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Monzer HamzeProfessor of Microbiology, Lebanese University Verified email at monzerhamze.com Cited by 5985 |
[HTML][HTML] Children of Senegal River Basin show the highest prevalence of Blastocystissp. ever observed worldwide
Background Blastocystis sp. is currently the most common intestinal protist found in human
feces and considered an emerging parasite with a worldwide distribution. Because of its …
feces and considered an emerging parasite with a worldwide distribution. Because of its …
Genomic history of the seventh pandemic of cholera in Africa
…, G Sapriel, AL Page, M Hamze… - Science, 2017 - science.org
The seventh cholera pandemic has heavily affected Africa, although the origin and
continental spread of the disease remain undefined. We used genomic data from 1070 Vibrio …
continental spread of the disease remain undefined. We used genomic data from 1070 Vibrio …
[HTML][HTML] Reservoirs of Non-baumannii Acinetobacter Species
A Al Atrouni, ML Joly-Guillou, M Hamze… - Frontiers in …, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Acinetobacter spp. are ubiquitous gram negative and non-fermenting coccobacilli that have
the ability to occupy several ecological niches including environment, animals and human. …
the ability to occupy several ecological niches including environment, animals and human. …
Antiviral potential of lactic acid bacteria and their bacteriocins
Emerging resistance to antiviral agents is a growing public health concern worldwide as it
was reported for respiratory, sexually transmitted and enteric viruses. Therefore, there is a …
was reported for respiratory, sexually transmitted and enteric viruses. Therefore, there is a …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and Risk Factors for Intestinal Protozoan Infections with Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Blastocystis and Dientamoeba among Schoolchildren in …
Background Intestinal protozoan infections are confirmed as major causes of diarrhea,
particularly in children, and represent a significant, but often neglected, threat to public health. No …
particularly in children, and represent a significant, but often neglected, threat to public health. No …
Countrywide Spread of Community- and Hospital-Acquired Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase (CTX-M-15)-Producing Enterobacteriaceae in Lebanon
A prospective study was carried out to assess the extent of carriage of extended-spectrum β-lactamase
(ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae at both hospital and community levels in …
(ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae at both hospital and community levels in …
Extrahuman epidemiology of Acinetobacter baumannii in Lebanon
The presence of Acinetobacter baumannii outside hospitals is still a controversial issue. The
objective of our study was to explore the extrahospital epidemiology of A. baumannii in …
objective of our study was to explore the extrahospital epidemiology of A. baumannii in …
[HTML][HTML] Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in Lebanese hospitals: retrospective nationwide compiled data
Antimicrobial resistance is closely linked to antimicrobial use and is a growing concern
worldwide. Antimicrobial resistance increases healthcare costs substantially in many countries, …
worldwide. Antimicrobial resistance increases healthcare costs substantially in many countries, …
Identification of vaginal lactobacilli with potential probiotic properties isolated from women in North Lebanon
The aim of this work was to study the diversity of vaginal lactobacilli in Lebanese women and
to evaluate the antagonism, hydrophobicity, and safety characteristics of these strains. This …
to evaluate the antagonism, hydrophobicity, and safety characteristics of these strains. This …
Emergence of carbapenemase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii in livestock animals in Lebanon
Sir, Infections caused by carbapenemase-producing bacteria are a serious public health
problem related to antibiotic resistance. 1 A worrying new problem is the dissemination of these …
problem related to antibiotic resistance. 1 A worrying new problem is the dissemination of these …