A5079052672- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
- Escherichia coli research studies
- Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Enterobacteriaceae and Cronobacter Research
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
University of Palermo
2010-2024
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "Paolo Giaccone" di Palermo
2015
National Institute Of Hygiene And Epidemiology
2011
Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
2011
Chung Shan Medical University
2011
Institut Pasteur
2011
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2011
University of Malaya
2011
Institut Pasteur de Dakar
2011
Administración Nacional de Laboratorios e Institutos de Salud
2011
ABSTRACT The present update on the global distribution of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex spoligotypes provides both octal and binary descriptions for M. complex, including bovis , from >90 countries (13,008 patterns grouped into 813 shared types containing 11,708 isolates 1,300 orphan patterns). A number potential indices were developed to summarize information biogeographical specificity a given type, as well its geographical spreading (matching code index, respectively). To...
Abstract We present a short summary of recent observations on the global distribution major clades Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, causative agent tuberculosis. This was defined by data-mining an international spoligotyping database, SpolDB3. database contains 11,708 patterns from as many clinical isolates originating more than 90 countries. The spoligotypes were clustered into 813 shared types. A total 1,300 orphan (clinical showing unique spoligotype) also detected.
The genus Salmonella contains two species, S. bongori and enterica. Compared to the well-studied enterica there is a marked lack of information regarding genetic makeup diversity bongori. has been found predominantly associated with cold-blooded animals, but it can infect humans. To define phylogeny this compare enterica, we have sequenced 28 isolates representing most known This cross-species analysis allowed us confidently differentiate ancestral functions from those acquired following...
The global spread of Klebsiella pneumoniae producing carbapenemase (KPC) has been mainly associated with the dissemination high-risk clones. In last decade, hospital outbreaks involving KPC-producing K. have predominantly attributed to isolates belonging clonal group (CG) 258. However, results recent epidemiological analysis indicate that sequence type (ST) 307, is emerging in different parts world and a candidate become prevalent clone near future. Here we show ST307 genome encodes genetic...
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We investigated the evolution and epidemiology of a novel livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strain, which colonizes infects urban-dwelling Danes even without Danish animal reservoir. Genetic evidence suggests both poultry human adaptation, with meat implicated as probable source.
Background In Italy, Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase producing K. (KPC-Kp) strains are highly endemic and KPC CC258 is reported as the widely predominating clone. Palermo, previous reports have confirmed this pattern. However, recent preliminary findings suggest that an epidemiological change likely ongoing towards a polyclonal KPC-Kp spread. Here we present results of molecular typing 94 carbapenem non susceptible isolates detected during 2014 in three different hospitals Italy. Methods...
Staphylococcus aureus clonal complex 398 (CC398) isolates cluster into two distinct phylogenetic clades based on single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) revealing a basal human clade and more derived livestock clade. The scn tet(M) genes are strongly associated with the clade, respectively, due to loss acquisition of mobile genetic elements. We present canonical polymorphism (canSNP) assays that differentiate major host-associated S. CC398 duplex PCR assay for detection tet(M). canSNP...
It is known that supplement use a widespread and accepted practice by athletes people who attend commercial gyms. Little about protein amongst undertaking strength training in gyms Italy when compared to the US.The purpose of this study was examine supplementation, alone or association with other supplements, dietary behavior regular fitness center attendees Palermo, Italy.Resistance information have been collected from 800 for initial analysis. A specific questionnaire generated...
We have identified Salmonella genomic island I (SGI1) in an isolate of enterica serotype Paratyphi B. This antibiotic-resistance gene cluster, which confers multidrug resistance, has been previously S. Typhimurium phage types DT 104 and 120 Agona.
Abstract Background Food hygiene in hospital poses peculiar problems, particularly given the presence of patients who could be more vulnerable than healthy subjects to microbiological and nutritional risks. Moreover, nosocomial outbreaks infectious intestinal disease, mortality risk has been proved significantly higher community highest for foodborne outbreaks. On other hand, common involvement role food handlers nurses or domestic staff, not specifically trained about HACCP, may represent a...
Abdominal surgery carries significant morbidity and mortality, which is in turn associated with an enormous use of healthcare resources. We describe the clinical course 30 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients who underwent abdominal showed severe infections caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae sequence type (ST) 258 producing K. carbapenemase (KPC-Kp). The aim was to evaluate risk factors for mortality impact a combination therapy colistin plus recommended regimen or higher dosage tigecycline.A...
Globally, antimicrobial drug-resistant Escherichia coli is among the most common etiological agents of invasive disease in humans. In Europe, increasing proportions infections due to third-generation cephalosporins and/or fluoroquinolone-resistant extraintestinal pathogenic E. (ExPEC) strains are reported. from poultry those more closely linked human coli, but lack reliable data makes it difficult assess attributable risk different food sources. present study, our objective was investigate...