Marwan Osman
Research & Publications
Biography
Research Summary
To address this global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) challenge, my research group has extensively conducted large-scale One Health investigations using both conventional and next-generation sequencing analyses in the United States and the Middle East to study the epidemiology of infectious diseases, assess antimicrobial resistance phenotypes, and identify genetic resistance determinants of bacteria and fungi of clinical interest in humans, animals, food, and the environment. Our research provides science-based information for the international community to address the severe problem of the proliferation of AMR. It also shows that Integrated surveillance programs are urgently and strategically required in low-resource countries to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and mitigate the growing threat of AMR on a global scale.
Extensive Research Description
Infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are serious concerns that can severely impact both developed and developing countries across the globe. However, underprivileged populations and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face elevated risks due to limited access to medical care, sanitation, and safe food. While numerous countries have initiated action plans to deal with these challenges, most LMICs are critically lagging behind. These challenges are exacerbated further by catastrophic events like war and mass displacements, which strain healthcare systems and spur the emergence of microbial infections and AMR, increasing mortality and morbidity. Of particular concern is the emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens in these populations and settings. Furthermore, AMR has ramifications internationally because resistance can easily spill over across national borders.
To address this global challenge, I have extensively conducted large-scale One Health investigations using both conventional and next-generation sequencing analyses in Lebanon and the United States to study the epidemiology of infectious diseases, assess antimicrobial resistance phenotypes, and identify genetic resistance determinants of bacteria and fungi of clinical interest in humans, animals, food, and the environment.
A prominent project that demonstrates my engagements in One Health is the nationwide evaluation of tuberculosis in collaboration with the Lebanese Ministry of Health and international stakeholders. In this project, we have identified the first cases of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) tuberculosis isolated from refugees and migrants in Lebanon. That has led to the establishment of new policies for sustainable diagnosis of drug-resistant tuberculosis to control and prevent the spread of this disease and improve patient outcomes in the country and in displaced communities. Another example is our project that tackles colistin resistance, a phenomenon that has raised alarming concerns and has posed a threat to global public health. We identified mobile colistin resistance (mcr) gene variants in the human-animal-environment nexus, particularly in poultry farms. Notably, mcr can be transmitted horizontally on plasmids and has been spreading worldwide. These findings have supported Lebanon’s recent ban (Resolution No. 221/1) on the use of colistin for agricultural purposes, making it one of the first laws of its kind to take effect in the country and the Middle East region. We recently hypothesized and proved that these genes are also spreading in the United States.
In conclusion, we have identified critical threats in LMICs and their potential spread to other countries. Our research provides science-based information for the international community to address the severe problem of the proliferation of AMR. It also shows that Integrated surveillance programs are urgently and strategically required in low-resource countries to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and mitigate the growing threat of AMR on a global scale.
Research Interests
Disease Outbreaks; Infections; Public Health Surveillance; One Health
Public Health Interests
Antimicrobial Resistance; Emerging Infectious Diseases; Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics; Global Health; Infectious Diseases; Conflict and Health
Selected Publications
- The indelible toll of enteric pathogens: Prevalence, clinical characterization, and seasonal trends in patients with acute community-acquired diarrhea in disenfranchised communitiesOsman M, Kassem I, Dabboussi F, Cummings K, Hamze M. The indelible toll of enteric pathogens: Prevalence, clinical characterization, and seasonal trends in patients with acute community-acquired diarrhea in disenfranchised communities. PLOS ONE 2023, 18: e0282844. PMID: 36913372, PMCID: PMC10010529, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282844.
- Evidence for the transmission of antimicrobial resistant bacteria between humans and companion animals: A scoping reviewJin M, Osman M, Green B, Yang Y, Ahuja A, Lu Z, Cazer C. Evidence for the transmission of antimicrobial resistant bacteria between humans and companion animals: A scoping review. One Health 2023, 17: 100593. PMID: 37448771, PMCID: PMC10336692, DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2023.100593.
- Refugee settlements, sewage pollution, COVID-19 and the unfolding cholera outbreak in LebanonKassem I, Osman M, Jaafar H, Omari K. Refugee settlements, sewage pollution, COVID-19 and the unfolding cholera outbreak in Lebanon. Journal Of Travel Medicine 2022, 29: taac142. PMID: 36434781, DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taac142.
- Catch-22: War, Refugees, COVID-19, and the Scourge of Antimicrobial ResistanceOsman M, Cummings K, Omari K, Kassem I. Catch-22: War, Refugees, COVID-19, and the Scourge of Antimicrobial Resistance. Frontiers In Medicine 2022, 9: 921921. PMID: 35814789, PMCID: PMC9263824, DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.921921.
- Integrated Surveillance System for Controlling COVID-19 on a University Campus, 2020‒2021Meredith G, Osman M, Cazer C, Cummings K, Hecht J, Madsen C, Santacrose L, Dubovi A, Clarkberg M, Johnson T, Fitzpatrick M, Parrilla L, Li Y, Francis L, Weisfuse I, Travis A, Jones A, Warnick L, Koretzky G. Integrated Surveillance System for Controlling COVID-19 on a University Campus, 2020‒2021. American Journal Of Public Health 2022, 112: 980-984. PMID: 35728024, PMCID: PMC9222446, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2022.306838.
- Machine-learning approaches prevent post-treatment resistance-gaining bacterial recurrencesOsman M, Mahieu R, Eveillard M. Machine-learning approaches prevent post-treatment resistance-gaining bacterial recurrences. Trends In Microbiology 2022, 30: 612-614. PMID: 35599112, DOI: 10.1016/j.tim.2022.05.006.
- A brewing storm: the impact of economic collapse on the access to antimicrobials in LebanonKassem I, Osman M. A brewing storm: the impact of economic collapse on the access to antimicrobials in Lebanon. Journal Of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 2022, 29: 313-315. PMID: 35513228, DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2022.04.023.
- Antimicrobial resistance in the protracted Syrian conflict: halting a war in the warOsman M, Rafei R, Ismail M, Omari S, Mallat H, Dabboussi F, Cazer C, Karah N, Abbara A, Hamze M. Antimicrobial resistance in the protracted Syrian conflict: halting a war in the war. Future Microbiology 2021, 16: 825-845. PMID: 34223789, DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2021-0040.
- Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis, Lebanon, 2016 – 2017 - Volume 25, Number 3—March 2019 - Emerging Infectious Diseases journal - CDCAchkar S, Demanche C, Osman M, Rafei R, Ismail M, Yaacoub H, Pinçon C, Duthoy S, De Matos F, Gaudin C, Trovato A, Cirillo D, Hamze M, Supply P. Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis, Lebanon, 2016 – 2017 - Volume 25, Number 3—March 2019 - Emerging Infectious Diseases journal - CDC. Emerging Infectious Diseases 2019, 25: 564-568. PMID: 30789124, PMCID: PMC6390733, DOI: 10.3201/eid2503.181375.
- Antifungal Use and Resistance in a Lower–Middle-Income Country: The Case of LebanonHassoun N, Kassem I, Hamze M, Tom J, Papon N, Osman M. Antifungal Use and Resistance in a Lower–Middle-Income Country: The Case of Lebanon. Antibiotics 2023, 12: 1413. PMID: 37760710, PMCID: PMC10525119, DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12091413.
- Parasitic Contamination of Fresh Leafy Green Vegetables Sold in Northern LebanonSafadi D, Osman M, Hanna A, Hajar I, Kassem I, Khalife S, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. Parasitic Contamination of Fresh Leafy Green Vegetables Sold in Northern Lebanon. Pathogens 2023, 12: 1014. PMID: 37623974, PMCID: PMC10459145, DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12081014.
- First report of the mobile colistin resistance gene, mcr-1.26, in multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from retail chicken meatKassem I, Osman M, Hassan J, Sulaiman A, Mann D, Esseili M, Naas T, Deng X. First report of the mobile colistin resistance gene, mcr-1.26, in multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from retail chicken meat. Journal Of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 2023, 34: 176-178. PMID: 37429544, DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2023.07.005.
- Genomic analysis of Neisseria meningitidis ST23 serogroup Y isolated from the semenKhoder M, Osman M, Kassem I, Rafei R, Shahin A, Diene S, Rolain J, Hamze M. Genomic analysis of Neisseria meningitidis ST23 serogroup Y isolated from the semen. New Microbes And New Infections 2023, 53: 101129. PMID: 37216023, PMCID: PMC10193021, DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2023.101129.
- Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Patients Undergoing Regular Hemodialysis in Disenfranchised Communities: A Multicenter Study during COVID-19 PandemicIsmail M, Zarriaa N, Osman M, Helfawi S, Kabbara N, Chatah A, Kamaleddine A, Alameddine R, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Patients Undergoing Regular Hemodialysis in Disenfranchised Communities: A Multicenter Study during COVID-19 Pandemic. Medicina 2023, 59: 654. PMID: 37109612, PMCID: PMC10142838, DOI: 10.3390/medicina59040654.
- Assessment of the Microbiological Acceptability of White Cheese (Akkawi) in Lebanon and the Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Associated Escherichia coliHussein N, Hassan J, Osman M, El-Omari K, Kharroubi S, Toufeili I, Kassem I. Assessment of the Microbiological Acceptability of White Cheese (Akkawi) in Lebanon and the Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Associated Escherichia coli. Antibiotics 2023, 12: 610. PMID: 36978477, PMCID: PMC10044863, DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12030610.
- Editorial: Antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial alternativesOsman M, Kassaa I, Omari K, Kassem I. Editorial: Antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial alternatives. Frontiers In Medicine 2023, 10: 1171283. PMID: 36950513, PMCID: PMC10025560, DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1171283.
- Zoonotic Tuberculosis: A Neglected Disease in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) RegionKasir D, Osman N, Awik A, Ratel I, Rafei R, Kassaa I, Safadi D, Salma R, Omari K, Cummings K, Kassem I, Osman M. Zoonotic Tuberculosis: A Neglected Disease in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region. Diseases 2023, 11: 39. PMID: 36975589, PMCID: PMC10047434, DOI: 10.3390/diseases11010039.
- Identification of genes influencing the evolution of Escherichia coli ST372 in dogs and humansElankumuran P, Browning G, Marenda M, Kidsley A, Osman M, Haenni M, Johnson J, Trott D, Reid C, Djordjevic S. Identification of genes influencing the evolution of Escherichia coli ST372 in dogs and humans. Microbial Genomics 2023, 9: mgen000930. PMID: 36752777, PMCID: PMC9997745, DOI: 10.1099/mgen.0.000930.
- Booster vaccination protection against SARS-CoV-2 infections in young adults during an Omicron BA.1-predominant period: A retrospective cohort studyWan J, Cazer C, Clarkberg M, Henderson S, Lee S, Meredith G, Osman M, Shmoys D, Frazier P. Booster vaccination protection against SARS-CoV-2 infections in young adults during an Omicron BA.1-predominant period: A retrospective cohort study. PLOS Medicine 2023, 20: e1004153. PMID: 36626376, PMCID: PMC9876273, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004153.
- Antimicrobial resistance among canine enterococci in the northeastern United States, 2007–2020Osman M, Altier C, Cazer C. Antimicrobial resistance among canine enterococci in the northeastern United States, 2007–2020. Frontiers In Microbiology 2023, 13: 1025242. PMID: 36687655, PMCID: PMC9849698, DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1025242.
- Analysis of pCl107 a large plasmid carried by an ST25 Acinetobacter baumannii strain reveals a complex evolutionary history and links to multiple antibiotic resistance and metabolic pathwaysRafei R, Koong J, Osman M, Atrouni A, Hamze M, Hamidian M. Analysis of pCl107 a large plasmid carried by an ST25 Acinetobacter baumannii strain reveals a complex evolutionary history and links to multiple antibiotic resistance and metabolic pathways. FEMS Microbes 2022, 3: xtac027. PMID: 37332503, PMCID: PMC10117892, DOI: 10.1093/femsmc/xtac027.
