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John Brown University
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Dr. Vanessa Silva is an invited assistant professor at John Brown University, where she investigates antimicrobial resistance mechanisms in Staphylococcus and other bacteria. Her research encompasses bacterial identification, susceptibility testing, and the environmental impacts of pharmaceuticals and antibiotics. Silva's work also explores bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing. Her recent publications include studies on the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, detailing its immune escape properties and altered cell entry pathway, as well as research into Vibrio species and their life strategies in changing environments. She has also investigated biofilm formation in multidrug-resistant MRSA strains isolated from human infections.
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- h-index: 31
- Publications: 175
- Citations: 5,281
Selected Publications
- Antimicrobial Resistance in European Companion Animals Practice: A One Health Approach (2025) DOI
- From soil to surface water: exploring Klebsiella 's clonal lineages and antibiotic resistance odyssey in environmental health (2025) DOI
- Klebsiella in Wildlife: Clonal Dynamics and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles, a Systematic Review (2024) DOI
- Listeria monocytogenes from Food Products and Food Associated Environments: Antimicrobial Resistance, Genetic Clustering and Biofilm Insights (2024) DOI
- Comprehensive Profiling of Klebsiella in Surface Waters from Northern Portugal: Understanding Patterns in Prevalence, Antibiotic Resistance, and Biofilm Formation (2024) DOI
- Combination therapy of itraconazole and an acylhydrazone derivative (D13) for the treatment of sporotrichosis in cats (2024) DOI
- Rabbits as a Reservoir of Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli: Clonal Lineages and Public Health Impact (2024) DOI
- Unveiling Antibiotic Resistance, Clonal Diversity, and Biofilm Formation in E. coli Isolated from Healthy Swine in Portugal (2024) DOI
- Antimicrobial Resistance, Genetic Lineages, and Biofilm Formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Human Infections: An Emerging One Health Concern (2023) DOI
- Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli and Enterobacteriaceae Control at a Pig Abattoir: Are We Missing Lairage Time Effect, Pig Skin, and Internal Carcass Surface Contamination? (2023) DOI
- Screening of Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities in Pomegranate, Quince, and Persimmon Leaf, Peel, and Seed: Valorization of Autumn Fruits By-Products for a One Health Perspective (2023) DOI
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Clonal Lineages of Escherichia coli from Food-Producing Animals (2023) DOI
- Ultrasound examination of the teat parameters of mastitis and healed udder quarters (2023) DOI
- Antibiotic Resistance among Gastrointestinal Bacteria in Broilers: A Review Focused on Enterococcus spp. and Escherichia coli (2023) DOI
- Strong peak immunogenicity but rapid antibody waning following third vaccine dose in older residents of care homes (2023) DOI
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