Haemophilus influenzae: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Haemophilus influenzae is a Gram-negative bacterium that was originally believed to be the causative agent of influenza (the flu). However, it was later discovered that H. influenzae is not related to the viral infection that causes influenza. Instead, this bacterium is known for causing …

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E. cloacae: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

E. cloacae mucoid growth on CLED agar of Urine Culture

Introduction Enterobacter cloacae is a Gram-negative bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is a non-motile, facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium with a characteristic ability to ferment lactose. The name “cloacae” is derived from the Latin word “cloaca,” which means sewer or drain, indicating the bacterium’s …

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E (Epsilometer) Test-Introduction, Principle, Purpose, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Polymyxin B and Colistin E- Test for Acinetobacter

Introduction The E-test, also known as the Epsilometer test, is a laboratory technique used to determine the antimicrobial susceptibility of microorganisms, particularly bacteria. It is a quantitative method that provides information about the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of an antimicrobial agent against a specific organism. …

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

Serratia ficaria on CLED Agar of Urine Culture

Introduction Staphylococcus lentus is a species of Gram-positive bacteria belonging to the genus Staphylococcus. It is classified as a coagulase-negative staphylococcus (CoNS), which means it does not produce the enzyme coagulase. CoNS are commonly found as part of the normal human skin and mucous membrane …

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Serratia fonticola: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment,Prevention, and Keynotes

Gram negative bacilli or rods of Serratia fonticola in Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) sample Gram staining

Introduction Serratia fonticola is a Gram-negative bacterium that belongs to the genus Serratia. It was first isolated and described in 1998 from water samples in a freshwater spring in California, USA. Since its discovery, S. fonticola has been identified in various environmental sources, including soil, …

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AST Pattern of Bacteria: Introduction, Group of AST Pattern, List of Antimicrobial Agents, and Keynotes

Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing (AST)-Kirby-Bauer Disk Diffusion Method

AST Pattern of Bacteria AST Pattern of Bacteria covers common bacterial pathogens groups like Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus pneumoniae, beta-haemolytic streptococci (Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae), Haemophilus species, Acinetobacter, Viridans group of streptococci, Shigella, and Neisseria species. Enterobacteriaceae Antimicrobial Agents- Zone Diameter (Intermediate) Extra …

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Bacterial Video Clips: Introduction, List of Bacteria, and Bacterial Footages with Short Description

Bacterial Video Clips: Introduction, List of Bacteria, and Bacterial Footages with Short Description

Introduction of Human Bacteria Video Clips ‘Bacterial Video Clips’ is a genuine bacterial video footage collection and it is collected by the author. No doubt, it will boost your bacterial journey of study more clearly and practically. List of Bacteria Bacterial Footages with Short Description …

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Bacteria-wise Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST): Introduction, List of Bacterial Panel, Antibiotics

Bacteria wise Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST): Introduction, List of Bacterial Panel, Antibiotics

Introduction of Bacteria-wise Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) All antimicrobial agents/ antibiotics are not applicable for all bacteria and for this reason, we should follow organism-wise antibiotics policy. As we know, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasing day by day but no new antibiotic has not been …

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