{"title":"Pathogenesis, Diseases, Immune Response, and Chemotherapy of Genus Simplexvirus","authors":"N. Hristova, A.S. Galabov","doi":"10.59393/amb23390202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59393/amb23390202","url":null,"abstract":"Throughout evolution, members of the genus Simplexvirus have evolved a highly effective pathoge¬netic strategy based on biomolecular interactions with pathogen-sensitive biological species. This in turn leads to pathogen-associated recurrent diseases with a wide range of clinical manifestations, including her¬petic encephalitis (HSE), herpetic keratitis (HC), and neonatal herpes, among others. Therapeutic options for the treatment of infections caused by herpes simplex viruses type 1 and type 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) include a wide range of antiviral agents. The most commonly used antiherpetic drugs belong to the group of nucleoside analogs, whose therapeutic potential is based on the inhibition of viral genome replication by interacting with viral DNA polymerase. Of these, the most widely used compound is acyclovir (ACV).","PeriodicalId":35526,"journal":{"name":"Acta Microbiologica Bulgarica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135144769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Mancheva, S. Danova, N. Vilhelmova-Ilieva, L. Simeonova, L. Dobreva, G. Atanasov
{"title":"Koi Herpesvirus Highlights and Potential of Probiotics to Reduce or Even to Prevent Koi Herpesvirus Infection","authors":"K. Mancheva, S. Danova, N. Vilhelmova-Ilieva, L. Simeonova, L. Dobreva, G. Atanasov","doi":"10.59393/amb23390203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59393/amb23390203","url":null,"abstract":"Koi herpesvirus (KHV) is a highly contagious virus that causes high morbidity and mass mortality of koi carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus Lacepède, 1803), common carp (Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus, 1758) and its ornamental (coloured) varieties. Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVD) is one of the major factors that cause sig¬nificant economic losses affecting both wild and cultured populations of common and koi carp worldwide. It is thought that there is no effective treatment for KHVD. The usage of vaccines for aquatic animals and water environments is limited, associated with the risk of viral reactivation and reversion to virulence. In Europe, for example, no commercial vaccine for KHVD is available. On the other side, probiotic additives are one of the most prospective, promising, and safe alternatives of drugs, that provide fish health benefits such as improvement of fish immune resistance and increased growth performance. This paper provides a thoroughgoing analysis of the knowledge about Koi herpesvirus and the disease, its distribution, and con¬ventional treatment methods. We discuss the potential of probiotics for improvement of growth rate and carp immune resistance, associated with the fish mucosal immune system as the first immune barrier.","PeriodicalId":35526,"journal":{"name":"Acta Microbiologica Bulgarica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135145299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Valsamatzi-Panagiotou, M. Traykovska, G.Y. Miloshev, R. Penchovsky
{"title":"Various therapies against SARS-CoV-2","authors":"A. Valsamatzi-Panagiotou, M. Traykovska, G.Y. Miloshev, R. Penchovsky","doi":"10.59393/amb23390101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59393/amb23390101","url":null,"abstract":"An outbreak of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infection in December 2019 in Wuhan, a province of Chi¬na, has caused a worldwide pandemic that led to devastating effects on healthcare systems and the econ¬omy worldwide. The contagiousness of the infection and the consequences of the disease in everyday life highlighted the great need for a suitable treatment against coronavirus as soon as possible. Therefore, lots of scientists all around the world focused on the discovery of a proper therapy against the virus. The pres¬ent article explains the structure of the virus, the pathophysiology of the infection with SARS-CoV-2, and various therapies against SARS-CoV-2. The first data that concern the effectiveness of vaccines from the countries that have already started mass vaccinations are positive. However, it is very early to conclude about the efficacy of vaccines in the population. The appearance of novel virus mutations raises concerns and forces some countries to impose further restrictions. The latest and the most contagious variant, known as Omicron, seems to decrease the global pandemic significantly. New SARS-CoV-2 therapies are suggest¬ed based on antisense technology.","PeriodicalId":35526,"journal":{"name":"Acta Microbiologica Bulgarica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135532398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Blood Clotting Disorders and Thrombosis: an Important Complication of COVID-19","authors":"H. Mahmoudi, A.E. Vardanjani","doi":"10.59393/amb23390102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59393/amb23390102","url":null,"abstract":"Although the main complication of coronavirus infection (COVID19) is severe lung infection and acute respiratory failure, it also affects other organs in the body, and non-respiratory infections can have significant side effects. One of these problems is a disorder of the blood coagulation system and thrombosis. Although the body’s coagulation system and the formation of blood clots are essential for wound healing, ectopic thrombosis in the body’s arteries and veins can lead to ischemia and dysfunction of the heart, lungs, and brain. Thrombosis and blood clots have recently emerged as one of the most important and serious complications of coronavirus infection. Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of thrombosis and their treatment plays an important role in the treatment of coronary artery infection and its complications.","PeriodicalId":35526,"journal":{"name":"Acta Microbiologica Bulgarica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136096807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Overview of the Most Used Methods to Determine the In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Honey","authors":"M. Bouacha, S. Besnaci, I. Boudiar","doi":"10.59393/amb23390104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59393/amb23390104","url":null,"abstract":"Since ancient times, honey has been successfully used for the treatment of several infectious diseases. The objective of this review is to evaluate the different methods used in the evaluation of the antibacterial activity of honey. Several bioassays, such as disk diffusion method, well diffusion method, and broth or agar dilution method are commonly used as they do not require specific equipment. This article reviews the simple and efficient methods to evaluate the antibacterial activity of honey or any other products, such as new synthetic substances (antibiotics) or extracts of medicinal plants, essential oils, or microorganisms producing antibacterial substances.","PeriodicalId":35526,"journal":{"name":"Acta Microbiologica Bulgarica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136096808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Genus Simplexvirus: Life cycle","authors":"N. Hristova, A.S. Galabov","doi":"10.59393/amb23390103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59393/amb23390103","url":null,"abstract":"The two same-name members of the subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae, the human herpesviruses Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) and Herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2), use human epithelial cells to establish their lytic phase, and neuronal cells to establish a lysogenic (latent) phase. Once the herpes simplex virus has infected the target cell, the viral genome enters the nucleus, where it is transcribed in a specific sequence: immediate-early (IE), early (E), and late viral genes (L). This cascade of gene expression, which largely determines viral genome transcription, is strictly initiated by the tegument protein VP16. Immediately af¬ter the virus is endocytosed through the host cell membrane, VP16 is released by the virions and together with two cell factors, HCF-1 and Oct-1, forms a transcriptional regulatory complex that aims to initiate the transcription of IE genes.","PeriodicalId":35526,"journal":{"name":"Acta Microbiologica Bulgarica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135532396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ö. Kekeç, B. Gökalsın, B. Açıkgöz, D.Ö. Özdaş, C. Sesal
{"title":"Effects of Ultrasonic Specific Energy on Time-Dependent Inactivation Rate of Proteus mirabilis and Streptococcus sanguinis","authors":"Ö. Kekeç, B. Gökalsın, B. Açıkgöz, D.Ö. Özdaş, C. Sesal","doi":"10.59393/amb23390108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59393/amb23390108","url":null,"abstract":"Ultrasound has been used as an alternative and enhancer approach for the inhibition of microorgan¬isms in recent years. The purpose of the current study was to determine the inactivation of Streptococcus sanguinis and Proteus mirabilis bacteria species via ultrasound. For this purpose, bacterial suspensions with 5x103, 1.5x104, and 3x104 colony forming unit (cfu/ml) concentrations were ultra-sonicated with 30 kHz frequency and 100 W power ultrasound for various sonication time periods. As a result, time-dependent inhibition rates were observed with bacteria concentration differences. The specific energy (γ) of different concentrations of S. sanguinis and P. mirabilis was also calculated. The rate constant of ultrasonic inhibi¬tion was evaluated in the linear region against sonication time. Then, the t-test was applied to all of the data. The results of 5x103, 1.5x104, and 3x104 cfu/ml for S. sanguinis and P. mirabilis were statistically signifi¬cant at <p= 0.02, 0.02, 0.006 for S. sanguinis, and at <p=0.003, 0.004, 0.003 for P. mirabilis, respectively.","PeriodicalId":35526,"journal":{"name":"Acta Microbiologica Bulgarica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135532401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In Vitro Activity of Ceftazidime-Avibactam against 3rd Generation Cephalosporin and Carbapenem Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria Obtained from Blood and Fecal Samples of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplanted Patients","authors":"D. Niyazi, T. Stoeva","doi":"10.59393/amb23390111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59393/amb23390111","url":null,"abstract":"The recipients of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) tend to develop invasive infections because of the immunosuppression caused by the underlying disease or the transplantation itself. The gastro¬intestinal tract is the major source of causative agents, often demonstrating multidrug resistance. The aim of this study is to investigate the in vitro activity of ceftazidime-avibactam (CZA) against 3rd generation ceph¬alosporin and/or carbapenem resistant (CPR) Gram-negative bacteria obtained from blood and fecal sam¬ples of patients following