Antimicrobial

publication of bacteria and support them to stay alive in unfavorable environmental conditions. Staphylococcus aureus isolates which create biofilm lead to chronic mastitis in dairy animals as it lets the bacteria more resistant to most of the antimicrobials and the phagocytosis. A number of studies were shown that formation of biofilm in S. aureus causing catheter related and nosocomial contaminations is linked with the presence of icaA and icaD genes [211]. However, the prevalence of ica…

The aim of this experiment is to determine how best to remove bacteria from an environment. Disinfectants are formulations of active chemicals that sterilize inanimate surfaces or objects, whereas antiseptics deter bacterial growth on living tissue. These agents have two modes of anti-bacterial action; growth inhibition or lethal action. Disease causing micro-organisms thrive wherever there are appropriate conditions to provide sustenance. There are four…

Antibiotic resistance also known as Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is when bacteria acquire the ability to resist the destructive and lethal effects of an antibiotic. New strains of resistant bacteria appear via mutations that introduce an antibiotic resistant gene and then evolve by “Survival of the Fittest". In presence of antibiotics, alleles providing bacteria with resistance are under strong selective pressure. Hence, surviving strains will be in a competition free environment, they will…

acetate/acetic acid 10mM pH5 (Buffer B) in 25 minutes in ÄKTA pure chromatography system (GE Healthcare), with a flow rate 1 ml/min. Protein and peptides absorbance were detected at 280 nm. 2 ml fractions were collected automatically and tested for antimicrobial activity as previously described in point…

Once-life-threatening infections were now curable with just a simple treatment of antibiotics. However, our reliance on them and other antimicrobials for everything from medicine to food safety to making sure our hands stay clean after grabbing a door handle is steadily strengthening the bacteria they aim to destroy. As a result, harmless bacteria found in common places may be transformed into…

comprised of baking soda and water. This will ease some of the acidity, remove buildup, and keep your teeth healthy and strong. Use an alcohol-free, antimicrobial mouthwash- Even when you are careful, a small amount of mouthwash will get swallowed every time you rinse. Since alcohol is not good for growing babies, use an alcohol-free antimicrobial mouthwash during pregnancy. Visit the dentist- Whether it is for a routine cleaning or you have more questions about your dental care during your…

Aortic graft infection is rare and carries a poor prognosis. The conventional managements for prosthetic graft infection are surgical debridement, removal of the infected graft, and reconstruction with the new graft prosthesis. However, these approaches are not feasible for some patients with anatomical difficulty of excision or severe comorbid medical illnesses. We report a case of aortic prosthetic graft infection treated successfully with long term antibiotics without surgical intervention. A…

Edamame is rich in isoflavones which is similar to estrogen. Isoflavones are known to have properties as anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, anticancer, and antimicrobial. These can regulate inflammatory responses, fight microbes, slow down aging in cells, and even protect against certain types of cancer. The two rich isoflavones in edamame are genistein and daidzein which could be used to improve breast cancer treatment. Another food that can help with aging is tofu. Tofu contains isoflavones,…

Introduction Over the past few years, there is a worldwide increasing tendency for the consumption of functional foods, including probiotics, prebiotics or both. Influenza epidemics cause numerous deaths and millions of hospitalization each year. Because of the alarming emergence of resistance to anti-influenza drugs, there is a need to identify new naturally occurring antiviral molecules. Punicaceae has been used for centuries in many cultures for the prevention and treatment of a wide…

because it resists corrosion and oxidation. New innovations like cell phones or solar panels are constantly emerging to take advantage of silver's unique properties. Silver is a precious metal because it is rare and valuable. It's non-toxic, antimicrobial qualities make it useful in medicine and pharmaceutical products. Silver ions act as a catalyst by absorbing oxygen, which kills bacteria by interfering with their respiration. Because of this antibiotic property silver had an essential role…