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• Biofilms
  ...ties of [[microorganisms]] that grow on surfaces. They are a major form of microbial life in which cells stick to each other on a surface. These adherent cells ...lethal processes such as endocarditis, infections in cystic fibrosis, and infections of permanent indwelling devices such as joint prostheses and heart valves.
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• Clinical metagenomic sequencing
  ...ed in the field of [[Microbiology]] and [[Genomics]] to identify and study microbial communities directly from their natural environments, most notably in clini ...also viruses, fungi, and parasites, providing a comprehensive view of the microbial community in the sample.
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• Disinfectants
  ...naturing proteins and dissolving lipids, effectively killing many types of microbial cells. ...sterilization. It works by cross-linking with proteins and DNA, preventing microbial reproduction.
  2 KB (282 words) - 04:29, 7 February 2024
• Vancomycin hydrochloride
  ...pe of [[antibiotic]] used in the treatment of various types of [[bacterial infections]]. It is particularly effective against [[Gram-positive bacteria]], includi ...mycin" is commonly used in the nomenclature of antibiotics, indicating its microbial origin. "Hydrochloride" refers to the hydrochloride salt form of the drug,
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• Vaginal flora
  ...changes throughout life, from birth to menopause. The composition of this microbial community is influenced by various factors, including age, hormonal changes ...or scabbard, and "flora," meaning flower. The term is used to describe the microbial 'blossoming' within the vagina.
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• Interferon type II
  ...for innate and adaptive immunity against viral and intracellular bacterial infections and for tumor control. ...is a classification based on the protein's structure and response to viral infections.
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• Anaerobes
  ...n an environment that lacks [[oxygen]]. They are a significant part of the microbial world and are found in all sorts of environments, including the human body. ...uman body, particularly in the gut and mouth. However, they can also cause infections, especially when they enter sterile parts of the body. Some common anaerobi
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• Clinical microbiology
  * '''[[Antibiotics]]''': Drugs that fight infections caused by bacteria. ...diseases]]. It is involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infections, contributing to the overall management of patient health.
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• Coinfection
  ...literature in the late 20th century to describe the occurrence of multiple infections in a single host. ...second infection superimposed on an earlier one, especially by a different microbial species.
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• Monalazone
  ...uggests a related mechanism of action, primarily through the disruption of microbial cell processes. ...l disinfectant and antiseptic agent, offering protection against microbial infections. Additionally, its spermicidal properties have been harnessed in contracept
  2 KB (290 words) - 04:31, 6 February 2024
• Alpha defensin
  ...se," reflecting the peptide's role in the body's defense against microbial infections. The prefix "alpha" is used to distinguish this group of defensins from oth
  1 KB (148 words) - 00:38, 9 February 2024
• Antimicrobial stewardship
  ...outcomes, reducing [[microbial resistance]], and decreasing the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms. ...ize toxicity and other adverse events, reduce the costs of health care for infections, and limit the selection for antimicrobial resistant strains.
  2 KB (274 words) - 15:01, 11 February 2024
• Superinfection
  ...nfection that is superimposed on an earlier one, especially by a different microbial agent of exogenous or endogenous origin, that is resistant to the treatment * [[Antibiotics]]: Drugs that fight infections caused by bacteria.
  2 KB (224 words) - 22:39, 7 February 2024
• Throat culture
  ...may be present in the throat. The test is often used to diagnose bacterial infections such as strep throat, whooping cough, and diphtheria. ...rocess of maintaining optimal conditions for the growth and development of microbial cultures.
  2 KB (237 words) - 04:18, 9 February 2024
• Stewardship
  ...atient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
  2 KB (223 words) - 00:16, 7 February 2024
• Terpenoids
  ...acting pollinators, deterring herbivores, and protecting against microbial infections. In humans, they have been used for their aromatic qualities and potential
  2 KB (248 words) - 07:19, 13 February 2024
• Joseph Lister
  ...e in surgery, which greatly reduced the mortality rate from post-operative infections. ...ractice greatly reduced the incidence of gangrene and other post-operative infections, leading to a significant decrease in patient mortality.
  2 KB (364 words) - 23:35, 8 February 2024
• Immunodermatology
  ..., and finally the immunology of microbial skin diseases such as retrovirus infections and leprosy. New therapies in development for the immunomodulation of commo
  2 KB (248 words) - 01:16, 8 February 2024
• Viral interference
  ...antiviral state in the host cell, making it resistant to subsequent viral infections. This is often mediated by [[interferon]]s, proteins that are produced by h ...second infection superimposed on an earlier one, especially by a different microbial agent of exogenous or endogenous origin, that is resistant to the treatment
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• Sanitization
  * [[Sterilization]]: A process that destroys or eliminates all forms of microbial life and is carried out in health-care facilities by physical or chemical m ...re settings, where it helps to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
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