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Antimicrobial susceptibility of hospital acquired Stenotrophomonas maltophilia isolate biofilms

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (4), 2016
Abstract Aims We sought to characterize the antibiotic susceptibility of strains of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia isolated from clinical samples, and the role of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia biofilm in antibiotic resistance. Methods Fifty-one clinical Stenotrophomonas maltophilia isolates were obtained ...

Characterization of a small outbreak of Salmonella enterica serovar Infantis that harbour CTX-M-65 in Ecuador

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (4), 2016

Extensive variation in drug-resistance mutational profile of Brazilian patients failing antiretroviral therapy in five large Brazilian cities

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (4), 2016
Abstract Background Development of drug-resistance mutations is the main cause of failure in antiretroviral therapy. In Brazil, there is scarce information on resistance pattern for patients failing antiretroviral therapy. Objectives To define the HIV mutational profile associated with drug resistance ...

Efectividad de repelentes comerciales disponibles contra el mosquito Aedes aegypti (L ) en Yucatán, México

Salud pública Méx; 58 (4), 2016
Resumen: Objetivo: Determinar la eficacia de repelentes comerciales disponibles en Yucatán contra el mosquito Aedes aegypti, vector del dengue, Chikungunya y Zika. Material y métodos: Se determinó el tiempo de protección con base en el protocolo WHO/CTD/WHOPES/IC y la NOM-032-SSA2-2014. Resultados...

Detección del gen mecA en cepas de Staphylococcus coagulasa positiva aisladas desde gatos

Rev. chil. infectol; 33 (4), 2016
Introduction: Bacterial resistance is a global concern for public health. Reports of antimicrobial resistance, including that against methicillin, have increased in strains of coagulase positive Staphylococcus (CPS) isolated from pets, however in Chile this information is limited. Objectives: To determin...

Efecto pediculicida de una formulación en base a Eucaliptus globulus L

Rev. chil. infectol; 33 (4), 2016
Introduction: Pediculosis capitis is a public health problem with a high prevalence. The emergence of parasite resistance to conventional pediculicide is of great concern worldwide. Objective: To develop alternatives pediculicide, effective and safe, based on the essential oil of Eucaliptus globulus. Met...

Alteração do tecido conjuntivo orbitário após aplicação de bimatoprost: estudo experimental em ratos

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 75 (4), 2016
RESUMO O bimatoprost é utilizado comumente como a droga de primeira escolha no tratamento do glaucoma primário de ângulo aberto. Hiperemia conjuntival, crescimento dos cílios, enoftalmia, escurecimento cutâneo periocular, sulco palpebral profundo e prurido ocular têm sido relatados em pacientes que...

Characterisation and microleakage of a new hydrophilic fissure sealant - UltraSeal XT® hydro

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Objectives The aim of this study was to characterise the new hydrophilic fissure sealant, UltraSeal XT® hydro™ (Ultradent Products, USA), and to investigate its in vitro resistance to microleakage after placement on conventionally acid etched and sequentially lased and acid etched molar...

Water interaction and bond strength to dentin of dye-labelled adhesive as a function of the addition of rhodamine B

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective This study investigated the effect of the fluorescent dye rhodamine B (RB) for interfacial micromorphology analysis of dental composite restorations on water sorption/solubility (WS/WSL) and microtensile bond strength to dentin (µTBS) of a 3-step total etch and a 2-step self-etch ad...

Effect of silver nanoparticles on the physicochemical and antimicrobial properties of an orthodontic adhesive

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Orthodontic treatment with fixed brackets plays a major role on the formation of white spot lesions. Objective This study aimed to incorporate silver nanoparticle solutions (AgNP) in an orthodontic adhesive and evaluate its physicochemical and antimicrobial properties. Material and Methods S...