Streptococcus

Antimicrobial activity of the drug Tal Sindoor can be tested in 2 methods i.e. Gradient plate technique and Kirby-bauer method. Tal Sindoor has an effective anti-microbial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans. But K. pneumoniae and A. Baumannii are resistant to Tal Sindoor like they are with other…

important factor in the pathogenesis of middle ear infections and effusion is the obstruction of the Eustachian tube. The back-up of nasopharyngeal secretions leads to the contamination of the middle ear fluid. The most common causative agents are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenza, and Moraxella catarrhalis. Signs and symptoms…

well as your muscles and the tissue under your skin. Necrotizing fasciitis is usually caused by an infection with group A Streptococcus, and usually called a “flesh-eating bacteria.” This is the fastest moving kind of the infection. When this infection is caused by other types of bacteria, it typically doesn’t spread and grow as quickly and isn’t as dangerous. While A Streptococcus is the most common, there are many types of bacteria that can cause necrotizing fasciitis. First, you need to have…

nursing practice. The adult population, especially 65 years and over, may be susceptible to many common illnesses. Infections related to Streptococcus pneumoniae are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the world (de Soarez, Sartori, Freitas, Nishikawa, & Novaes, 2015). According to the CDC (2012), there are greater than 90 serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae that have been identified and ten strains account for approximately 62% of pneumococcal infections (as cited in…

Olfa has the diagnosis of the Necrotizing fasciitis. The combined test results of wound culture, MRI scan, and bloodwork verified the diagnosis, the wound culture indicated a Streptococcus and Staphylococcus infection was found in the wound site, and Mr. Olfa is diabetic therefore his immune system is weakened. Streptococcus and Staphylococcus microbes are found in small amounts on the skin and nasal passageway of most people. The blood work results C-REACTION PROTEIN in the body indicate…

Rheumatic fever is one of autoimmune diseases which cause a type of bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus that leads to an inflammation in the connective tissues like brain, heart and joints. The disease seems to be linked to scarlet fever which is also involved in sore throat infection. Rheumatic fever and scarlet fever can be treated with penicillin injection to kill the bacteria while Azithromycin can be given for those who are allergic to penicillin. Scientists have been…

determine which particular pathogens, or groups of pathogens, are the underlying cause of the infection. In the clinic, infections manifesting from gram-positive cocci are a common and growing problem. Two genera in particular, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus, are responsible for a variety of human infections, hence, it is crucial to learn techniques, which aid in the quick identification of a particular microbe. Applying these techniques in our future careers will…

Stephoccocus Mutans Steptococcus mutans occurs in the pits, cervices, and fissures of the teeth. S. mutans is a specials of biofilm gram positive rod shaped bacteria that is commonly found in the oral cavity. The oral cavity is considered the “ideal environment” for the growth of microorganisms because it’s warm, moist and contains a constant flow of nutrients through saliva and food consumption (Loesche 1986). S. mutans generally consists of around thirty to sixty percent of all the bacteria in…

officer Frederick Griffith began studying Streptococcus pneumonia. Pneumonia, a lung infection caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumonia is a serious case of death at that time. Frederick Griffith was studying the possibility of creating a vaccine. During Griffith’s experiment, his experiments suggesting that bacteria are capable of transferring genetic information through a process of transformation. He began isolating two strain of Streptococcus pneumonia, the S strain and the R strain…

Gram staining is a technique where certain stains are used to identify bacteria. It was discovered in 1884 by Hans Christian Gram where he used stains to differentiate bacterial cells in diseased lung tissue. Gram staining has evolved over time to become a trusted and common diagnostic tool used in clinical and research settings. Gram stains are mainly used to identify unknown bacteria. It is often the first test used on an unknown sample of bacteria. For medicinal uses gram staining is commonly…