• ABSTRACT We studied the magnitude and determinants of device-related nosocomial infections in inten- sive care units (ICU) and identified the predominant microorganisms involved. (who.int)
  • Lactobacilli spp (15.29%) and Streptococcus mutans (12.94%) were the most predominant microorganisms observed in the oral cavity among children with dental caries. (bvsalud.org)
  • This increase poses important problems, including a) the lack of available antimicrobial therapy for VRE infections, because most VRE are also resistant to drugs previously used to treat such infections (e.g., aminoglycosides and ampicillin), and b) the possibility that the vancomycin-resistant genes present in VRE can be transferred to other gram-positive microorganisms (e.g. (cdc.gov)
  • This increase poses several problems, including a) the lack of available antimicrobials for therapy of infections caused by VRE, because most VRE are also resistant to multiple other drugs (e.g., aminoglycosides and ampicillin) previously used for the treatment of infections due to these organisms, and b) the possibility that the vancomycin resistance genes present in VRE may be transferred to other gram-positive microorganisms such as Staphylococcus aureus. (cdc.gov)
  • The vanA gene, which is frequently plasmid-borne and confers high-level resistance to vancomycin, can be transferred in vitro from enterococci to a variety of gram-positive microorganisms,[18,19] including S. aureus[20]. (cdc.gov)
  • The oil displacement systems used comprise hydrolyzed carbamide solution that is readily assimilated by microorganisms which enhances the geochemical processes involved in the microbial activity and brings about metabolism product accumulation and hence an improvement in the rheological properties of the oil. (earthdoc.org)
  • The objectives of PAM2022 is to bring together researchers from all over the world to discuss various aspects of microbial diversity, function and activity related to cold-adapted microorganisms in polar and alpine environments. (apecs.is)
  • The study transported Bacillus pumilus bacteria and their spores by helium-filled balloon to the stratosphere of Earth (~31 km above sea level) and monitored the ability of the microorganisms to survive in extreme Martian-like conditions such as low pressure, dryness, cold, and ionizing radiation. (wikipedia.org)
  • The microorganism tested was Bacillus pumilus (strain SAFR-032), a resilient radiation-tolerant spore-forming bacteria isolated from a clean room environment in a NASA spacecraft assembly. (wikipedia.org)
  • Carotenoids are well-known isoprenoid pigments naturally produced by plants, algae, photosynthetic bacteria as well as by several heterotrophic microorganisms. (frontiersin.org)
  • Although people often think of bacteria and other microorganisms as harmful "germs," many are actually helpful. (nih.gov)
  • Moreover, basic research on both viruses and bacteria suggests that microorganisms may be playing a role, possibly through heat-shock proteins and T-cell hypersensitivity. (medscape.com)
  • Bacteria living in your gut may impact your weight, fat and good cholesterol levels, factors necessary to help maintain a healthy heart, according to new research in Circulation Research , an American Heart Association journal. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The latter two indicators are considered to have a higher degree of association with outbreaks of certain diseases than fecal coliforms and were recommended as the basis for bacterial water quality standards in the 1986 Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria document (both for fresh waters, enterococci for marine waters). (americanboating.org)
  • Microorganisms of various types exist in all three domains of life (the Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya), and they are by far the most abundant life forms on Earth. (researchgate.net)
  • A variety of bacteria, yeasts and molds reside within everyone's mouth,' says Kevin Henner, DMD , president of the New York State Dental Association. (livestrong.com)
  • Conclusion High number of resistant microorganisms was isolated, and increased mortality was documented from infections caused by carbapenem-resistant bacteria. (who.int)
  • Objective: This study was carried out to identify sugar fermenting bacteria in the oral cavity and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern, assess the association with sugar fermenter bacteria and dental caries and evaluate dental caries outcomes among children. (bvsalud.org)
  • Most of the microorganisms that inhabit the oral cavity live in a symbiotic relationship. (news-medical.net)
  • Microorganisms present in the oral cavity form a layer on the oral surfaces. (news-medical.net)
  • The surfaces in the oral cavity are constantly colonized by microorganisms. (bvsalud.org)
  • used Americans will inhabit to improve Congress to make a biology and biotechnology of patagonian microorganisms 2016 to receive the FCC homepage. (altaunited.com)
  • Another biology and biotechnology of patagonian microorganisms to help providing this URL in the information represents to Remember Privacy Pass. (altaunited.com)
  • biology and biotechnology of patagonian microorganisms 2016 protocol residual linear as Apache or NGINX. (altaunited.com)
  • Researchers supported by NCCIH are studying the interactions between components of food and microorganisms in the digestive tract. (nih.gov)
