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The Many Faces of Enterococcus spp.—Commensal, Probiotic and Opportunistic Pathogen
PublicationEnterococcus spp. are Gram-positive, facultative, anaerobic cocci, which are found in the intestinal flora and, less frequently, in the vagina or mouth. Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium are the most common species found in humans. As commensals, enterococci colonize the digestive system and participate in the modulation of the immune system in humans and animals. For many years reference enterococcal strains have...
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Identification and antimicrobial resistance of Enterococcus spp. isolated from surface water
PublicationIn the study species distributions and antimicrobial resistance profiles were determined among riverine Enterococcus spp. Susceptibility of the isolates was tested against: ampicillin, imipenem, teicoplanin, vancomycin, erythromycin, linezolid, fosfomycin, ciprofloxacin,levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, tetracycline, high levels of gentamicin and streptomycin. The enterococci were detected in all of the analyzed water samples, periodically...
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Atimicrobial Resistance of Enterococcus spp. in Muncipal wasterwater Treatment Plant - Model Study
PublicationIn this study the removal of resistant Enterococcus spp. was evaluated using the laboratory-scale wastewater treatment model plant (M-WWTP), designed as a multiphase (anaerobic, anoxic and aerobic) system (Q = 27 dm3 per day) and continuously supplied with the wastewater obtained from the full-scale WWTP, after grid. The activated sludge from the secondary clarifier was recirculated to the anaerobic chamber (with the ratio equal...
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Resistance of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus spp. to selected antimicrobial agents present in municipal
PublicationIn this study, the susceptibility to erythromycin (E) and to trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (SXT) among isolates of Enterococcus spp. and Escherichia coli was tested, respectively. Both fecal indicators were detected and isolated from raw(RW) and treated wastewater (TW) as well as from samples of activated sludge (AS) collected in a local wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Biodiversity of bacterial community in AS was also monitored...
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Linezolid-Resistant Enterococcus spp. Isolates from Foods of Animal Origin—The Genetic Basis of Acquired Resistance
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Activity of Cinnamic Acid Derivatives with 4-Chloro-2-mercaptobenzenesulfonamide Moiety against Clinical HLAR and VRE Enterococcus spp.
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Effects of osmotic and high pressure stress on expression of virulence factors among Enterococcus spp. isolated from food of animal origin
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The microbial community, its biochemical potential, and the antimicrobial resistance of Enterococcus spp. in Arctic lakes under natural and anthropogenic impact (West Spitsbergen)
PublicationThe sustainable management of small human communities in the Arctic is challenging. In this study, both a water supply system (Lake 1) under the natural impact of a bird-nesting area, and a wastewater receiver (Lake 2) were analysed in the vicinity of the Polish Polar Station on West Spitsbergen. Microbial community composition, abundance and activity were assessed in samples of the treated wastewater, lake water and sediments...
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Beata Krawczyk dr hab.
PeopleBeata Krawczyk, PhD, Professor Academic degrees, education, qualifications: B. Krawczyk earned his master degree in Biology at the University of Gdansk, Biology Faculty, in 1986, and her PhD in Molecular Biology at the University of Gdansk, Biology Faculty, in 1996. Postdoctoral degree (habilitation) in biological sciences in the discipline biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, in 2009. In 2012...
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Probiotic potential of Bacillus Isolates from Polish Bee Pollen and Bee Bread
PublicationThe main goal of this study was the evaluation of the probiotic potential of 10 Bacillus spp. strains isolated from 5 bee bread and 3 bee pollen samples. The antagonistic interaction with Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli was a primary criterion for the preliminary selection of the isolates. Three out of ten strains—PY2.3 (isolated from pollen), BP20.15 and BB10.1 (both isolated from bee bread)—were found to be possible...
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Fecal indicators resistance to antimicrobial agents present in municipal wastewater
PublicationIn this study removal rate of six antimicrobial compounds (belonging to folate pathway inhibitors and macrolides class) was analyzed in processes of local wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) together with susceptibility patterns of erythromycin (E) resistant Enterococcus spp. and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (SXT) resistant Escherichia coli. According to the obtained data, six of tested antimicrobial agents, namely erythromycin,...
