Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Listeriosis is predominantly a food-borne illness caused by the ubiquitous Gram-positive bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, initially recognized as a foodborne pathogen in the early 1980s. People most prone to the disease are pregnant women, newborns, elderly, and those with HIV or other diseases that compromise immunity. Listeria infections are associated with a high mortality rate, thus effective treatment and prevention are essential. Antimicrobial therapy Successful treatment of…

Impetigo is the most common bacterial infection in children. This is a highly contagious infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis and is primarily caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus (1). Sometimes Streptococcus or strep bacteria can cause impetigo. It is most common in children between the ages of two and six, although anyone can become infected. The most common form of impetigo is called Impetigo contagiosa. This type usually starts as a red sore on your…

collection of pus (abscess) can form near or under the nail. Paronychia is usually not serious and clears up with treatment. CAUSES This condition may be caused by bacteria or fungi. It is commonly caused by the bacteria called Streptococcus or Staphylococcus. The bacteria or fungi often get into the affected area through a cut in the skin. RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to develop in: • People who get their hands wet often, such as those who work as dishwashers,…

Antibiotics are a medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms that cause infections and diseases. Since the drug 's inception in 1929 we have seen a dramatic reduction in deaths caused by infection and many other bacterial based diseases. Antibiotics have increased the longetivity of people 's lives around the world; it 's now a rarity to hear of people dying of bacterial infections in modern world. Recently we have seen certain types of bacteria develop resistance to…

treated with antibiotics and drainage of the infected area but in some cases, the infections no longer respond to common antibiotics. Boils, impetigo, cellulitis, and staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, are examples of skin infections caused by staphylococcus. Staph bacteria can also cause food poisoning, bacteremia, toxic shock syndrome, and septic arthritis (Mayo Clinic, 2014 June…

Plants have major role in changing the life of human civilization both for health as well as quality life from ancient times. Since inception of knowledge about the usefulness, out of 258,650 species of higher plants 10% are considered to be useful for curing the diseases. (Shinwari 2010). From the human civilization different systems of treatments like Ayurveda, Unani, Naturopathy, Sidha, Homeopathy and many more have been devised ; but the source almost remain same i.e., medicinal plants for…

M.P. is a 42-year-old male patient admitted on 2/22/2016 for infected stage IV decubitus ulcers, and penile deformity caused by urethral erosion from indwelling catheter. Patient is also anemic, and is on isolation precaution due to MRSA, staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli infections. M.P. is a homeless paraplegic with double above the knee amputations (due to a motor vehicle accident in 2013) with an opiate addiction suffering from severe malnutrition, extreme depression, and failure…

Jessica Bohnert Mrs. Boyce Advanced Composition 24 October 2016 The Fight of Infection Throughout healthcare fields, infection and infection control is a major issue. Every health oriented procedure or process requires strict attention towards infection, and ways in which to prevent infections. The actions performed during any healthcare procedure directly impacts whether or not infection may occur. Infection can ruin a person’s life in a split second, especially those who are susceptible…

Guys's health experts probably hear from sufferers with issues about peeling penis skin. Dry, itchy, flaky dermis is unattractive, to say the least, and it may be alarming, surely for guys who might have neglected to quilt up for the period of a latest come across. Happily, almost always, there's a handy clarification, and the itching and peeling will also be treated with out a difficulty at home via improved hygiene strategies and ongoing attention to penis care. Nevertheless, some men would…

Scars on the skin form when the skin works to heal a wound or injury. When the infection in an acne pustule, papule or cyst spreads into the deeper layers of skin, a scar will most likes be the result. If the acne, wound or injury is superficial, the skin can heal it without scarring. Acne develops when a hair follicle or pore on the skin becomes clogged with the skin’s natural oil and dead skin cells. The bacterium that is usually on your skin combines with the oil and dead skin and an…