Prof Dr Paul Savelkoul (P.H.M.)

Wijen, A., von Wintersdorff, C., Lijnen, A., & Savelkoul, P. (2026). Comparison of human DNA depletion and bacterial enrichment methods from large blood volumes to improve bloodstream infection diagnosis. Journal of Microbiological Methods, 248, Article 107644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mimet.2026.107644

Morreel, E., Savelkoul, P., & van Loo, I. (2026). Rapid molecular culture versus conventional culture for periprosthetic joint infection: diagnostic performance and clinical relevance. Journal of Bone and Joint Infection, 11(4), 453-462. https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-11-453-2026

Vellema, S. E. H., Hoebe, C. J. P. A., Lucchesi, M., Savelkoul, P. H. M., & Wolffs, P. F. G. (2026). Identifying viable Neisseria gonorrhoeae through validation and application of viability RT-PCR. Microbiology spectrum, 14(7), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.02605-25

Verkerk, A. H., Rossel, C. A. J., Koeck, R. M., Heddema, E. R., van der Zwet, W. C., Beuken, E. V. H., Savelkoul, P. H. M., van Alphen, L. B., & Jamin, C. (2026). Discovery of similar multidrug resistance regions in nosocomial Enterobacteriaceae outbreaks in three hospitals in the Netherlands. Infection Genetics and Evolution, 140, Article 105925. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meegid.2026.105925

Hamers, N. M. J., Franssen, K., Austen, L., Heldens, N., Dirks, J. A. M. C., van Alphen, L. B., Demandt, A. M. P., Savelkoul, P. H. M., & van der Zwet, W. C. (2026). Semi-continuous disinfection of sinks with UVC on a haematology-oncology department for prevention of nosocomial infections. Journal of Hospital Infection, 172, 180-187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2026.03.033

Chan, J., von Wintersdorff, C. J. H., Savelkoul, P. H. M., van Best, N., Wolffs, P. F. G., & Penders, J. (2026). Daily sampling reveals rapid microbiota alterations and antimicrobial resistance gene acquisition during intercontinental travel. npj Biofilms Microbomes, 12(1), Article 108. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41522-026-00977-x

Verbunt, J., Mennens, L., Jocken, J., Canfora, E. E., Blaak, E. E., Savelkoul, P., & Stassen, F. (2026). Gut-derived bacterial membrane vesicles in prediabetes: Vesicle composition dictates inflammatory properties. iScience, 29(3), Article 115088. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2026.115088

van Rossen, T. M., van den Hoek, K., Groot, T., Creemers, R. H., van Doorn-Schepens, M. L. M., van Andel, E. M., Grasman, M. E., de Boer, N. K. H., Bouma, G., Budding, A. E., Savelkoul, P. H. M., & van Bodegraven, A. A. (2026). Comparison of microbiota profiles of fecal samples, rectal swabs and mucosal biopsies in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Gut microbes reports, 3(1), Article 2644121. https://doi.org/10.1080/29933935.2026.2644121

Verbunt, J., Mennens, L., Jocken, J., Blaak, E. E., Savelkoul, P., & Stassen, F. R. M. (2026). From food to vesicle: nutritional influences on gut microbial inflammatory signaling. Frontiers in nutrition, 13, Article 1756462. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2026.1756462

Vojinovic, U., Schoenmakers, T., Deneer, R., Leers, M. P. G., Van Rosmalen, F., Gorissen, S. H. M., Van De Venne, W. P. H. G., Van Mook, W. N. K. A., Van Bussel, B. C. T., Savelkoul, P., Van Loo, I. H. M., Wolffs, P. F. G., & CoLaIC-consortium (2026). Earlier de-isolation of SARS-CoV-2-infected ICU patients using a novel viability PCR: a prospective cohort study. Microbiology spectrum, 14(1), 1-12. Article e01140-25. https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.01140-25