Urinary tract infection is one of the most common infections as cited by the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey that can affect both pediatrics and adults [4,6]. Locally, this type of infection was ranked as fourth leading cause of Morbidity in Iloilo City [15]. Such infections can be acquired either as health care associated or in the community. The cause of such infection also includes the following but not limited to poor hygiene, sex, instrumentation, anatomic structure, etc. [6]and
stationary phase especially idiophase (unbalanced growth phase) so these are sometimes called as idiolites(walker, 1974). Their formation is highly influenced not only by the growth conditions but also by the composition of the culture medium. Cephalosporins are broad spectrum antibiotics similar to penicillins. These are together classified as beta-lactam antibiotics because they have a beta-lactam ring which interferes with bacterial cell wall (peptidoglyc...
Stewart, Philip S, (2001) states that antibiotics are elements that are used to kill, or hinder the multiplication and growth of organisms. Especially, these antibiotics are meant to control fungi and bacteria. In this case, the antibiotics that are used in killing bacteria are referred to as bactericidal, and the ones that are used to prevent the multiplication process are bacteriostatic. The primary microbes for antibiotics are bacteria and fungi. These microorganisms are crucial to facilitate
Antibiotics have played a major role in our society thanks to Sir Alexander Fleming's careful observations in 1928. Without it, many lives would be in danger due to infectious diseases. Antibiotics are chemical substances produced by various species of microorganisms and other living systems that are capable in small concentrations of inhibiting the growth of or killing bacteria and other microorganisms. These organisms can be bacteria, viruses, fungi, or animals called protozoa. A particular
A.1. Statement of problem: Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) is a nosocomial, gram-negative bacterium commonly associated with pneumonia, meningitis, bacteremia, wound and urinary tract infections [1,2,25]. These bacteria are capable of preventing desiccation allowing it to thrive before prolong periods on various wet or dry surfaces. As an opportunistic human pathogen, A. baumannii may colonize a patient without causing any infections or symptoms, especially in tracheostomy sites or open
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) said, “Each year in the United States, at least two million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics and at least twenty-three thousand people die each year as a direct result of these infections.” (Threat Report 2013) Antibiotics were created to kill bacteria; since they were created, the bacteria have started to become resistant to the antibiotics. Antibiotic resistance is the ability of a microorganism to withstand the effects
abdominal cramps in patients who consume alchohol during the medication period. Metronidazole's excellent anaerobic gram negative activity and its low degree of toxicity, make it an excellent drug in the treatment of odontogenic infections. Cephalosporins are broader spectrum antibiotic
The following case study is about a lab technician who got in contact with a patients spinal fluids and began felling different symptoms like chills, fever, nausea, even had purple-red lesions on his or her neck and extremities, also throat culture grew gram-negative diplococci. From reading the case study again, I realized that the lab technician had purple-red lesions and also had something to do with spinal fluids which strongly prompt me to lead towards Meningococcemia infection. Meningococcemia
after a light snack or meal and not less than 8 hours after the previous intake. (-- removed HTML --) Precautions (-- removed HTML --) Do not take amxocillin + clavulanic acid if: You are allergic to amoxicillin + clavulanic acid, penicillin, cephalosporins, or any other medications. You have or ever had kidney or liver disease, allergies, asthma, hay fever, hives, or mononucleosis. You are consuming oral contraceptives and should be aware of the fact that amoxicillin and clavulanic acid may decrease
and efficacy of probiotics in the prevention of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea there is a great concern about increasing incidence of C. difficile infection due to use of broad spectrum antibiotics. Clindamycin, third generation of cephalosporins and flouroquinolones are considered high risk antibiotics. It is believed that normal gastrointestinal flora has potential effect in inhibition C.difficile growth and toxin A,B release which offen associated with sever diarrhea resulting in patient’s
