Infection control measures

Enterobacter cloacae complex: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction The Enterobacter cloacae complex (ECC) is a group of closely related bacterial species, including Enterobacter cloacae, Enterobacter hormaechei, and others,…

4 months ago

Raoultella ornithinolytica: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Raoultella ornithinolytica is a Gram-negative, encapsulated, non-motile, rod-shaped bacterium belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae. Originally classified under the genus…

1 year ago

Leuconostoc mesenteroides-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Leuconostoc mesenteroides is a species of lactic acid bacteria that plays a significant role in food fermentation and preservation.…

1 year ago

K. pneumoniae-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Klebsiella pneumoniae, often abbreviated as K. pneumoniae, is a species of Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria commonly found in the human…

2 years ago

Staphylococcus epidermidis- Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

 Introduction Staphylococcus epidermidis, often referred to as S. epidermidis, is a type of bacteria that belongs to the Staphylococcus genus.…

2 years ago

Wound Infections- Introduction, Types, Sign and Symptoms, Common Pathogens, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

Introduction Wound infections refer to the invasion and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, in a wound or injury…

2 years ago

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a Gram-negative bacterium that belongs to the class Gammaproteobacteria. It is an opportunistic pathogen known for…

2 years ago

Tuberculosis: Introduction, Types, Sign and Symptoms, Causative Agent, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs, although it can also impact other parts…

2 years ago