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Abstract
Sessile forms of bacteria remain as an aggregation on biotic and abiotic surfaces, known as biofilm, that protects them from various environmental stress, like antibiotic and host immune response. The oral cavity is enriched with microbial biofilm, formed on dental surface, gingival plaques, and associated tissue. Several pathogenic viruses enter the oral cavity and form biofilms either on pre-existing biofilms or on cell surfaces. They achieved persistence and the ability to prompt dissemination in the biofilm. Dental biofilms of COVID-19 patients are found to harbor SARS-CoV-2 RNA and may act as a budding reservoir, which also promotes COVID-19 transmission. On the other hand, most of the prokaryotic viruses or bacteriophages essentially kill the host bacteria and thereby destroy the biofilm. Bacteria try to evade from phage attack by concealing in biofilm, whereas the eukaryotic virus often utilize bacterial biofilm to escape host's immune response and to achieve an easy way of dissemination. The opposite action of viruses as an inducer and eradicator of biofilm has made the oral biofilm a unique ecosystem.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rina Rani Ray
- Department of Biotechnology, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal, Haringhata, Nadia, India
- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Sambalpur University, FVHM+9QP, Jyoti Vihar, Burla, Odisha, 768019, India
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Bhagchandani T, Nikita, Verma A, Tandon R. Exploring the Human Virome: Composition, Dynamics, and Implications for Health and Disease. Curr Microbiol 2023; 81:16. [PMID: 38006423 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-023-03537-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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Humans are colonized by large number of microorganisms-bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The overall genome of entire viruses that either lives on or inside the human body makes up the human virome and is indeed an essential fraction of the human metagenome. Humans are constantly exposed to viruses as they are ubiquitously present on earth. The human virobiota encompasses eukaryotic viruses, bacteriophages, retroviruses, and even giant viruses. With the advent of Next-generation sequencing (NGS) and ongoing development of numerous bioinformatic softwares, identification and taxonomic characterization of viruses have become easier. The viruses are abundantly present in humans; these can be pathogenic or commensal. The viral communities occupy various niches in the human body. The viruses start colonizing the infant gut soon after birth in a stepwise fashion and the viral composition diversify according to their feeding habits. Various factors such as diet, age, medications, etc. influence and shape the human virome. The viruses interact with the host immune system and these interactions have beneficial or detrimental effects on their host. The virome composition and abundance change during the course of disease and these alterations impact the immune system. Hence, the virome population in healthy and disease conditions influences the human host in numerous ways. This review presents an overview of assembly and composition of the human virome in healthy asymptomatic individuals, changes in the virome profiles, and host-virome interactions in various disease states.
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- Tannu Bhagchandani
- Laboratory of AIDS Research and Immunology, School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Laboratory of AIDS Research and Immunology, School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Laboratory of AIDS Research and Immunology, School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Laboratory of AIDS Research and Immunology, School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
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Dos Santos Freire FM, Marques LC, da Silva NC, Cunha KS, Conde DC, Milagres A, Gonçalves LS, Junior AS. Oral candidiasis in patients hospitalised in the intensive care unit: Diagnosis through clinical and cytopathological examinations. Cytopathology 2023; 34:353-360. [PMID: 37114365 DOI: 10.1111/cyt.13243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence and clinical aspects of oral candidiasis in patients hospitalised in the intensive care unit. METHODS This is a longitudinal and prospective study that included 48 participants hospitalised in the intensive care unit. Sociodemographic data, presence of systemic disorders, use of medications, laboratory tests, cause of hospital admission, type of breathing, and length of hospital stay were obtained from medical records. Oral clinical inspection and cytopathological examinations were performed on all participants. The diagnosis of clinical candidiasis was based on the presence of clinical alterations together with positive cytopathological examination results. The diagnosis of subclinical candidiasis was based on the absence of clinical lesions and a positive cytopathological examination. The absence of oral candidiasis was considered when the participant did not present oral lesions and had a negative cytopathological examination. RESULTS Clinical candidiasis was present in 18.8% of the 48 participants, and 45.8% of them had the subclinical form. Levels of urea (P = 0.005), creatinine (P = 0.009), haemoglobin (P = 0.009), haematocrit (P = 0.011), bands (P = 0.024), international normalised ratio (INR; P = 0.034), types of breathing (P = 0.017), length of hospital stay (P = 0.037), and outcome (P = 0.014) demonstrated statistically significant differences between the groups with and without oral candidiasis. CONCLUSIONS Clinical and subclinical forms of oral candidiasis are frequent in intensive care unit patients. Levels of urea, creatinine, haemoglobin, haematocrit, bands, INR, type of breathing, length of hospital stay, and outcome can be associated with the presence of candidiasis.
