Antibiotic resistance

Chlamydia pneumoniae: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Chlamydia pneumoniae, also known as Chlamydophila pneumoniae, is a species of bacteria that belongs to the Chlamydiaceae family. It…

3 years ago

Pericardial Fluid Culture and Sensitivity: Introduction, Report, Clinical Significance, Common Pathogens, and Keynotes

Introduction Pericardial fluid culture and sensitivity is a diagnostic test performed to identify and determine the antibiotic susceptibility of microorganisms…

3 years ago

Staphylococcus saprophyticus: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a species of bacteria that belongs to the genus Staphylococcus. It is a Gram-positive, coagulase-negative, and…

3 years ago

Mycobacterium leprae: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Mycobacterium leprae is the bacterium responsible for causing leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease. It is an ancient disease…

3 years ago

Achromobacter xylosoxidans: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Achromobacter xylosoxidans is a gram-negative, non-fermenting bacterium that belongs to the family Alcaligenaceae. It is an aerobic, rod-shaped bacterium…

3 years ago

Streptococcus pneumoniae: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Streptococcus pneumoniae, commonly known as pneumococcus, is a bacterium that can cause a wide range of infections in humans.…

3 years ago

Enterococcus faecium: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Enterococcus faecium is a bacterium that belongs to the Enterococcus genus, which is a part of the Firmicutes phylum.…

3 years ago

Sputum Culture and Sensitivity: Introduction, Report, Clinical Significance, Common Pathogens, and Keynotes

Introduction Sputum culture and sensitivity is a medical laboratory test used to identify and determine the susceptibility of bacteria or…

3 years ago