Opportunistic infection

Wound infection is one of the most common causes of death in modern society, especially in people less than 44 years(Shu Fan et al., 2013). Bacterial microorganisms can gain access from environment or from surrounding skin surface into underlying tissue when patient compromised and physical characteristics are optimal for colonization and growth(Irena Pastar et al., 2013).Presence of microorganism that proliferate without immune response is known as colonization.(Abdul R. Siddiqui and Jack M.…

bacterium are not cleaned properly and exposed to individuals, for example in a hospital, a nurse handling a patient with Klebsiella Pneumonia infection and then coming into contact with another patient whilst having the bacterium on them. Although the bacterium enters through the respiratory tract, Klebsiella Pneumonia does not transmit through air. The opportunistic pathogen is more likely to affect elderly individuals with weakened immune systems such as those with autoimmune disease or like…

particles in the mouth creates an ideal breeding environment and food supply for the oral bacteria. When allowed to settle and breed, the bacteria travel down the tooth and into the gums, causing infection and inflammation of the gums. In advanced stages, periodontal disease enters the body through opportunistic entry through blood vessels in the oral cavity. Where periodontal disease progresses over a long period of time in humans, it progresses relatively quickly in dogs. Similarly, however,…

associated with nosocomial outbreak and are opportunistic pathogens. They can cause numerous infections such as cerebral abscess, pneumonia, meningitis, septicemia, some certain UTI infections. In addition, they have been noted in intravascular device-related infections, and surgical site infections. Many variants can cause extra intestinal infections. They are commonly found in…

responsible for HAP/VAP, such as the Acinetobacter species. This pathogen is responsible for a relatively small percentage of cases of HAP and VAP but when an infection of a member of the Acinetobacter spp. occurs it can present major problems mainly due to the increase of multidrug resistance in clinical environments. (Hartzell et al, 2007) An infection of this species can be confirmed using PCR as a secondary…

The purpose of this paper is to explain propionibacterium acne’s structural properties, to make its microbiological analysis, to mention where it can be found, especially on human body, its photosensitivity and to describe the diseases and some infections it can lead to under specific conditions. Introduction Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) is a bacteria that grows deep inside of pores, which is relatively slow-growing, typically aerotolerant anaerobic and gram positive type, It feeds on…

mucocilliary escalator. These stagnant secretions collect deep in the lungs and become a breeding ground for bacteria. The immune response to colonization of the airways by these bacteria (usually P. aeruginosa) is to send neutrophils to the site of infection which ultimately causes…

is highly virulent in humans. A clinically important species of Burkholderia is B. cenocepacia, which is a major cause of opportunistic infections in patients with cystic fibrosis [2, 3]. The genus also includes the Bp-like strain B. thailandensis,…

warm baths can aid in joint pain and stiffness. In addition to these, compresses, assistive devices, eating healthy, and physical therapy can help with soreness and fatigue. Keeping the patient up to date on immunizations can help prevent opportunistic infections. Managing the patients’ psychological state is also important. Irregular hormones can exacerbate symptoms, so it is imperative for the patient to manage feelings of stress, anger, confusion, depression, etc. Conclusion Patients with…

conditions required for carpogenic germination of sclerotia, the production of ascospores and the maintenance of leaf wetness for infection (Boland and Hall, 1987, 1988a, Clarkson et al., 2004, 2007, Kora et al., 2005a, Mila and Yang, 2008). After airborne release and deposition on host tissue, ascospores require a nutrient source to germinate 44 and initiate infection (Lumsden, 1979). Senescent plant tissue serves as a nutrient source for germinating ascospores, such as lodged, senesced leaves…