While the commensal bacterium Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) is involved in the
maintenance of a healthy skin, it can also act as an opportunistic pathogen in acne vulgaris …

The pathogenesis of periodontitis involves the interplay of microbiota present in the
subgingival plaque and the host responses. Inflammation and destruction of periodontal …

Data on comprehensive population-based surveillance of antimicrobial resistance is lacking.
In low-and middle-income countries, the challenges are high due to weak laboratory …

Objective The gut microbiota, which is considered a causal factor in metabolic diseases as
shown best in animals, is under the dual influence of the host genome and nutritional …

The growth inhibitory effect of Cymbopogon nardus (L.) W. Watson var. nardus essential oil
on Aspergillus niger (Van Tieghem) mycelium was determined on agar medium. The …

Microorganisms from damp indoor environments are known to be one of the main causes of
the degradation of indoor air quality and can be serious health hazards to occupants …

In damp environments, indoor building materials are among the main proliferation
substrates for microorganisms. Photocatalytic coatings, including nanoparticles of TiO2 …

New agents that are effective against common pathogens are needed particularly for those
resistant to conventional antimicrobial agents. Essential oils (EOs) are known for their …

The history of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) evolution and the diversity of the
environmental resistome indicate that AMR is an ancient natural phenomenon. Acquired …

Probiotics and prebiotics have been demonstrated to positively modulate the intestinal
microflora and could promote host health. Although some studies have been performed on …