The scientific community widely acknowledges that the gut microbiota plays a critical role in
maintaining host health and can be altered by a range of factors, such as antibiotic use, diet …

Antimicrobial misuse is a worldwide issue, and antimicrobial resistance is considered the
most challenging aspect of health care. It has been reported that as much as 30–50% of …

Introduction In Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), there have been more than 320 890 known
cases of COVID-19, resulting in 3452 deaths. The detrimental effects of the virus can be …

Background Febrile neutropenia (FN) is a life-threatening complication that predisposes
cancer patients to serious infections. This study aims to describe the epidemiology and …

Background Nosocomial infections or hospital-acquired infections are a growing public
health threat that increases patient morbidity and mortality. Patients at the highest risk are …

Background Since the available data for bloodstream infections in solid malignancy tumors
are somewhat limited in Palestine, prevention of infection before the occurrence, controlling …

The numbers of infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) that produce extended-
spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) and those that are carbapenem resistant, especially …

Azithromycin (AZM) has been recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for the
treatment of shigellosis in children. In this study, 502 Shigella species isolated between …

Background Pseudomonas infections are among the most common infections encountered
in hospitalized patients, especially those with chronic illnesses or an immunocompromised …

Abstract Background Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CREs) are a significant
source of healthcare-associated infections. These bacteria are difficult to treat and have a …