- The impact of vaccination on the burden of invasive pneumococcal disease from a nationwide surveillance program in Lebanon: an unexpected increase in mortality driven by non-vaccine serotypesReslan L, Youssef N, Boutros C, Assaf-Casals A, Fayad D, Khafaja S, Akl F, Finianos M, Rizk A, Shaker R, Zaghlout A, Lteif M, Hafi B, Moumneh M, Feghali R, Ghanem S, Jisr T, Karayakoupoglou G, Naboulsi M, Hamze M, Samad S, Khoury E, Sarraf R, Osman M, Raad E, Amin H, Abadi I, Abdo H, Chedid M, Chamseddine F, Barakat A, Houmani M, Haddad A, Nour G, Mokhbat J, Daoud Z, El-Zaatari M, Sokhn E, Ghosn N, Ammar W, Hamadeh R, Matar G, Araj G, Dbaibo G. The impact of vaccination on the burden of invasive pneumococcal disease from a nationwide surveillance program in Lebanon: an unexpected increase in mortality driven by non-vaccine serotypes. Expert Review Of Vaccines 2022, 21: 1905-1921. PMID: 36342411, DOI: 10.1080/14760584.2022.2143349.
- Draft Genome Sequences of Antibiotic-Resistant Serratia sp. Strains Isolated from Raw Sewage and Sediment Sludge in Georgia, USAHassan J, Esseili M, Mann D, Osman M, Li S, Deng X, Kassem I. Draft Genome Sequences of Antibiotic-Resistant Serratia sp. Strains Isolated from Raw Sewage and Sediment Sludge in Georgia, USA. Microbiology Resource Announcements 2022, 11: e00965-22. PMID: 36383023, PMCID: PMC9753650, DOI: 10.1128/mra.00965-22.
- Whole Genome Analyses Accurately Identify Neisseria spp. and Limit Taxonomic AmbiguityKhoder M, Osman M, Kassem I, Rafei R, Shahin A, Fournier P, Rolain J, Hamze M. Whole Genome Analyses Accurately Identify Neisseria spp. and Limit Taxonomic Ambiguity. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences 2022, 23: 13456. PMID: 36362240, PMCID: PMC9657967, DOI: 10.3390/ijms232113456.
- Draft Genome Sequences of Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from River WaterKassem I, Hassan J, Esseili M, Mann D, Osman M, Li S, Deng X. Draft Genome Sequences of Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from River Water. Microbiology Resource Announcements 2022, 11: e00827-22. PMID: 36222705, PMCID: PMC9670951, DOI: 10.1128/mra.00827-22.
- Antimicrobial resistance trends among canine Escherichia coli isolated at a New York veterinary diagnostic laboratory between 2007 and 2020Osman M, Albarracin B, Altier C, Gröhn Y, Cazer C. Antimicrobial resistance trends among canine Escherichia coli isolated at a New York veterinary diagnostic laboratory between 2007 and 2020. Preventive Veterinary Medicine 2022, 208: 105767. PMID: 36181749, PMCID: PMC9703301, DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2022.105767.
- Prevalence and Molecular Mechanisms of Carbapenem Resistance among Gram-Negative Bacilli in Three Hospitals of Northern LebanonRima M, Oueslati S, Dabos L, Daaboul D, Mallat H, Raad E, Achkar M, Mawlawi O, Bernabeu S, Bonnin R, Girlich D, Osman M, Hamze M, Naas T. Prevalence and Molecular Mechanisms of Carbapenem Resistance among Gram-Negative Bacilli in Three Hospitals of Northern Lebanon. Antibiotics 2022, 11: 1295. PMID: 36289953, PMCID: PMC9598570, DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11101295.
- The Role of Lebanon in the COVID-19 Butterfly Effect: The B.1.398 ExampleNour D, Rafei R, Lamarca A, de Almeida L, Osman M, Ismail M, Mallat H, Berry A, Burfin G, Semanas Q, Josset L, Hassan H, Dabboussi F, Lina B, Colson P, Vasconcelos A, Hamze M. The Role of Lebanon in the COVID-19 Butterfly Effect: The B.1.398 Example. Viruses 2022, 14: 1640. PMID: 36016262, PMCID: PMC9412248, DOI: 10.3390/v14081640.
- High rates of macrolide and fluoroquinolone resistance in human campylobacteriosis in the Middle East and North AfricaDabbousi A, Osman M, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. High rates of macrolide and fluoroquinolone resistance in human campylobacteriosis in the Middle East and North Africa. Future Microbiology 2022, 17: 957-967. PMID: 35796073, DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2021-0302.
- An Optimized Electroporation Procedure for Genetic Transformation of Candida aurisKasir D, Osman M, Hamze M, Bouchara J, Courdavault V, Papon N. An Optimized Electroporation Procedure for Genetic Transformation of Candida auris. 2022, 2517: 89-94. PMID: 35674947, DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2417-3_7.
- Letter to the Editor: First Report of the Detection of the Plasmid-Borne Colistin Resistance Gene, mcr-1.26, in Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from a Domesticated PigeonKassem I, Assi A, Osman M, Mann D, Li S, Deng X. Letter to the Editor: First Report of the Detection of the Plasmid-Borne Colistin Resistance Gene, mcr-1.26, in Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from a Domesticated Pigeon. Microbial Drug Resistance 2022, 28: 821-823. PMID: 35639443, DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2021.0359.
- The Emergence and Dissemination of Multidrug Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Lebanon: Current Status and Challenges during the Economic CrisisDabbousi A, Dabboussi F, Hamze M, Osman M, Kassem I. The Emergence and Dissemination of Multidrug Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Lebanon: Current Status and Challenges during the Economic Crisis. Antibiotics 2022, 11: 687. PMID: 35625331, PMCID: PMC9137902, DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11050687.
- Seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori among dyspeptic patients in northern Lebanon: a 6-year retrospective study in two tertiary hospitalsIsmail M, Osman M, Raad E, Achkar M, Hamze M. Seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori among dyspeptic patients in northern Lebanon: a 6-year retrospective study in two tertiary hospitals. Access Microbiology 2022, 4: 000337. PMID: 35812710, PMCID: PMC9260095, DOI: 10.1099/acmi.0.000337.
- A global snapshot on the prevalent macrolide-resistant emm types of Group A Streptococcus worldwide, their phenotypes and their resistance marker genotypes during the last two decades: A systematic reviewRafei R, Al Iaali R, Osman M, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. A global snapshot on the prevalent macrolide-resistant emm types of Group A Streptococcus worldwide, their phenotypes and their resistance marker genotypes during the last two decades: A systematic review. Infection Genetics And Evolution 2022, 99: 105258. PMID: 35219865, DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2022.105258.
