Skin and soft tissue infections

Achromobacter xylosoxidans: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

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Gram negative rods (GNRs) or Gram negative bacilli (GNBs)of Achromobacter xylosoxidans in Gram staining of culture microscopy

Introduction Achromobacter xylosoxidans is a gram-negative, non-fermenting bacterium that belongs to the family Alcaligenaceae. It is an aerobic, rod-shaped bacterium known for its versatile metabolic capabilities and its widespread distribution in various environments, including soil, water, and hospital settings. Originally classified as Alcaligenes xylosoxidans, the …

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Symptoms, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

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Nasal Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Carriage expressing Cefoxitin and Oxacillin Resistance on Muller-Hinton agar (MHA)

Introduction Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as MRSA, is a type of bacteria that has developed resistance to multiple antibiotics, including methicillin and other beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillin and cephalosporins. Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that can naturally colonize the skin and mucous membranes of …

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

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Scedosporium colony morphology on Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) of clinical specimen, pus culture

Introduction Scedosporium is a genus of fungi that belongs to the phylum Ascomycota. It is a medically important group of molds known for their ability to cause a wide range of infections in humans. The genus was first described in 1913 by Paul Vuillemin and …

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa non-lactose fermenting (NLF) colony and mucoid lactose fermenting colony of Klebsiella pneumoniae on MacConkey medium

Introduction Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative bacterium that is widely distributed in nature and is known for its versatility and adaptability. It is an opportunistic pathogen capable of causing infections in humans, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems or underlying medical conditions. P. aeruginosa …

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

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Serratia ficaria on CLED Agar of Urine Culture

Introduction Staphylococcus lentus is a species of Gram-positive bacteria belonging to the genus Staphylococcus. It is classified as a coagulase-negative staphylococcus (CoNS), which means it does not produce the enzyme coagulase. CoNS are commonly found as part of the normal human skin and mucous membrane …

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