Mycobacterium

develop a highly cost-effective colorimetric assay for pathogenic DNA detection, D. Saikrishnan et al. were able to immobilize sulfhydryl-modified oligonucleotide probes complementary to a segment of pathogenic bacterial DNA sequence IS6110 from Mycobacterium tuberculosis on the surface of tosyl…

• Clinical Appearance This refers to any specific signs and symptoms that are related to the development of an infection or disease. The appropriate description of the clinical appearance often leads to a diagnosis of the illness. • Stained culture/histology examination False coloration of a substance to aid in the inspection of tissues, microorganisms, or other cells under a microscope. • Tests for antibodies to the microorganism Antibody tests rely on on the fact that there are specific…

Antibiotics can save lives when used properly. Either killing bacteria or keeping the bacteria from reproducing is the trade of an antibiotic. The use of antibiotics when they are not needed or not using them properly can add to antibiotic resistance. This stresses the importance of understanding each individual antibiotic. The key areas of interest include; the antibiotic classification, mechanism of action, metabolism and excretion, infections and common bacteria normally treated, common…

The possums (The Australian Brushtail Possum) were first introduced to New Zealand in year 1837 for trades for their fur, meat and leather. Their fur is used to make human necessities such as gloves, hats and clothes when combined with merino wool. The possums are an important native species in Australia. In New Zealand however, they have become a huge pest, destroying our native forests and trees including Pohutukawa, Rata, Kohekohe and Kamahi. The possums have a huge appetite, not only do they…

Title: “Consequences of leprosy and Deformity among Elderly Women”. Leprosy is a leading cause of permanent physical disability. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprous, an acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus. WHO, fact sheet on leprosy reveals that the disease mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes. Leprosy is curable and treatment provided in the early stages averts disability. According to WHO; 1.27 lakhs…

Introduction The United States goes through many crises, but one in particular is the antibiotic resistance crisis.When a person becomes ill, they will go to the doctor and get an antibiotic, however, this illness may not need an antibiotic, as in a viral infection, or the patient may not take the medication correctly. As a result, antibiotic resistance occurs and can make it impossible to cure that illness in the future. Brad Spellberg, Robert Guidos, David Gilbert, John Bradley, Helen W.…

In this paper, ototoxicity and its effects on hearing and balance will be discussed. Ototoxic drugs can affect different areas of the ear. It can affect anyone no matter the age, race, or gender. Although it is a common cause of hearing loss and balance problems, ototoxicity was not brought to awareness until the 1940s. Two common drugs that are damaging to one’s hearing are medications in the aminoglycoside family and cisplatin. There may be ways of preventing ototoxicity, but in some…

various ailments like tetanus, rheumatism, malaria, cough, fevers, cold, rheumatisms, asthma to mention a few. 5. Antimicrobial enzymes- It has a potential to fight against microbes as well since it contains some antimicrobial enzymes against mycobacterium tuberculosis. 6. Anti-oxidant enzymes- • Catalase • Ascorbate…

Francisella tularensis is an important microbial agent which causes the severe infection of tularemia. The intracellular life cycle of this bacterium is supported by a vast range of protective guards such as enzymes. Although several enzymes are recognized in different subspecies of the bacterium, acid phosphatase and superoxide dismutase are seen in all bacterial subspecies. On the other hand, the most important enzymatic system relating to host cells is NADPH oxidase. For this reason, the…

1. Differential diagnosis (names of possible bacteria) You should include at least 6 most relevant bacteria that can cause signs and symptoms given in the case study and rationale for including each of them (1 sentence maximum for each). An elderly man at the hospital emergency has symptoms of high temperature (at 103oF) and an above respiratory rate. Possible bacterial pathogens that could have caused his illness are: Haemophilus influenza – this bacterium, which is more susceptible to the…