Future microbiologyPub Date : 2024-06-12Epub Date: 2024-05-23DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2024-0033
Daniele Focosi, Pietro Giorgio Spezia, Fabrizio Maggi
{"title":"Online dashboards for SARS-CoV-2 wastewater-based epidemiology.","authors":"Daniele Focosi, Pietro Giorgio Spezia, Fabrizio Maggi","doi":"10.2217/fmb-2024-0033","DOIUrl":"10.2217/fmb-2024-0033","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Aim:</b> Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) is increasingly used to monitor pandemics. In this manuscript, we review methods and limitations of WBE, as well as their online dashboards. <b>Materials & methods:</b> Online dashboards were retrieved using PubMed and search engines, and annotated for timeliness, availability of English version, details on SARS-CoV-2 sublineages, normalization by population and PPMoV load, availability of case/hospitalization count charts and of raw data for export. <b>Results:</b> We retrieved 51 web portals, half of them from Europe. Africa is represented from South Africa only, and only seven portals are available from Asia. <b>Conclusion:</b> WBS provides near-real-time cost-effective monitoring of analytes across space and time in populations. However, tremendous heterogeneity still persists in the SARS-CoV-2 WBE literature.</p>","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11290749/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140851128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future microbiologyPub Date : 2024-06-12Epub Date: 2024-05-31DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2023-0261
Despoina Koulenti, Elisabeth Paramythiotou, Maria Panagiota Almyroudi, Marios Karvouniaris, Nikolaos Markou, Paschalis Paranos, Christina Routsi, Joseph Meletiadis, Stijn Blot
{"title":"Severe mold fungal infections in critically ill patients with COVID-19.","authors":"Despoina Koulenti, Elisabeth Paramythiotou, Maria Panagiota Almyroudi, Marios Karvouniaris, Nikolaos Markou, Paschalis Paranos, Christina Routsi, Joseph Meletiadis, Stijn Blot","doi":"10.2217/fmb-2023-0261","DOIUrl":"10.2217/fmb-2023-0261","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic put an unprecedented strain on modern societies and healthcare systems. A significantly higher incidence of invasive fungal co-infections was noted compared with the pre-COVID-19 era, adding new diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in the critical care setting. In the current narrative review, we focus on invasive mold infections caused by <i>Aspergillus</i> and <i>Mucor</i> species in critically ill COVID-19 patients. We discuss up-to-date information on the incidence, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of these mold-COVID-19 co-infections, as well as recommendations on preventive and prophylactic interventions. Traditional risk factors were often not recognized in COVID-19-associated aspergillosis and mucormycosis, highlighting the role of other determinant risk factors. The associated patient outcomes were worse compared with COVID-19 patients without mold co-infection.</p>","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11290760/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140854756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future microbiologyPub Date : 2024-06-12Epub Date: 2024-04-29DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2023-0272
Cao Bing, An Mengjuan, Ma Xinyu, Zhu Chixin, Tan Xinyao, Sun Yan, Li Zhi
{"title":"Efflux pump inhibitor chlorpromazine effectively increases the susceptibility of <i>Escherichia coli</i> to antimicrobial peptide Brevinin-2CE.","authors":"Cao Bing, An Mengjuan, Ma Xinyu, Zhu Chixin, Tan Xinyao, Sun Yan, Li Zhi","doi":"10.2217/fmb-2023-0272","DOIUrl":"10.2217/fmb-2023-0272","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Aim:</b> The response of <i>E. coli</i> ATCC8739 to Brevinin-2CE (B2CE) was evaluated as a strategy to prevent the development of antimicrobial peptide (AMP)-resistant bacteria. <b>Methods:</b> Gene expression levels were detected by transcriptome sequencing and RT-PCR. Target genes were knocked out using CRISPR-Cas9. MIC was measured to evaluate strain resistance. <b>Results:</b> Expression of <i>acrZ</i> and <i>sugE</i> were increased with B2CE stimulation. ATCC8739Δ<i>acrZ</i> and ATCC8739Δ<i>sugE</i> showed twofold and fourfold increased sensitivity, respectively. The survival rate of ATCC8739 was reduced in the presence of B2CE/chlorpromazine (CPZ). Combinations of other AMPs with CPZ also showed antibacterial effects. <b>Conclusion:</b> The results indicate that combinations of AMPs/efflux pump inhibitors (EPIs) may be a potential approach to combat resistant bacteria.</p>","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11290751/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140862627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future microbiologyPub Date : 2024-06-12Epub Date: 2024-06-20DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2023-0246