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- Postgraduate Program in Pathology, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pathology, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pathology, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pathology, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Brazil
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- Postgraduation Program in Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Estácio de Sá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pathology, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Brazil
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Mochochoko BM, Pohl CH, O’Neill HG. Candida albicans-enteric viral interactions-The prostaglandin E 2 connection and host immune responses. iScience 2022; 26:105870. [PMID: 36647379 PMCID: PMC9839968 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.105870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The human microbiome comprises trillions of microorganisms residing within different mucosal cavities and across the body surface. The gut microbiota modulates host susceptibility to viral infections in several ways, and microbial interkingdom interactions increase viral infectivity within the gut. Candida albicans, a frequently encountered fungal species in the gut, produces highly structured biofilms and eicosanoids such as prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), which aid in viral protection and replication. These biofilms encompass viruses and provide a shield from antiviral drugs or the immune system. PGE2 is a key modulator of active inflammation with the potential to regulate interferon signaling upon microbial invasion or viral infections. In this review, we raise the perspective of gut interkingdom interactions involving C. albicans and enteric viruses, with a special focus on biofilms, PGE2, and viral replication. Ultimately, we discuss the possible implications of C. albicans-enteric virus associations on host immune responses, particularly the interferon signaling pathway.
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- Bonang M. Mochochoko
- Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
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- Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa,Corresponding author
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- Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa,Corresponding author
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Competition for Iron during Polymicrobial Infections May Increase Antifungal Drug Susceptibility-How Will It Impact Treatment Options? Infect Immun 2022; 90:e0005722. [PMID: 35289634 DOI: 10.1128/iai.00057-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Interaction between microbes may influence antimicrobial susceptibility of one or more of the microbes, with studies pointing to increased resistance in these scenarios. Hattab et al. provided a novel perspective by identifying synergism between fluconazole and bacterial antagonism in the context of Candida albicans-Pseudomonas aeruginosa co-infection. Further research is required to translate these findings to the clinical setting, especially in the era of increasing antifungal resistance.
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Pohl CH. Recent Advances and Opportunities in the Study of Candida albicans Polymicrobial Biofilms. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:836379. [PMID: 35252039 PMCID: PMC8894716 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.836379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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It is well known that the opportunistic pathogenic yeast, Candida albicans, can form polymicrobial biofilms with a variety of bacteria, both in vitro and in vivo, and that these polymicrobial biofilms can impact the course and management of disease. Although specific interactions are often described as either synergistic or antagonistic, this may be an oversimplification. Polymicrobial biofilms are complex two-way interacting communities, regulated by inter-domain (inter-kingdom) signaling and various molecular mechanisms. This review article will highlight advances over the last six years (2016-2021) regarding the unique biology of polymicrobial biofilms formed by C. albicans and bacteria, including regulation of their formation. In addition, some of the consequences of these interactions, such as the influence of co-existence on antimicrobial susceptibility and virulence, will be discussed. Since the aim of this knowledge is to inform possible alternative treatment options, recent studies on the discovery of novel anti-biofilm compounds will also be included. Throughout, an attempt will be made to identify ongoing challenges in this area.
