Prof. Kambal-Mycobacteria (Undergraduate)
... on Blood Agar. Some are slow growing just as M. tuberculosis but others grow fast within 5-7 days. ...
... on Blood Agar. Some are slow growing just as M. tuberculosis but others grow fast within 5-7 days. ...
Emerging and re-emerging infections
... 20 minutes compared to 30 years in humans. This would imply a much higher mutation rate over a far longer duration. Microbes are also able to constantly change their antigens, thereby confusing the immune systems of their host. The influenza viruses undergo continual minor antigenic changes (referre ...
... 20 minutes compared to 30 years in humans. This would imply a much higher mutation rate over a far longer duration. Microbes are also able to constantly change their antigens, thereby confusing the immune systems of their host. The influenza viruses undergo continual minor antigenic changes (referre ...
infection control staff fact sheet
... ESBL’s (extended spectrum beta lactamases) are enzymes that may be produced by Gram negative bacteria. They were first reported in 1983. The bacteria have become resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics, by their ability to produce an enzyme (beta-lactamase) which can break down the antibiotics (eg. pen ...
... ESBL’s (extended spectrum beta lactamases) are enzymes that may be produced by Gram negative bacteria. They were first reported in 1983. The bacteria have become resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics, by their ability to produce an enzyme (beta-lactamase) which can break down the antibiotics (eg. pen ...
Rilexine Palatable Tablets
... up to five-fold the daily recommended dose10. Such dosages are safe and well tolerated. This makes it ideal for long term use particularly in cases of pyoderma where treatment durations of 4-8 weeks are not uncommon. ...
... up to five-fold the daily recommended dose10. Such dosages are safe and well tolerated. This makes it ideal for long term use particularly in cases of pyoderma where treatment durations of 4-8 weeks are not uncommon. ...
IPOKRaTES Foundation
... Objectives IPOKRaTES seminars provide high quality postgraduate education, which enables professional to keep abreast of the most recent developments and offer participants the opportunity to discuss clinical problems or scientific issues personally with international experts. This seminar is design ...
... Objectives IPOKRaTES seminars provide high quality postgraduate education, which enables professional to keep abreast of the most recent developments and offer participants the opportunity to discuss clinical problems or scientific issues personally with international experts. This seminar is design ...
InfectIon control - Darwin Day Surgery
... Disclaimer: This brochure has been prepared in good faith using literature available at the time of writing. Practitioners should note any information on these matters that subsequently becomes available. None of the authors or any person who helped prepare this brochure accepts any contractual, tor ...
... Disclaimer: This brochure has been prepared in good faith using literature available at the time of writing. Practitioners should note any information on these matters that subsequently becomes available. None of the authors or any person who helped prepare this brochure accepts any contractual, tor ...
Quiz
... 17. Sepsis is…. a. The presences of bacteria in the bloodstream b. The high of enough presence of bacteria in the body to cause an immune reaction c. An over-aggressive response by the body to an infection that causes hypoxia and hypotension (and possibly death) d. The process in which blood vessels ...
... 17. Sepsis is…. a. The presences of bacteria in the bloodstream b. The high of enough presence of bacteria in the body to cause an immune reaction c. An over-aggressive response by the body to an infection that causes hypoxia and hypotension (and possibly death) d. The process in which blood vessels ...
Antibiotic lock versus systemic antibiotic in catheter related
... Donfrancesco A. Antibiotic lock with vancomycin and urokinase can successfully treat colonized central venous catheters in pediatric cancer patients. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2004 Oct;23(10):963-5 . Bernardi M, Cavaliere M, Cesaro S. The antibiotic-lock therapy in ...
... Donfrancesco A. Antibiotic lock with vancomycin and urokinase can successfully treat colonized central venous catheters in pediatric cancer patients. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2004 Oct;23(10):963-5 . Bernardi M, Cavaliere M, Cesaro S. The antibiotic-lock therapy in ...
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... Provide benefit to the patient with as little risk as possible Maintain therapeutic levels throughout the operation, even if this requires re-dosing Little to no benefit to extend antibiotics more than a few hours after the incision is closed Increases risk of C. diff and resistant organisms ...
... Provide benefit to the patient with as little risk as possible Maintain therapeutic levels throughout the operation, even if this requires re-dosing Little to no benefit to extend antibiotics more than a few hours after the incision is closed Increases risk of C. diff and resistant organisms ...
Sexually transmitted Infections
... inflammatory disease in up to 40% of cases. One in four of these will result in infertility 4000 newborn babies/yr become blind due to untreated maternal gonococcal and chlamydial infections Herpes simplex virus type 2 infection - leading cause of genital ulcer disease in developing countries ...
... inflammatory disease in up to 40% of cases. One in four of these will result in infertility 4000 newborn babies/yr become blind due to untreated maternal gonococcal and chlamydial infections Herpes simplex virus type 2 infection - leading cause of genital ulcer disease in developing countries ...
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... cause subluxation and subsequent spinal cord injury. In older children and adults, the disease spreads directly into the fascial planes and is a more deadly Mediastinitis has a 40-50% mortality rate secondary to sepsis. Acute necrotizing mediastinitis and purulent pericarditis with tamponade also ca ...
