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Colistin, Carbapenem and Cephalosporin-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae reported from Misrata, Libya
(Medpharm Publications, 2017)
Background: National surveillance of antimicrobial resistance has become a mandatory approach to control the spread of antimicrobial resistance and for the establishment of antibiotic treatment guidelines. In this study, ...
Candida species carriage in diabetic patients in Misrata, Libya
(Medpharm Publications, 2017)
Background: There is a paucity of studies describing the prevalence and antimicrobial profiles of Candida in Libya. Limited treatment choices in the antifungal armamentarium in public healthcare settings in Africa require ...
Vitek characterisation of type 2 diabetes-associated Candida species
(Elsevier, 2017)
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) predisposes patients to opportunistic infections, such as invasive candidiasis. Treatment of candidiasis is challenged by the emerging resistance of Candida species. In this ...
Biodegradable ceramics consisting of hydroxyapatite for orthopaedic implants
(MDPI, 2017)
This study aims to analyze hydroxyapatite (HAP) coatings enriched with Mg and Ti
prepared by a magnetron sputtering technique on Ti6Al4V substrate. For preparation of the coatings,
three magnetron targets (HAP, MgO and ...
Further evidence for periodontal disease as a risk indicator for adverse pregnancy outcomes
(Elsevier, 2017)
Although there is increasing evidence to suggest an association between periodontal disease and adverse
pregnancy outcomes, the issue remains controversial. Study objective: This study tested the hypothesis that ...