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Marchesi I, Sala A, Frezza G, Paduano S, Turchi S, Bargellini A, Borella P, Cermelli C. In vitro virucidal efficacy of a dry steam disinfection system against Human Coronavirus, Human Influenza Virus, and Echovirus. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE 2021; 18:541-546. [PMID: 34637686 DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2021.1989442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This in vitro study was aimed to assess the efficacy of dry steam in inactivating Human Coronavirus OC43 (HCoV-OC43) as surrogate of SARS-CoV-2, Human Influenza Virus A/H1N1/WSN/33 and Echovirus 7 on stainless steel, polypropylene, and cotton. The virus models were chosen on the basis of their transmission route and environmental resistance. Tests were carried out under a laminar flow cabinet, where two panels of each material were contaminated with a viral suspension. The inocula were left to dry and then the virus on untreated panel (control) was collected by swabbing in order to determine the initial titer. The other panel was treated using a professional vacuum cleaner equipped with a dry steam generator. Dry steam is generated in a boiler where tap water is heated up to 155 °C at 5.5 bar pressure and then during the passage along the flexible hose the temperature decreases to a value between 100 °C and 110 °C at the output. The dry steam was applied for four sec with a window wiper on metal and plastic panels or a brush covered by a microfiber cap on cotton, simulating the steam application during routine cleaning. After the treatment, infectious virus possibly remained on the surface was collected following the same swabbing procedure applied for controls. HCoV-OC43 and Echovirus 7 were titrated by end-point method on HCT-8 line cells and Vero cells, respectively, while Human Influenza Virus was quantified by plaque reduction assay on MDCK cells. Dry steam resulted effective against the three viruses on all tested materials, achieving a mean Log10 reduction factor ≥4 in viral titer of treated samples compared with controls according to UNI EN 14476:2019. Thus, dry steam may be proposed as an ease to use, effective, fast, and nontoxic alternative to chemicals for surface disinfection without damaging materials. Therefore, this device could be employed not only in healthcare facilities but also in occupational, domestic, and community settings, with advantages for environment and human health.
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- Isabella Marchesi
- Department of Biomedical Metabolic and Neuro Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Metabolic and Neuro Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Metabolic and Neuro Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Metabolic and Neuro Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Metabolic and Neuro Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Metabolic and Neuro Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Metabolic and Neuro Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Surgery Medicine Dentistry and Morphological Sciences with an Interest in Transplant Oncology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Vigasova D, Nemergut M, Liskova B, Damborsky J. Multi-pathogen infections and Alzheimer's disease. Microb Cell Fact 2021; 20:25. [PMID: 33509204 PMCID: PMC7844946 DOI: 10.1186/s12934-021-01520-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease associated with the overproduction and accumulation of amyloid-β peptide and hyperphosphorylation of tau proteins in the brain. Despite extensive research on the amyloid-based mechanism of AD pathogenesis, the underlying cause of AD is not fully understood. No disease-modifying therapies currently exist, and numerous clinical trials have failed to demonstrate any benefits. The recent discovery that the amyloid-β peptide has antimicrobial activities supports the possibility of an infectious aetiology of AD and suggests that amyloid-β plaque formation might be induced by infection. AD patients have a weakened blood-brain barrier and immune system and are thus at elevated risk of microbial infections. Such infections can cause chronic neuroinflammation, production of the antimicrobial amyloid-β peptide, and neurodegeneration. Various pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites have been associated with AD. Most research in this area has focused on individual pathogens, with herpesviruses and periodontal bacteria being most frequently implicated. The purpose of this review is to highlight the potential role of multi-pathogen infections in AD. Recognition of the potential coexistence of multiple pathogens and biofilms in AD's aetiology may stimulate the development of novel approaches to its diagnosis and treatment. Multiple diagnostic tests could be applied simultaneously to detect major pathogens, followed by anti-microbial treatment using antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-biofilm agents.
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- Dana Vigasova
- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital Brno, Pekarska 53, 656 91 Brno, Czech Republic
- Department of Experimental Biology and RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Loschmidt Laboratories, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Experimental Biology and RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Loschmidt Laboratories, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Experimental Biology and RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Loschmidt Laboratories, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne’s University Hospital Brno, Pekarska 53, 656 91 Brno, Czech Republic
- Department of Experimental Biology and RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Loschmidt Laboratories, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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Kumari A, Singh R. Medically important interactions of staphylococci with pathogenic fungi. Future Microbiol 2020; 14:1159-1170. [PMID: 31512519 DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2019-0155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Staphylococci are common inhabitants at several human body sites and are also implicated in infections either as primary or opportunistic pathogens. These bacteria can thus both contribute to the host defense being a part of the commensalistic microbiota or synergize with the other microbes during the infection process. Among fungi, staphylococci interact synergistically with Candida spp. and Aspergillus fumigatus, and antagonistically with Cryptococcus neoformans and Trichosporon asahii. These interactions are highly dynamic and are orchestrated by a multitude of microbial and host factors. During such cross-talks, staphylococci can modulate the virulence, immune response or drug resistance of the coexisting microbe(s), thereby influencing the infection course, disease severity, treatment strategy and the clinical outcome.
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- Anjna Kumari
- Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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