Braira Wahid, Muhammad Salman Tiwana
{"title":"Bacteriophage-based bioassays: an expected paradigm shift in microbial diagnostics.","authors":"Braira Wahid, Muhammad Salman Tiwana","doi":"10.2217/fmb-2023-0246","DOIUrl":"10.2217/fmb-2023-0246","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bacteriophages, as abundant and specific agents, hold significant promise as a solution to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. Their unique ability to selectively lyse bacterial cells without harming humans makes them a compelling alternative to traditional antibiotics and point-of-care diagnostics. The article reviews the current landscape of diagnostic technologies, identify gaps and highlight emerging possibilities demonstrates a comprehensive approach to advancing clinical diagnosis of microbial pathogens and covers an overview of existing phage-based bioassays. Overall, the provided data in this review effectively communicates the potential of bacteriophages in transforming therapeutic and diagnostic paradigms, offering a holistic perspective on the benefits and opportunities they present in combating microbial infections and enhancing public health.</p>","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11290765/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141431808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Munawar Abbas, Muhammad Tahir Khan, Zafar Iqbal, Arif Ali, Benarfa Taki Eddine, Numan Yousaf, Dongqing Wei
{"title":"Sources, transmission and hospital-associated outbreaks of nontuberculous mycobacteria: a review","authors":"Munawar Abbas, Muhammad Tahir Khan, Zafar Iqbal, Arif Ali, Benarfa Taki Eddine, Numan Yousaf, Dongqing Wei","doi":"10.2217/fmb-2023-0279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2217/fmb-2023-0279","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141375605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Giacobbe, Cristina Marelli, Sara Mora, Alice Cappello, A. Signori, A. Vena, Sabrina Guastavino, Nicola Rosso, Cristina Campi, Mauro Giacomini, Matteo Bassetti
{"title":"Prediction of candidemia with machine learning techniques: state of the art","authors":"D. Giacobbe, Cristina Marelli, Sara Mora, Alice Cappello, A. Signori, A. Vena, Sabrina Guastavino, Nicola Rosso, Cristina Campi, Mauro Giacomini, Matteo Bassetti","doi":"10.2217/fmb-2023-0269","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2217/fmb-2023-0269","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141120400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Sung, Miseon Park, Jung-Hwa Chon, Ohgew Kweon, Saeed Khan
{"title":"Unraveling the molecular dynamics of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms at the air-liquid interface.","authors":"K. Sung, Miseon Park, Jung-Hwa Chon, Ohgew Kweon, Saeed Khan","doi":"10.2217/fmb-2023-0234","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2217/fmb-2023-0234","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: The aim of this study was to probe the dynamics of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA14 air-liquid interface (ALI) biofilms over time through global proteomic analysis. Materials & methods: P. aeruginosa PA14 ALI biofilm samples, collected over 48-144 h, underwent differential expression analysis to identify varying proteins at each time point. Results: A consistent set of 778 proteins was identified, with variable expression over time. Upregulated proteins were mainly linked to 'amino acid transport and metabolism'. Biofilm-related pathways, including cAMP/Vfr and QS, underwent significant changes. Flagella were more influential than pili, especially in early biofilm development. Proteins associated with virulence, transporters and iron showed differential expression throughout. Conclusion: The findings enhance our understanding of ALI biofilm development.","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140654686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ana José Pires, Gonçalo Pereira, D. Fangueiro, R. Bexiga, Manuela Oliveira