HSCT. Thirty-five clinical isolates were studied (Enterobacterales, n=25, Pseu-domanas spp., n=8, A. baumannii, n=2). MALDI Biotyper (Bruker) and Phoenix system (BD) were used for identification and susceptibility testing. Multiplex PCR was performed to detect genes associated with beta-lactam resistance. In the studied group 96% of the enteric bacteria were Extended Spectrum Beta Lacta¬mase producers (ESBL) and all were susceptible to CZA. CZA demonstrated an excellent activity against piperacillin-tazobactam resistant isolates. Among the CPR isolates, 91% were CZA resistant and blaVIM, blaOXA-23 and blaOXA-24/40, blaOXA-48 genes were detected. In conclusion, an excellent activity of CZA against ESBL producing and piperacillin-tazobactam resistant Gram - negative isolates was found. Despite its potent activity against class A enzymes, avibactam failed to inactivate class B and class D carbapenemases.","PeriodicalId":35526,"journal":{"name":"Acta Microbiologica Bulgarica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135532404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Berkov, E. Krumova, G. Stoyancheva, J. Miteva-Staleva, V. Dishliyska, N. Kostadinova, L. Georgieva, B. Sidjimova, M. Nikolova, M. Angelova, B. Mutafova
{"title":"Amaryllidaceae Alkaloids Inhibit the Growth of Endophytic Fungi","authors":"S. Berkov, E. Krumova, G. Stoyancheva, J. Miteva-Staleva, V. Dishliyska, N. Kostadinova, L. Georgieva, B. Sidjimova, M. Nikolova, M. Angelova, B. Mutafova","doi":"10.59393/amb23390107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59393/amb23390107","url":null,"abstract":"The chemoecological role of the Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, accumulated in plants from the Amarylli¬doideae subfamily (Amaryllidaceae), is poorly studied. These alkaloids are known for their potent pharma¬cological activities, including anti-acetylcholinesterase (AChE), anti-tumoral, anti-microbial, anti-viral and cytotoxic. In the present work, the ability of some Amaryllidaceae alklaloids to inhibit the growth of endo¬phytic fungi was studied. A total of 115 endophytic fungal strains were isolated from Leucojum aestivum L. growing in geographycally distinct locations. Sixty-five stains, able to grow in laboratory conditions, were identified and classified into 31 species belonging to 11 phylogenetically diverse genera. The fungal species of genera Fusarium, Trichoderma and Talaromyces were predominant. The endophyte species and genera patterns were found to be different among the L. aestivum L. populations and plant organs. Galanthamine, epi -norgalanthamine and lycorine, as well as alkaloid fractions and extracts consisting of homolycorine-, haemanthamine-, tazettine- and Sceletium -type alkaloids as main components exhibited different growth inhibitory effects depending on fungal strain. An extract from Narcissus cv. Hawera, consisting of Scele¬tium -type alkaloids, showed the most effective and broad-spectrum inhibitory activity against the tested endophytic strains. The results indicate that the Amaryllidaceae alkaloids may play a role in the plant-en¬dophyte interactions.","PeriodicalId":35526,"journal":{"name":"Acta Microbiologica Bulgarica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135532397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. Kabaivanova, L. Nacheva, A. Goushterova, N. Dinev
{"title":"Increase in the Amount of Soil Organic Matter and Populations of Microorganisms by Addition of Different Types of Compost for Sustainable Agriculture","authors":"L. Kabaivanova, L. Nacheva, A. Goushterova, N. Dinev","doi":"10.59393/amb23390109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59393/amb23390109","url":null,"abstract":"Maintaining a positive balance of organic matter in arable land is a fundamental issue for sustain¬able agriculture. Environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions applicable to large areas and also to small farms are needed. This is especially true for areas affected by environmental processes, leading to deteriorating soil fertility and limiting opportunities for organic farming. Organic fertilization through composting is an effective method of maintaining soil fertility. Due to shortage of traditional organic fertil¬izers, new sources of organic matter are being sought, such as agricultural waste, sewage sludge, household or industrial waste. Identification of waste products and possibilities for their use in compost production with a certain composition was carried out. Physico-chemical characteristics of the starting materials be¬fore composting was carried out. Estimation of their effectiveness as soil improvers on two types of soils - leached cinnamon forest soil from the area of village of Chelopechene, near Sofia, Bulgaria and alluvial meadow soil from the area of Tsalapitsa, Plovdiv region, Bulgaria was accomplished. When composting the ameliorants with the first type of soil, all additives led to positive changes in soil organic matter, while composting ameliorants with the second type of soil, the added organic materials provided a lower degree of storage of organic matter. Therefore, compost addition to leached cinnamon forest soil is more reason¬able, ensuring good stock in the form of humin. Application of compost led to increase in the populations microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, which is a good indicator of increased soil microbial activity in respective treatments.","PeriodicalId":35526,"journal":{"name":"Acta Microbiologica Bulgarica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135532395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}