by Perfectus Biomed | 2018, Infectious Disease, Microbiology Research, Publications
Abstract
The human cervical-vaginal area contains proteins derived from microorganisms that may prevent or predispose women to gynecological conditions. The liquid Pap test fixative is an unexplored resource for analysis of microbial communities and the...
by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Microbiology Research, Publications, Wound Care
Abstract
Horse wounds have a high risk of becoming infected due to their environment. Infected wounds harbour diverse populations of microorganisms, however in some cases these microorganisms can be difficult to identify and fail to respond to antibiotic treatment, resulting...
by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Microbiology Research, Publications
Staphylococcus aureus initiates infections and produces virulence factors, including superantigens (SAgs), at mucosal surfaces. The SAg, Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxin-1 (TSST-1) induces cytokine secretion from epithelial cells, antigen presenting cells (APCs) and T lymphocytes,...
