Bacteria are organisms that consist of a single cell without a nucleus and with distinct structural, physiological and evolutionary characteristics. Bacteria form one of the three domains of life; the others are archaea and eukaryotes. Bacterial species and their habitats exhibit great diversity. Uncover the latest and most impactful research in Bacteria. Explore pioneering discoveries, insightful ideas and new methods from leading researchers in the field.
Background Residents living near goat farms (< 2000 m) in the Netherlands have consistently shown an elevated risk of pneumonia, yet the pathogens underlying this association remain unknown. This study assessed the presence of 33 respiratory...
Background The nasopharynx serves as a major reservoir for both commensal and pathogenic bacteria, with growing evidence linking its microbial composition to respiratory health and disease susceptibility. Here, we present the isolation and initial...
Background Two diseases of economic and welfare impact in the dairy industry are mastitis and digital dermatitis (infectious lameness). To control and treat these two diseases under field conditions, antibiotics or toxic chemicals are first line...
Otitis media (OM) represents a major public health challenge and one of the most frequent causes of pediatric consultations worldwide. Although previous studies have investigated the prevalence of OM and antimicrobial resistance in Ethiopia, most...
Biofilms are surface-associated microbial communities that dominate natural and host-associated environments and serve as major reservoirs for infections. Current therapeutics primarily target planktonic cells and are often ineffective against...
Perchlorate (ClO4−) is a global contaminant that has been detected in various environmental matrices. ClO4−is considered an emerging pollutant because of its potent endocrine-disrupting effects, which impairs iodine uptake in the thyroid gland, and...
β-defensin 130 is a potential antimicrobial peptide candidate against enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC)-K88 infection, but its in vivo mechanism remains unclear. In this study, the antibacterial activity of β-defensin 130 against ETEC-K88 was...
SalmonellaTyphimurium is a predominant foodborne pathogen whose robust biofilm-forming capacity poses a persistent challenge to food safety and public health. This study investigated the inhibitory effects of cell-free supernatant (CFS) derived...
Fish-associated intestinal bacteria are promising sources of antimicrobial compounds that may reduce reliance on conventional antibiotics in aquaculture. Here, 64 intestinal bacterial isolates from apparently healthy tilapia were screened against...
Predatory bacteria offer a distinct strategy against antimicrobial-resistant Gram-negative pathogens, but their interactions with antibiotics remain poorly defined. Bdellovibrio bacteriovorusHD100 remained viable during colistin exposure and...
Endophytic bacteria (EB) associated with medicinal plants contribute to plant growth by enhancing nutrient availability, stress tolerance, and phytohormone production. This study aimed to isolate and characterize potential endophytic bacterial...
Background Bloodstream infections (BSIs) lead to serious complications, an increased length of hospital stay, and a higher mortality rate. This study aimed to determine the incidence of BSIs among patients admitted to Jenin Governmental Hospital and...
Polyethylene (PE) has been widely utilized, resulting in its accumulation in the environment due to its recalcitrant nature. In this study, seven bacterial isolates from garden soil and garbage dumps in Cairo and Giza, Egypt, grew on PE films as the...
Background Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common severe nosocomial infection in Intensive Care Units (ICU), causing significant inpatient morbi-mortality and driving antibiotic consumption. Oropharyngeal colonization with...
Purpose To investigate the microbiological spectrum of dacryocystitis in southern Taiwan, with emphasis on polymicrobial and fungal infections, and to inform treatment based on regional susceptibility patterns. Methods This retrospective study...
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a significant livestock and foodborne pathogen. This study was designed to isolate E. colifrom raw cow milk, evaluate its antimicrobial susceptibility, and investigate the antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles...
Nowadays, the industrial application of enzymes that are stable in harsh conditions, such as high temperature and salinity, is on the rise. Therefore, numerous efforts have been made to isolate these enzymes from extremophiles, with halophiles being...
Vaginal dysbiosis is characterized by disruption of the vaginal microbial community, pathogen overgrowth, and mucosal inflammation. Here, we integrated in vitro screening, whole-genome sequencing, LC-MS/MS profiling, machine learning, and a murine...
Background Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae(CRKP)’s intestinal colonization could serve as a source and reservoir of infection. Screening for and characterizing CRKP rectal colonization strains among hospitalized patients is a key measure...
Carbapenems are last line β lactam antibiotics for multidrug-resistant Gram-negative infections, yet the adaptive routes by which Enterobacterales survive carbapenem stress remain incompletely understood. Here we show that prolonged subinhibitory...
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Aims and scope Current Microbiologyserves as a pivotal platform for scientists to share their discoveries, exchange ideas, and contribute to the...
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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek aims to publish papers on fundamental and applied aspects of microbiology.The topics covered range from molecular biology...
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Archives of Microbiologyis a broad readership, international, peer-reviewed journal, publishing significant and original contributions in all areas...
