Coagulase-Negative Staphylococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
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 ...
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 ...
Serratia Marcescens - Infectious Disease Advisor
May 14, 2024 · Serratia Marcescens. 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 ...
Fever and Rash - Infectious Disease Advisor
Dec 5, 2022 · Fever with rash can have infectious or noninfectious causes and can occur in both children and adults. 1 The severity can range from minor to life-threatening. Patients who have weakened immune systems are at heightened risk for more severe illness. A rash that develops while fever is still present can be caused by a variety of infectious diseases.
Type O and Rh-Negative Blood Type Protective Against COVID-19
The relative protective effects of O, Rh-, and O- blood groups were greatest in patients younger than age 70. Secondary outcome results indicated that type O blood group had an aRR of 0.87 (95% CI, 0.78-0.97) for severe COVID-19 illness and death versus all other blood groups and Rh- status had an aRR of 0.82 (95% CI, 0.68–0.96) compared to ...
For latex allergies other than anaphylactic allergies (e.g., a history of contact allergy to latex gloves), vaccines supplied in vials or syringes that contain dry natural rubber or rubber latex may be administered.” (ACIP General Recommendations on Immunization. 2011) The following table is accurate, to the best of our knowledge, as of May 2011.
Streptococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
Jan 25, 2024 · Streptococci are gram-positive bacteria that make up normal microbial flora of humans and animals. 1 In humans, they commonly inhabit the upper respiratory tract, urogenital tract, gastrointestinal tract, and oral cavity. 2 Streptococci are classified into α, β, and γ based on their hemolytic properties in blood agar medium. 1 These bacteria ...
RSV Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, & Prevention
Aug 9, 2024 · In hospital settings, adults most commonly experience cough, congestion, fever, weakness, and irregular breathing. In immunocompromised adult patients, the most common symptoms include cough, fever, and irregular breathing. Symptoms of RSV in adult patients can last up to 20 days, and hospital LOS can range from approximately 3 to 20 days ...
Report Lists Top Zoonotic Diseases in US - Infectious Disease …
May 31, 2019 · According to the report, the top 8 infectious diseases spread from animals to humans include: 1. Zoonotic Influenza. Occasional outbreaks of avian influenza have been reported in the United States, such as the 2017 outbreak of avian influenza A (H7N9) in Tennessee. 3 Certain avian viruses (H5, H7, and H9), as well as swine influenza H3N2v ...
New AAP Policy on Patient Dismissal for Vaccine Refusal May …
May 24, 2018 · A shift in guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) regarding the dismissal by clinicians of families who refuse vaccines may “erode professional solidarity” and place an increased burden on those practices willing to care for them, argues a new opinion piece published in JAMA Pediatrics.. The AAP recently issued a clinical report that stated it is an “acceptable option for ...