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Showing 1 to 20 of 54 for “"Bacterial Infections and Mycoses"”.
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Lethatlity of and Elicitation of Protective Antibody by Vibrio parahaemolyticus ATTC 17803
… antibody by this bacterium in male New Zealand White rabbits was demonstrated by testing control, baseline, and hyperimmune rabbit sera for their protective effect against 2 LD<sub>50 </sub>of the bacterium administered intraperitoneally in 13- to 18-g male mice, strain ICR. A comparison of …
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Evaluation Of Immunogenicity Of Transgenic Chloroplast Derived Protect
Anthrax, a fatal bacterial infection is caused by Bacillus anthracis, a gram-positive, spore forming, capsulated, rod shaped organism. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) lists anthrax as Category A biological agent due to its severity of impact on human health, high mortality rate, acuteness of the …
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The effect of antibiotics on Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm production
… for resistant bacteria. In this study, standard broad spectrum antibiotics were used to treat P. aeruginosa to prevent biofilm formation. The biofilm was then analyzed to determine if the biofilm is inhibited or facilitated by each treatment. Optimal concentrations of antibiotics were …
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Effect of Electrostatic Spraying of Food-Grade Organic and Inorganic Acids, and Grape Seed Extract on Salmonella Typhimurium and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Spinach and Iceberg Lettuce
… owing to Salmonella Typhimurium (<em>S</em>.T.) and <em>Escherichia coli </em>O157:H7 (<em>E.c.</em>). Washing and current disinfection strategies do not completely decontaminate leafy greens such as spinach and iceberg lettuce. Therefore, more effective treatments are essential to ensure the …
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Phenotypic, Physiological and Growth Interactions among Salmonella Serovars
… to humans <strong>(chapter 1)</strong>. Understanding the growth of <em>Salmonella</em> serovars and strains is an important basis for more in depth research. In this case we studied <strong>a)</strong> the aerobic and anaerobic growth responses of multiple strains from six different serovars, …
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SURVEY OF Rickettsia spp. IN TICKS IN NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, TEXAS
… 49 ticks were collected in Nacogdoches county and taxonomically identified. The DNA was extracted using DNeasy Blood and Tissue Kit, and the UltraClean Microbial DNA Isolation Kit. The genomic contents of the tick were subjected to PCR amplification to identify <em>Rickettsia </em>genus …
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Investigation of Novel Virulence Mechanisms In Candida Albicans
<p><em>Candida albicans </em>is the most important fungal species associated with humans. Normally present in the human microbiome as a commensal colonizer, <em>C. albicans </em>is also the fourth most prevalent organism isolated from bloodstream infections in hospitals. Disseminated infections …
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Interactions of Francisella Tularensis With Components of the Host Fibrinolytic System
… (FT) is a Gram-negative coccobacillus and causative agent of a life-threatening disease commonly referred to as tularemia. Due to the highly infectious nature of the organism, its previous development as a biowarfare agent and its potential use in acts of bioterrorism, this bacterium is …
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A Larval Zebrafish (Danio Rerio) Model of Adherent-Invasive Escherichia Coli Infections
… bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a broad term for chronic intestinal disorders that severely impact patient morbidity and quality of life. The global prevalence of IBD is rising, with over one million patients affected in the US alone. Adherent-invasive …
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MOLECULAR SUBTYPING OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS ISOLATES FROM THE U.P. COMMUNITY FOR THE PRESENCE OF TOXIN-ENCODING GENES
… aureus</em> is the most common cause of human bacterial infections; however, humans can also be asymptomatically colonized with <em>S. aureus</em>. Asymptomatic carriers can potentially spread <em>S. aureus</em> infection to others. These infections can range from mild to severe. The pathology …
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Geographical Incidence of Antimicrobial Resistant Gonorrhea
… been increasing, despite efforts in prevention and treatment. Populations at risk are mainly MSM and FSW. In 2015, men’s gonorrhea rates in the United States were higher compared to women, at 140.9 and 107.2 per 100,000 population, respectively. Illinois has consecutively had higher rates of …
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Regulating rsmA Expression in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
… commonly infects immunocompromised individuals and uses a variety of virulence factors to persist in these hosts. The posttranscriptional regulator, RsmA, plays a role in the expression of many virulence factors in <em>P. aeruginosa</em>. RsmA up regulates virulence factors used in colonizing …
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Signal Transduction and Transcriptional Regulation Pathways Essential for Azole Resistance in Candida albicans
<p>Candida albicans is the most prevalent human fungal pathogen, found as a commensal organism in the mucosa, gastrointestinal, and urogenital tracts of humans. This pathogenic fungus causes a wide spectrum of diseases, including the mucosal infection oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC) which …
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Reduction of Campylobacter jejuni on Chicken Wingettes by Treatment with Caprylic Acid, Chitosan or Protective Cultures of Lactobacillus spp.
… the main sources of protein in the United States and in 2014 Americans ate approximately 100 lbs per person. However, consumption of poultry products is strongly associated with foodborne illness from Campylobacter. In the first study, chitosan, caprylic acid and their combination were evaluated …
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Cellular Dynamics and Disease Outcome of Type 3 Streptococcus pneumoniae Clinical Isolates Differ Between Strains
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacterial pathogen that continues to be a major cause of disease around the world. It is not only the number one cause of bacterial pneumonia but also the cause of about 15% of the deaths of children under 5 around the world. There is a lot of research done on this …
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Investigation of CNT-induced Escherichia coli Lysis and Protein Release
… as a treatment to increase the permeability of a bacterial cell wall. Recombinant Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) containing a plasmid that expressed Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) and -lactamase were exposed to CNTs under various levels of agitation for different times. Fluorescence assay for GFP, …
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A Cloning-Free Recyclable System for CRISPR-Cas9 Mediated Mutant and Reversion Construction in Candida albicans Clinical Isolates
Candida albicans is a ubiquitous opportunistic fungal pathogen and one of the most prevalent causes of fungal diseases worldwide. The reference isolate SC5314 is one of the most widely used strains for both experimental and genetic studies, but it is becoming increasingly evident that genetic …
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Transcriptional Regulation of Azole Antifungal Resistance and Tolerance in Candida Glabrata
… as a significant problem in the management of infections caused by fungi including <em>Candida</em> species. In recent years, <em>Candida glabrata</em> has become the second most common cause of mucosal and invasive fungal infections in humans second to <em>Candida albicans</em>. Not only are …
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Examining How Non-Antifungal Medications Impact Host-Fungal Interactions
<p>Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) are estimated to kill 1.5 million people each year with mortality rates remaining high (around 30-70%), despite the availability of three major classes of antifungal drugs. Furthermore, millions more suffer debilitating infections of the mucosal membranes or …
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Nectin-1 is Degraded in <em>Chlamydia trachomatis</em>-Infected Genital Epithelial Cells and is Required for Herpes Simplex Virus Co-Infection-Induced <em>C. trachomatis</em> Persistence.
… trachomatis</em> is the most common bacterial STD agent in the US. This bacterium has a unique biphasic developmental cycle in which the infectious elementary body (EB) infects a host mucosal epithelial cell and differentiates into the replicative form (the reticulate body or RB) …
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