GENOMIC FEATURES, ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY, AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL INSIGHTS INTO BURKHOLDERIA CENOCEPACIA CLONAL COMPLEX 31 ISOLATES FROM BLOODSTREAM INFECTIONS IN INDIA

Genomic features, antimicrobial susceptibility, and epidemiological insights into Burkholderia cenocepacia clonal complex 31 isolates from bloodstream infections in India

IntroductionBurkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) clonal complex (CC) 31, the predominant lineage causing devastating outbreaks globally, has been a growing concern of infections in non-cystic fibrosis (NCF) patients in India.B.cenocepacia is very challenging to treat owing to its virulence determinants and antibiotic resistance.Improving the manageme

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Use of selected ambulatory dental services in Taiwan before and after global budgeting: a longitudinal study to identify trends in hospital and clinic-based services

Abstract Background The Taiwan government adopted National Health Insurance (NHI) in 1995, providing universal health care to all citizens.It was financed by mandatory premium contributions made by employers, employees, and the government.Since then, the government has faced increasing challenges to control NHI expenditures.The aim of this study wa

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