Molecular detection

Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm)-Introduction, Detection Methods, and Keynotes

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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm) colony morphology on CLED agar-Uropathogen

Introduction of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm) Enterococcus faecium is a gram-positive, facultative anaerobic coccus that is part of the normal gastrointestinal flora but can cause nosocomial infections such as bloodstream infections, urinary tract infections, and intra-abdominal abscesses. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm) is defined as an isolate that harbors van …

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Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL): Introduction, List of Bacteria, Pathogenicity, Symptoms, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

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Extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) detection using Double-Disc Synergy Test (DDST)

Introduction ESBL stands for Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase. It refers to a group of enzymes produced by certain types of bacteria that can break down and inactivate a broad range of antibiotics called beta-lactams. Beta-lactams include commonly used antibiotics like penicillins, cephalosporins, and carbapenems. ESBL-producing bacteria are …

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

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

Introduction Cryptococcus is a genus of fungi that includes several species, the most common of which is Cryptococcus neoformans. These fungi are widely distributed in the environment, particularly in soil and bird droppings. Cryptococcus species are known for causing opportunistic infections, primarily affecting individuals with …

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