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Antimicrobial resistance of fecal indicators in disinfected wastewater
PublicationThe main objective of the study was to assess the potential of three systems (UV irradiation, ozonation, and micro/ultrafiltration) operated in a pilot scale in removal of antimicrobial-resistant fecal bacteria from secondary effluent of the local wastewater treatment plant (700,000 population equivalent). The effectiveness of the processes was analysed using the removal ratio of fecal indicators (Escherichia coli and Enterococcus...
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Analysis of antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli isolated from the Reda River and the Oliwski Stream using basic statistical methods = Zastosowanie metod ststystycznych do analizy antybiotykoodporności bakterii wskaźnikowych pochodzących z rzeki Redy i Potoku Oliwskiego
PublicationIn this study distribution of antimicrobial resistance patterns among fecal indicator bacteria (Escherichia coli and Enterococcus spp.) was examined in two watercourses. The susceptibility analyses were carried out against the antimicrobial agents, important in treating human E. coli and enterococcal infection. Water samples were obtained from the Oliwski Stream and from the Reda River. On each watercourse the five representative...
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Occurrence of antimicrobial resistant bacteria in environment and the statistical analysis of this phenomenon
PublicationIntroduction: In this study the occurrence of antimicrobial resistance patterns among fecal indicators (Escherichia coli and Enterococcus spp.) was analyzed in water and wastewater samples. The trends in antimicrobial resistance were analyzed using basic statistical methods. Methods: Samples were obtained from two local watercourses (Oliwski Stream and Reda River) as well as from the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) Gdansk - Wschod....
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Prebiotics and probiotics in food
PublicationNowadays, food is not only used to satisfy hunger and is a source of nutrients, but is also considered a factor that directly affects human health. Consumers are looking for high-quality products that contain bioactive ingredients that affect the proper functioning of the body and good mood. Functional foods, which must exhibit health benefits when consumed as part of a balanced diet, are becoming increasingly popular among health-conscious...
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Evaluation of a novel method based on amplification of DNA fragments surrounding rare restriction sites (ADSRRS-figerprinting) for typing strains of vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecium.
PublicationBadania objęły wankomycyno oporne szczepy Enterococcus faecium izolowane od pacjentów oddziału Hematologii Szpitala Klinicznego w Gdańsku. Wykazano, że ADSRRS-fingerprinting jest metodą szybką o dużym potencjale różnicującym i dużej powtarzalności w badaniach epidemiologicznych.
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PCR Melting Profile method for genotyping analysis of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium isolates from Hematological Unit patients
PublicationW ostatnich latach znacząco wzrasta liczba szczepów Enterococcus opornych na wankomycynę. Stwarzają one problemy medyczne u pacjentów skolonizowanych czy zainfekowanych tymi drobnoustrojami. W przedstawionych badaniach, określiliśmy genetyczne podobieństwo pomiędzy izolatami E. faecium VRE, pozyskiwanymi w okresie od kwietnia 2003 do kwietnia 2005 od pojedynczych pacjentów oddziału Hematologicznego Specjalistycznego Publicznego...
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Nutritional and Health Potential of Probiotics: A Review
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Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins
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Antimicrobial resistance of Pseudomonas spp. isolated from wastewater and wastewater-impacted marine coastal zone
PublicationIn this study, species distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility of cultivated Pseudomonas spp. were studied in influent (INF), effluent (EFF), and marine outfall (MOut) of wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The susceptibility was tested against 8 antimicrobial classes, active against Pseudomonas spp.: aminoglycosides, carbapenems, broad-spectrum cephalosporins from the 3rd and 4th generation, extended-spectrum penicillins,...
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Emerging linezolid-resistant, vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecium from a patient of a haematological unit in Poland.