- Emergence of a Neisseria flavescens clinical strain with a high level of third-generation cephalosporins resistance in LebanonKhoder M, Rafei R, Osman M, Kassem I, Shahin A, Hamze M, Rolain J. Emergence of a Neisseria flavescens clinical strain with a high level of third-generation cephalosporins resistance in Lebanon. Diagnostic Microbiology And Infectious Disease 2022, 103: 115660. PMID: 35306445, DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2022.115660.
- Synthetic Biology in the Candida (CTG) CladeKasir D, Besseau S, Clastre M, Oudin A, Hamze M, Courdavault V, Osman M, Papon N. Synthetic Biology in the Candida (CTG) Clade. 2022, 337-375. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-89680-5_12.
- Genome sequence of a multidrug-resistant Campylobacter coli strain isolated from a newborn with severe diarrhea in LebanonHalimeh F, Rafei R, Diene S, Osman M, Kassem I, Jamal Akoum R, Moudani W, Hamze M, Rolain J. Genome sequence of a multidrug-resistant Campylobacter coli strain isolated from a newborn with severe diarrhea in Lebanon. Folia Microbiologica 2022, 67: 319-328. PMID: 34997523, DOI: 10.1007/s12223-021-00921-w.
- Trends in the epidemiology of dermatophytosis in the Middle East and North Africa regionOsman M, Kasir D, Rafei R, Kassem I, Ismail M, Omari K, Dabboussi F, Cazer C, Papon N, Bouchara J, Hamze M. Trends in the epidemiology of dermatophytosis in the Middle East and North Africa region. International Journal Of Dermatology 2021, 61: 935-968. PMID: 34766622, DOI: 10.1111/ijd.15967.
- Cl415, a carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolate containing four AbaR4 and a new variant of AbGRI2, represents a novel global clone 2 strainLiepa R, Mann R, Osman M, Hamze M, Gunawan C, Hamidian M. Cl415, a carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolate containing four AbaR4 and a new variant of AbGRI2, represents a novel global clone 2 strain. Journal Of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 2021, 77: 345-350. PMID: 34741594, PMCID: PMC8809195, DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkab399.
- High association of COVID-19 severity with poor gut health score in Lebanese patientsKassaa I, Omari S, Abbas N, Papon N, Drider D, Kassem I, Osman M. High association of COVID-19 severity with poor gut health score in Lebanese patients. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0258913. PMID: 34673813, PMCID: PMC8530309, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258913.
- Spread of ESC-, carbapenem- and colistin-resistant Escherichia coli clones and plasmids within and between food workers in LebanonAl-Mir H, Osman M, Drapeau A, Hamze M, Madec J, Haenni M. Spread of ESC-, carbapenem- and colistin-resistant Escherichia coli clones and plasmids within and between food workers in Lebanon. Journal Of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 2021, 76: 3135-3143. PMID: 34534282, DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkab327.
- Historical, current, and emerging tools for identification and serotyping of ShigellaHalimeh F, Rafei R, Osman M, Kassem I, Diene S, Dabboussi F, Rolain J, Hamze M. Historical, current, and emerging tools for identification and serotyping of Shigella. Brazilian Journal Of Microbiology 2021, 52: 2043-2055. PMID: 34524650, PMCID: PMC8441030, DOI: 10.1007/s42770-021-00573-5.
- Smoking‐aggravated oral candidiasis: Nrf2 pathway dampens NLRP3 inflammasomeOsman M, Papon N. Smoking‐aggravated oral candidiasis: Nrf2 pathway dampens NLRP3 inflammasome. Journal Of Cellular And Molecular Medicine 2021, 25: 9473-9475. PMID: 34486221, PMCID: PMC8500950, DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.16901.
- Shortage of appropriate diagnostics for antimicrobial resistance in Lebanese clinical settings: a crisis amplified by COVID-19 and economic collapseOsman M, Kasir D, Kassem I, Hamze M. Shortage of appropriate diagnostics for antimicrobial resistance in Lebanese clinical settings: a crisis amplified by COVID-19 and economic collapse. Journal Of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 2021, 27: 72-74. PMID: 34492397, PMCID: PMC8488586, DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2021.08.008.
- Molecular Characterization of Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence Genes of Bacterial Pathogens from Bovine and Caprine Mastitis in Northern LebanonAbboud Z, Galuppo L, Tolone M, Vitale M, Puleio R, Osman M, Loria G, Hamze M. Molecular Characterization of Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence Genes of Bacterial Pathogens from Bovine and Caprine Mastitis in Northern Lebanon. Microorganisms 2021, 9: 1148. PMID: 34071800, PMCID: PMC8228836, DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9061148.
- COVID-19 and refugee campsIsmail M, Osman M, Rafei R, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. COVID-19 and refugee camps. Travel Medicine And Infectious Disease 2021, 42: 102083. PMID: 33965623, PMCID: PMC9759995, DOI: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2021.102083.
- WGS Analysis of Clonal and Plasmidic Epidemiology of Colistin-Resistance Mediated by mcr Genes in the Poultry Sector in LebanonAl-Mir H, Osman M, Drapeau A, Hamze M, Madec J, Haenni M. WGS Analysis of Clonal and Plasmidic Epidemiology of Colistin-Resistance Mediated by mcr Genes in the Poultry Sector in Lebanon. Frontiers In Microbiology 2021, 12: 624194. PMID: 33763043, PMCID: PMC7982416, DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.624194.
- The Emergence of Invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotype 24F in Lebanon: Complete Genome Sequencing Reveals High Virulence and Antimicrobial Resistance CharacteristicsReslan L, Finianos M, Bitar I, Moumneh M, Araj G, Zaghlout A, Boutros C, Jisr T, Nabulsi M, yaccoub G, Hamze M, Osman M, Raad E, Hrabak J, Matar G, Dbaibo G. The Emergence of Invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotype 24F in Lebanon: Complete Genome Sequencing Reveals High Virulence and Antimicrobial Resistance Characteristics. Frontiers In Microbiology 2021, 12: 637813. PMID: 33746930, PMCID: PMC7967862, DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.637813.
- Endocannabinoids Attenuate the Virulence of Certain Enteropathogenic BacteriaOsman M, Papon N, Weill F. Endocannabinoids Attenuate the Virulence of Certain Enteropathogenic Bacteria. Trends In Microbiology 2020, 29: 185-187. PMID: 33388214, DOI: 10.1016/j.tim.2020.12.008.
