Proteus Mirabilis - Infectious Disease Advisor
May 9, 2024 · Proteus mirabilis is a Gram-negative bacterium in the Enterobacteriaceae family that frequently causes urinary tract infections (UTIs). 1 It often causes infections in patients with long-term catheterization due to its ability to swarm across surfaces (swarming motility), its production of urease, and its ability to form biofilms. 2 The increasing incidence of antibiotic resistance can ...
Uncomplicated vs Complicated UTIs - Infectious Disease Advisor
May 10, 2024 · Our easy-to-read fact sheets provide clinicians with reliable information to share with patients and their caregivers. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections in any part of the pathway of urination, including the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra.
Coagulase-Negative Staphylococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
Feb 16, 2024 · Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) species are skin commensal bacteria typically encountered in hospital settings. 1 In the United States, they are the most common cause of health care-related infections. 2 There are more than 30 species of CoNS, and approximately 50% are known to colonize in humans. 2 Coagulase-negative staphylococci typically causes infection when there is a foreign ...
Serratia Marcescens - Infectious Disease Advisor
May 14, 2024 · If you have seen a pink discoloration in the corner of your shower, you have likely encountered Serratia marcescens. 1 S marcescens is a rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacteria that is part of the family Enterobacteriaceae. It can be found in soil, water, plants, and animals. 2 In homes and hospitals, it may be found in the corner of wet showers or wash basins, where it is visible due to the red ...
Streptococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
Jan 25, 2024 · a These medications should be avoided in individuals with immediate (anaphylactic-type) hypersensitivity to penicillin. From the 2012 IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis. 8 IDSA advises against follow-up RADT or throat cultures after antibiotic treatment and against testing or providing empiric treatment to household members without ...
Fever and Rash - Infectious Disease Advisor
History, Epidemiology. The list of potential causes of fever and rash (also called pyrexia or febrile illness) is lengthy. It includes viruses, bacteria, spirochetes, rickettsiae, medications, and rheumatologic diseases, among other potential causes. 1 …
IDSA AMR Guidance Update for Gram-Negative Infections
Sep 20, 2024 · For uncomplicated ESBL-producing cystitis, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid continues to not be a preferred agent; however, there may be occasions such that it is prescribed if resistance or toxicities preclude alternative oral antibiotic use and there is a preference to avoid intravenous antibiotics.
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Genital Mycoplasmas - Infectious Disease Advisor
Jul 10, 2023 · Genital Mycoplasma Cause & Presentation. Genital mycoplasmas caused by both Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma species are sexually transmitted; however, their role in genital tract disease varies significantly. 1 . U urealyticum and M genitalium cause acute and persistent nongonococcal urethritis (NGU), with M genitalium being the second leading cause of NGU after Chlamydia trachomatis. 1,2 Although M ...
Osteomyelitis - Infectious Disease Advisor
Jan 25, 2024 · Osteomyelitis is acute or chronic inflammation of bone tissue due to infection with bacteria or fungi. 1 It often occurs as a result of bacteremia (bacterial infection in the bloodstream) or sepsis, which spreads to the bone. Osteomyelitis may also occur due to a nearby infection or introduction of bacteria caused by a traumatic injury or surgery, including the installation of orthopedic hardware.