Microorganisms, Volume 13, Issue 3

Clinics and hospitals inherently increase the risk of adverse events, including hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) transmitted between healthcare personnel and patients. This study aimed to identify bacterial strains present on frequently touched su...

Marine sediments are recognized as crucial reservoirs of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). However, the antibiotic resistome in sediments of the East China Sea, an area heavily impacted by human activities, has not been thoroughly studied. Here, we...

A sustainable Goji berry (Lycium barbarum L.) planting system that integrates forage radish cover crops (Raphanus sativus L.) and animal manure has been established in northwestern China. This study investigated the effects of different cropping syst...

The Minute Virus of Canines (MVC), belonging to the genus Bocaparvovirus within the family Parvoviridae, is associated with enteritis and embryonic infection in neonatal canines. Viral attachment to host cells is a critical step in infection, and vir...

The isolation and characterization of novel probiotics from dairy products, fermented foods, and the gut have gained significant attention. In particular, Streptococcus salivarius shows promise for use in oral probiotic preparations. In this study, w...

Salmonellosis is the second most common foodborne bacterial gastroenteritis in humans in Finland and worldwide. In Finland, a national salmonella control program covering cattle, pigs, and poultry, as well as the meat and eggs obtained from them, has...

Fungal endophytes of medicinal plants produce diverse secondary metabolites and extracellular enzymes with therapeutic and biotechnological potential. However, the biological and biotechnological potential of fungal endophytes from South African medi...

The fecal microbiomes of 15 infants with neuroblastoma (NB) at the onset of the disease and after standard-of-care therapy have been prospectively analyzed compared to those of age-matched healthy infants. By applying several algorithms to 16S sequen...

Red mud has been demonstrated to improve the methane production performance of anaerobic digestion (AD). However, the influence of red mud on ammonia nitrogen inhibition during AD through the mediating role of bacteria–phages interactions in th...

Reducing crude protein (CP) in weaner pig diets lowers post-weaning diarrhoea risk but may impair growth performance. This study aimed to identify the beneficial effects of organic acid (OA)-preserved grain and butyric acid supplementation on gut hea...

Crude oil and its derivates are among the most important environmental pollutants, where P. aeruginosa strains producing AlkB1 and AlkB2 alkane hydroxylases are often involved in their biodegradation. The aim of this study was to analyze antibiotic r...

Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has reduced the incidence of VL/HIV dramatically. However, HAART only partially prevents relapses, with one-year relapse rates ranging from 30 to 60%. Consequently, secondary prophylaxis is recommended for...

The discharge of organic and inorganic nitrogenous pollutants in wastewater leads to eutrophication and disrupts the ecological balance. Therefore, the pressing need for an effective treatment method has become increasingly evident. A robust bacteriu...

A microbial nest system (MNS) represents a novel and efficient approach to treating solid–liquid mixtures from pig farming instead of the conventional method, which separates the solid and liquid at first using centrifugation before treating th...

Linezolid-non-susceptible Enterococcus faecalis (LNSEf) has emerged as a critical clinical concern worldwide, yet data from Latin American settings remain scarce. This study aimed to investigate the molecular epidemiology and mechanisms underlying LN...

Candida albicans (C. albicans) is a major opportunistic fungal pathogen that causes life-threatening infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals, underscoring the critical need to understand its pathogenic mechanisms. This study investi...

Firefighters across the world face higher risks of occupational hazards, such as exposure to chemicals, extreme heat, traumatic stressors, and intense physical demands, which can increase their vulnerability to a range of psychological and physiologi...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients experience higher risks of colorectal cancer but the pathogenesis is unclear. In the general population, polyketide synthase-positive (pks⁺) E. coli is implicated in intestinal carcinogenesis via the production of c...

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) has emerged as a revolutionary tool for infectious disease diagnostics. The necessity of mNGS in real-world clinical practice for common Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (LRTI) needs further evaluation....

The distribution and assembly mechanisms of microorganisms in Antarctic lakes and glaciers remain poorly understood, despite their ecological significance. This study investigates the bacterial diversity and community composition in glacier borehole...

To investigate the association between miscarriage and ZIKV and CHIKV infection. The study population consisted of pregnant women who had miscarriages between 2015, 2016 and 2017, comprising a total of 30 women who were treated at the Santa Casa de M...

The burgeoning global silage industry has precipitated challenges related to the sustainable utilization of mycotoxin-contaminated silage. To understand the effect of bio-enhancement on lignocellulose degradation and mycotoxin reduction, mycotoxin-co...

Mechanically ventilated (MV) patients often develop ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) with increased mortality risk, especially in VAP caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) microorganisms. We evaluated MV patients and monitored VAP presentation, mi...

The gut microbiota plays an important role in the pathogenesis of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). In this study, we aimed to evaluate the role of the butyrate-producing bacterium Faecalibacterium prausnitzii in MASLD...

Molecular techniques recently integrated the candidiasis diagnostic workflow, avoiding the culture-based prolonged turn-around time and lack of sensitivity. The present retrospective study evaluated the OLM CandID Real-Time PCR on serum samples in th...