- Molecular epidemiology of nonpharyngeal group A streptococci isolates in northern LebanonRafei R, Hawli M, Osman M, Khelissa S, Salloum T, Dabboussi F, Tokajian S, Hamze M. Molecular epidemiology of nonpharyngeal group A streptococci isolates in northern Lebanon. Future Microbiology 2020, 15: 1555-1569. PMID: 33236928, DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2020-0072.
- Investigation of an XDR-Acinetobacter baumannii ST2 outbreak in an intensive care unit of a Lebanese tertiary care hospitalOsman M, Halimeh F, Rafei R, Mallat H, Tom J, Raad E, Diene S, Jamal S, Atrouni A, Dabboussi F, Moudani W, Madec J, Saras E, Lupo A, Haenni M, Rolain J, Hamze M. Investigation of an XDR-Acinetobacter baumannii ST2 outbreak in an intensive care unit of a Lebanese tertiary care hospital. Future Microbiology 2020, 15: 1535-1542. PMID: 33215520, DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2020-0079.
- First data on latent tuberculosis infection in Syrian refugees with diabetes in LebanonIsmail M, Nour D, Raad G, Osman M, Rafei R, Mallat H, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. First data on latent tuberculosis infection in Syrian refugees with diabetes in Lebanon. Public Health 2020, 189: 97-100. PMID: 33197733, DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2020.09.021.
- Update on invasive fungal infections in the Middle Eastern and North African regionOsman M, Al Bikai A, Rafei R, Mallat H, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. Update on invasive fungal infections in the Middle Eastern and North African region. Brazilian Journal Of Microbiology 2020, 51: 1771-1789. PMID: 32623654, PMCID: PMC7335363, DOI: 10.1007/s42770-020-00325-x.
- Species distribution and antifungal susceptibility patterns of clinical Candida isolates in North Lebanon: A pilot cross-sectional multicentric studyOsman M, Bikai A, Rafei R, Mallat H, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. Species distribution and antifungal susceptibility patterns of clinical Candida isolates in North Lebanon: A pilot cross-sectional multicentric study. Journal De Mycologie Médicale 2020, 30: 100986. PMID: 32417178, DOI: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2020.100986.
- Seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus in pregnant women in northern Lebanon.Ismail M, Khodor S, Osman M, Mallat H, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. Seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus in pregnant women in northern Lebanon. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal 2020, 26: 580-585. PMID: 32538452, DOI: 10.26719/emhj.19.103.
- Distribution of emm types and macrolide resistance determinants among group A streptococci in the Middle East and North Africa regionRafei R, Hawli M, Osman M, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. Distribution of emm types and macrolide resistance determinants among group A streptococci in the Middle East and North Africa region. Journal Of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 2020, 22: 334-348. PMID: 32084609, DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2020.02.005.
- Cytokinin Sensing in BacteriaKabbara S, Bidon B, Kilani J, Osman M, Hamze M, Stock A, Papon N. Cytokinin Sensing in Bacteria. Biomolecules 2020, 10: 186. PMID: 31991754, PMCID: PMC7072313, DOI: 10.3390/biom10020186.
- Species distribution and antifungal susceptibility of Aspergillus clinical isolates in LebanonOsman M, Bidon B, Abboud C, Zakaria A, Hamze B, Achcar M, Mallat H, Dannaoui E, Dabboussi F, Papon N, Bouchara J, Hamze M. Species distribution and antifungal susceptibility of Aspergillus clinical isolates in Lebanon. Future Microbiology 2020, 16: 13-26. PMID: 33438473, DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2020-0141.
- Prevalence and genetic diversity of Campylobacter spp. in the production chain of broiler chickens in Lebanon and its association with the intestinal protozoan Blastocystis spGreige S, Rivoal K, Osman M, Safadi D, Dabboussi F, Hage R, Viscogliosi E, Hamze M, Chemaly M. Prevalence and genetic diversity of Campylobacter spp. in the production chain of broiler chickens in Lebanon and its association with the intestinal protozoan Blastocystis sp. Poultry Science 2019, 98: 5883-5891. PMID: 31134283, DOI: 10.3382/ps/pez286.
- Recent trends in the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and mechanisms of resistance in clinical Aspergillus species: A general review with a special focus on the Middle Eastern and North African regionZakaria A, Osman M, Dabboussi F, Rafei R, Mallat H, Papon N, Bouchara J, Hamze M. Recent trends in the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and mechanisms of resistance in clinical Aspergillus species: A general review with a special focus on the Middle Eastern and North African region. Journal Of Infection And Public Health 2019, 13: 1-10. PMID: 31672427, DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2019.08.007.
- Zoonotic tuberculosis in humans assessed by next-generation sequencing: an 18-month nationwide study in LebanonAchkar S, Demanche C, Osman M, Rafei R, Ismail M, Gaudin C, Duthoy S, De Matos F, Yaacoub H, Pinçon C, Hamze M, Supply P. Zoonotic tuberculosis in humans assessed by next-generation sequencing: an 18-month nationwide study in Lebanon. European Respiratory Journal 2019, 55: 1900513. PMID: 31558660, DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00513-2019.
- Plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance: Mechanisms, detection, and epidemiology in the Arab countriesYassine I, Rafei R, Osman M, Mallat H, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. Plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance: Mechanisms, detection, and epidemiology in the Arab countries. Infection Genetics And Evolution 2019, 76: 104020. PMID: 31493557, DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2019.104020.
- Emergence of clinical mcr-1-positive Escherichia coli in LebanonAl-Mir H, Osman M, Azar N, Madec J, Hamze M, Haenni M. Emergence of clinical mcr-1-positive Escherichia coli in Lebanon. Journal Of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 2019, 19: 83-84. PMID: 31493527, DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2019.08.019.
- Update on the epidemiological typing methods for Acinetobacter baumanniiRafei R, Osman M, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. Update on the epidemiological typing methods for Acinetobacter baumannii. Future Microbiology 2019, 14: 1065-1080. PMID: 31469010, DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2019-0134.
- Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant nasal carriage in food handlers in Lebanon: a potential source of transmission of virulent strains in the communityOsman M, Kamal-Dine K, Omari K, Rafei R, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant nasal carriage in food handlers in Lebanon: a potential source of transmission of virulent strains in the community. Access Microbiology 2019, 1: e000043. PMID: 32974533, PMCID: PMC7470302, DOI: 10.1099/acmi.0.000043.
