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The dual impact of Trichoderma on soil microbial communities: beneficial or disruptive? 木霉对土壤微生物群落的双重影响：有益还是破坏性？

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Revista Argentina de microbiologia Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ram.2025.04.003

Adriana M. Torres

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Use of stool molecular panel in hospitalized patients with diarrhea. Experience in a tertiary care center 粪便分子板在住院腹泻患者中的应用。有三级医疗中心工作经验。

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Revista Argentina de microbiologia Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ram.2024.10.005

Nicolás Cimmino , Maria Josefina Etchevers , Astrid Smud , Patricia Yolleth Andrade Pino , Marisa del Lujan Sanchez , Maria Laura Gonzalez , Maria Victoria Acosta , Gissel Zuñiga , Karina Alejandra Perez , Juana Freggiaro , Valeria Rosa Alexander , Maria Florencia Veiga , Mariangeles Visus , Mariano Martin Marcolongo

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Endemic coronavirus in children and adults with acute respiratory infection before the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19大流行前急性呼吸道感染儿童和成人中的地方性冠状病毒。

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Revista Argentina de microbiologia Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ram.2024.11.003

Raquel Jara , Dafne Santos , Noelia Soledad Reyes , Eliana Hermida , Alejandro Seoane , Martin Ypas , Gisela Andres , Marcela Echavarría

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Identificación y sensibilidad antibiótica de aislamientos de Aeromonas spp. en un Hospital Universitario de la ciudad de Buenos Aires [布宜诺斯艾利斯某大学医院气单胞菌的鉴定及抗生素敏感性]。

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Revista Argentina de microbiologia Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ram.2024.11.001

Eduardo Montalvo , Florencia Veiga , Hernán Rodríguez , German Traglia , Carlos Vay , Marisa Almuzara

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[Analysis of sugary kefir samples for the development of a regulatory framework in the Argentinian Food Code]. [对含糖开菲尔酒样品的分析，为阿根廷食品法典制定监管框架]。

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Revista Argentina de microbiologia Pub Date : 2025-03-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.ram.2025.02.002

Manuel Teijeiro, Analía Graciela Abraham, Josefina Cabrera, Galia Ana Suchowlanski, Ana Losada, Silvana Ruarte, Mónica López, Gabriel Vinderola

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Report of a novel pathogenic orthohantavirus in Tucuman, Argentina. 阿根廷图库曼一种新型致病性正汉坦病毒报告。

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Revista Argentina de microbiologia Pub Date : 2025-03-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.ram.2025.01.001

Julia Brignone, Carina Sen, María Laura Martin, Natalia Fernandez, Gabriela Delgado, Anabel Sinchi, Yael Nazar, María Cecilia Monzani, María Laura Cisneros, Patricia Clua, Rocío Coronel, Jorge García

{"title":"Report of a novel pathogenic orthohantavirus in Tucuman, Argentina.","authors":"Julia Brignone, Carina Sen, María Laura Martin, Natalia Fernandez, Gabriela Delgado, Anabel Sinchi, Yael Nazar, María Cecilia Monzani, María Laura Cisneros, Patricia Clua, Rocío Coronel, Jorge García","doi":"10.1016/j.ram.2025.01.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ram.2025.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The confirmation of two cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in the city of San Miguel de Tucuman, province of Tucuman, is described in the present study. In 2021, the diagnosis of two patients with HPS with no history of travel outside the province was confirmed. The infection was determined by serology in both cases. Case 1 had an unfavorable outcome, was confirmed by the detection of specific IgM antibodies for orthohantavirus and the identification in a serum sample from three days of evolution of a viral genotype, which was previously unreported to be in circulation in Argentina. In Case 2, specific IgM and IgG type antibodies were detected in two serum samples, with no amplification of the viral genome. Due to the recreational habits of the patients, it is possible to infer exposure to infected rodent fluids during outdoor activities in their areas of residence. In conclusion, the circulation of a new viral genotype of orthohantavirus in Argentina is confirmed.</p>","PeriodicalId":21163,"journal":{"name":"Revista Argentina de microbiologia","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143568027","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}