PublicationOksazolidynowy antybiotyk, linezolid, jest stosowany w terapii infekcji powodowanych przez różne Gram-dodatnie bakterie, włączając w to vankomycyno-oporne enterokoki (VRE). Praca pokazuje po raz pierwszy w Polsce izolację szczepu Enterococcus faecium (LRVREF)opornego na linezolid oraz vankomycynę. Stosując techniki PCR-RFLP regionu rDNA i allelo specyficzny PCR domeny V regionu 23S rDNA wykazano obecność mutacji G2576U, identyfikowanej...
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Drug-resistant and hospital-associated Enterococcus faecium from wastewater, riverine estuary and anthropogenically impacted marine catchment basin.
PublicationEnterococci, ubiquitous colonizers of humans and other animals, play an increasingly important role in health-care associated infections (HAIs). Acquisition of resistance determinants not only seriously limits available therapeutic options but also increases available gene pool for other species. It is believed that the recent evolution of two clinically relevant species, Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium occurred...
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International Journal of Probiotics and Prebiotics
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Isolation of Bacteriocin-producing Staphylococcus spp. Strains from Human Skin Wounds, Soft Tissue Infections and Bovine Mastitis
PublicationA collection of 206 Staphylococcus spp. isolates was investigated for their ability to produce compounds exhibiting antistaphylococcal activity. This group included Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus xylosus strains recovered from bovine mastitis (n = 158) and human skin wounds and soft tissues infections (n = 48). Production of substances with antimicrobial activity was observed in six strains. Five...
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Nowe trendy w budowie automatycznych urządzeń przełączających SZR/SPP niskiego napięcia
PublicationW referacie omówiono funkcje realizowane przez automatyczne urządzenia przełączające (ATSE) w sieciach niskiego napięcia, w tym głównie SZR. Przytoczono podział odbiorców energii elektrycznej na kategorie wg dopuszczanego czasu przerwy w zasilaniu. Scharakteryzowano cechy urządzeń ATS z aparatami wykonawczymi różnych rodzajów. Zaprezentowano dwa rozwiązania elektrycznych blokad przed jednoczesnym załączeniem dwóch linii zasilających,...
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Compatible Mixture of Bacterial Antagonists Developed to Protect Potato Tubers from Soft Rot Caused by Pectobacterium spp. and Dickeya spp.
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Biogenic amines content during extended ageing of dry-cured pork loins inoculated with probiotics
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Holistic approach to control Melolontha spp. in organic strawberry plantations
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Identification and characterization of Staphylococcus spp. and their susceptibility to insect apolipophorin III
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Screening for Antagonistic Yeasts to Manage Alternaria spp. in Organic Farming
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Zakażenia o etiologii Candida spp. - epidemiologia, leczenie, diagnostyka
PublicationInfekcje wywoływane przez grzyby z rodzaju Candida są poważnym problemem klinicznym. LIczba zakażeń szpitalnych spowodowanych przez te drobnoustroje wzrosła dziesięciokrotnie w przeciągu ostatnich 20 lat. Spowodowane jest to poprzez coraz częstsze wystawianie populacji na działanie czynników spprzyjających rozwojowi tego typu infekcji. Wśród nich znajduje się leczenie: antybiotykami, steroidami, cytostatykami oraz lekami immunosupresyjnymi....
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Changes in selected parameters related to proteolysis during ageing of dry-cured pork loins inoculated with probiotics
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The Great Five—an artificial bacterial consortium with antagonistic activity towards Pectobacterium spp. and Dickeya spp.: formulation, shelf life, and the ability to prevent soft rot of potato in storage
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Phytoextraction and recovery of rare earth elements using willow (Salix spp.)
PublicationSoil and water contaminations are caused by rare earth elements (REEs) due to mining and industrial activities, that threaten the ecosystem and human health. Therefore, phytoremediation methods need to be developed to overcome this problem. To date, little research has been conducted concerning the phytoremediation potential of Salix for REEs. In this study, two Salix species (Salix myrsinifolia and Salix schwerinii) and two Salix...
