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Lateral Flow Immunoassay for the Detection of Panton-Valentine Leukocidin in Staphylococcus aureus From Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in the United Arab Emirates
(2021)
Introduction:
Panton Valentine leukocidin (PVL) is a virulence factor which is associated with methicillin sensitive and resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA/MRSA) causing skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI). This ...
A pilot metagenomic study reveals that community derived mobile phones are reservoirs of viable pathogenic microbes
(2021)
Abstract:
There is increasing attention focussed on the risks associated with mobile phones possibly serving as ‘Trojan Horse’ fomites for microbial transmission in healthcare settings. However, little is reported on the ...
Coinfections in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19: A Descriptive Study from the United Arab Emirates
(2021)
Purpose:
Microbial coinfections in COVID-19 patients carry a risk of poor outcomes. This study aimed to characterize the clinical and microbiological profiles of coinfections in patients with COVID-19.
Methods:
A ...