- Molecular epidemiology of Campylobacter isolates from broiler slaughterhouses in Tripoli, North of LebanonRafei R, Kassaa I, Osman M, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. Molecular epidemiology of Campylobacter isolates from broiler slaughterhouses in Tripoli, North of Lebanon. British Poultry Science 2019, 60: 675-682. PMID: 31321996, DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2019.1645945.
- The epidemiology of Candida species in the Middle East and North AfricaGhazi S, Rafei R, Osman M, El Safadi D, Mallat H, Papon N, Dabboussi F, Bouchara J, Hamze M. The epidemiology of Candida species in the Middle East and North Africa. Journal De Mycologie Médicale 2019, 29: 245-252. PMID: 31400864, DOI: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2019.07.006.
- First data on antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Moraxella catarrhalis isolates in LebanonHamze M, Osman M, Mallat H, Achkar M. First data on antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Moraxella catarrhalis isolates in Lebanon. The International Arabic Journal Of Antimicrobial Agents 2019, 9 DOI: 10.3823/833.
- Investigating Pneumonia Etiology Among Refugees and the Lebanese population (PEARL): A study protocolKesteman T, Ghassani A, Hajjar C, Picot V, Osman M, Alnajjar Z, Komurian-Pradel F, Messaoudi M, Pouzol S, Soulaiman H, Vanhems P, Ramilo O, Karam-Sarkis D, Najjar-Pellet J, Hamze M, Endtz H. Investigating Pneumonia Etiology Among Refugees and the Lebanese population (PEARL): A study protocol. Gates Open Research 2019, 2: 19. PMID: 33103065, PMCID: PMC7569241, DOI: 10.12688/gatesopenres.12811.2.
- Evaluation of different testing tools for the identification of non-gonococcal Neisseria spp. isolated from Lebanese male semen: a strong and significant association with infertilityKhoder M, Osman M, Diene S, Okdah L, Lalaoui R, Al Achkar M, Mallat H, Hamze M, Rolain J. Evaluation of different testing tools for the identification of non-gonococcal Neisseria spp. isolated from Lebanese male semen: a strong and significant association with infertility. Journal Of Medical Microbiology 2019, 68: 1012-1020. PMID: 31172907, DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.000990.
- First report on the prevalence and subtype distribution of Blastocystis sp. in dairy cattle in Lebanon and assessment of zoonotic transmissionGreige S, El Safadi D, Khaled S, Gantois N, Baydoun M, Chemaly M, Benamrouz-Vanneste S, Chabé M, Osman M, Certad G, Hamze M, Viscogliosi E. First report on the prevalence and subtype distribution of Blastocystis sp. in dairy cattle in Lebanon and assessment of zoonotic transmission. Acta Tropica 2019, 194: 23-29. PMID: 30878470, DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2019.02.013.
- In-vitro evaluation of the antibacterial activity of the essential oils of Micromeria barbata, Eucalyptus globulus and Juniperus excelsa against strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (including MDR), Mycobacterium kansasii and Mycobacterium gordonaeEl Omari K, Hamze M, Alwan S, Osman M, Jama C, Chihib N. In-vitro evaluation of the antibacterial activity of the essential oils of Micromeria barbata, Eucalyptus globulus and Juniperus excelsa against strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (including MDR), Mycobacterium kansasii and Mycobacterium gordonae. Journal Of Infection And Public Health 2019, 12: 615-618. PMID: 30738755, DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2019.01.058.
- Epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance in Lebanese extra-hospital settings: An overviewOsman M, Al Mir H, Rafei R, Dabboussi F, Madec J, Haenni M, Hamze M. Epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance in Lebanese extra-hospital settings: An overview. Journal Of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 2018, 17: 123-129. PMID: 30553113, DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2018.11.019.
- Diversity and Evolution of Sensor Histidine Kinases in EukaryotesKabbara S, Hérivaux A, de Bernonville T, Courdavault V, Clastre M, Gastebois A, Osman M, Hamze M, Cock J, Schaap P, Papon N. Diversity and Evolution of Sensor Histidine Kinases in Eukaryotes. Genome Biology And Evolution 2018, 11: evy213-. PMID: 30252070, PMCID: PMC6324907, DOI: 10.1093/gbe/evy213.
- First Lebanese Antibiotic Awareness Week campaign: knowledge, attitudes and practices towards antibioticsOmari S, Mir H, Wrayde S, Merhabi S, Dhaybi I, Jamal S, Chahine M, Bayaa R, Tourba F, Tantawi H, Atrouni A, Omari K, Ayash O, Zeidan N, Mallat H, Dabboussi F, Hamze M, Osman M. First Lebanese Antibiotic Awareness Week campaign: knowledge, attitudes and practices towards antibiotics. Journal Of Hospital Infection 2018, 101: 475-479. PMID: 30012377, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2018.07.009.
- Molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii, with a special focus on its epidemiology in LebanonJamal S, Al Atrouni A, Rafei R, Dabboussi F, Hamze M, Osman M. Molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii, with a special focus on its epidemiology in Lebanon. Journal Of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 2018, 15: 154-163. PMID: 29859266, DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2018.05.022.
- Investigating Pneumonia Etiology Among Refugees and the Lebanese population (PEARL): A study protocolKesteman T, Ghassani A, Hajjar C, Picot V, Osman M, Alnajjar Z, Komurian-Pradel F, Messaoudi M, Soulaiman H, Vanhems P, Ramilo O, Karam-Sarkis D, Najjar-Pellet J, Hamze M, Endtz H. Investigating Pneumonia Etiology Among Refugees and the Lebanese population (PEARL): A study protocol. Gates Open Research 2018, 2: 19. DOI: 10.12688/gatesopenres.12811.1.
- Molecular epidemiology of Cryptosporidium spp. in North Lebanon.Osman M, Benamrouz S, Guyot K, El Safadi D, Mallat H, Dabboussi F, Hamze M, Viscogliosi E, Certad G. Molecular epidemiology of Cryptosporidium spp. in North Lebanon. The Journal Of Infection In Developing Countries 2018, 12: 34s. PMID: 31805009, DOI: 10.3855/jidc.10014.