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Effect of Inoculation with Probiotics and Ageing Time on Selected Functional Properties and Oxidation of Proteins in Dry-Cured Pork Loins
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In vitro photodynamic activity of lipid vesicles with zinc phthalocyanine derivative against Enterococcus faecalis
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Complete Genome Sequences of Five Gram-Negative Bacterial Strains Comprising Synthetic Bacterial Consortium “The Great Five” with Antagonistic Activity Against Plant-Pathogenic Pectobacterium spp. and Dickeya spp.
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Homocitrate synthase gene as a new molecular target in diagnostics of Candida spp. infections
PublicationNew potential molecular target which will be investigated during this research (homocitrate synthase gen) is the innovative target other than ribosomal DNA. This gene encodes enzyme present only in fungi and some Archaea what significantly increases specificity. It also reduces risk of contamination or influence of other factors (reaction with other DNA present in sample derived from bacteria or host cells) what excludes false...
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Isolation and Characterization of Pseudomonas spp. Strains That Efficiently Decompose Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
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Diagnostyka zakażeń Candida spp. oparta o amplifikację DNA techniką PCR
PublicationZakażenia wywoływane przez oportunistyczne grzyby z rodzaju Candida są poważnym problemem klinicznym. Niezbędne jest poszukiwanie nowych szybkich, czułych i pewnych metod do identyfikacji gatunkowej tych drobnoustrojów. W artykule przedstawiono opisane w literaturze metody diagnostyki molekularnej drożdżaków z rodzaju Candida oparte o amplifikację DNA techniką PCR.
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Photodynamic inactivation of Enterococcus faecalis by non-peripherally substituted magnesium phthalocyanines entrapped in lipid vesicles
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Konstrukcja nowych układów do diagnostyki molekularnej zakażeń o etiologii Candida spp.
PublicationDrożdżaki z rodzaju Candida należą do jednych z najczęściej izolowanych czynników etiologicznych zakażeń krwi. Szybka i bezbłędna identyfikacja gatunkowa pozwala na wdrożenie odpowiedniego leczenia i zwiększa szansę na powodzenie terapii. Celem badań była konstrukcja nowych układów wykorzystujących narzędzia diagnostyki molekularnej do specyficznej identyfikacji gatunkowej i rodzajowej drożdżaków Candida. Poszukiwano również nowych...
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Photodynamic inactivation of Enterococcus faecalis by conjugates of zinc(II) phthalocyanines with thymol and carvacrol loaded into lipid vesicles
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Linezolid-resistant Enterococcus faecium strains isolated from one hospital in Poland –commensals or hospital-adapted pathogens?
PublicationOne of the most pressing problems of enterococci infections is occurring resistance to linezolid, which is an antibiotic used in the treatment of infections caused by vancomycin-resistant strains (VRE). The main objective of our research was to investigate the relationship of 19 linezolid-resistant E. faecium isolates from 18 patients hospitalized at Clinical Hospital in Gdansk (Poland). One of the LZDREF was isolated in 2003...
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Optical properties of a series of pyrrolyl-substituted porphyrazines and their photoinactivation potential against Enterococcus faecalis after incorporation into liposomes
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The Leaderless Bacteriocin Enterocin K1 Is Highly Potent against Enterococcus faecium: A Study on Structure, Target Spectrum and Receptor
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Assessment of antibiotic resistance and biofilm formation of Enterococcus species isolated from different pig farm environments in Poland
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The Effect of Probiotics on Symptoms, Gut Microbiota and Inflammatory Markers in Infantile Colic: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression of Randomized Controlled Trials
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Genomic and Functional Characterization of Environmental Strains of SDS-Degrading Pseudomonas spp., Providing a Source of New Sulfatases
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The Effect of Probiotics and Synbiotics on Risk Factors Associated with Cardiometabolic Diseases in Healthy People—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Meta-Regression of Randomized Controlled Trials
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