Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology

A review by Pandian Pooja and colleagues (SRM Institute of Science and Technology) provides a comprehensive overview of nanomaterial-integrated aptamer-based biosensors for applications in clinical diagnostics, food safety, and environmental monitoring. The review discusses major detection platforms, including colorimetric, electrochemical, fluorescence, lateral flow, and CRISPR-based systems, while also highlighting challenges related to target accessibility, in vivo stability, and regulatory considerations.

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A study by Nilam P. Patil and colleagues (Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth) investigates molecular approaches for the rapid detection of Xanthomonas citri pv. punicae (Xcp), the causative agent of bacterial blight in pomegranate. Using XRIC box amplification, 16S rRNA analysis, and newly developed SCAR primers, the study demonstrates effective identification of Xcp in isolates and infected field samples, supporting improved diagnostic strategies for disease management.

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A study by Sreepriya Prakasan and colleagues (ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education) investigates the antibiotic resistance profiles of pathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from seafood samples collected in Mumbai, India. The findings reveal high levels of multidrug resistance, particularly against third-generation cephalosporins and other clinically important antibiotics, highlighting significant food safety concerns and the need for surveillance of resistant pathogens in seafood.

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A study by K.L. Shobha and colleagues (Manipal Academy of Higher Education) evaluates the antibacterial and antifungal properties of aqueous and ethanolic extracts from Embelia ribes, Nardostachys jatamansi, and Picrorhiza kurroa. The findings demonstrate significant antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, and Escherichia coli, supporting the therapeutic relevance of these medicinal herbs in traditional formulations.

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A study by Manikandan Sathiyaseelan and colleagues (Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute) investigates the impact of smoking on lung function and respiratory pathogen colonization in asymptomatic smokers. The findings reveal reduced pulmonary function parameters and increased colonization by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis, suggesting that smoking may promote early respiratory dysfunction and microbial colonization even in individuals without symptoms.

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A study by Anand Marutirao Nikalje and colleagues (MGM Medical College & Hospital, Aurangabad) investigates bacterial co-infections and antimicrobial resistance patterns among critically ill COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU. The findings reveal high levels of carbapenem resistance and widespread β-lactamase genes among Gram-negative pathogens, emphasizing the importance of early detection and targeted antibacterial therapy to improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19-associated infections.

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A study by R. Lia Kusumawati and colleagues (University of Sumatera Utara) evaluates selective culture media for improving the detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae in blood samples from patients with bacteremia and pneumonia. The findings show that tryptic soy sheep blood agar with gentamicin (TSSBA-G), particularly when combined with TSSBA, significantly enhances blood culture positivity and supports improved isolation of S. pneumoniae.
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A study by Hiroki Yamanobe and colleagues (Fukushima College) investigates the tolerance of resting cysts and vegetative cells of Colpoda cucullus to different surfactants. The findings show that resting cysts exhibit over 100-fold higher tolerance compared to vegetative cells, highlighting their resilience to environmental stress and the importance of considering cyst forms in hygiene and One Health contexts.

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