Degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and survival of bacteria in soil was investigated by applying different inoculation protocols. The soil was inoculated with Sphingomonas paucimobilis BA 2 and strain BP 9, which are able to degrade anthracene and pyrene, respectively. CFU of soil bacteria and of the introduced bacteria were monitored in native and sterilized soil at differe...

In humans, microbial colonisation of the intestine begins just after birth. However, development of the normal flora is a gradual process, which is initially determined by factors such as genetic aspects, the maternal-foetal interaction, place and mode of delivery, early feedings strategies, and the use of antibiotics. Current knowledge on the significance and impact of the gut microflora on th...

The objective of the present work was to study the characteristics of middle ear microflora in the patients presenting with chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM), clarify changes in its species composition over the territory of the Transbaikal Krai during the period from 2000 till 2013, and elucidate its dependence on the treatment prescribed with due regard for sensitivity of microorganisms ...