Gut microbiota plays an important role in gut health, and its dysbiosis is closely related to the pathogenesis of various intestinal diseases. The field of gut microbiota and intestinal diseases has not yet been systematically quantified through bibl...

An epilithic algal matrix (EAM) exhibits rapid expansion, recovery capacity, and high adaptability, leading to widespread distribution in degraded coral reef habitats. However, limited research on the dynamic processes of succession hinders a compreh...

Actinomycosis is a chronic suppurative granulomatous disease caused by Actinomyces spp. Although cutaneous actinomycosis is rare, dermatologists must consider it due to its potential coexistence with other pathogens, often as part of polymicrobial in...

Bacterial keratitis (BK) is a severe ocular infection that can lead to vision loss, with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) posing a growing challenge. This study retrospectively analyzed 1071 bacterial isolates from corneal infections over a 10-year per...

We conducted a real-life case–control study among outpatients with Omicron SARS-CoV-2 infection to assess the effectiveness of molnupiravir (MNP) in reducing hospital admission, admission to the intensive care unit, and death at day 28. Cases w...

With the rapid implementation of high-pressure processing in many sectors of the food industry, considerations associated with pressure-stressed microorganisms are emerging. Nisin was utilized in this study for controlling the proliferation of Lister...

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease with a varied clinical presentation that can mimic other infectious diseases, posing diagnostic challenges. While the Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT) remains the gold standard for serological diagnosis, its li...

The biotechnological potential of the lactic acid bacterial genus Weissella has not been fully unearthed. Since Weissella have not been tested against Fusaria and their mycotoxins, newly isolated Weissella confusa strains were characterized and teste...

Microbial keratitis, a vision-threatening infection commonly linked to contact lens use, poses a significant challenge, particularly when caused by Acanthamoeba species. Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is difficult to treat due to the organism’s ab...

Staphylococcus aureus is a globally significant pathogen associated with severe infections, foodborne illnesses, and animal diseases. Its control has become increasingly challenging due to the spread of antibiotic-resistant strains, highlighting the...

This study investigated the mechanism by which N-acyl-homoserine lactone (AHL) signaling molecules influence ammonia-oxidizing microorganisms (AOMs) under inhibitory conditions. In laboratory-scale sequential batch reactors (SBRs), the effects of dif...

Anthracnose is a widespread plant disease affecting vegetables, flowers, crops, and fruit trees, causing significant economic losses. It occurs at various stages of pepper growth, leading to rotting and shedding in later stages. The aim of this study...

Anaplasma phagocytophilum is an obligate intracellular Gram-negative bacterium that causes human granulocytic anaplasmosis. Assessing the number of these bacteria is important for in vitro and in vivo infection studies. Colony count is used to set re...

In this study, we characterized the effects of a diet supplemented with fermented cassava leaves (FCLs) on growth performance, intestinal morphology, the cecal microbiota, and cecal metabolites in hybrid geese. We found that the FCL diet was benefici...

Selenium (Se), a potentially toxic trace element, undergoes complex biogeochemical cycling in the environment, largely driven by microbial activity. The reduction in selenate or selenite to elemental selenium is an environmentally beneficial process,...

The cultivation of jujube (Ziziphus jujuba) in China is threatened by jujube witches’ broom (JWB) disease, a devastating infectious disease associated with JWB phytoplasma (‘Candidatus Phytoplasma ziziphi’). In many plants, proteins...

Agricultural plastic mulch enhances crop yields but leads to persistent microplastic contamination in soils. Concurrently, nitrogen (N) fertilization and atmospheric deposition profoundly reshape microbial ecosystems. This study examined the individu...

This study aimed to investigate the biocontrol activity of rhizosphere isolates against late blight disease of tomatoes caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans. A total of 30 rhizospheric bacterial isolates were evaluated for their antagonistic a...

HIV testing is crucial towards the control of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic. Monitoring trends of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing over time may help interpret the incidence of new HIV diagnoses and effectiveness o...

The objective of this study was to optimise the potato dextrose agar (PDA) culture medium in terms of its potential for use in the growth of actinobacteria. The strain used in this study was a species of actinobacteria previously identified as Strept...

This study examined epidemiological aspects of rabbit pathologies, identified bacterial strains, and assessed their antimicrobial resistance, emphasizing rabbits as potential reservoirs for zoonotic multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria and the need for...

Herbicides are the most employed pesticides in agriculture worldwide; among them, glyphosate is the most successful herbicide molecule in history. The extensive use of glyphosate has been related to environmental pollution and toxic effects on non-ta...

Candida auris is a World Health Organization critical-priority fungal pathogen that has variable resistance to antifungal treatments. Multiple clades have been identified through genomic analysis and have appeared in different geographic locations si...

Brazil is one of the most important countries globally in regard to arboviral disease ecology and emergence or resurgence. Unfortunately, it has shouldered a majority of arboviral disease cases from Latin America and its rich flora, fauna (including...

In this study, a halotolerant bacterial strain was isolated and identified. This bacterium was confirmed to efficiently degrade s-triazine herbicides under saline conditions. The optimal conditions for the metabolism and growth of this strain were de...