Catholic University of Pusan

Relative Contributions of Quinolone Resistance-Determining Region Mutations and Efflux Pump-Associated Mechanisms to Fluoroquinolone Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus Clinical Isolates and Their Associations with Virulence Gene Profiles

Background: Fluoroquinolone resistance in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) involves multiple mechanisms, including quinolone resistance-determining region (QRDR) mutations and efflux pump activity. However, the relationship between these resistance mechanisms an...

Cross-reactivity Test of Commercial Rotavirus and Adenovirus Antigen Detection Kits with Enteric Bacterial Strains

Infectious gastroenteritis can be caused by viral, bacterial, or parasitic pathogens, and accurate identification of the causative agent is essential for appropriate treatment.Rotavirus and adenovirus antigen detection kits are widely used for the rapid diagnosis of viral gastroe...

Parental Competencies as Familial Protective Factors in Adolescent Substance Use Prevention: A Scoping Review

Parents play an important role in adolescent substance use prevention, yet the competencies underlying their protective role remain inconsistently conceptualized and measured. This scoping review aimed to map parental competencies as modifiable family-level protective factors for...