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Testing for the ability to modify antibiotics of Panus tigrinus 8/18 Lentinus strigosus 1566 laccase

Braz. j. biol; 84 (), 2024
In advanced biotechnology, the utilization of enzymes to achieve new or modified compounds with antibacterial, fungicidal, and anti-cancer specifications is crucial. Mushroom lactases are a hopeful biocatalyst for the synthesis and modification of different compounds. They are an accessible and inexpensi...

An antimicrobial activity of oil extracted from Saara hardwickii

Braz. j. biol; 84 (), 2024
Present research work represents antiviral and antibacterial value of body fat of Saara hardwickii commonly called as spiny tailed lizard. Oil was extracted from body fats located in the ventral region of this animal using hydrocarbons e.g., n-hexane, methanol, butanol and ethyl acetate as a solvent. The...

In vivo studies could not confirm in vitro prophylactic synergism between Moringa essential oil and Lactobacillus reuteri (MT180537)

Braz. j. biol; 84 (), 2024
Aerobic vaginitis (AV) is a recently defined vaginal recurring infection, which is treated with antibiotics. However, excessive and prolonged use of antibiotics disrupts healthy vaginal microflora and leads to the emergence of antibiotic resistance among pathogens. This situation has directed researchers...

Antibiotics prophylaxis at the time of catheter removal after radical prostatectomy: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis

Acta cir. bras; 39 (), 2024
Purpose: To conduct a systematic literature review with meta-analysis to identify whether antibiotic prophylaxis after removal of the indwelling urinary catheter reduces posterior infections. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted in the databases PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Google Scholar,...

The impact of synthetic bone grafting for tissue regeneration: an in vivo study

Braz. j. oral sci; 23 (), 2024
Aims: This study aimed to examine the biological response of synthetic nanocomposite material on canine mandibular bone. Methods: Nine healthy adult male local breed dogs aged 12 to 18 months and weighing 10.2 to 15.2 kg were used in the study. Based on healing intervals of 1 and 2 months, the dogs were ...

Microbiological profile and antibiotic sensitivity of maxillofacial infections in an emergency hospital

Braz. j. oral sci; 23 (), 2024
Aim: To investigate the bacteriological profile of oral and maxillofacial infections and the pattern of sensitivity to a specific group of antibiotics in a reference emergency hospital in Brazil. Methods: This is a prospective cohort institutional study that studied patients affected by oral and/ or maxi...

Piomiositis multifocal por Staphylococcus aureus: a propósito de un caso pediátrico

Arch. pediatr. Urug; 95 (1), 2024
Introducción: la piomiositis (PMS) es una infección bacteriana aguda o subaguda del músculo esquelético. Entidad rara en pediatría, suele acompañarse de la formación de abscesos. Se presenta más frecuentemente en preescolares de sexo masculino, afectando mayoritariamente a extremidades y región ...

Detection mecA gene and Staphylococcus aureus resistance to several antibiotics isolated from cat ear swabs at a veterinary hospital located at Surabaya – Indonesia

Cats are susceptible to S. aureus, which mainly colonizes the nose and ears of these feline species. Otitis externa in cat ears is one of the illnesses produced by S. aureus in animals. Antibiotic therapy for affected animals is the conventional treatment for infections by S. aureus. Antibiotic us...

Caracterización de una fuente de luz UV-C reciclada de bajo costo y evaluación de su actividad germicida contra bacterias y virus
Characterization of a low-cost recycled UV-C light source and assessment of its germicidal activity against bacteria and viruses

INTRODUCCIÓN: A partir de la pandemia de COVID-19 ha aumentado la demanda de la radiación UV-C como agente desinfectante para superficies y espacios cerrados. Si bien este mecanismo de desinfección es muy conocido, los dispositivos utilizados son muy voluminosos y costosos. Este estudio abordó una fu...

Efecto cicatrizante del alumbre de potasio al 2% en heridas crónicas. Estudio prospectivo, experimental

Rev. venez. cir; 77 (1), 2024
Reducir el tiempo de cicatrización de las heridas crónicas (HC), con alternativas factibles, materiales accesibles y económicos, constituye una estrategia para disminuir cronicidad de estas lesiones consideradas un problema de salud pública. Objetivo: Determinar el efecto cicatrizante del ...