The emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria have been regarded as major challe... more The emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria have been regarded as major challenges among health careassociated infections worldwide. Here, we report the draft genome sequence of an MDR Stenotrophomonas maltophilia strain isolated in 2014 from King Abdulla Medical City,
Poster session 3, September 23, 2022, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM As the world enters the third decade of ... more Poster session 3, September 23, 2022, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM As the world enters the third decade of the 21st century, infectious diseases continue to pose major challenges to the survival and well-being of human kind. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated how indispensable technological advances and innovations are in our fight against the vast legion of bugs; also, it a fascinating living proof of the adage ‘Necessity is the mother of invention’ to witness at what stupendous pace not only diagnostics but therapies and even vaccines were developed, approved, validated, distributed and utilized. All fueled by the overwhelming and unprecedented health emergency that was the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. Many more infectious pathogens, presumably viral, are believed to be waiting in the wings; Monkeypox did not waste much time in proving us right! In our country, India, the foresight of our best scientific brains and scientific policymakers led to the...
Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2016
In this study, the power of whole genome sequence data in the characterization of 40 clinical iso... more In this study, the power of whole genome sequence data in the characterization of 40 clinical isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii was explored. The aim is this study is to demonstrate how bacterial genomic data can be analyzed using easy and semi-automated bioinformatics tools to find answers to clinical microbiology diagnostic problems. These bioinformatics tools can use assembled or un-assembled genome data for species identification, prediction of antibiotics resistant mechanisms and genotyping. In the studied sample, genomics data was successfully used to correct species identification and confirm resistant phenotypes. In addition, multi locus sequence types with three novel sequence types were determined. In conclusion, next generation whole genome sequence data with minor improvement and customization of currently available bioinformatics tools will shortly change the shape of clinical microbiology laboratory services.
Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative infections represent a growing problem and a serious glob... more Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative infections represent a growing problem and a serious global threat. Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae is perhaps cause the most difficult infection to treat and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Here, we report the draft genome sequence of an MDR K. pneumoniae strain isolated from Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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