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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Infectious Disease News | STD Treatment …
While HIPAA rules protect health information of patients in hospitals and for physician visits, generally they do not protect the privacy or security of a patient’s health and wellness …
CDC Reports on Latest Estimates of HSV-1, HSV-2 Prevalence in …
Feb 7, 2018 · HealthDay News — The prevalence of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and HSV-2 is 47.8% and 11.9%, respectively, for individuals aged 14 to 49 years, according to a …
Intestinal Nematodes - Infectious Disease Advisor
Aug 29, 2023 · Etiology and Presentation . Commonly referred to as roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides), whipworms (Trichuris trichiura), pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis), and …
Fever and Rash - Infectious Disease Advisor
Dec 5, 2022 · 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, …
Type O and Rh-Negative Blood Type Protective Against COVID-19
Patients with type O and rhesus negative (Rh-) blood groups may have a lower risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and severe coronavirus …