Search Results - "Dapkevicius, Maria de Lurdes Enes"
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Escherichia coli as Commensal and Pathogenic Bacteria Among Food-Producing Animals: Health Implications of Extended Spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) Production
Published in Animals (Basel) (29-11-2020)“…are facultative, anaerobic Gram-negative rods with many facets. Within resistant bacterial populations, they play an important ecological role and can be used…”
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Valorization of Winemaking By-Products as a Novel Source of Antibacterial Properties: New Strategies to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
Published in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (16-04-2021)“…The emergence of antibiotic-resistance in bacteria has limited the ability to treat bacterial infections, besides increasing their morbidity and mortality at…”
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Antimicrobial Resistance Genes and Diversity of Clones among Faecal ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli Isolated from Healthy and Sick Dogs Living in Portugal
Published in Antibiotics (Basel) (20-08-2021)“…The purpose of this study was to analyse the prevalence and genetic characteristics of ESBL and acquired-AmpC (qAmpC)-producing Escherichia coli isolates from…”
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Current Trends of Enterococci in Dairy Products: A Comprehensive Review of Their Multiple Roles
Published in Foods (10-04-2021)“…As a genus that has evolved for resistance against adverse environmental factors and that readily exchanges genetic elements, enterococci are well adapted to…”
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Characterization of the bacterial biodiversity in Pico cheese (an artisanal Azorean food)
Published in International journal of food microbiology (02-01-2015)“…This work presents the first study on the bacterial communities in Pico cheese, a traditional cheese of the Azores (Portugal), made from raw cow's milk…”
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Multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae harboring extended spectrum β-lactamase encoding genes isolated from human septicemias
Published in PloS one (04-05-2021)“…Klebsiella pneumoniae is a major pathogen implicated in nosocomial infections. Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing K. pneumoniae isolates are a…”
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Role of Exposure to Lactic Acid Bacteria from Foods of Animal Origin in Human Health
Published in Foods (04-09-2021)“…Animal products, in particular dairy and fermented products, are major natural sources of lactic acid bacteria (LAB). These are known for their antimicrobial…”
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Enterococci, from Harmless Bacteria to a Pathogen
Published in Microorganisms (Basel) (25-07-2020)“…Enterococci are gastrointestinal commensals whose hardiness allowed them to colonize very diverse environments, including soils, water, food, and feed. This…”
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Biotechnological potential of Actinobacteria from Canadian and Azorean volcanic caves
Published in Applied microbiology and biotechnology (01-01-2017)“…Caves are regarded as extreme habitats with appropriate conditions for the development of Actinobacteria. In comparison with other habitats, caves have not yet…”
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Assessment of autochthonous lactic acid bacteria as starter cultures for improved manufacture of Pico cheese using a cheese model
Published in International dairy journal (01-05-2022)“…Traditional raw-milk cheeses face a competitive market. To survive, they need to adapt to modern market demands without compromising their unique character…”
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Comprehensive Profiling of Klebsiella in Surface Waters from Northern Portugal: Understanding Patterns in Prevalence, Antibiotic Resistance, and Biofilm Formation
Published in Water (Basel) (01-05-2024)“…This study investigates the prevalence of resistance and virulence genes in Klebsiella isolates from surface waters in Northern Portugal, within the broader…”
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Unveiling Antibiotic Resistance, Clonal Diversity, and Biofilm Formation in E. coli Isolated from Healthy Swine in Portugal
Published in Pathogens (Basel) (09-04-2024)“…, a commensal microorganism found in the gastrointestinal tract of human and animal hosts, plays a central role in agriculture and public health. Global demand…”
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Xylella fastidiosa: A Glimpse of the Portuguese Situation
Published in Microbiology research (01-12-2023)“…Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) is classified as a quarantine pest due to its consequences on economically significant crops. Its main form of transmission in Europe…”
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Alternative pathways for hydrogen sink originated from the ruminal fermentation of carbohydrates: Which microorganisms are involved in lowering methane emission?
Published in Animal microbiome (06-01-2022)“…Agriculture is responsible for a great share of the anthropogenic sources of greenhouse gases that, by warming the earth, threaten its biodiversity. Among…”
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Characterization of ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Clinical Samples in a Northern Portuguese Hospital: Predominance of CTX-M-15 and High Genetic Diversity
Published in Microorganisms (Basel) (09-09-2021)“…Background: Enterobacteriaceae are major players in the spread of resistance to β-lactam antibiotics through the action of CTX-M β-lactamases. We aimed to…”
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Comprehensive Profiling of IKlebsiella/I in Surface Waters from Northern Portugal: Understanding Patterns in Prevalence, Antibiotic Resistance, and Biofilm Formation
Published in Water (Basel) (01-05-2024)“…This study investigates the prevalence of resistance and virulence genes in Klebsiella isolates from surface waters in Northern Portugal, within the broader…”
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Multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae harboring extended spectrum [beta]-lactamase encoding genes isolated from human septicemias
Published in PloS one (04-05-2021)“…Klebsiella pneumoniae is a major pathogen implicated in nosocomial infections. Extended-spectrum [beta]-lactamase (ESBL)-producing K. pneumoniae isolates are a…”
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Actinobacterial Diversity in Volcanic Caves and Associated Geomicrobiological Interactions
Published in Frontiers in microbiology (09-12-2015)“…Volcanic caves are filled with colorful microbial mats on the walls and ceilings. These volcanic caves are found worldwide, and studies are finding vast…”
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Unveiling Antibiotic Resistance, Clonal Diversity, and Biofilm Formation in IE. coli/I Isolated from Healthy Swine in Portugal
Published in Pathogens (Basel) (01-04-2024)“…Escherichia coli, a commensal microorganism found in the gastrointestinal tract of human and animal hosts, plays a central role in agriculture and public…”
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Lipid and protein changes during the ensilage of blue whiting ( Micromesistius poutassou Risso) by acid and biological methods
Published in Food chemistry (01-09-1998)“…Fish waste is a potential source of protein for animal nutrition. Ensilage could provide an advantageous means of upgrading these residues. Careful control of…”
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