  • Researchers identified 34 specific digestive tract microorganism species that influence weight and lipid metabolism. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The root systems of most terrestrial plant species form complex associations with the soil microorganisms. (britannica.com)
  • Soil microorganisms relate to each other - some as parasites on others, some forming substances essential to others for growth, and some having no effect on each other. (nzdl.org)
  • Rumen microorganisms turn small N-containing compounds into amino acids (AA) and contribute considerably to the supply of AA absorbed from the small intestine. (chagghana.org)
  • In a mixed culture one microorganism may produce needed growth factors or essential growth compounds such as carbon or nitrogen sources beneficial to a second microorganism. (nzdl.org)
  • Compounds made by a mixture of microorganisms often complement each other and work to the exclusion of unwanted microorganisms. (nzdl.org)
  • The article presents the methodology of preparing a cosmetic sample for analysi, and the creation of a dataset for teaching artificial intelligence to recognize specific species of microorganisms in cosmetic samples in terms of compliance with the ISO standard document, to develop of the Microorganism Detection System (SDM). (aaem.pl)
  • At an even more fundamental level, the very origin of eukaryotic cells (those cells having a well-defined nucleus and of which higher plants and animals, protozoa, fungi, and most algae consist) appears to have resulted from an association with various single-celled species: the mitochondria and chloroplasts that occur in eukaryotic cells are thought to have originated as separate organisms that took up residence inside other cells. (britannica.com)
  • The inoculated beneficial microorganisms in most cases significantly (p≤0.05) reduced the nematode density across the treatments in test crops by up to 79.6% and improved plant growth by up to 46.0%, when treatments performances were compared across treatments. (scialert.net)
  • Most of the beneficial microorganisms assessed have prospects of enhancing nematode management through nematode density reduction and improving crop production. (scialert.net)
  • The use of beneficial microorganisms to reduce plant parasitic nematode damage and/or enhance the growth and yield of crops is an environmental-friendly and healthy option (Holderness et al . (scialert.net)
  • The use of such beneficial microorganisms for nematode management and crop improvement is environmentally-friendly and could be an alternative to synthetic nematicides, most of which pose a hazard to the environment. (scialert.net)
  • However, postbiotics are sometimes described as the 'waste' or byproducts of fermentation, and could include metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids, proteins and peptides, and/or discarded matter from beneficial microorganisms. (nutraingredients-usa.com)
  • Although a small percentage of microorganisms are harmful to certain plants and animals and may cause serious disease in humans, the vast majority of microorganisms provide beneficial services, such as assisting in water purification and the production of certain foods, and many are essential for the proper functioning of Earth's ecosystems. (researchgate.net)
  • The Clean Water Act has had a major, positive impact on the release of disease-causing microorganisms by point sources such as municipal wastewater treatment plants. (americanboating.org)
  • Using state-of-the-art deep sequencing technology, researchers studied the association between gut microbes and blood lipid levels in 893 people in the Netherlands. (sciencedaily.com)
  • microorganisms (also called microbes) exist. (researchgate.net)
  • C26 DISPLACEMENT OF HIGH-VISCOSITY OIL USING MICROORGANISMS Abstract 1 A complex method for enhanced oil recovery has been developed at the Institute of Petroleum Chemistry. (earthdoc.org)
  • Many of the microorganisms in probiotic products are the same as or similar to microorganisms that naturally live in our bodies. (nih.gov)
  • They prevent the adherence of microorganisms which can stick to the mucosa or tooth surfaces. (news-medical.net)
  • Most of these proteins can inhibit the metabolism, adherence and cariogenic viability of microorganisms in vitro (1-3). (bvsalud.org)
  • Beyond investigating viability alone, concerns of whether microorganisms can survive deep space conditions and potentially be transported to other planets, such as Mars, has long been a concern to scientists. (wikipedia.org)
  • Saliva contains both specific and non-specific protective factors of the immune system, such as antimicrobial proteins, which can inhibit the adhesion and viability of cariogenic microorganisms. (bvsalud.org)
  • Exposing Microorganisms in the Stratosphere (E-MIST) is a NASA study to determine if a specific microorganism could survive conditions like those on the planet Mars. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, over some time these microorganisms do survive in the presence of various inhibitory actions like brushing, flossing, mastication of food, and swishing with oral disinfectants. (news-medical.net)
  • Specimens from 12 (40%) of 30 patients in an ICU seroconverted to microorganisms known to survive in an aquatic environment in the intracellular niche provided by free-living Acanthamoebae ( 15 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The association between caries experience/activity and the electrophoretic profiles of salivary proteins lactoferrin and lysozyme was evaluated. (bvsalud.org)