- Distribution and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of Aeromonas spp. from different aquatic environments in north Lebanon.Rafei R, Al Kassaa I, Osman M, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. Distribution and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of Aeromonas spp. from different aquatic environments in north Lebanon. The Journal Of Infection In Developing Countries 2018, 12: 6s. PMID: 31804981, DOI: 10.3855/jidc.10055.
- High association of Cryptosporidium spp. infection with colon adenocarcinoma in Lebanese patientsOsman M, Benamrouz S, Guyot K, Baydoun M, Frealle E, Chabe M, Gantois N, Delaire B, Goffard A, Aoun A, Jurdi N, Dabboussi F, Even G, Slomianny C, Gosset P, Hamze M, Creusy C, Viscogliosi E, Certad G. High association of Cryptosporidium spp. infection with colon adenocarcinoma in Lebanese patients. PLOS ONE 2017, 12: e0189422. PMID: 29261714, PMCID: PMC5736188, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0189422.
- Prevalence, transmission, and host specificity of Cryptosporidium spp. in various animal groups from two French zoosOsman M, El Safadi D, Benamrouz-Vanneste S, Cian A, Moriniere R, Gantois N, Delgado-Viscogliosi P, Guyot K, Bosc S, Chabé M, Petit T, Viscogliosi E, Certad G. Prevalence, transmission, and host specificity of Cryptosporidium spp. in various animal groups from two French zoos. Parasitology Research 2017, 116: 3419-3422. PMID: 29030716, DOI: 10.1007/s00436-017-5645-1.
- Typing and comparative genome analysis of Brucella melitensis isolated from LebanonZaki N, Salloum T, Osman M, Rafei R, Hamze M, Tokajian S. Typing and comparative genome analysis of Brucella melitensis isolated from Lebanon. FEMS Microbiology Letters 2017, 364 PMID: 28961704, DOI: 10.1093/femsle/fnx199.
- Molecular mechanisms and epidemiology of resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae in the Middle East regionEl Moujaber G, Osman M, Rafei R, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. Molecular mechanisms and epidemiology of resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae in the Middle East region. Journal Of Medical Microbiology 2017, 66: 847-858. PMID: 28650313, DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.000503.
- Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of bacteria causing urinary tract infections in Youssef Hospital Center: first report from Akkar governorate, North of LebanonHamze M, Osman M, Mallat H, Raad E. Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of bacteria causing urinary tract infections in Youssef Hospital Center: first report from Akkar governorate, North of Lebanon. The International Arabic Journal Of Antimicrobial Agents 2017, 7 DOI: 10.3823/0802.
- Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of ear pathogens isolated from patients in Tripoli, north of LebanonHamze M, Osman M, Mallat H, Achkar M. Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of ear pathogens isolated from patients in Tripoli, north of Lebanon. The International Arabic Journal Of Antimicrobial Agents 2017, 7 DOI: 10.3823/0801.
- Molecular detection of genes responsible for macrolide resistance among Streptococcus pneumoniae isolated in North LebanonAshkar S, Osman M, Rafei R, Mallat H, Achkar M, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. Molecular detection of genes responsible for macrolide resistance among Streptococcus pneumoniae isolated in North Lebanon. Journal Of Infection And Public Health 2017, 10: 745-748. PMID: 28215918, DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2016.11.014.
- Prevalence, antibiotic susceptibility and characterization of antibiotic resistant genes among carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacilli and yeast in intestinal flora of cancer patients in North LebanonChristophy R, Osman M, Mallat H, Achkar M, Ziedeh A, Moukaddem W, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. Prevalence, antibiotic susceptibility and characterization of antibiotic resistant genes among carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacilli and yeast in intestinal flora of cancer patients in North Lebanon. Journal Of Infection And Public Health 2017, 10: 716-720. PMID: 28216021, DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2016.10.009.
- Molecular Epidemiology of Blastocystis sp. in Various Animal Groups from Two French Zoos and Evaluation of Potential Zoonotic RiskCian A, Safadi D, Osman M, Moriniere R, Gantois N, Benamrouz-Vanneste S, Delgado-Viscogliosi P, Guyot K, Li L, Monchy S, Noël C, Poirier P, Nourrisson C, Wawrzyniak I, Delbac F, Bosc S, Chabé M, Petit T, Certad G, Viscogliosi E. Molecular Epidemiology of Blastocystis sp. in Various Animal Groups from Two French Zoos and Evaluation of Potential Zoonotic Risk. PLOS ONE 2017, 12: e0169659. PMID: 28060901, PMCID: PMC5217969, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0169659.
- Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Urinary Tract Infections in Patients Referred to Youssef Hospital Center: First Report from Akkar Governorate, North LebanonHamze M, Osman M, Mallat H, Achkar M. Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Urinary Tract Infections in Patients Referred to Youssef Hospital Center: First Report from Akkar Governorate, North Lebanon. The International Arabic Journal Of Antimicrobial Agents 2017, 7 DOI: 10.3823/801.
- Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of bacteria causing urinary tract infections in Youssef Hospital Center: first report from Akkar governorate, North of LebanonHamze M, Osman M, Mallat H, Raad E. Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of bacteria causing urinary tract infections in Youssef Hospital Center: first report from Akkar governorate, North of Lebanon. The International Arabic Journal Of Antimicrobial Agents 2017, 7 DOI: 10.3823/802.
- Alarming increase in prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections associated with a high level of antibiotic resistance in Tripoli, LebanonHamze M, Osman M, Achkar M, Mallat H, Dabboussi F. Alarming increase in prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections associated with a high level of antibiotic resistance in Tripoli, Lebanon. International Journal Of Antimicrobial Agents 2016, 48: 576-577. PMID: 27667565, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2016.08.003.
- Correction: Prevalence and Risk Factors for Intestinal Protozoan Infections with Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Blastocystis and Dientamoeba among Schoolchildren in Tripoli, LebanonOsman M, El Safadi D, Cian A, Benamrouz S, Nourrisson C, Poirier P, Pereira B, Razakandrainibe R, Pinon A, Lambert C, Wawrzyniak I, Dabboussi F, Delbac F, Favennec L, Hamze M, Viscogliosi E, Certad G. Correction: Prevalence and Risk Factors for Intestinal Protozoan Infections with Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Blastocystis and Dientamoeba among Schoolchildren in Tripoli, Lebanon. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2016, 10: e0004643. PMID: 27081847, PMCID: PMC4833479, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004643.
