Background: To assess the prevalence of extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing
Escherichia coli and Klebsiella strains in nosocomial and community-acquired infections…

The effectiveness of existing policies to control antimicrobial resistance is not yet fully
understood. A strengthened evidence base is needed to inform effective policy interventions …

Background: The unprecedented global spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
has imposed huge challenges on the healthcare facilities, and impacted every aspect of life. …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all spheres of society including
medical education and healthcare systems. In response to the pandemic, there has been a …

Campylobacter jejuni antibiotic resistance is rising with a variable geographical pattern; but
there is limited data from the Arabian Gulf region. We assessed the sensitivity of human (117…

Background: Panton–Valentine Leukocidin sustains a strong cytotoxic activity, targeting immune
cells and, consequently, perforating the plasma membrane and inducing cell death. The …

There are no data describing the genetic make-up of Campylobacter strains (an important
aetiological agent of diarrhoea) circulating in the Arabian Gulf region. Here, the molecular …

Aim: The aim was to study efflux pump-mediated fluoroquinolone resistance among P.
aeruginosa isolates using phenotypic (E-test and agar dilution) and genotypic (real-time-…

Background Coronavirus (COVID-19) was introduced into society in late 2019 and has now
reached over 88 million cases and 1.9 million deaths. The Middle East has a death toll of ~…

Background: Acinetobacter baumannii is regarded as a significant cause of death in hospitals.
The WHO recently added carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) to its …