Tag: antimicrobial therapy
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Copper-Powered Trojan Horse Targets MRSA Infections: A New Antibacterial Strategy
New Strategy: Copper-Enhanced Drugs Meet Trojan-Horse Tactics A team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is pursuing a novel form of antibacterial treatment that works in concert with copper to outsmart drug-resistant bacteria. The approach uses a drug that behaves like a Trojan horse, slipping past bacterial defenses and delivering copper…
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Detection of Finegoldia magna in Cyst Secretions from a Non-Lutating F
Overview Finegoldia magna, a Gram-positive anaerobic coccus, is a common inhabitant of human skin and mucosal surfaces. While often part of mixed infections, its role as a potential pathogen in cyst secretions is increasingly recognized. This article reviews current understanding of detecting Finegoldia magna in cyst secretions, the clinical implications, and practical approaches for accurate…
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Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy for Drug-Resistant Acne
Introduction Acne vulgaris remains a common skin condition worldwide, affecting people across ages and ethnicities. The emergence of drug-resistant strains of Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes) has complicated standard treatments, including antibiotics such as tetracyclines. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) using dye-based photosensitizers like sodium iron chlorophyllin offers a non-antibiotic strategy to neutralize acne-associated bacteria while…
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Targeted Steroid Use Shows Promise Against TB
Targeted Steroid Use in TB: A Potential Complement to Antimicrobial Therapy Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health challenge, affecting more than 10 million people each year. A recent study published in Scientific Reports explores a promising strategy: targeted use of steroids as an adjunct to standard antimicrobial therapy. The goal is not to replace antibiotics…