- Prevalence and Risk Factors for Intestinal Protozoan Infections with Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Blastocystis and Dientamoeba among Schoolchildren in Tripoli, LebanonOsman M, Safadi D, Cian A, Benamrouz S, Nourrisson C, Poirier P, Pereira B, Razakandrainibe R, Pinon A, Lambert C, Wawrzyniak I, Dabboussi F, Delbac F, Favennec L, Hamze M, Viscogliosi E, Certad G. Prevalence and Risk Factors for Intestinal Protozoan Infections with Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Blastocystis and Dientamoeba among Schoolchildren in Tripoli, Lebanon. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2016, 10: e0004496. PMID: 26974335, PMCID: PMC4790957, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004496.
- Antibiotic Susceptibility of Salmonella spp., Shigella spp. and enteropathogenic Escherichia coli strains isolated from diarrheic children in Tripoli, North LebanonHamze M, Osman M, Mallat H, Achkar M. Antibiotic Susceptibility of Salmonella spp., Shigella spp. and enteropathogenic Escherichia coli strains isolated from diarrheic children in Tripoli, North Lebanon. The International Arabic Journal Of Antimicrobial Agents 2016, 6 DOI: 10.3823/787.
- Pathogenesis of Cryptosporidium in HumansCertad G, Osman M, Benamrouz S. Pathogenesis of Cryptosporidium in Humans. 2015, 371-391. DOI: 10.1002/9781118644843.ch20.
- Prevalence and genetic diversity of the intestinal parasites Blastocystis sp. and Cryptosporidium spp. in household dogs in France and evaluation of zoonotic transmission riskOsman M, Bories J, Safadi D, Poirel M, Gantois N, Benamrouz-Vanneste S, Delhaes L, Hugonnard M, Certad G, Zenner L, Viscogliosi E. Prevalence and genetic diversity of the intestinal parasites Blastocystis sp. and Cryptosporidium spp. in household dogs in France and evaluation of zoonotic transmission risk. Veterinary Parasitology 2015, 214: 167-170. PMID: 26395822, DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2015.09.015.
- Identification of Cryptosporidium Species in Fish from Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) in FranceCertad G, Dupouy-Camet J, Gantois N, Hammouma-Ghelboun O, Pottier M, Guyot K, Benamrouz S, Osman M, Delaire B, Creusy C, Viscogliosi E, Dei-Cas E, Aliouat-Denis C, Follet J. Identification of Cryptosporidium Species in Fish from Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) in France. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0133047. PMID: 26213992, PMCID: PMC4516323, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0133047.
- Initial Data on the Molecular Epidemiology of Cryptosporidiosis in LebanonOsman M, Safadi D, Benamrouz S, Guyot K, Dei-Cas E, Aliouat E, Creusy C, Mallat H, Hamze M, Dabboussi F, Viscogliosi E, Certad G. Initial Data on the Molecular Epidemiology of Cryptosporidiosis in Lebanon. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0125129. PMID: 25950832, PMCID: PMC4423932, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0125129.
- Draft genome sequence of the intestinal parasite Blastocystis subtype 4-isolate WR1Wawrzyniak I, Courtine D, Osman M, Hubans-Pierlot C, Cian A, Nourrisson C, Chabe M, Poirier P, Bart A, Polonais V, Delgado-Viscogliosi P, Alaoui H, Belkorchia A, van Gool T, Tan K, Ferreira S, Viscogliosi E, Delbac F. Draft genome sequence of the intestinal parasite Blastocystis subtype 4-isolate WR1. Data In Brief 2015, 4: 22-23. PMID: 26484170, PMCID: PMC4535960, DOI: 10.1016/j.gdata.2015.01.009.
- Acute Blastocystis-Associated Appendicular Peritonitis in a Child, Casablanca, Morocco - Volume 21, Number 1—January 2015 - Emerging Infectious Diseases journal - CDCFréalle E, Safadi D, Cian A, Aubry E, Certad G, Osman M, Wacrenier A, Dutoit E, Creusy C, Dubos F, Viscogliosi E. Acute Blastocystis-Associated Appendicular Peritonitis in a Child, Casablanca, Morocco - Volume 21, Number 1—January 2015 - Emerging Infectious Diseases journal - CDC. Emerging Infectious Diseases 2015, 21: 91-94. PMID: 25528951, PMCID: PMC4285265, DOI: 10.3201/eid2101.140544.
- Characterization of resistance genes to macrolides, lincosamides and streptogramins (MLS) among clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus in North LebanonOsman M, Nasbeh A, Rafei R, Mallat H, Achkar M, Dabboussi F, Hamze M. Characterization of resistance genes to macrolides, lincosamides and streptogramins (MLS) among clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus in North Lebanon. The International Arabic Journal Of Antimicrobial Agents 2015, 5 DOI: 10.3823/780.
- Cryptosporidium parvum-induced ileo-caecal adenocarcinoma and Wnt signaling in a mouse modelBenamrouz S, Conseil V, Chabé M, Praet M, Audebert C, Blervaque R, Guyot K, Gazzola S, Mouray A, Chassat T, Delaire B, Goetinck N, Gantois N, Osman M, Slomianny C, Dehennaut V, Lefebvre T, Viscogliosi E, Cuvelier C, Dei-Cas E, Creusy C, Certad G. Cryptosporidium parvum-induced ileo-caecal adenocarcinoma and Wnt signaling in a mouse model. Disease Models & Mechanisms 2014, 7: 693-700. PMID: 24652769, PMCID: PMC4036476, DOI: 10.1242/dmm.013292.
- Molecular Epidemiology of Blastocystis in Lebanon and Correlation between Subtype 1 and Gastrointestinal SymptomsSafadi D, Meloni D, Poirier P, Osman M, Cian A, Gaayeb L, Wawrzyniak I, Delbac F, Alaoui H, Delhaes L, Dei-Cas E, Mallat H, Dabboussi F, Hamze M, Viscogliosi E. Molecular Epidemiology of Blastocystis in Lebanon and Correlation between Subtype 1 and Gastrointestinal Symptoms. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2013, 88: 1203-1206. PMID: 23458955, PMCID: PMC3752823, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.12-0777.