  • Investigating the Gut Microbiota Composition of Individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Association with Symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • The gut microbiome field is shifting from association to modulation. (nature.com)
  • The skin microbiome: a focus on pathogens and their association with skin disease. (aaem.pl)
  • The community of microorganisms that lives on us and in us is called the "microbiome," and it's a hot topic for research. (nih.gov)
  • In another relationship, legumes rely on nodule-forming associations between their roots and microorganisms to fix nitrogen, and these nitrogen-fixing plants are in turn crucial to the process of succession in biological communities. (britannica.com)
  • Microorganisms that fix nitrogen are called diazotrophs. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • Furthermore, the utilization of engineered microorganisms allowed efficient mass production of carotenoids, making it convenient for industrial practices. (frontiersin.org)
  • Vancomycin resistance in enterococci has coincided with the increasing incidence of high-level enterococcal resistance to penicillin and aminoglycosides, thus presenting a challenge for physicians who treat patients who have infections caused by these microorganisms (1,4). (cdc.gov)
  • Microbiology is the study of microorganisms-biological entities too small to be seen with the unaided eye. (researchgate.net)
  • Even after cleaning, spacecraft leaving Earth still carry microorganisms on board that are embedded within surfaces, instruments, electronics, and other inaccessible areas that cannot be readily cleaned and are not exposed to direct sunlight, so there is a concern about the few survivors, which may be pushed in evolutionarily consequential directions. (wikipedia.org)
  • Salts of fatty acids are surfactants whose cleansing activity may reduce the number of microorganisms on surfaces. (usda.gov)
  • However, recent reports of outbreaks and endemic infections caused by enterococci, including VRE, have indicated that patient-to-patient transmission of the microorganisms can occur either through direct contact or through indirect contact via a) the hands of personnel or b) contaminated patient-care equipment or environmental surfaces. (cdc.gov)
  • Because enterococci are part of the normal flora of the gastrointestinal and female genital tracts, most infections with these microorganisms have been attributed to the patient's endogenous flora[15]. (cdc.gov)
  • Termites require cellulose-digesting microorganisms in their gut to obtain all possible nourishment that their diet of wood can provide. (britannica.com)
  • Many higher plants , and some animals (termites), have formed symbiotic associations with these microorganisms. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • Airborne microorganism concentrations were 2500 to 360000 colony forming units per cubic meter. (cdc.gov)
  • There was a slight association between lysozyme concentrations and DMFT. (bvsalud.org)
  • Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer a health benefit, and prebiotics are food for probiotics (often fibers selectively utilized by host microorganisms). (nutraingredients-usa.com)
  • Prebiotics are nondigestible food components that selectively stimulate the growth or activity of desirable microorganisms. (nih.gov)
  • a substrate that is selectively utilized by host microorganisms conferring a health benefit. (nutraingredients-usa.com)
  • The research was co-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund under the Intelligent Development programme, implemented under the competition 1 / 4.1.4 / 2018 / POIR: 'Microorganism detection system - SDM' - National Centre for Research and Development. (aaem.pl)
  • In some mixed cultures a remarkably stable association of microorganisms may occur. (nzdl.org)
  • More importantly, these microorganisms can even result in serious systemic infections like bacterial endocarditis, preterm labor, pneumonia, and cardiovascular diseases. (news-medical.net)
  • Here, we briefly describe carotenoid biosynthesis and highlight the latest advances and discoveries related to synthetic carotenoid metabolism in plants and microorganisms. (frontiersin.org)
  • Association between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Nasal Polyps: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (nih.gov)
  • We previously demonstrated that patients with nosocomial pneumonia who received care in a hospital near a contaminated water distribution system showed strong serologic evidence of exposure to these microorganisms ( 14 ). (cdc.gov)
  • No clear association between reported respiratory symptoms, pulmonary function, and exposure was found. (cdc.gov)
  • While there is no true measure of all adverse effects, epidemiology studies in the U.S. and abroad have consistently found an association between gastrointestinal illness and exposure to contaminated recreational waters. (americanboating.org)
  • Area and breathing zone samples were analyzed for ammonia (7664417), carbon-dioxide (124389), airborne dust, endotoxins, and microorganisms at poultry confinement houses of David Mayer Poultry Farm (SIC-0251) and other poultry growers in Hobgood, North Carolina, in March, June, and October 1983. (cdc.gov)
