Coagulase-Negative Staphylococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
Feb 16, 2024 · Coagulase-negative staphylococcus is a skin bacteria, and is the most common cause of health care-related infections.
Streptococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
Jan 25, 2024 · Examine the pathology, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, of streptococcus and streptococcal infections.
Proteus Mirabilis - Infectious Disease Advisor
May 9, 2024 · Proteus mirabilis is a Gram-negative bacterium in the Enterobacteriaceae family that frequently causes urinary tract infections (UTIs). 1 It often causes infections in patients with long-term catheterization due to its ability to swarm across surfaces (swarming motility), its production of urease, and its ability to form biofilms. 2 The ...
Serratia Marcescens - Infectious Disease Advisor
May 14, 2024 · Serratia Marcescens. If you have seen a pink discoloration in the corner of your shower, you have likely encountered Serratia marcescens. 1 S marcescens is a rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacteria that is part of the family Enterobacteriaceae. It can be found in soil, water, plants, and animals. 2 In homes and hospitals, it may be found in the ...
Buccal Space Infection - Infectious Disease Advisor
Feb 16, 2024 · Odontogenic infections can lead to infections of the buccal space. Examine the common presentations and diagnosis of buccal space infections.
Fever and Rash - Infectious Disease Advisor
Dec 5, 2022 · Fever with rash can have infectious or noninfectious causes and can occur in both children and adults. 1 The severity can range from minor to life-threatening. Patients who have weakened immune systems are at heightened risk for more severe illness. A rash that develops while fever is still present can be caused by a variety of infectious diseases.
CDC Reports on Latest Estimates of HSV-1, HSV-2 Prevalence in …
Feb 7, 2018 · HealthDay News — The prevalence of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and HSV-2 is 47.8% and 11.9%, respectively, for individuals aged 14 to 49 years, according to a February data brief published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics. Geraldine McQuillan, PhD, from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, MD, and ...
Enterococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
Aug 29, 2023 · Enterococcus is a gram-positive bacteria. Learn about presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of enterococcal infections.
Diagnosis & Disease Information - Infectious Disease Advisor
Blastomycosis — also known as Gilchrist’s disease — is a pulmonary disease usually caused by the dimorphic fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis.
Type O and Rh-Negative Blood Type Protective Against COVID-19
Jan 13, 2021 · Patients with type O and rhesus negative (Rh-) blood groups may have a lower risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.