ABSTRACT: Objectives: The emergence and spread of carbapenem resistant clones is of major concern for global health.This study aimed to characterize the first detected Klebsiella pneumoniae ST15 harboring the epidemic carbapenemase OXA-48 in South America.Methods: During a routine colonization screening with carbapenem-resistant bacteria, one K.pne
In view of creating low-impact materials for the building industry, the fostering of alkali-activated binder gains high importance.Metakaolin can successfully be activated with alkalis at room temperature, but the contemporary use of wastes to create mixed binders can further increase the environmental benefits.Bottom ashes obtained from the incine
The banking sector has seen considerable transformation in the 1980s starting from the United States, then Europe and now the global village.This study adopted the survey methodology.The purpose of this study was to determine the key variables in information system planning of six banks in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.The main objective of the
Bone carvings (and other ivory substitutes) are common in the modern-day lucrative international ivory trade.Souvenirs for unknowing travelers and market shoppers can be made of non-biological material cinderella curtsy (plastic "ivory" beads) or skillfully crafted natural objects made to resemble something other than their true origin.Many of thes
Abstract Background In resource-limited countries, ABO, HLA, MNS, Kells, and hemoglobin electrophoresis are classic tests for the resolution of paternity disputes due to their affordable cost.The limitations of these tests in cases of disputed paternity require the use of Short Tandem Repeats (STR) for their certification.This study aimed cinderell