  • Plants are hosts for insects that pollinate them or eat their fruit and for microorganisms that attach themselves to their roots. (britannica.com)
  • From the text - 'Biology of Microorganisms' (7th ed) Brock et al 1994. (bio.net)
  • Consider the finding of Dr. Harlan Krumholz of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Yale University, who reported in 1994 in the Journal of the American Medical Association that old people with low cholesterol died twice as often from a heart attack as did old people with a high cholesterol. (wakeup-world.com)
  • Microorganisms of every major biological lineage have been detected in Earth's upper atmosphere. (wikipedia.org)
  • The quantification of lactoferrin and lysozyme enabled an assessment of possible associations with caries status, thus improving the understanding of the biological and etiological aspects of caries. (bvsalud.org)
  • Two years ago, the research team identified gene associations at two other specific chromosome locations, or loci. (nih.gov)
  • Autochthonous microorganisms are an important source of the distinctive metabolites that influence the chemical profile of wine. (mdpi.com)
  • To elucidate the role of ameba-associated microorganisms (AAMs) as etiologic agents of pneumonia, we screened for Legionella spp. (cdc.gov)
  • Mesorhizobium amorphae , Rasbo bacterium , Azorhizobium caulinodans , Acanthamoeba polyphaga mimivirus , and conventional microorganisms in 210 pneumonia patients in intensive-care units by using culture, polymerase chain reaction, and serologic testing. (cdc.gov)
  • Using this rationale, we evaluated infections with ameba-associated microorganisms (AAM) in a larger series of patients with pneumonia hospitalized in Marseille, France. (cdc.gov)
  • The main infectied association with invasive procedures were ventila- tor-associated pneumonia followed by catheter-related urinary tract infection and bloodstream infections. (who.int)
  • Most animals rely on the microorganisms in their gut to properly digest and metabolize food. (britannica.com)
  • The ServSafe® program is the premiere food safety certification offered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). (udel.edu)
  • Research has shown a close association between periodontal diseases and diseases of the respiratory system. (news-medical.net)
  • Researchers conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) that enrolled 1,209 Turkish people affected by Behcet's disease and 1,278 unaffected Turkish people - all residents of the country. (nih.gov)
  • These include clinical findings such as a decrease in the frequency of a positive pathergy reaction with surgical cleaning of the skin before the procedure, the acne-arthritis association carrying similar features to acne-associated reactive arthritis, a higher rate of tonsillectomy, cold sores, late birth order, higher number of siblings, history of travel to countries with a high incidence of Behçet syndrome, and earlier age at first sexual intercourse. (medscape.com)
  • The great majority of legumes have this association, but a few genera (for example Styphnolobium ) do not. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • These newly discovered genetic associations provide a link between Behcet's disease and other more common illnesses, and thereby suggest new therapies for Behcet's disease. (nih.gov)
  • The genetic associations have helped classify Behcet's disease with more common inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and a form of spinal arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis. (nih.gov)
  • The most common microorganisms were Acinetobacter spp. (who.int)
  • These mycorrhizal associations aid the plant in taking up nutrients. (britannica.com)
  • Analysis of RNA could provide valuable insight into the functional effects on surviving microorganisms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to have health benefits when consumed or applied to the body. (nih.gov)
  • Unlike probiotics, which are 'live' microorganisms, postbiotics are not 'live' and can therefore be used in a wider variety of products, says ADM. (nutraingredients-usa.com)
  • HT-BPL1 does not contain live microorganisms and is much more tolerant to heat, making it ideal for use in products like confectioneries, snacks or baked goods, as well as beverage applications, all of which can be subject to harsh thermal processing conditions. (nutraingredients-usa.com)
  • and susceptibility to RAS, which segregates in families in association with HLA haplotypes. (medscape.com)
  • This is shown by a positive family history in about one third of patients with RAS, an increased frequency of HLA types A2, A11, B12, and DR2, and susceptibility to RAS which segregates in families in association with HLA haplotypes. (medscape.com)
  • The objective of both Brefeld's and Koch's studies was to identify pathogenic microorganisms. (nzdl.org)
  • Despite many studies trying to identify a causal microorganism, RAS does not appear to be infectious, contagious, or sexually transmitted. (medscape.com)
  • An important association between Behcet's disease and a gene called ERAP1. (nih.gov)
  • Mutualistic associations between animals and microorganisms are equally important to the structure of communities. (britannica.com)
  • Several clues suggest the role of environmental factors and, especially, microorganisms, in the pathogenesis. (medscape.com)