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

Staphylococcus hominis colony morphology on blood agar

Introduction Staphylococcus hominis is a type of bacteria commonly found on human skin. It is part of the natural skin flora, living harmlessly in most cases. However, it can cause infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems or with implanted medical devices. These infections …

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Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Introduction, Types, Signs and Symptoms, Common Pathogens, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

Introduction Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) encompass a broad range of infections that affect the skin, underlying connective tissues, and sometimes even the muscles. These infections can be caused by various types of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, and they can occur in individuals …

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Microsporum ferrugineum: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Microsporum ferrugineum in LPCB taese mount of culture microscopy showing typical bamboo hyphae and lacking production of both microconidia and macroconidia

Introduction Microsporum ferrugineum is a species of dermatophytic fungus that belongs to the genus Microsporum. Dermatophytes are a group of fungi that are capable of infecting and colonizing the outer layers of the skin, hair, and nails, causing various dermatophytosis or “ringworm” infections in humans …

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

Staphylococcus saprophyticus on Muller-Hinton agar (MHA) showing novobiocin resistance

Introduction Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a species of bacteria that belongs to the genus Staphylococcus. It is a Gram-positive, coagulase-negative, and facultative anaerobic bacterium. Like other staphylococci, S. saprophyticus typically appears in clusters under a microscope, which is characteristic of its name, derived from the Greek …

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Introduction, Types, Sign and Symptoms, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) due to E. coli

Introduction A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. UTIs are among the most common types of infections, and they can occur in people of all ages, although …

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