| Abstrakt: |
A recent report from researchers at Qassim University discusses the frequency, protein analysis, and antimicrobial resistance of Enterobacter cloacae, a bacterium commonly found in urinary tract infections (UTIs). The study aimed to identify and differentiate E. cloacae using Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) as a proteomic analytical technique. The researchers found that MALDI-TOF MS accurately identified the majority of E. cloacae isolates, and the bacterium exhibited a high degree of resistance to several commonly used antibiotics for treating UTIs. The study concludes that MALDI-TOF MS is a powerful tool for recognizing and differentiating pathogens, and the growing antimicrobial resistance of E. cloacae poses a significant risk to human health. [Extracted from the article] |
