Antibiotic resistance is one of the most serious healthcare concerns lately. Among the alarming bacterial strains, Klebsiella pneumoniae stands out, particularly its most aggressive and virulent type known as hypervirulent
The world has long faced challenges from Legionella, a bacterium which causes Legionnaires’ disease, a form of pneumonia, that is contracted by inhaling aerosolized water droplets containing the bacterium. These
Legionella is a type of bacteria commonly found in water, specifically from cooling towers, hot tubs, and plumbing systems. It causes Legionnaires’ disease, an acute type of pneumonia. Prevention of
Disinfectants are crucial for health and wellness, especially with the emergence of new pathogens and growing resistance against traditional antimicrobial agents. Rigorous testing and evaluation are required to ensure that
Biofilm formation is a significant challenge in many industries, including healthcare, food processing, and water treatment. Biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms adhering to surfaces, encased in a protective extracellular
Legionella is a genus of bacteria that causes the most severe degree of pneumonia known as Legionnaires’ disease. Worse still, large outbreaks of Legionnaires’ can result in dramatic business and
One of the major concerns in the food industry is the contamination of food products with Listeria, which can lead to severe health consequences and costly recalls. Biocides play a
Listeria is a pathogenic bacterium that causes severe infections in people. This is because it can grow in virtually all situations and has been identified in both the healthcare and
With the increasing awareness on hygiene and infection control, the demand for antibacterial plastics has increased significantly. This has highlighted the need for regulatory standards to test the efficacy of
Antimicrobial agents, from their inception, have revolutionized the field of medicine and still remain very significant in saving human life. But the increasing antibiotic resistance puts forth the challenge of
