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View article: Toxicity profiling of phenazopyridine in zebrafish: An emerging pharmaceutical contaminant in the environment
Toxicity profiling of phenazopyridine in zebrafish: An emerging pharmaceutical contaminant in the environment Open
Phenazopyridine is an azo dye analgesic routinely used in the management of urinary tract infections. An overdose of this pharmaceutical agent causes methemoglobinemia and renal failure across all age groups. There is limited knowledge reg…
View article: Unveiling the traits of antibiotic resistance and virulence in Escherichia coli obtained from poultry waste
Unveiling the traits of antibiotic resistance and virulence in Escherichia coli obtained from poultry waste Open
View article: Detection and Characterization of Microplastics in Commercial Salts in India
Detection and Characterization of Microplastics in Commercial Salts in India Open
Plastic waste accumulation is an ever-growing menace affecting both aquatic and terrestrial environments. One of the primary concerns associated with plastic pollution is the accumulation of microplastics (MPs) in the ecosystem, particular…
View article: Comprehensive Update on Rabies: A Neglected Zoonotic Disease of Public Health Concern
Comprehensive Update on Rabies: A Neglected Zoonotic Disease of Public Health Concern Open
Rabies, a deadly viral zoonosis, that has driven mankind for centuries continues to be a major global public health threat, primarily affecting under developed areas. The virus targets the central nervous system of warm-blooded animals and…
View article: Screening for microplastics in drinking water and its toxicity profiling in zebrafish
Screening for microplastics in drinking water and its toxicity profiling in zebrafish Open
Microplastics (MPs) have emerged as a major environmental problem in freshwater and marine environments. The effects of these polymers on aquatic life are well studied; however, there is limited knowledge of MP-associated health hazards in…
View article: Prophage and Plasmid-Mediated Beta-Lactamases in Multidrug-Resistant Extraintestinal Escherichia coli
Prophage and Plasmid-Mediated Beta-Lactamases in Multidrug-Resistant Extraintestinal Escherichia coli Open
Objectives Antibiotic resistance can arise as a mutation to adapt to stress or be mediated by horizontal gene transfer. This study aimed at identifying the resistance determinants present in the mobile genetic elements of prophages and pla…
View article: Investigation of anti-proliferative and anti-angiogenic properties of Parkia javanica bark and fruit extracts in zebrafish
Investigation of anti-proliferative and anti-angiogenic properties of Parkia javanica bark and fruit extracts in zebrafish Open
The use of herbal products as traditional medicines has been a practice in India for centuries. Due to high ethnic diversity, the pool of herbal medicines is enormous, and they are often preferred over modern medicines in certain parts of …
View article: Prevalence and Characterization of Legionella pneumophila and Related Species from Water-Based Recreational Sites
Prevalence and Characterization of Legionella pneumophila and Related Species from Water-Based Recreational Sites Open
Background and Objectives Legionella is a genus of gram-negative bacteria common in soil and aquatic systems and is associated with protists. They have emerged as a pathogenic group due to the increased use and poor maintenance of artifici…
View article: Molecular Screening for the Detection of Antibiotic Resistance and Virulence Attributes in Avian Pathogenic Escherichia Coli
Molecular Screening for the Detection of Antibiotic Resistance and Virulence Attributes in Avian Pathogenic Escherichia Coli Open
View article: Incidence of Aflatoxin in Ready to Eat Nuts from Local Food Markets in Mangaluru, India
Incidence of Aflatoxin in Ready to Eat Nuts from Local Food Markets in Mangaluru, India Open
Background and Objective Aflatoxins are a group of naturally occurring mycotoxin which are toxic secondary metabolites produced by certain filamentous fungi like Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. The main objective of this st…
View article: Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP): a sensitive molecular tool for detection of Staphylococcus aureus in meat and dairy product
Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP): a sensitive molecular tool for detection of Staphylococcus aureus in meat and dairy product Open
View article: Advances in Environmental Detection and Clinical Diagnostic Tests for Legionella Species
