Several streptococcal species traverse the human-animal-environment interface, positioning them as particularly compelling subjects for One Health research. In contrast to strictly host-adapted pathogens, these species are observed to circulate among livestock, companion animals, aquaculture, and the broader environment, exhibiting demonstrable transmission to human populations. In this study, 200 swabs were collected from humans and animals (100 nasal and oral swabs were tested bacteriologically from individuals with respiratory infections and gastrointestinal illnesses of all genders and ages. 100 swabs were collected from pets (dogs and cats) of both genders and various ages. Various respiratory symptoms were tested to isolate and characterize the bacterial causes of respiratory infections and to identify bacteria that can infect both humans and their pets. Finally, the results were confirmed by primary culture media, the Vitk 2 system, and 16 S rRNA. The results of bacterial isolation from the human nose showed the presence of six streptococcal isolates, classified into three types: S. thoraltensis (3, 50%), followed by S. anginosus (2, 33.33%), and finally S. alactolyticus (1, 16.66%). Moreover, the results from the human mouth showed the existence of 15 streptococcal isolates, divided into four types: S. salivarius (5, 33.33%), followed by S. thoraltensis (4, 26.66%), then S. alactolyticus and S. parasanguinis (3, 20%). At the same time, the results from the dog nose showed the presence of four streptococcal isolates, classified into three types: S. anginosus (2, 50%), followed by S. thoraltensis and S. alactolyticus (1, 25%). The results from the dog oral samples showed the presence of 16 streptococcal isolates, divided into four types: S. salivarius (6, 37.5%), S. alactolyticus (4, 25%), and S. thoraltensis and S. parasanguinis (3, 18.75%). Moreover, the cat nose results showed the presence of three streptococcal isolates, all classified as S. anginosus (100%). The results from the cat oral swab showed the presence of 8 streptococcal isolates, divided into four types: S. thoraltensis (3; 37.5%), S. parasanguinis and S. alactolyticus (2; 25%), and S. salivarius (1; 12.5%). Additionally, the identification of 6 Streptococcus sp. strains was confirmed using the 16 S rRNA gene.
Background: With the increasing demands for adult orthodontics, a growing need arises to bond attachments to porcelain surfaces. Optimal adhesion to porcelain surface should allow orthodontic treatment without bond failure but not jeopardize porcelain integrity after debonding.The present study was carried out to compare the shear bond strength of metal bracket bonded to porcelain surface prepared by two mechanical treatments and by using different etching systems (Hydrofluoric acid 9% and acidulated phosphate fluoride 1.23%). Materials and Methods: The samples were comprised of 60 models (28mm *15mm*28mm) of metal fused to porcelain (feldspathic porcelain). They were divided as the following: group I (control): the porcelain surface left u
... Show MoreThe reaction oisolated and characterized by elemental analysis (C,H,N) , 1H-NMR, mass spectra and Fourier transform (Ft-IR). The reaction of the (L-AZD) with: [VO(II), Cr(III), Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II)], has been investigated and was isolated as tri nuclear cluster and characterized by: Ft-IR, U. v- Visible, electrical conductivity, magnetic susceptibilities at 25 Co, atomic absorption and molar ratio. Spectroscopic evidence showed that the binding of metal ions were through azide and carbonyl moieties resulting in a six- coordinating metal ions in [Cr (III), Mn (II), Co (II) and Ni (II)]. The Vo (II), Cu (II), Zn (II), Cd (II) and Hg (II) were coordinated through azide group only forming square pyramidal
... Show MoreTwo simple methods for the determination of eugenol were developed. The first depends on the oxidative coupling of eugenol with p-amino-N,N-dimethylaniline (PADA) in the presence of K3[Fe(CN)6]. A linear regression calibration plot for eugenol was constructed at 600 nm, within a concentration range of 0.25-2.50 μg.mL–1 and a correlation coefficient (r) value of 0.9988. The limits of detection (LOD) and quantitation (LOQ) were 0.086 and 0.284 μg.mL–1, respectively. The second method is based on the dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction of the derivatized oxidative coupling product of eugenol with PADA. Under the optimized extraction procedure, the extracted colored product was determined spectrophotometrically at 618 nm. A l
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