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 increasing incidence of antibiotic resistance can ...
Uncomplicated vs Complicated UTIs - Infectious Disease Advisor
Our easy-to-read fact sheets provide clinicians with reliable information to share with patients and their caregivers. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections in any part of the pathway of urination, including the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra.
Serratia Marcescens - Infectious Disease Advisor
May 14, 2024 · 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 corner of wet showers or wash basins, where it is visible due to the red ...
Coagulase-Negative Staphylococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
Feb 16, 2024 · Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) species are skin commensal bacteria typically encountered in hospital settings. 1 In the United States, they are the most common cause of health care-related infections. 2 There are more than 30 species of CoNS, and approximately 50% are known to colonize in humans. 2 Coagulase-negative staphylococci typically causes infection when there is a foreign ...
Enterococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
Aug 29, 2023 · Enterococcus, a gram-positive bacteria with relatively low virulence, was first described by Thiercelin in 1899 following its discovery in the human gastrointestinal tract and further detailed by MacCallum and Hastings in a case of infective endocarditis. 1 Enterococci are early colonizers in the infant gut. 1 Although 2 species — Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium — are ...
Is Streptococcus pneumoniae Strep Throat? - Infectious Disease …
Nov 1, 2024 · Our easy-to-read fact sheets provide clinicians with reliable information to share with patients and their caregivers. Streptococcus pneumoniae Infections. Streptococcus pneumoniae is a lancet-shaped gram-positive bacterium that can colonize healthy individuals’ nasopharynx without causing illness. 1 The bacterium coexists with the natural microbiota and is harmless to the host.
Streptococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
Jan 25, 2024 · a These medications should be avoided in individuals with immediate (anaphylactic-type) hypersensitivity to penicillin. From the 2012 IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis. 8 IDSA advises against follow-up RADT or throat cultures after antibiotic treatment and against testing or providing empiric treatment to household members without ...
Fever and Rash - Infectious Disease Advisor
History, Epidemiology. The list of potential causes of fever and rash (also called pyrexia or febrile illness) is lengthy. It includes viruses, bacteria, spirochetes, rickettsiae, medications, and rheumatologic diseases, among other potential causes. 1 …
UNGA 2024: Antimicrobial Resistance - Infectious Disease Advisor
Oct 25, 2024 · Actions and Investments. Gaining an advantage against AMR-infections will require global action and a commitment to secure funding. The political declaration signed by 193 UN member countries offers hope that the world will scale up multifaceted efforts to fight AMR.
RSV Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, & Prevention
Aug 9, 2024 · Our easy-to-read fact sheets provide clinicians with reliable information to share with patients and their caregivers. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in infants, children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals. 1 The virus is one of the main causes of hospitalization and death among infants and a leading cause of ...