Future microbiologyPub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-11-16DOI: 10.1080/17460913.2024.2429263
Necati Mumcu, Yusuf Emre Ozdemir
{"title":"A rare case of granulomatous mastitis by <i>Brucella</i> species.","authors":"Necati Mumcu, Yusuf Emre Ozdemir","doi":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2429263","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2429263","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Granulomatous mastitis (GM) is a rare, chronic, benign inflammatory disease of the breast. Here, we present a rare case of GM caused by brucellosis and present the first review to compile the cases in the literature. The diagnosis was confirmed by the patient's serological and histopathological results. The patient was successfully treated with doxycycline+rifampicin combination therapy for six weeks. In conclusion, infectious agents, especially brucellosis, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of GM in endemic regions. Diagnostic methods, such as tissue culture and serological tests, should be used to detect possible infectious agents if necessary.</p>","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":" ","pages":"103-105"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11792868/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643815","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 : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-11-22DOI: 10.1080/17460913.2024.2431417
Juan David Ramírez, Sergio Castañeda, Jill Weatherhead, Cristina Poveda
{"title":"Parasite-microbiota interactions: a pathway to innovative interventions for Chagas disease, leishmaniasis, and ascariasis.","authors":"Juan David Ramírez, Sergio Castañeda, Jill Weatherhead, Cristina Poveda","doi":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2431417","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2431417","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Parasitic infections are a major global health challenge, driven in part by complex interactions between parasites, host microbiota, and immune responses. Recent advances in microbiome research highlight the critical role of microbiota in influencing disease outcomes and treatment effectiveness. This review examines how changes in the microbiota impact parasite transmission, disease progression, and responses to treatment, focusing on key parasitic diseases such as Chagas disease, leishmaniasis, and ascariasis. The microbiota can either exacerbate or mitigate disease severity, depending on its composition, providing critical insights for novel therapeutic strategies. Emerging approaches discussed include the use of targeted probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiota-modulating drugs to influence parasite dynamics and enhance conventional therapies. The review also explores the potential of integrating microbiota knowledge into vaccine design and immunotherapy, aiming to develop vaccines that elicit stronger immune responses and identify new therapeutic targets. A multidisciplinary approach is essential for translating these findings into effective clinical solutions, with future research focusing on validating microbiota-based interventions in clinical settings. In conclusion, the interaction between microbiota and parasitic infections presents a promising avenue for innovative therapies, with the potential to significantly improve global health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":" ","pages":"149-161"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11792847/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142686790","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 : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-12-22DOI: 10.1080/17460913.2024.2444163
Mariane Roberta Ritter, Daniella Renata Faria, Franciele Abigail Vilugron Rodrigues, Danielle Lazarin-Bidóia, Daniela Cristina de Medeiros Araújo, Flavio Augusto Vicente Seixas, Érika Seki Kioshima, João Carlos Palazzo de Mello
{"title":"Activity of extracts and isolated compounds <i>Trichilia catigua</i> against clinically relevant <i>candida</i> species.","authors":"Mariane Roberta Ritter, Daniella Renata Faria, Franciele Abigail Vilugron Rodrigues, Danielle Lazarin-Bidóia, Daniela Cristina de Medeiros Araújo, Flavio Augusto Vicente Seixas, Érika Seki Kioshima, João Carlos Palazzo de Mello","doi":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2444163","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2444163","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To evaluate the <i>in</i> <i>vitro</i> antifungal activity of extracts and compounds from <i>Trichilia catigua</i> against clinically relevant <i>Candida</i> species, notably <i>Candida glabrata</i>, and investigate possible mechanisms of action using electron microscopy and <i>in silico</i> techniques.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Extracts and fractions of <i>T.