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Influence of Silver-hydroxyapatite Nanocomposite Coating on Biofilm Formation of Joint Prosthesis and Its Mechanism

Issue: 
Vol 64, Issue 5: December (2015) – Special Issue on Health Sciences
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.179
Pages: 
506–13
Synopsis: 
The main reason for biomaterial-related refractory infections is biofilm formation caused by bacterial adhesion on the surface of materials. Silver-hydroxyapatite (Ag/HA) nanocomposite coating can inhibit the formation of biofilm, but its mechanism is not clear. In this study, we will determine the amount of biofilm on the Ag/HA composite coating, detect the sustained release rates of silver ions in simulated body fluid, the effects on the biofilm formation of bacteria and the expression of genes related to biofilm formation of S aureus.

ABSTRACT

Background: The main reason for biomaterial related refractory infections is biofilm formation caused by bacterial adhesion on the surface of materials. Silver-hydroxyapatite (Ag/HA) nanocomposite coating can inhibit the formation of biofilm, but its mechanism is not clear.

Received: 
15 Feb, 2016
Accepted: 
27 Apr, 2016
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Staphylococcus aureus
Escherichia coli
Biofilm
joint prosthesis
silver-hydroxyapatite nanocomposite coating
Journal Authors: 
L Zhao
MA Ashraf
e-Published: 18 May, 2016

Meningitis Caused by Methicillin Resistant - Staphylococcus aureus in Patient with Chronic Renal Insufficiency: A Case Report

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.530

ABSTRACT

Received: 
02 Nov, 2015
Accepted: 
17 Nov, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Case Reports
Keywords: 
Haemodialysis
Osteomyelitis
Staphylococcus aureus
meningitis
Journal Authors: 
M Jovanović
M Dinić
M Vrbić
MP Floranović
A Ranković
LP Dragonjić
e-Published: 29 Jan, 2016

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To Study the Correlation between Carrier Status of Nasal Staphylococcus aureus in Patients on Haemodialysis with Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B and Their Sociodemographic Features

Issue: 
Vol 61, issue 2 (2012)
Pages: 
139–44
Synopsis: 
In the present study, significant positivity was detected between methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) carrier status and hepatitis C virus (HCV) in patients on haemodialysis and who have lived together with ≤ 2 family members at home.


ABSTRACT

Aim: To study the correlation of nasal Staphylococcus aureus carrier status in patients on haemodialysis, infected by hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and their sociodemographic features.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Haemodialysis
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Staphylococcus aureus
methicillin sensitive Staphylococcusaureus
hepatitis B virus
hepatitis C virus
Journal Authors: 
U Aydogan
H Akbulut
DE Gok
MI Yilmaz
S Yuksel
O Sari
YC Doganer
Z Senses
e-Published: 19 Aug, 2013

Evaluation of Methods and Costs for Detecting Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates from Clinical Specimens at Regional Hospitals in Trinidad and Tobago

Issue: 
Vol 57, Issue 1 (2008)
Pages: 
24–7
Synopsis: 
Conventional and molecular microbiology laboratory tests were evaluated to determine the most cost effective, rapid and specific method for detecting methicillin resistance in clinical isolates of S aureus.
ABSTRACT
 
Objectives: To evaluate and determine the most cost effective, rapid and specific method for detection of methicillin resistance in clinical isolates of S aureus in a setting with limited personnel and resources.
 
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Staphylococcus aureus
Methicillin-resistant
Journal Authors: 
PE Akpaka
S Kissoon
C Rutherford
WH Swantson
P Jayaratne
e-Published: 05 Jul, 2013

Nasal Carriage of Methicillin-resistant and Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus in Nursing Home Residents in Bolu, Turkey

Issue: 
Vol 55, Issue 3 (2006)
Pages: 
183–7
Synopsis: 
The rate of methicillin-resistant and methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus decreased in a nursing home population in Turkey after hand-washing education.

ABSTRACT

Background: This study aimed (a) to provide information on methicillin-resistant (MRSA) and methicillin-susceptible (MSSA) Staphylococcus aureus colonization ratio in residents of nursing homes; (b) to determine the effect of hand-washing education given to nursing home residents and employees on nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus (NCSA) and (c) to obtain probable risk factors for MRSA colonization of residents in two nursing homes.

PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Nasal Carriage of Methicillin-resistant
Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus
Turkey
Journal Authors: 
O Karabay
MT Otkun
MT Yavuz
M Otkun
e-Published: 10 Jun, 2013
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