Prevalence of colistin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae isolated from clinical samples in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance among Enterobacteriaceae poses a significant global threat, particularly in developing countries.Colistin, a critical last-resort treatment for infections caused by carbapenem-resistant and multidrug-resistant strains, is increasingly facing resistance due to inappropriate use of colistin and the spread

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Recruitment in Swarm-Founding Wasps: Polybia occidentalis Does not Actively Scent-Mark Carbohydrate Food Sources

Scent marking food resources is expected Banners to enhance foraging efficiency reducing search time.Many social bees exhibit this behavior, but scent-marking is absent in social wasps, except for Vespa mandarinia.We tested for scent marking in the swarm-founding wasp, Polybia occidentalis.This wasp has moderately large colonies and utilizes resour

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