazdanpour, F. Khademi, Abbas Pishdadian
Background : Treatment of infections caused by metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL)- producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa ( P. aeruginosa ) is a major healthcare-associated concern. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to ascertain antibiotic resistance patterns and prevalence of MBL genes in clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa.
{"title":"Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Metallo-Beta-Lactamase-Producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Patients in a Hospital in Zabol, Southeast of Iran","authors":"H. Vaez, Z. Yazdanpour, F. Khademi, Abbas Pishdadian","doi":"10.61186/iem.9.3.201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61186/iem.9.3.201","url":null,"abstract":"Background : Treatment of infections caused by metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL)- producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa ( P. aeruginosa ) is a major healthcare-associated concern. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to ascertain antibiotic resistance patterns and prevalence of MBL genes in clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa.","PeriodicalId":34545,"journal":{"name":"Infection Epidemiology and Microbiology","volume":"93 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139331215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Shayestehpour, Faezeh Ebneali, B. Zamani, Ahmad Piroozmand, Kamal Esalatmanesh, Z. Fateminasab, Shaghayegh Yazdani
A significant correlation was found between SLE and the presence of TTV ( r = .32, p = .03). There was no correlation between the presence of TTV and musculoskeletal involvements, skin lesions, renal manifestations, and hematological manifestations ( r < .05, p > .05). TTV was detected more frequently in patients with active lupus than in patients with quiescent disease, and this difference was significant ( p = .048). Conclusion : A significant association between TTV and SLE was observed in the present study; however, further studies are needed to investigate the role of TTV in the pathogenesis and clinical course of SLE.
{"title":"Association between Torque Teno Virus Frequency and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Potential Trigger for Autoimmune Diseases","authors":"M. Shayestehpour, Faezeh Ebneali, B. Zamani, Ahmad Piroozmand, Kamal Esalatmanesh, Z. Fateminasab, Shaghayegh Yazdani","doi":"10.61186/iem.9.3.257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61186/iem.9.3.257","url":null,"abstract":"A significant correlation was found between SLE and the presence of TTV ( r = .32, p = .03). There was no correlation between the presence of TTV and musculoskeletal involvements, skin lesions, renal manifestations, and hematological manifestations ( r < .05, p > .05). TTV was detected more frequently in patients with active lupus than in patients with quiescent disease, and this difference was significant ( p = .048). Conclusion : A significant association between TTV and SLE was observed in the present study; however, further studies are needed to investigate the role of TTV in the pathogenesis and clinical course of SLE.","PeriodicalId":34545,"journal":{"name":"Infection Epidemiology and Microbiology","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139329533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shokouh Ghafari, K. Namakin, Ali Reza khooban, P. Askari, Masoud Yousefi, Masood Ziaee
{"title":"Comparison of Multiplex Quantitative Real-Time PCR and Culture Methods for the Diagnosis of Bacterial Meningitis in Patients with Suspected Meningitis","authors":"Shokouh Ghafari, K. Namakin, Ali Reza khooban, P. Askari, Masoud Yousefi, Masood Ziaee","doi":"10.61186/iem.9.3.219","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61186/iem.9.3.219","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34545,"journal":{"name":"Infection Epidemiology and Microbiology","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139331479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mostafa Roshanravan, Z. Amini, Mohammad Reza Safdari, Sahar Kamel, Seyed Mohammad Javadzadeh, Hasan Namdar Ahmadabad
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{"title":"Impact of Serum 25(OH) D Levels on Immune Responses to Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination in Healthy Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in Mane and Samalghan City","authors":"Mostafa Roshanravan, Z. Amini, Mohammad Reza Safdari, Sahar Kamel, Seyed Mohammad Javadzadeh, Hasan Namdar Ahmadabad","doi":"10.61186/iem.9.2.157","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61186/iem.9.2.157","url":null,"abstract":",","PeriodicalId":34545,"journal":{"name":"Infection Epidemiology and Microbiology","volume":"135 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139352275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
hospitalized due to the COVID infection. Hypertension, diabetes, and chronic lung, heart and kidney diseases were identified as comorbidities. It was found that none of the tested samples were positive for influenza A and B. Conclusion: Although none of the patients were positive for influenza, the importance of co-infection could not be ignored. Screening of a large number of samples is needed during the seasonal period.
{"title":"Screening of Influenza Virus A and B among COVID-19 Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Southern India","authors":"Sushmitha Anand, Lavanya Mohanam, Priyadarshini Shanmugam","doi":"10.61186/iem.9.2.149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61186/iem.9.2.149","url":null,"abstract":"hospitalized due to the COVID infection. Hypertension, diabetes, and chronic lung, heart and kidney diseases were identified as comorbidities. It was found that none of the tested samples were positive for influenza A and B. Conclusion: Although none of the patients were positive for influenza, the importance of co-infection could not be ignored. Screening of a large number of samples is needed during the seasonal period.","PeriodicalId":34545,"journal":{"name":"Infection Epidemiology and Microbiology","volume":"67 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139352312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nazanin Delroshan, F. Ghandehari, Rezvan Mirzaei, L. Hoveida
Conclusion: The present study data indicated a substantial resistance to the studied antimicrobial agents, especially the last-resort antimicrobial agents. In addition, rep-PCR analysis revealed that most of the evaluated strains had partial genetic diversity; therefore, infection control activities should be carried out to decrease the colonization of MDR P. aeruginosa isolates in the hospital setting.
{"title":"Molecular Typing of Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates Obtained from Hospitalized Burn Patients by Rep-PCR","authors":"Nazanin Delroshan, F. Ghandehari, Rezvan Mirzaei, L. Hoveida","doi":"10.61186/iem.9.2.99","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61186/iem.9.2.99","url":null,"abstract":"Conclusion: The present study data indicated a substantial resistance to the studied antimicrobial agents, especially the last-resort antimicrobial agents. In addition, rep-PCR analysis revealed that most of the evaluated strains had partial genetic diversity; therefore, infection control activities should be carried out to decrease the colonization of MDR P. aeruginosa isolates in the hospital setting.","PeriodicalId":34545,"journal":{"name":"Infection Epidemiology and Microbiology","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139353028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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