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Introduction Lowenstein-Jensen (L-J) medium is the gold standard for the cultivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. However, because it is an egg-based, non-selective (or semi-selective) medium that requires long incubation periods, it is highly susceptible to contamination. L-J medium is rich in nutrients (eggs, glycerol, potato flour), …
Introduction Acinetobacter haemolyticus is an aerobic, non-fermenting bacterium found in nature and hospital environments. It belongs to the Acinetobacter genus, frequently causing healthcare-associated infections. It is generally considered less virulent than Acinetobacter baumannii but is increasingly recognized in human infections. Morphology Pathogenicity Lab Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Keynotes Further Readings
Introduction Klebsiella aerogenes (formerly Enterobacter aerogenes) is an opportunistic Gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacterium responsible for serious healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), including bloodstream infections and pneumonia. It is highly associated with antibiotic resistance (including XDR strains) and poor clinical outcomes. Morphology Pathogenicity & Virulence Factors Lab Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Keynotes …
Introduction The Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) is a group of genetically related bacterial species that cause tuberculosis (TB) in humans and various animals. While Mycobacterium tuberculosis (sensu stricto) is the primary cause of human tuberculosis, the complex includes several other species with distinct host preferences and geographic distributions. Morphology …
Introduction Mycobacterium fortuitum is a rapidly growing, nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM). It is found ubiquitously in the environment, primarily associated with skin, soft tissue, and post-surgical wound infections. As an opportunistic pathogen that is known for its ability to grow within 7 days, it often causes infections …
Introduction The VITEK MS PRIME is a benchtop, high-throughput automated identification system that works on the principle of Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry. It is applicable to enhance laboratory workflow for the rapid identification of microbes like bacteria, yeasts, molds, and mycobacteria. Principle …
Introduction Pathogenicity While typically considered a low-grade commensal, it causes serious infections primarily in immunocompromised patients or those with indwelling medical devices. Lab Diagnosis Treatment There are no official clinical breakpoints, so treatment is often guided by expert consultation and raw Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) values. Prevention Keynotes …
Introduction Lactococcus garvieae is a Gram-positive, catalase-negative, non-spore-forming coccus, typically arranged in pairs or short chains. It belongs to the lactic acid bacteria group and is well known as a major pathogen in fish (lactococcosis). In humans, it is an emerging opportunistic pathogen, increasingly recognized …