</i> <i>catigua</i> were obtained through turboextraction and partitioning, while the isolated compounds were previously purified. The ethyl acetate fraction (EAF) was characterized by HPLC. Antifungal activity against <i>C.</i> <i>glabrata</i> was evaluated through MIC tests, synergism was assessed via checkerboard assays, and structural changes were analyzed via electron microscopy. Molecular docking was performed to identify potential targets of action.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The EAF and isolated compounds (cinchonains and procyanidin B2) exhibited significant activity against <i>C.</i> <i>glabrata</i>, with MICs of 9.76 µg/mL (EAF) and 3.9 µg/mL (cinchonains Ia and Ib). Cinchonain Ib combined with epicatechin or procyanidin B2 displayed synergistic effects, particularly with amphotericin B. Microscopy analysis revealed cell membrane damage, and reverse docking analysis suggested that the compounds may target an enzyme essential to the metabolic processes of <i>C.</i> <i>glabrata</i>.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings suggest that compounds isolated from <i>T.</i> <i>catigua</i> hold considerable potential for developing new antifungal agents against <i>Candida</i> species, particularly <i>C.</i> <i>glabrata</i>, with promising safety and synergistic profiles.</p>","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":" ","pages":"227-235"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11812398/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142876782","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}
{"title":"Ultrastructural polymicrobial <i>Staphylococcus aureus-Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> interactions and antimicrobial resistance in <i>ex vivo</i> cornea model.","authors":"Sanchita Mitra, Nagapriya Banka, Soumyava Basu, Tirupathi Rao","doi":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2417617","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2417617","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Aim:</b> To investigate antagonistic interactions among pathogens, in <i>ex vivo</i> donor corneas infected with monomicrobial or polymicrobial combinations of antibiotic susceptible and resistant clinical isolates of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (MSSA, MRSA) and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> (S-PA, MDR-PA).<b>Materials & methods:</b> Scanning electron microscopy and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST, broth microdilution for minimum inhibitory and bactericidal concentrations [MIC/MBC]) pre-and post-polymicrobial interactions, in infected donor corneas.<b>Results:</b> MSSA lost viability with S-PA/MDR-PA, while MRSA formed larger cells, biofilm and lower MIC (teicoplanin) with S-PA, but lost viability with MDR-PA. S-PA had lower MIC (ceftazidime, meropenem, chloramphenicol) with MSSA, and lower MBC (cefoperazone, ciprofloxacin) and fewer cells with MRSA. MDR-PA had abundant cells and no change in AST with MSSA or MRSA.<b>Conclusion:</b> Significant antagonistic interactions occur in ocular polymicrobial infections, affecting antibiotic susceptible isolates more than resistant ones.</p>","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":" ","pages":"117-135"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11792815/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142580806","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 : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-12-04DOI: 10.1080/17460913.2024.2426387
George R Thompson, Alex Soriano, Oliver A Cornely, Jalal A Aram, Peter G Pappas
{"title":"A plain language summary of the STRIVE and ReSTORE studies, which tested if rezafungin is effective and as safe as caspofungin at treating people with candidaemia and invasive candidiasis.","authors":"George R Thompson, Alex Soriano, Oliver A Cornely, Jalal A Aram, Peter G Pappas","doi":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2426387","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2426387","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":" ","pages":"91-98"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11792826/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142779973","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 : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-11-07DOI: 10.1080/17460913.2024.2411921
Marina Lins Miranda, Karina Borges Salomão, Alberto Carlos Botazzo Delbem, Marcelle Danelon, Elis Rodrigues Oliveira Barbosa, Caio Sampaio, Lucas Arrais Campos, Fernanda Lourenção Brighenti