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In vitro activity of ceftobiprole against Staphylococcus aureus: Current experience. 头孢替比罗对金黄色葡萄球菌的体外活性：目前的经验。

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Revista Argentina de microbiologia Pub Date : 2025-03-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.ram.2024.12.011

Manuel Paz-Infanzon, Adrian Camacho-Ortiz, Eduardo Perez-Alba, Laura Nuzzolo-Shihadeh, Rayo Morfin-Otero, Paola Bocanegra-Ibarias

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Clinical and demographic characteristics of spondylodiscitis in a Mexican population: A retrospective study. 墨西哥人群脊柱炎的临床和人口学特征：一项回顾性研究。

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Revista Argentina de microbiologia Pub Date : 2025-02-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.ram.2025.01.002

Mario Alberto Dueñas-Espinosa, Julio César López-Valdés, Daniel Alejandro Vega-Moreno, María Fernanda Guzmán-Del Río, Rafael Sánchez-Mata, María Elena Córdoba-Mosqueda, Laura Mestre-Orozco, Erick Alberto Castañeda-Ramírez, Alejandro Jacob Madrid-Sánchez, Ulises García-González

{"title":"Clinical and demographic characteristics of spondylodiscitis in a Mexican population: A retrospective study.","authors":"Mario Alberto Dueñas-Espinosa, Julio César López-Valdés, Daniel Alejandro Vega-Moreno, María Fernanda Guzmán-Del Río, Rafael Sánchez-Mata, María Elena Córdoba-Mosqueda, Laura Mestre-Orozco, Erick Alberto Castañeda-Ramírez, Alejandro Jacob Madrid-Sánchez, Ulises García-González","doi":"10.1016/j.ram.2025.01.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ram.2025.01.002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to identify the clinical and demographic characteristics of patients with a confirmed diagnosis of spondylodiscitis through microbiological cultures. A descriptive, observational, and retrospective study was conducted. Patients were included based on clinical and radiological evidence of vertebral infection, unspecified discitis, and/or positive microbiological cultures consistent with spondylodiscitis. For the comparison between men and women, the Student's t-test and odds ratio were employed. The Chi-square test was used to examine correlations between affected spinal levels, isolated microorganisms, and associated comorbidities. A total of 86 cases of discitis were identified, 65% of which involved male patients. The mean age was 59.0±11.5 years (range: 38-83), and the average body mass index (BMI) was 28±4.05kg/m<sup>2</sup>. Primary discitis predominated in 68% of cases, mainly at the thoracic level. Seventeen patients presented with spondylodiscitis not associated with chronic degenerative diseases. The most frequently isolated microorganisms were Staphylococcus aureus (28 cases) and Escherichia coli (21 cases). In 16 cases, intracellular pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Brucella spp. were identified, leading to an average hospital stay of 30 days. Spondylodiscitis is a serious complication, and this study highlights differences from previously published data, particularly in terms of the microorganisms involved and the demographic profile of the population.</p>","PeriodicalId":21163,"journal":{"name":"Revista Argentina de microbiologia","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143516600","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}

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Colistin-resistant Escherichia coli mediated by the mcr-1 gene from pigs in northeastern Argentina. 阿根廷东北部猪的mcr-1基因介导的耐粘菌素大肠杆菌。

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Revista Argentina de microbiologia Pub Date : 2025-02-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.ram.2024.12.013

Juan Leandro Pellegrini, María de Los Ángeles González, Liliana Silvina Lösch, Luis Antonio Merino, José Alejandro Di Conza