{"title":"When the solution becomes the problem: a review on antimicrobial resistance in dairy cattle.","authors":"Ana José Pires, Gonçalo Pereira, D. Fangueiro, R. Bexiga, Manuela Oliveira","doi":"10.2217/fmb-2023-0232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2217/fmb-2023-0232","url":null,"abstract":"Antibiotics' action, once a 'magic bullet', is now hindered by widespread microbial resistance, creating a global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis. A primary driver of AMR is the selective pressure from antimicrobial use. Between 2000 and 2015, antibiotic consumption increased by 65%, reaching 34.8 billion tons, 73% of which was used in animals. In the dairy cattle sector, antibiotics are crucial for treating diseases like mastitis, posing risks to humans, animals and potentially leading to environmental contamination. To address AMR, strategies like selective dry cow therapy, alternative treatments (nanoparticles, phages) and waste management innovations are emerging. However, most solutions are in development, emphasizing the urgent need for further research to tackle AMR in dairy farms.","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140653790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vanessa de Souza, C. Polaquini, Graciele Ribeiro de Moraes, Arthur Rodrigues Oliveira Braga, Priscila Vieira da Silva, Diego Romário da Silva, Francisco Ricardo Ribeiro Lima, L. Regasini, Janaina de Cássia Orlandi Sardi
{"title":"Diacetylcurcumin: a novel strategy against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm in root canal disinfection.","authors":"Vanessa de Souza, C. Polaquini, Graciele Ribeiro de Moraes, Arthur Rodrigues Oliveira Braga, Priscila Vieira da Silva, Diego Romário da Silva, Francisco Ricardo Ribeiro Lima, L. Regasini, Janaina de Cássia Orlandi Sardi","doi":"10.2217/fmb-2023-0235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2217/fmb-2023-0235","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: We evaluated Diacetylcurcumin (DAC), a derivative of curcumin, for its antibacterial and antibiofilm properties against Enterococcus faecalis. Methods: Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration were determined, along with antibiofilm potential and toxicity in Galleria mellonella. Additionally, in silico computational analysis was performed to understand its mechanisms of action. Results & conclusion: DAC demonstrated significant antibacterial effects, with MIC and MBC values of 15.6 and 31.25 μg/ml, respectively, and reduced biofilm formation. A synergistic effect, reducing biofilm by 77%, was observed when combined with calcium hydroxide. G. mellonella toxicity tests confirmed DAC's safety at tested concentrations, suggesting its potential for use in root canal disinfection products.","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140654333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rachel McGalliard, H. Muhamadali, N. AlMasoud, S. Haldenby, Valeria Romero-Soriano, Ellie Allman, Yun Xu, Adam P Roberts, Steve Paterson, E. Carrol, R. Goodacre
{"title":"Bacterial discrimination by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, MALDI-mass spectrometry and whole-genome sequencing.","authors":"Rachel McGalliard, H. Muhamadali, N. AlMasoud, S. Haldenby, Valeria Romero-Soriano, Ellie Allman, Yun Xu, Adam P Roberts, Steve Paterson, E. Carrol, R. Goodacre","doi":"10.2217/fmb-2024-0043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2217/fmb-2024-0043","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: Proof-of-concept study, highlighting the clinical diagnostic ability of FT-IR compared with MALDI-TOF MS, combined with WGS. Materials & methods: 104 pathogenic isolates of Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus were analyzed. Results: Overall prediction accuracy was 99.6% in FT-IR and 95.8% in MALDI-TOF-MS. Analysis of N. meningitidis serogroups was superior in FT-IR compared with MALDI-TOF-MS. Phylogenetic relationship of S. pyogenes was similar by FT-IR and WGS, but not S. aureus or S. pneumoniae. Clinical severity was associated with the zinc ABC transporter and DNA repair genes in S. pneumoniae and cell wall proteins (biofilm formation, antibiotic and complement permeability) in S. aureus via WGS. Conclusion: FT-IR warrants further clinical evaluation as a promising diagnostic tool.","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140669213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}