{"title":"Arginine combination with fluoride and calcium glycerophosphate: effects of concentration and on biofilm fluid.","authors":"Marina Lins Miranda, Karina Borges Salomão, Alberto Carlos Botazzo Delbem, Marcelle Danelon, Elis Rodrigues Oliveira Barbosa, Caio Sampaio, Lucas Arrais Campos, Fernanda Lourenção Brighenti","doi":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2411921","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2411921","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Aim:</b> To study the influence of varying concentrations of arginine (Arg) combined with fluoride (F) and/or calcium glycerophosphate (CaGP) on biofilms.<b>Materials & methods:</b> Biofilms were analyzed for acidogenicity, microbial viability and Ca, F and inorganic phosphorus (P) concentrations.<b>Results:</b> For total bacteria, the lowest viability was found in F-containing groups, regardless of the arginine concentrations and presence of CaGP. For aciduric bacteria, no significant differences were found among arginine concentrations in the presence of F. For MS, arginine concentrations did not influence MS viability in the presence of fluoride and CaGP only decreased viability at 3.2% Arg concentration. The arginine-treated groups showed the lowest acidogenicity. For ion concentrations in biofilms, CaGP showed the highest values for P; Arg+F for F; and CaGP/Arg+CaGP for Ca.<b>Conclusion:</b> Different concentrations of arginine did not affect the microbial viability or acidogenicity of biofilms. Moreover, 0.8% Arg did not increase ion concentration in biofilm fluid.</p>","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":" ","pages":"201-212"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11812414/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142604392","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}
{"title":"Detection of MPT-64 protein in pleural tuberculosis cases by magnetic bead-gold nanoparticle-PCR amplified immunoassay.","authors":"Aishwarya Soni, Kiran Nehra, Bhawna Dahiya, Anam Rais, Tulika Prasad, Anjum Gahlaut, Vikas Raj, Reetu Sheoran, Aparna Parmar, Promod K Mehta","doi":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2432179","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2432179","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Diagnosis of pleural tuberculosis (TB) is challenging; thus, an efficient method is urgently needed.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We developed a magnetic-bead-gold nanoparticle-PCR amplified immunoassay (MB-AuNP-I-PCR, liquid system) to detect the <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> MPT-64 protein in pleural TB patients. AuNPs functionalized with detection antibodies/oligonucleotides were characterized by UV-vis spectroscopy, Transmission/Scanning electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer, ELISA, and PCR, whereas MBs conjugated with detection antibodies were validated by magneto-ELISA/UV-vis spectroscopy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We utilized the MB-AuNP-I-PCR for MPT-64 detection in 99 clinical specimens which displayed 85.2% sensitivity and 97.8% specificity to diagnose pleural TB cases. Markedly, the sensitivity achieved by MB-AuNP-I-PCR was noticeably higher (<i>p</i> < 0.01) than magneto-ELISA and GeneXpert.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This is a preliminary report to diagnose pleural TB cases by MB-AuNP-I-PCR with promising results that require further corroboration in a higher number of specimens.</p>","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":" ","pages":"107-115"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11792811/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142750477","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}
{"title":"Economic evaluation of treating invasive aspergillosis with isavuconazole, posaconazole and voriconazole in China.","authors":"Qiang Liu, Pingyu Chen, Dunming Xiao, Jingxuan Wei, Yintao Lin, Tiantian Tao, Xin Li","doi":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2423530","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2423530","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Aim:</b> To assess the cost-effectiveness of treating invasive aspergillosis with isavuconazole, posaconazole and voriconazole in China.<b>Materials & methods:</b> A cost-consequence analysis (CCA) was conducted, considering both healthcare system and patient out-of-pocket perspectives. We considered the costs of medications, diagnostics and hospitalization and the consequences of mortality, response rate and adverse events.<b>Results:</b> From the healthcare system perspective, compared with voriconazole, isavuconazole saved 967.39 Chinese Yuan (CNY) and posaconazole saved 8624.82 CNY. From the patient out-of-pocket perspective, compared with voriconazole, isavuconazole saved 1056.00 CNY, posaconazole increased 3153.83 CNY. The CCA demonstrated that isavuconazole exhibited higher medical costs but lower out-of-pocket costs compared with posaconazole, while there were no significant differences in consequences.<b>Conclusion:</b> Isavuconazole is potentially the most economical option.</p>","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":" ","pages":"213-225"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11812374/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142647479","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 : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-11-18DOI: 10.1080/17460913.2024.2423524
