introduction: the antimicrobial efficacy of root canal irrigant plays an important role in increasing the success of root canal treatment (rct). the aim of the present experimental study was to compare the antimicrobial activity of triphala (a plant-derived solution) with 0.5, 1, 2.5 and 5% concentrations of sodium hypochlorite (naocl), against enterococcus faecalis ( e. faecalis ). methods and...

doi: 10.2340/00015555-0389 Infection with Staphylococcus aureus is common in all forms of eczema. Production of superantigens by S. aureus increases skin inflammation in eczema; antibacterial treatment is thus pivotal. Poor patient compliance is a major cause of treatment failure; combination preparations that contain an antibacterial and a topical steroid and that work quickly can improve comp...

background : the purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of apple cider vinegar plus ppi-based triple therapy on eradication of helicobacter pylori (h.pylori) infection. materials and methods : 116 patients with h. pylori infection were included in this randomized clinical trial. patients in control group (n=59) received amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and pantaprazole twice daily. patien...

The aim of this study was to explore the plasmid characteristics of eight clinical Enterobacteriaceae strains containing extended broad spectrum beta-lactamases and plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance. Plasmids were transferred by conjugation or transformation and resistance determinants were investigated by PCR. We showed that at least one plasmid harbouring qnrB or qnrS determinant was tran...

OBJECTIVE Quinolone resistance is usually caused by various chromosomal mutations, but has been more recently associated with plasmids which carry the qnr determinant. The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of qnr genes in clinical isolates of Enterobacteriaceae in Jamaica. METHODS A total of 255 non-duplicate fluoroquinolone-resistant Enterobacteriaceae clinical isolates, com...

WCK 771 demonstrated MIC(50) and MIC(90)s of 0.03 and 1 microg/ml, respectively, against 297 recent U.S. community-acquired and hospital strains of Staphylococcus aureus, irrespective of quinolone or glycopeptide resistance. Against quinolone-resistant strains, MIC(90)s of WCK 771 and moxifloxacin were 1 and 16 microg/ml, respectively.

clear on the request form. Knowing that treatment is indicated, the laboratory should provide information on antibacterial sensitivities as soon as possible. Good communication between microbiology laboratory staff and general practitioners is essential if the correct balance between advantage and disadvantage of the use of antibacterial agents in the treatment of urinary tract infection is to ...

Vancomycin and cholestyramine have been utilized both alone and in combination for the treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis. Previous work for the treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis. Previous work has demonstrated significant binding of vancomycin by the anion-exchange resin. The antibacterial activity of vancomycin was markedly reduced when the s...

Antibacterial activities of aqueous, acetone, ethanol and methanol extracts of fruits of Helicteres isora (Mororphali) were studied. The fruit aqueous extracts of H. isora showed prominent antibacterial activities against E. coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Salmonella typhimurium and Proteus vulgaris; moderate activity against Enterobacter aerogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi and...