GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ISSUES MIXED INFECTIONS CAUSED BY OPPORTUNISTIC MICROORGANISMS

Biosafety Issues in Biotechnology and Engineering of Microorganisms

Currently much debate, attention and concern surrounds the use of genetically modified plants or animals. But there has not been much concern about microorganisms, although we all are aware of the place of microorganisms in the circle of life, their abundance and diversity. There are many examples regarding the application of genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs), however, like other hig...

EVALUATION OF CEFTAZIDIME ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY IN INFECTIONS CAUSED BY BURNS

In vitro evaluation of ceftazidime antimicrobial activity in infections caused by burn and its comparison to the other antibiotics is presented. In vitro tests for susceptibility to ceftazidime and other antibiotics were carried out on 744 bacterial strains collected from burn infections. The results have shown that generally ceftazidime was more active against Pseudomollas aeruginosa an...

Preventing hereditary cancers caused by opportunistic carcinogens

AIDS and Opportunistic Infections

Pulmonary parenchymal complications remain the main cause of morbidity and mortality in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients (McGuinness, 1997). Early diagnosis and treatment of these complications are important to improve survival. HIV impairs the immune system, leading the infected person susceptible to a variety of infections, called opportunistic infections, a leading cause ...

Ethical issues raised by genetically modified microorganisms

Unlike experiments carried out on humans and animals, applications involving microorganisms and their genetic modification do not cause pain and suffering as generally understood. The ethical problems raised by genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs) therefore mainly related to the impact they have on the Earth's biosphere. As microorganisms can be found everywhere, including in the ecologic...