Eliza Gil, James Hatcher, Sophia de Saram, Rebecca L Guy, Theresa Lamagni, Jeremy S Brown
{"title":"<i>Streptococcus intermedius</i>: an underestimated pathogen in brain infection?","authors":"Eliza Gil, James Hatcher, Sophia de Saram, Rebecca L Guy, Theresa Lamagni, Jeremy S Brown","doi":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2423524","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2423524","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Streptococcus intermedius</i> is an oral commensal organism belonging to the <i>Streptococcus anginosus</i> group (SAG). <i>S. intermedius</i> causes periodontitis as well as invasive, pyogenic infection of the central nervous system, pleural space or liver. Compared with other SAG organisms, <i>S. intermedius</i> has a higher mortality as well as a predilection for intracranial infection, suggesting it is likely to possess virulence factors that mediate specific interactions with the host resulting in bacteria reaching the brain. The mechanisms involved are not well described. Intracranial suppuration (ICS) due to <i>S. intermedius</i> infection can manifest as an abscess within the brain parenchyma, or a collection of pus (empyema) in the sub- or extra-dural space. These infections necessitate neurosurgery and prolonged antibiotic treatment and are associated with a considerable burden of morbidity and mortality. The incidence of ICS is increasing in several settings, with SAG species accounting for an increasing proportion of cases. There is a paucity of published literature regarding <i>S. intermedius</i> pathogenesis as well as few published genomes, hampering molecular epidemiological research. This perspective evaluates what is known about the clinical features and pathogenesis of ICS due to <i>S. intermedius</i> and explores hypothetical explanations why the incidence of these infections may be increasing.</p>","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":" ","pages":"163-177"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11792871/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142647399","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 : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-11-26DOI: 10.1080/17460913.2024.2428140
Sajeda Akter, Parveen Afroz Chowdhury, Marufatuzzahan, Al Hakim, Mehejabin Nurunnahar, Md Asraful Jahan, Md Siraj Uddin, Abul Kalam Azad
{"title":"Multidrug-resistant keratinolytic dermatophytes and non-dermatophytes causing onychomycosis in outpatients.","authors":"Sajeda Akter, Parveen Afroz Chowdhury, Marufatuzzahan, Al Hakim, Mehejabin Nurunnahar, Md Asraful Jahan, Md Siraj Uddin, Abul Kalam Azad","doi":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2428140","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17460913.2024.2428140","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study identified and determined antibiograms of keratinolytic dermatophytes (DM), non-dermatophytic molds (NDM), and yeasts causing onychomycosis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Morphological, cultural, and biochemical characteristics were used to identify DM and NDM. The keratinolytic activity (KA) and antibiograms were conducted with keratin azure and the agar diffusion method, respectively. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) were determined using the microdilution method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Onychomycosis was more prevalent in males (53%) than females, toenails (57%) than fingernails, and commercial employees (40%) than other employees or unemployed. Fungal growth was observed in 92.5% nail samples. DM, NDM, and yeasts caused 46%, 35%, and 19% onychomycosis, respectively. <i>Trichophyton rubrum</i> and <i>Trichophyton mentagrophytes</i> were the common DM. Five different genus of NDM and three different yeasts were isolated. The KA of DM was 30-45% higher than that of NDM and yeasts. All fungal isolates (FI) were resistant to griseofulvin and fluconazole. However, 71%, 64%, and 36% of FI were sensitive to terbinafine hydrochloride, nystatin, and ketoconazole, respectively, while 84% of DM and 46% of NDM were multidrug-resistant. The MIC and MFC of these antifungals against FI ranged from micrograms to milligrams.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Multidrug resistance is growing in keratinolytic DM and NDM.</p>","PeriodicalId":12773,"journal":{"name":"Future microbiology","volume":" ","pages":"137-147"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11792845/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142727980","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}