Pneumonia Journal Article Kellie Hale Mohave Community College NUR 122 Mrs. Port 9/8/2016 “In 2012, 1.1 million people were hospitalized in the US for treatment of pneumonia. The average hospital stay for these patients was 5.2 days. There were close to 50,000 deaths due to pneumonia and 95% of them were over the age of 65 (“Pneumonia”, 2016). Pneumonia is an serious condition and the pathogens that lead to pneumonia continue to spread throughout the hospitals and communities. Antibiotic
examination and aspiration of the knee joint is recognized as the first step in diagnosis at initial patient presentation with a suspected post-operative ACLR infection. It is also generally reported that broad-spectrum antibiotics, preferably cephalosporins should be started as soon as possible after aspirations are taken. Antibiotic therapy should be modified as soon as culture results identify the pathogen. Blood tests for infectious and inflammatory markers
Journal Article Review: Microbial Contamination of Contact Lens Storage Cases Donna Vega Microbiology 140 Professor Dr. Pepper October 16, 2014 Microbial Contamination of Contact Lens Storage Cases Contact lenses have become widely known as a great vision corrector for many eyeglass wearers. However, the use of contact lenses can sometimes cause extreme eye infections, such as microbial keratitis, which results in blindness. In the article, “Microbial Contamination of Contact Lens Storage
Chapter: 1 General Information Introduction L: Learning organization U: Unity P: Performance to achieve the best I: Involvement N: Nature the culture Lupin was founded in 1968 by Dr. Desh Bandhu Gupta then an Associate Professor at BITS-Pilani, Rajasthan. The company was created with a vision to fight life-threatening infectious diseases and to manufacture drugs of the highest social priority. The company was named after the Lupin flower because of the inherent qualities of the flower and
Science of Resistance: Antibiotics in Agriculture The Risk to Human Health It is estimated that over one-half of the antibiotics in the U.S. are used in food animal production. The overuse of antimicrobials in food animal production is an under-appreciated problem. In both human and veterinary medicine, the risk of developing resistance rises each time bacteria are exposed to antimicrobials. Resistance opens the door to treatment failure for even the most common pathogens and leads to an increasing
the year of 2002, the year when soldiers first started to return from Iraq, Ab has become one of the most clinically significant MDR’s. APIC defines MDR Ab as: Multidrug resistance to more than two of the following drug classes: antipseudomonal cephalosporins (ceftazidime or cefepime), antipseudomonal carbapenems (imipenem or meropenem), ampicillin/sulbactam, fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin), and aminoglycosides (Gentamicin, tobramycin, or amikacin) (Rosenbaum et al. 7). The history
They include: Furosemide, Chlorothiazide, Spironolactone, Mannitol, Acetazolamide. 7. Emetics are drugs that will help induce vomiting. Used widely for ingested toxins. Drugs in this class include: Apomorphine, Xylazine, Hydrogen Peroxide. 8. Cephalosporins are a group of broad-spectrum, semisynthetic antibiotics. They are derived from a soul that fights fungi, which is exactly what they do! They include: Cephalexin, Cephradine, Cefadroxil, Cefaclor, Cefazolin, and Cephalothin. 9. Tetracyclines usually
Antimicrobial sensitivity testing is important clinically because the proper selection of an antimicrobial drug in the treatment of a bacterial infection is ideally based on the knowledge of the sensitivities of the infecting organism. In this laboratory exercise you will be working within a group performing a commonly used test that is designed to determine whether or not an isolated organism is able to be treated using a specific antimicrobial drug. The procedure is called sensitivity testing.
My disease is Streptococcal pneumonia or pneumonia is caused by the pathogen Streptococcus pneumoniae. Streptococcus pneumoniae is present in human’s normal flora, which normally doesn’t cause any problems or diseases. Sometimes though when the numbers get too low it can cause diseases or upper respiratory tract problems or infections (Todar, 2008-2012). Pneumonia caused by this pathogen has four stages. The first one is where the lungs fill with fluid. The second stage causes neutrophils and red
Amoxicillin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis; gonorrhea; and infections of the ears, nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin. It is also used in combination with other medications to eliminate H. pylori, a bacteria that causes ulcers. Amoxicillin is in a class of medications called penicillin-like antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, and other viral infections. How should this medicine