Streptococcus

relieve the anxiety caused by the obsessions. All of these areas are directly affected by serotonin. A biological factor of OCD that is still being researched in depth is the effects of streptococcus, this is the bacteria that causes strep throat. As of now, some researchers believe that an infection with streptococcus can cause a development of OCD in children when the body tries to produce antibodies to fight the infection that end up reacting to the basal…

and/or cerebral palsy. Because of the severity of a GBS infection in the newborn, treatment guidelines have been established by the governing bodies involved in newborn health. “Group B Streptococcus (GBS) emerged as a major perinatal pathogen in the 1970s.” (Sudqi Hamada at all, 2008, p.53) “Group B Streptococcus (GBS) are common bacteria which are often found…

Disease: Strep throat Causative Agent: Streptococcus pyogenes Morphology of Causing Agent: The bacterium S. pyogenes is spherical and emerges in chain-like structures. Gram-staining reveals that this bacterium is gram positive since it shows up dark purple. Transmission: Strep throat is highly contagious and primarily spreads when airborne by coughing or sneezing. Diagnosis: The most common way to diagnose strep throat is by having a trusted doctor perform a rapid antigen test after collecting…

The title of the lab: Microorganisms and Humans – Infectious Disease Lab Resource The aim of the lab: The aim of the lab was to see if student could detect streptococci causing bacteria in the back of their throats and other objective was to view pathogen causing diseases under the microscope. Activity 1 – Identification of Human Streptococcal Pathogens Materials 1. Glass microscope slides 2. Bunsen burner 3. Inoculating loop 4. Sharpie pen 5. 2 bacitracin discs 6. Sterile saline tubes 7.…

Introduction Streptococcus pyogenes is a bacteria responsible for a wide range of diseases. They include pharyngitis, impetigo, a skin infection, scarlet fever, rheumatic fever, and toxic shock syndrome (TSS) (Burch, 2008). However, the focus of this research will be on necrotizing fasciitis (NF). Although necrotizing fasciitis is rare, it can be lethal. It is commonly known as “flesh-eating bacteria” (touching base, 2001) for its ability to destroy the skin tissue. For the most part, it is…

test was used as a selective and differential medium. The bile that was in the medium was selective for streptococci and enterococci and inhibited the growth of Gram-positive staphylococci (Atlas & Snyder, 2015). The test differentiated between Streptococcus bovis group and Enterococcus from other streptococci based on the bacteria’s ability to hydrolyze esculin in the presence of bile. When esculin is hydrolyzed the byproduct reacts with ferric citrate and forms a dark precipitate on the medium…

often seen in growing children, adolescents and IV drug users. Secondary osteomyelitis can develop after a compound fracture or surgery in cancer or diabetic patients. 13. Name and describe the cell surface antigens and virulence factors of Streptococcus…

Streptococcus Equi, More commonly known as Strangles is an infectious equine disease that is characterized by attacking and breaking down the lymphoid tissue of the upper respiratory tract making this disease fatal. Streptococcus is a type of bacterium which causes the disease. Strangles got its name because historically, affected horses were sometimes suffocated from inflamed lymph nodes in their upper airway and trachea.When a horse gets this disease the bacteria cells attach to the tonsil…

“My child was fine last week, last month – and now I have lost her. This is not my child; what has happened? What do I do? (Sudden & Severe Onset)” For every parent with a child that has an illness, this seems to be a recurring story. Many parents and specialists are desperate for an explanation that makes sense as to why this a child may be fine one day and a completely different child the next, and unfortunately do not find answers. Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated…

Literature Research: Staphylococcus is a type of Gram-positive bacteria that are commonly found together in random clusters. They are sometimes found in the same habitat as Micrococcus and can be differentiated because of the occurrence of cytochromes (5). They are typically facultative anaerobes or microaerophils and are able to produce catalase, making it possible for them to convert hydrogen peroxide to water to avoid potential damage. The major product of fermentation is lactate and they…