{"title":"Colistin-resistant Escherichia coli mediated by the mcr-1 gene from pigs in northeastern Argentina.","authors":"Juan Leandro Pellegrini, María de Los Ángeles González, Liliana Silvina Lösch, Luis Antonio Merino, José Alejandro Di Conza","doi":"10.1016/j.ram.2024.12.013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ram.2024.12.013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli carrying mcr-1 is recognized as a threat to public health. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of the mcr-1 gene in colistin-resistant E. coli isolates from commercial pig farms in Chaco, Argentina from 2020 to 2021. A total of 140 rectal swab samples were collected from pigs in six different pig production farms. Antimicrobial susceptibility was determined by broth microdilution. mcr-1 to mcr-5 genes were identified by multiplex PCR and clonality was assessed by ERIC and REP-PCR. The prevalence of mcr-1 was 16.4% and mcr-2, mcr-3, mcr-4 and mcr-5 genes were not detected. Colistin MIC values showed a bimodal distribution with a MIC50, MIC90 and a range of 4, 8 and 4-8μg/ml, respectively. The resistance profile to other antimicrobials was: ampicillin, 87% (20); ampicillin-sulbactam, 47.8% (11); amoxicillin-clavulanic, 13% (3); chloramphenicol, 82.6% (19); ciprofloxacin, 60.9% (14); minocycline, 26.1% (5) and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, 43.5% (10). Eighty-seven percent (87%) of the strains were categorized as MDR and 12 phenotypic resistance patterns with different clonality profiles were observed. A high prevalence of mcr-1 is demonstrated in colistin-free pig farms from Chaco, Argentina. The mcr-1 positive E. coli isolates showed an alarming level of multidrug resistance and high clonal diversity. It is necessary to continuously monitor the presence of the mcr-1 gene not only in pig production, but also in humans and the environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":21163,"journal":{"name":"Revista Argentina de microbiologia","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143472899","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}

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First report of canine protothecosis caused by Prototheca wickerhamii in Argentina. Brief literature review. 阿根廷首次报道犬科原苔虫引起的犬科原苔病。简要的文献综述。

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Revista Argentina de microbiologia Pub Date : 2025-02-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.ram.2024.12.010

Silvana Ramadán, Lucía Bulacio, Hernán Dalmaso, Graciela Sepúlveda, Maximiliano Sortino, Fabián Fay, Claudia Misto, María Fernanda Salvador, Alejandro Etchecopaz, María Luján Cuestas

{"title":"First report of canine protothecosis caused by Prototheca wickerhamii in Argentina. Brief literature review.","authors":"Silvana Ramadán, Lucía Bulacio, Hernán Dalmaso, Graciela Sepúlveda, Maximiliano Sortino, Fabián Fay, Claudia Misto, María Fernanda Salvador, Alejandro Etchecopaz, María Luján Cuestas","doi":"10.1016/j.ram.2024.12.010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ram.2024.12.010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Protothecosis is an infectious disease caused by microalgae of the genus Prototheca. Prototheca can be found in soil and water and transiently colonize animals. Cutaneous protothecosis can involve not only the skin but also the underlying subcutaneous tissue and lymph nodes. This can lead to clinical signs and a microscopic tissue image that closely resembles a fungal infection. Treatment typically involves antifungal medications. We report the first case of fatal disseminated protothecosis caused by Prototheca wickerhamii in the city of Rosario, Argentina in a 5-year-old female poodle dog. The dog exhibited ocular signs of uveitis and lymphadenitis. To reach a clinical and etiological diagnosis, imaging studies, routine laboratory tests and serological tests were performed. A mycological analysis was conducted on the material obtained by puncturing three lymph nodes. Additionally, morphological, metabolic, and molecular analyses were performed. Antifungal susceptibility testing was also conducted using broth microdilution and diffusion methods. Phenotypic, metabolic, and sequencing techniques identified the isolated organism as P. wickerhamii. This isolate displayed susceptibility to amphotericin, variable susceptibility to itraconazole and voriconazole, and resistance to fluconazole and caspofungin. The frequent presence of pets in our homes highlights the need for a more comprehensive diagnostic approach. This is important because, from a public health perspective, dogs could serve as indicators of algal presence in the environments they frequently share with humans.</p>","PeriodicalId":21163,"journal":{"name":"Revista Argentina de microbiologia","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143433585","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}

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