Advances in Environmental Detection and Clinical Diagnostic Tests for Legionella Species Open
Legionella is a fastidious organism that is difficult to culture in the lab but is widely distributed in environmental, domestic, and hospital settings. The clinical manifestations due to Legionella infections range from mild fever to fata…
View article: Genetic Diversity of the Legionella pneumophila dotA Gene Detected on Surfaces of Respiratory Therapy Equipment
Genetic Diversity of the Legionella pneumophila dotA Gene Detected on Surfaces of Respiratory Therapy Equipment Open
Legionellosis is a neglected disease due to the absence of well-defined clinical symptoms and difficulties in isolating the causal organism. Legionella spp. is known to colonize the lumen of respiratory therapy equipment(RTE) and evade con…
View article: Iron Content as an Indicator for Legionella Species in Artificial Water Systems
Iron Content as an Indicator for Legionella Species in Artificial Water Systems Open
Following is the data which shows the presence of Legionella spp. in both natural and artificial sources of water, especially in municipal water supply systems. In our study, we show that iron concentration at the sites of bacterial…
View article: Isolation, Characterization, and Comparison of Efficiencies of Bacteriophages to Reduce Planktonic and Biofilm-Associated Staphylococcus aureus
Isolation, Characterization, and Comparison of Efficiencies of Bacteriophages to Reduce Planktonic and Biofilm-Associated Staphylococcus aureus Open
Introduction In the present era, wherein occurrence of antimicrobial resistance compounded with biofilms in disease conditions has rendered present antibiotic therapy ineffective, the need for alternative strategies to treat bacterial infe…
View article: Iron content as an indicator for Legionella species in artificial water systems
Iron content as an indicator for Legionella species in artificial water systems Open
Following is the data which shows the presence of Legionella spp. in both natural and artificial sources of water, especially in municipal water supply systems. In our study, we show that iron concentration at the sites of bacterial…
View article: Presence & mobility of antimicrobial resistance in Gram-negative bacteria from environmental samples in coastal Karnataka, India
Presence & mobility of antimicrobial resistance in Gram-negative bacteria from environmental samples in coastal Karnataka, India Open
To understand antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns and mechanisms of horizontal gene transfer in human-associated environments is essential to AMR surveillance. Gram-negative bacteria (1122 isolates) from food-animal environments were c…
View article: Plasmid-mediated fluoroquinolone resistance associated with extra-intestinal Escherichia coli isolates from hospital samples
Plasmid-mediated fluoroquinolone resistance associated with extra-intestinal Escherichia coli isolates from hospital samples Open
Background & objectives: Infection from fluoroquinolone-resistant extra-intestinal Escherichia coli is a global concern. In this study, isolation and characterization of fluoroquinolone-resistant extra-intestinal E. coli isolates obtained …
View article: Phenotypic & genotypic study of antimicrobial profile of bacteria isolates from environmental samples
Phenotypic & genotypic study of antimicrobial profile of bacteria isolates from environmental samples Open
Background & objectives: The resistance to antibiotics in pathogenic bacteria has increased at an alarming rate in recent years due to the indiscriminate use of antibiotics in healthcare, livestock and aquaculture. In this context, it is n…
View article: Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of <i>Listeria</i> species isolated from ready-to-eat dairy products
Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of <i>Listeria</i> species isolated from ready-to-eat dairy products Open
In food industry, listeriosis, caused by Listeria is considered to be a menace, because of the pathogen's ability to combat processing conditions and to cause serious infection. Therefore, investigating the inhabitancy of Listeria in food …
View article: Comparison of antimicrobial resistance in Gram negative bacteria isolated from effluents in coastal districts of Karnataka, India
Comparison of antimicrobial resistance in Gram negative bacteria isolated from effluents in coastal districts of Karnataka, India Open
Downstream water systems provide for a conducive environment for horizontal gene transfer. The objective of this study was to determine the burden of antimicrobial resistance in waste water effluents from different sources and their impact…