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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titlePrevalence and Determinants of Antibiotic Use by the Elderly in Marrakech, MoroccoNaima Aoutil, Mohamed Cherkaoui, Mohamed BouskraouiAntibiotics are essential for the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections; however, their inappropriate use among elderly populations poses serious risks, including the emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms. Antimicrobial resistance has become a critical global public health challenge, with irrational antibiotic use being one of its primary drivers. In Morocco, data on antibiotic use among older adults remain scarce, particularly regarding … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 13 Apr 2026 · 1,365 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleImpact of Multiplex PCR Panel on Reducing Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Use in Ventilator-Associated PneumoniaMaría Inés Staneloni, Emilio F. Huaier Arriazu et al.The extended use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials contribute to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. This study evaluated the impact of a multimodal strategy aiming at reducing the duration of broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy in Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP). Conducted in a single Intensive Care Unit (ICU), this quasi-experimental, retrospective study compares a pre-intervention period (08/01/2018-07/01/2019) with an intervention period (08/01/2022-07/01/2023). Adult patients … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 8 Jul 2025 · 6,582 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsFactors Associated with Irrational Use of Antibiotics. A Cross-Sectional Study in the City of Marrakech MoroccoNaima Aoutil, Mohamed Cherkaoui, Mohamed BouskraouiOveruse and inappropriate use of antibioticsleads to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This resistance leadsto longer hospital stays, higher medical costs, and increased mortality. Therefore,its control must be a priority as it poses a threat to all nations, regardlessof their territory and economic status.In Marrakech too, antibioticresistance is a real public health problem, limiting treatment options. Thepopulation plays a crucial … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 1 · 6 Feb 2025 · 4,539 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the keywordsMycobacterium Abscessus Native Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis. Is a Six-Week Course of Combination Antibiotic Therapy Enough?Rabindra Ghimire, Dora Lebron, William Matthew Wooten et al.A 24-year-old Caucasian woman with a history of intravenous drug abuse and multiple hospital admissions for substance abuse related medical problems presented with pneumonia and was discharged home on oral antibiotics. Three days later, her blood culture grew acid fast bacilli, which was subsequently identified as M. abscessus subspecies abscessus. Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiogram (TTE and TEE respectively) was suggestive … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 16, Issue 1 · 20 Feb 2020 · 7,281 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractStudy of Ageratum conyzoides L. (Asteraceae) Phytochemical Composition as Quorum-sensing Inhibitors to Combat Antibiotic-resistant Bacterial InfectionsEli Compaoré, Lassané Ouedraogo, Ablassé Rouamba et al.The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections has intensified the search for plant-derived quorum-sensing (QS) inhibitors as alternative therapeutic strategies. Ageratum conyzoides L. has a long history of traditional use as an antimicrobial agent against multidrug-resistant pathogens, yet the phytochemical basis of its QS-inhibitory activity remains incompletely characterized. This study aimed to investigate the phytochemical composition of A. conyzoides and evaluate … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 3 Apr 2026 · 1,772 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBacterial Resistance in Primary Bloodstream Infections in the COVID-19 Pandemic: What has Changed at a Reference Hospital in Northeastern Brazil?Jonathan Da Silva Xavier, Jorge Luiz Nobre Rodrigues, Caroline Mary Gurgel Dias Florêncio et al.The increased use of central venous catheters due to the severity of COVID-19 cases and the difficulty in implementing preventive Healthcare-Associated Infection measures contributed to worsening an already challenging scenario of bacterial resistance. Characterizing the impact of these significant health crises on the bacterial resistance profile is necessary to strengthen antimicrobial control protocols in an effort to decrease morbidity. Our … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 4 Sep 2024 · 5,033 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHospital-Based Antibiotic Therapy in Benin: A Point Prevalence Survey at the Departmental and Teaching Hospital of Borgou-Alibori in 2022Cossi Angelo Attinsounon, Aldin Gnaha, Carine Laurence Yehouenou et al.Antimicrobial resistance is a public health problem. The main factor favoring the development of antibiotic resistance is the abusive or inappropriate use of antibiotics. This study is the first to take all services into account and aims to describe antibiotic therapy practices in the Departmental and Teaching Hospital of Borgou-Alibori (DTH-BA). Patients and methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive survey … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 10 Feb 2024 · 6,095 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImplementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program During COVID-19 Era: Cost Effectiveness and Mortality RatesSafaa Alkhiami, Anass Qasem, Hussein Mohamed Hussein, Ali AbdallaThe growing spread of antimicrobial resistance is a major problem on a global level that has provoked several health and government organizations to call for action to counteract the problem. The frequent misuse of antibiotics is prevalent within hospital settings, especially during the COVID-19 era. The introduction of antibiotic stewardship initiatives has demonstrated the capability to decrease both unwarranted antibiotic … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 30 Jan 2024 · 6,287 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffect of an IgY-Based Immunomodulatory Combo on the Internalization of Staphylococcus aureus by HC11 Cells: Preliminary in vitro Studies IIZarete Jatna Isha, Adu-Addai BenjaminInfectious mastitis is a common disease of cattle of economic significance. Clinical mastitis affects between 20 to 25% of dairy cows each year. Staphylococcus aureus (SA) causes an estimated 10-11.7% of bovine infectious mastitis cases in the US, reducing milk production, increasing morbidity, increasing antibiotic use and milk waste, and fueling premature culling. The SA mastitis cure rate varies from … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 1 Feb 2026 · 2,814 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAI-Driven Innovations in Meat Quality and Safety: Applications, Challenges, and Future DirectionsEmrobowansan Monday IdamokoroArtificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the meat sector by improving efficiency, accurateness, as well as sustainability in meat production, quality evaluation, and safety control. The conventional systems of meat inspection, handling, and processing are usually time consuming, labour-intensive, prone to contamination during handling and often susceptible to human errors. The use of artificial intelligence to drive technologies, including Deep Learning … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 28 Jan 2026 · 3,680 accessesView PDFCite