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

Urine routine examination showing numerous pus cells and bacteria -urinary tract infection (UTI) due to bacteria

Introduction Urine culture and sensitivity is a medical diagnostic test used to identify and quantify the microorganisms present in a urine sample and determine their sensitivity to various antibiotics. It is a crucial procedure in diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs) and guiding appropriate treatment. Here’s …

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

Enterococcus faecium colony characteristics on CLED agar of Urine Culture

Introduction Enterococcus is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria that are part of the normal microbial flora of humans and animals. They are facultative anaerobes, meaning they can survive in both the presence and absence of oxygen. Enterococcus species are known for their ability to thrive …

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Enterococcus faecalis: Introduction, Keynotes, and Related Footage

Enterococcus faecalis in CLED medium, blood agar, Gram staining, MacConkey medium without bile salt and cystal violet and bile esculin test

Introduction Enterococcus faecalis (previously identified as Streptococcus faecalis) is a Gram-positive coccus in singles, pairs, and even short chains which is a commensal member of the gut microbiota of a wide range of microbes. With the advent of antibiotic therapy, it has emerged as a …

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Gram Positive Cocci (GPC): Introduction, and List of Bacteria, Keynotes, and Related Images

Introduction of Gram Positive Cocci ‘Gram Positive Cocci (GPC)‘ bacteria retain crystal violet dye and stain blue or purple on Gram’s staining. The most common medically important bacteria of GPC are Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Enterococcus species, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae and Staphylococcus saprophyticus. List …

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