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Synergistic effect between nisin and polymyxin B against pandrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii by Thomas, Varsha M., Brown, Ryan M., Ashcraft, Deborah S., Pankey, George A.

“…•New antimicrobials are needed for carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii.•Nisin is an FDA-approved antibacterial peptide currently used as a food…”
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Detection of a New cfr-Like Gene, cfr(B), in Enterococcus faecium Isolates Recovered from Human Specimens in the United States as Part of the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program by Deshpande, Lalitagauri M, Ashcraft, Deborah S, Kahn, Heather P, Pankey, George, Jones, Ronald N, Farrell, David J, Mendes, Rodrigo E

“…Two linezolid-resistant Enterococcus faecium isolates (MICs, 8 μg/ml) from unique patients of a medical center in New Orleans were included in this study…”
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Fracture Resistance of Titanium‐Based Lithium Disilicate and Zirconia Implant Restorations by Roberts, Evan E., Bailey, Clifton W., Ashcraft‐Olmscheid, Deborah L., Vandewalle, Kraig S.

“…Purpose To evaluate the fracture resistance of a newer lithium disilicate abutment material. Materials and Methods A premolar‐shaped implant crown was designed…”
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Evaluation of the in vitro interaction of fosfomycin and meropenem against metallo-β-lactamase–producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa using Etest and time-kill assay by Jahan, Sanjida, Davis, Heather, Ashcraft, Deborah S, Pankey, George A

“…Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a nosocomial pathogen containing various resistance mechanisms. Among them, metallo-β-lactamase (MBL)–producing Pseudomonas are…”
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In vitro interaction of fluconazole and trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole against Candida auris using ETEST and checkerboard methods by Davis, Heather R, Ashcraft, Deborah S, Pankey, George A

“…Candida auris was discovered in 2009 and has rapidly emerged as a serious public health threat with cases reported in over 20 countries worldwide. As of May 8,…”
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In vitro synergy with fosfomycin plus doxycyclin against linezolid and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium by Davis, Heather, Brown, Ryan, Ashcraft, Deborah, Pankey, George

“…•Enterococcus is the second leading cause of health care–associated infections.•Linezolid resistance in vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) is…”
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Comparison of 3 Etest® methods and time-kill assay for determination of antimicrobial synergy against carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella species by Pankey, George A, Ashcraft, Deborah S, Dornelles, Adriana

“…Abstract Increasing global antibiotic resistance has resulted in more use of antibiotic combinations. There is a lack of a gold standard for in vitro testing…”
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Comparing antimicrobial resistant genes and phenotypes across multiple sequencing platforms and assays for Enterobacterales clinical isolates by Rose, Rebecca, Nolan, David J, Ashcraft, Deborah, Feehan, Amy K, Velez-Climent, Leonor, Huston, Christopher, Lain, Benjamin, Rosenthal, Simon, Miele, Lucio, Fogel, Gary B, Pankey, George, Garcia-Diaz, Julia, Lamers, Susanna L

“…Whole genome sequencing (WGS) of bacterial isolates can be used to identify antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes. Previous studies have shown that…”
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In vitro synergy with fluconazole plus doxycycline or tigecycline against clinical Candida glabrata isolates by Hooper, Randol W, Ashcraft, Deborah S, Pankey, George A

“…Abstract Candida species, traditionally viewed as opportunistic agents, are increasingly seen as a cause of infection in hospitalized patients. Treatment…”
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Genetic Divergence of Vibrio vulnificus Clinical Isolates with Mild to Severe Outcomes by Kling, Kendall, Trinh, Sonya A, Leyn, Semen A, Rodionov, Dmitry A, Rodionov, Ivan D, Herrera, Alfa, Cervantes, Kasey, Pankey, George, Ashcraft, Deborah, Ozer, Egon A, Godzik, Adam, Satchell, Karla J F

“…The marine bacterium Vibrio vulnificus infects humans via food or water contamination, leading to serious manifestations, including gastroenteritis, wound…”
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In vitro Synergistic Activity of Caspofungin Plus Polymyxin B Against Fluconazole-Resistant Candida glabrata by Adams, Emily K., MS, Ashcraft, Deborah S., MT, Pankey, George A., MD

“…Abstract Background Candida species account for most invasive fungal infections, and the emergence of fluconazole and caspofungin resistance is problematic…”
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Detection of synergy using the combination of polymyxin B with either meropenem or rifampin against carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae by Pankey, George A, Ashcraft, Deborah S

“…Abstract Polymyxin B (PB) plus meropenem (MER) or rifampin (RIF) was tested by Etest® method and time-kill assay (TKA) against 14 genetically unique clinical…”
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Whole-genome sequencing of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales isolates in southeast Louisiana reveals persistent genetic clusters spanning multiple locations by Rose, Rebecca, Feehan, Amy, Lain, Benjamin N., Ashcraft, Deborah, Nolan, David J., Velez-Climent, Leonor, Huston, Christopher, LaFleur, Tessa, Rosenthal, Simon, Fogel, Gary B., Miele, Lucio, Pankey, George, Garcia-Diaz, Julia, Lamers, Susanna L.

“…We investigated 51 g-negative carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) isolates collected from 22 patients over a five-year period from six health care…”
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In Vitro Synergy of Ciprofloxacin and Gatifloxacin against Ciprofloxacin-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa by PANKEY, George A, ASHCRAFT, Deborah S

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In Vitro Synergy of Daptomycin plus Rifampin against Enterococcus faecium Resistant to both Linezolid and Vancomycin by PANKEY, George, ASHCRAFT, Deborah, PATEL, Nalini

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The detection of synergy between meropenem and polymyxin B against meropenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii using Etest® and time-kill assay by Pankey, George A, Ashcraft, Deborah S

“…Abstract Time-kill assay and Etest testing for synergy of meropenem (MER) (1× MIC) plus polymyxin B (1/4, 1/2, and 1× MIC) were performed against 8 genetically…”
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In vitro antibacterial activity of tigecycline against resistant Gram-negative bacilli and enterococci by time–kill assay by Pankey, George A, Ashcraft, Deborah S

“…Abstract This time–kill study was performed with 65 genetically unique clinical isolates of Gram-negative bacilli and enterococci to further define the…”
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In vitro synergistic/additive activity of levofloxacin with meropenem against Stenotrophomonas maltophilia by Pankey, George A, Ashcraft, Deborah S

“…Abstract Synergy testing of levofloxacin and meropenem by Etest and time–kill assay (TKA) was performed against 30 genetically unique clinical Stenotrophomonas…”
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In Vitro Synergy of Telavancin and Rifampin Against Enterococcus faecium Resistant to Both Linezolid and Vancomycin by Pankey, George A, Ashcraft, Deborah S

“…An emerging pathogen is Enterococcus faecium resistant to both linezolid and vancomycin (LRVRE). Antimicrobial combinations may be required for therapy and…”
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Bacteremia Due to Bacteroides fragilis Group: Distribution of Species, β-Lactamase Production, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns by ALDRIDGE, Kenneth E, ASHCRAFT, Deborah, O'BRIEN, Megan, SANDERS, Charles V

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