• Two examples of CSIs are a two-amino-acid insertion in a conserved region of the enzyme phosphoribose diphosphate:decaprenyl-phosphate phosphoribosyltransferase and a three-amino-acid insertion in acetate kinase, both of which are found only in Corynebacterium species. (wikipedia.org)
  • Both of these indels serve as molecular markers for species of the genus Corynebacterium. (wikipedia.org)
  • Additionally, 16 conserved signature proteins, which are uniquely found in Corynebacterium species, have been identified. (wikipedia.org)
  • In phylogenetic trees based on concatenated protein sequences or 16S rRNA, the genus Corynebacterium forms a distinct clade, within which is a distinct subclade, cluster I. The cluster is made up of the species C. diphtheriae, C. pseudotuberculosis, C. ulcerans, C. aurimucosum, C. glutamicum, and C. efficiens. (wikipedia.org)
  • The genus contains the species Corynebacterium diphtheriae and the nondiphtherial corynebacteria, collectively referred to as diphtheroids. (medscape.com)
  • There are three bacteria strains most commonly associated with skin infections: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Corynebacterium species. (wilmingtonskinsurgerycenter.com)
  • The most common cause of Pitted keratolysis is the Corynebacterium species. (drlinex.com)
  • Due to its similar appearance to other skin conditions such as tinea cruris, intertrigo, or psoriasis, erythrasma can be easily misdiagnosed if not adequately considered. (theedadvocate.org)
  • Erythrasma can be diagnosed with a characteristic coral-pink fluorescence with Wood's lamp examination. (touchinfectiousdiseases.com)
  • Teach students how to identify erythrasma using a Wood's lamp, which causes the bacteria to emit coral-red fluorescence under ultraviolet light - a distinguishing feature of erythrasma. (theedadvocate.org)
  • Coral-red fluorescence under Wood's light, strongly suggestive of erythrasma, can be attributed to the presence of porphyrins. (symptoma.com)
  • We describe a patient who developed Corynebacterium striatum native valve endocarditis after receiving two 6-week courses of daptomycin for the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia and osteomyelitis. (symptoma.com)
  • Emphasize the increased risk of erythrasma in patients with diabetes or weakened immune systems, and explain why it is particularly essential to recognize and manage this condition in these populations. (theedadvocate.org)
  • Corynebacterium (/kɔːˈraɪnəbækˌtɪəriəm, -ˈrɪn-/) is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria and most are aerobic. (wikipedia.org)
  • The genus Corynebacterium was created by Lehmann and Neumann in 1896 as a taxonomic group to contain the bacterial rods responsible for causing diphtheria. (wikipedia.org)
  • Three of these have homologs found in the genus Dietzia, which is believed to be the closest related genus to Corynebacterium. (wikipedia.org)
  • The principal features of the genus Corynebacterium were described by Collins and Cummins, for Coryn Taylor in 1986. (wikipedia.org)
  • Erythrasma is a widespread condition that affects people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. (theedadvocate.org)
  • Erythrasma is most common in the foot, where it causes scaling, cracking, and breakdown of the skin between the last two toes. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Erythrasma is a common yet often misdiagnosed skin condition that merits a place in medical and nursing school curriculums. (theedadvocate.org)
  • Erythrasma may return, necessitating a second round of treatment. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Include photographs of erythrasma cases in educational materials and presentations, emphasizing differentiating factors from other skin conditions. (theedadvocate.org)
  • This article highlights the importance of teaching students about erythrasma and offers guidance for incorporating this topic into dermatology education. (theedadvocate.org)
  • Genotypic differences between strains of the opportunistic pathogen Corynebacterium bovis isolated from humans, cows, and rodents. (cdc.gov)
  • Primary skin infections that may be expected to respond to treatment with Amigermol applied topically include: impetigo contagiosa, superficial folliculitis, sycosis barbae, paronychia and erythrasma. (pillintrip.com)
  • Corynebacterium (/kɔːˈraɪnəbækˌtɪəriəm, -ˈrɪn-/) is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria and most are aerobic. (wikipedia.org)
  • Erythrasma may coexist with or be confused with other causes of intertrigo including fungal infections such as tinea or Candida albicans (thrush). (dermnetnz.org)
  • A handout on this topic is available at https://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/intertrigo.html . (aafp.org)
  • In another review of antimicrobial treatment options for corynebacterial mastitis, Corynebacterium kroppenstedtii was susceptible to most antibiotics except beta lactams, while Corynebacterium tuberculostearicum was resistant to most antibiotics. (medscape.com)
  • Wood lamp skin examination: long wavelength ultraviolet radiation causes erythrasma to fluoresce a coral-pink colour due to coproporphyrin III released by the bacteria. (dermnetnz.org)
  • 2022. https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540211/4/Erythrasma. (hopkinsguides.com)
  • Erythrasma is a common skin condition affecting the skin folds under the arms, in the groin and between the toes. (dermnetnz.org)
  • Cells of Corynebacterium undergo snapping movement after cell division, and this brings them into characteristic forms that resembles Chinese letters because the bacterium lie at acute angles or equivalent to one another. (microbiologyclass.net)