Search Results - "Lambert, P.A"

Role of copper in reducing hospital environment contamination by Casey, A.L, Adams, D, Karpanen, T.J, Lambert, P.A, Cookson, B.D, Nightingale, P, Miruszenko, L, Shillam, R, Christian, P, Elliott, T.S.J

“…Summary The environment may act as a reservoir for pathogens that cause healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). Approaches to reducing environmental…”
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Staphylococci by Casey, A.L, Lambert, P.A, Elliott, T.S.J

“…Abstract Staphylococci are among the leading causes of nosocomial infections. Increasing insusceptibility to β-lactams and the glycopeptides complicates…”
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Physical and chemical factors influencing the germination of Clostridium difficile spores by Wheeldon, L.J, Worthington, T, Hilton, A.C, Elliott, T.S.J, Lambert, P.A

“…To investigate the influence of chemical and physical factors on the rate and extent of germination of Clostridium difficile spores. Germination of C…”
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P08.17 Antimicrobial efficacy of novel Euclean® hard surface disinfectant wipes by Hendry, E, Worthington, T, Conway, B.R, Lambert, P.A

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P13.06 Germinate to exterminate: a novel way of eliminating Clostridium difficile spores by Wheeldon, L, Worthington, T, Lambert, P.A

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Pro-inflammatory cytokines IL6, TNF-α, IL1β, procalcitonin, lipopolysaccharide binding protein and C-reactive protein in infective endocarditis by Watkin, R.W, Harper, L.V, Vernallis, A.B, Lang, S, Lambert, P.A, Ranasinghe, A.M, Elliott, T.S.J

“…Summary Objective To evaluate the serum levels and diagnostic value of cytokines and acute phase proteins in patients with infective endocarditis (IE)…”
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P07.04 An evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of a chlorhexidine gel pad intravascular catheter dressing using a skin model by Karpanen, T.J, Casey, A.L, Conway, B.R, Lambert, P.A, Worthington, T, Elliott, T.S.J

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P11.07 An evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of healthcare fomites (furnishings and equipment) made of copper alloys by Karpanen, T.J, Casey, A.L, Lambert, P.A, Cookson, B.D, Nightingale, P, Miruszenko, L, Elliott, T.S.J

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Epidemiology of community-acquired meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus obtained from the UK West Midlands region by Rollason, J, Bastin, L, Hilton, A.C, Pillay, D.G, Worthington, T, McKeon, C, De, P, Burrows, K, Lambert, P.A

“…Summary Between January 2005 and December 2005, 199 meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates were obtained from non-hospitalised patients…”
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Antimicrobial action of N-(n-dodecyl)diethanolamine on Escherichia coli: effects on enzymes and growing cultures by Smith, A.R.W, Lambert, P.A

“…This study investigates the effects of N-(n-dodecyl)diethanolamine (DDA) on enzymes and growing cells of Escherichia coli NCIMB 8277. Enzyme activities in the…”
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P1117 Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of micro-organisms present in excised human skin used for ex vivo assessment of topical antimicrobials by Karpanen, T.J, Worthington, T, Conway, B, Lambert, P.A

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Detection of bacterial DNA in cardiac vegetations by PCR after the completion of antimicrobial treatment for endocarditis by Lang, S., Watkin, R.W., Lambert, P.A., Littler, W.A., Elliott, T.S.J.

“…PCR with broad-range primers for prokaryotic 16S rRNA genes was used to identify bacterial DNA in tissue from patients undergoing valve replacements following…”
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RAPD for the typing of Staphylococcus aureus implicated in nosocomial infection by Casey, A.L, Worthington, T, Caddick, J.M, Hilton, A.C, Lambert, P.A, Elliott, T.S.J

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RAPD for the typing of coagulase-negative staphylococci implicated in catheter-related bloodstream infection by Casey, A.L., Worthington, T., Caddick, J.M., Hilton, A.C., Lambert, P.A., Elliott, T.S.J.

“…A rapid random amplification of polymorphic DNA (RAPD) technique was developed to distinguish between strains of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS)…”
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Cellular impermeability and uptake of biocides and antibiotics in Gram‐positive bacteria and mycobacteria by Lambert, P.A.

“…Gram-positive bacteria possess a permeable cell wall that usually does not restrict the penetration of antimicrobials. However, resistance due to restricted…”
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The drugs don't work: evaluation of educational theatre to gauge and influence public opinion on antimicrobial resistance by Ahmed, R., Bashir, A., Brown, J.E.P., Cox, J.A.G., Hilton, A.C., Hilton, C.E., Lambert, P.A., Theodosiou, E., Tritter, J.Q., Watkin, S.J., Worthington, T.

“…Increased public awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a key component of effective antimicrobial stewardship strategies. Educational theatre combined…”
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Histidine acts as a co-germinant with glycine and taurocholate for Clostridium difficile spores: Germination of Clostridium difficile spores by Wheeldon, L.J., Worthington, T., Lambert, P.A.

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Propionibacterium acnes by Perry, A.L., Lambert, P.A.

“…Propionibacterium acnes, a common skin organism, is most notably recognized for its role in acne vulgaris. It also causes postoperative and device‐related…”
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Histidine acts as a co‐germinant with glycine and taurocholate for Clostridium difficile spores by Wheeldon, L.J., Worthington, T., Lambert, P.A.

“…Aims:  It is well established that the bile salt sodium taurocholate acts as a germinant for Clostridium difficile spores and the amino acid glycine acts as a…”
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Cellular impermeability and uptake of biocides and antibiotics in Gram-positive bacteria and mycobacteria: ANTIMICROBIAL PENETRATION OF WALLS by Lambert, P.A.

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