Rothia: Introduction, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynote

Rothia in Gram staining of culture at a magnification of 1000x with 8x optical zoom

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Acinetobacter lwoffii: Introduction, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Acinetobacter lwoffii colony morphology on CLED agar

Introduction Acinetobacter lwoffii is a Gram-negative, strictly aerobic, non-motile, non-fermenting, and oxidase-negative bacterium. It belongs to the genus Acinetobacter within the family Moraxellaceae. Unlike its highly aggressive relative Acinetobacter baumannii, A. lwoffii is generally considered a commensal organism. It regularly lives as normal flora on …

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Pseudomonas putida: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Pseudomonas putida colony morphology on blood agar after 48 hours of incubation

Introduction Pseudomonas putida is a versatile, Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium primarily known for its bioremediation capabilities but recognized as a rare opportunistic human pathogen. Found globally in soil, water, and plant roots, it thrives in diverse environments due to its unique metabolic endurance. Morphology and Characteristics …

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Nakaseomyces glabratus: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Nakaseomyces glabratus (formerly Candida glabrata) growth on HiCrome Candida Differential Agar

Introduction Nakaseomyces glabratus (formerly Candida glabrata) is a highly adaptable, haploid yeast that is a common commensal of the human gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. It is the second or third most common cause of candidiasis worldwide and is notable for its high level of intrinsic and acquired …

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