Bacteremia

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

Introduction Streptococcus mitis is a Gram-positive, alpha-hemolytic bacterium commonly found as a harmless commensal in the human oral cavity, but…

2 days ago

Sphingomonas paucimobilis-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Sphingomonas paucimobilis (formerly classified as Pseudomonas paucimobilis) is a strictly aerobic, non-fermenting, Gram-negative bacillus. It is an environmental oligotroph…

4 weeks ago

Acinetobacter baumannii complex-Introduction, Species in this group, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction The Acinetobacter baumannii complex (ABC) is a group of highly resilient, opportunistic Gram-negative bacteria that pose a critical threat…

1 month ago

Alcaligenes faecalis: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Alcaligenes faecalis is a Gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacterium primarily found in water and soil, but also as a commensal…

2 months ago

Acinetobacter haemolyticus-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

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…

3 months ago

Klebsiella aerogenes : Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

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…

3 months ago

Rothia kristinae: Introduction, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Taxonomy: Member of the Micrococcaceae family. Its nomenclature has evolved significantly; first described as Micrococcus in 1974, it was reclassified as Kocuria in 1995 and finally…

5 months ago

Lactococcus garvieae: Introduction, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and 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…

6 months ago