... cause subluxation and subsequent spinal cord injury. In older children and adults, the disease spreads directly into the fascial planes and is a more deadly Mediastinitis has a 40-50% mortality rate secondary to sepsis. Acute necrotizing mediastinitis and purulent pericarditis with tamponade also ca ...
communicable disease report - Health and Community Services
... Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections caused by a wide range of microorganisms often linked to complications of having received health care. It has been estimated that, in Canada, HAIs occur in one in nine hospitalized patients causing longer stays, great pain and even death.1 In ad ...
... Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections caused by a wide range of microorganisms often linked to complications of having received health care. It has been estimated that, in Canada, HAIs occur in one in nine hospitalized patients causing longer stays, great pain and even death.1 In ad ...
File
... use of (including condoms treated with spermicide) and as contraceptives may increase risk Symptoms: frequent urination, burning or pain during urination,the feeling of having to pee even though little or no urine actually comes out, pain above the pubic bone (in women) bloody or foul-smelling urine ...
... use of (including condoms treated with spermicide) and as contraceptives may increase risk Symptoms: frequent urination, burning or pain during urination,the feeling of having to pee even though little or no urine actually comes out, pain above the pubic bone (in women) bloody or foul-smelling urine ...
Asepsis - Home | Quincy College
... At the end of the chapter, the student will be able to: define microorganisms and pathogens list the six components in the chain of infection name factors to break the chain of infection ...
... At the end of the chapter, the student will be able to: define microorganisms and pathogens list the six components in the chain of infection name factors to break the chain of infection ...
Basic Microbiology: Understanding Your Enemies
... ¾ Optimal growth environment for bacteria is usually pH 7 or neutral ...
... ¾ Optimal growth environment for bacteria is usually pH 7 or neutral ...
3 - Prokaryotes - Bacteria and Archaea - kyoussef-mci
... Archaebacteria (Section 12.1 – pgs. 414-417) 1. All members of the kingdom archaea live without ____________. They obtain their energy ...
... Archaebacteria (Section 12.1 – pgs. 414-417) 1. All members of the kingdom archaea live without ____________. They obtain their energy ...
Microbes Flash cards
... infection which which is free from causes red itchy microbes skin between the ...
... infection which which is free from causes red itchy microbes skin between the ...
ANTIBIOTICS2010 ppt
... resistance: NDM-1 • Confer resistance to carbapenems which are among our most efffective antibiotics • Pose a new threat • Often linked to travel to India but now reported around the World ...
... resistance: NDM-1 • Confer resistance to carbapenems which are among our most efffective antibiotics • Pose a new threat • Often linked to travel to India but now reported around the World ...
RT Bugs Chart
... Otitis Media and Sinusitis: -Most causes of OM are non-typeable (therefore, not affected by Hib vaccine) -Common in kids under 5 -If caused by Hib, can lead to meningitis ...
... Otitis Media and Sinusitis: -Most causes of OM are non-typeable (therefore, not affected by Hib vaccine) -Common in kids under 5 -If caused by Hib, can lead to meningitis ...
MRSA Brochure
... What is Staphylococcus aureus? • This bacteria, often called Staph, is one of the most common causes of skin infections in the U.S. • Staph is usually found on the skin or in the noses of healthy people. This is called colonization. • The majority of Staph infections are minor (pimples and boils). ...
... What is Staphylococcus aureus? • This bacteria, often called Staph, is one of the most common causes of skin infections in the U.S. • Staph is usually found on the skin or in the noses of healthy people. This is called colonization. • The majority of Staph infections are minor (pimples and boils). ...
Antifungal drugs Lec 15-16 15-12
... Fungal infections are generally resistant to antibiotics used in the treatment of bacterial infections, and conversely, bacteria are resistant to antifungal agents. ...
... Fungal infections are generally resistant to antibiotics used in the treatment of bacterial infections, and conversely, bacteria are resistant to antifungal agents. ...
1 BACTERIA 1. Define a bacterium 2. Name some bacteria
... Ovoid cells are something in between cocci and bacilli. These are known as ________________. ...
... Ovoid cells are something in between cocci and bacilli. These are known as ________________. ...
Hospital-Acquired Infections in Elderly Versus Younger Patients in
... Rates of VAP, CA-UTI, and central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) had an increasing tendency as aged groups progressed and surgical site infection (SSI) had a decreasing tendency. Although in the 75 - 84 age group HAI rates had an increase, the rates were lower in the > 85 years group ...
... Rates of VAP, CA-UTI, and central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) had an increasing tendency as aged groups progressed and surgical site infection (SSI) had a decreasing tendency. Although in the 75 - 84 age group HAI rates had an increase, the rates were lower in the > 85 years group ...
Lab.13 Pus, Wound and Burns Cultures
... 4. Inoculate 0.1 mL of sample to a blood agar plate, in duplicate and anaerobic blood agar plate ( if indicated ), in duplicate. In addition, inoculate 0.01 mL of sample using a calibrated loop to a blood agar plate in duplicate. 5. Spread the inoculum on the plates with sterile glass spreading rod ...
... 4. Inoculate 0.1 mL of sample to a blood agar plate, in duplicate and anaerobic blood agar plate ( if indicated ), in duplicate. In addition, inoculate 0.01 mL of sample using a calibrated loop to a blood agar plate in duplicate. 5. Spread the inoculum on the plates with sterile glass spreading rod ...