BackgroundActinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (APP) remains a major respiratory pathogen in swine production worldwide. The limited cross-protection of available vaccines and the increasing occurrence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) highlight the need for integrated phenotypic and genomic surveillance to support effective local control strategies.MethodsTwelve APP isolates previously collected in P…
BackgroundDespite extensive vaccination efforts, central nervous system (CNS) infections remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the African meningitis belt. This burden is increasingly complicated by the rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in pathogens not covered by the available vaccines. We mapped pathogen-specific AMR profiles and diagnostic gaps in CNS bacterial pathogens…
Acinetobacter baumannii most often causes pneumonia in critically ill patients. However, A. baumannii is also an important cause of a broader range of infections, including skin/wound and urinary tract infections. This study aims to evaluate the in vitro activity of sulbactam-durlobactam and comparator antibiotics, including meropenem and cefiderocol against A. baumannii-calcoaceticus complex iso…
IntroductionPseudomonas is one of the largest genera among Gram-negative bacteria, currently comprising nearly 400 valid species. Among them, non-aeruginosa Pseudomonas species, together with Stutzerimonas—a genus recently separated from Pseudomonas—are becoming important reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance genes. However, accurate species-level identification of these organisms remains challe…
In rural Rajasthan, this outreach initiative addressed the issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through 14 interactive workshops facilitated by the third IndiaBioscience Outreach Grants (IOG 3). Neha Jain, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur, and her team educated students on microbiology and responsible antibiotic use, empowering young minds and fostering sustai…
We have been using and misusing antibiotics for years both in human and veterinary medicine. Residues of antibiotics are released from wastewaters to the environment where they enhance the spread of antibiotic resistance. This is why several antibiotic-resistant superbug strains are emerging around the world and putting the health system under a lot of pressure. […] The post #FEMSmicroBlog: Antim…
