• The bacterium can be found throughout the stones, and these bacteria lurking in the kidney stones can reinitiate infection after antibiotic treatment. (wikipedia.org)
  • The swarming capability of Proteus mirabilis is important because it is implicated in the pathogenesis of the bacteria and the swarming capability is associated with the bacteria's ability to express virulence factors Proteus mirabilis has a very characteristic bulls-eye appearance on an agar plate due to the regular periodic cycling between the vegetative and swarming state of the cells. (wikipedia.org)
  • It has been proposed that Proteus mirabilis senses a solid surface by the inhibition of its flagellum rotation, and it is this lack of freely rotating flagella that let the bacteria know it is on a solid surface. (wikipedia.org)
  • This pattern can be used to distinguish Proteus mirabilis from other species of swarming bacteria. (wikipedia.org)
  • Proteus species possess an extracytoplasmic outer membrane, a feature shared with other gram-negative bacteria. (medscape.com)
  • Ceftin is available as a generic drug and is prescribed to treat infections with susceptible bacteria including skin and middle ear infections, tonsillitis , throat infections, laryngitis , bronchitis , pneumonia , urinary tract infections, and gonorrhea . (rxlist.com)
  • Proteus mirabilis is a Gram-negative bacillus which belongs to a family of bacteria called the Enterobacteriaceae. (osmosis.org)
  • First, Proteus mirabilis has flagella, which are lash-like appendages that comes out from the cell body , and confer the bacteria its motility. (osmosis.org)
  • This bacteria can be identified in a urine culture, and the treatment of its infections involves antibiotics like trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole , fluoroquinolones, and cephalosporins. (osmosis.org)
  • To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Cefizox and other antibacterial drugs, Cefizox should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. (nih.gov)
  • Local spread of colonized bacteria is the most common etiology for postpartum infection following vaginal delivery. (medscape.com)
  • As a consequence of labor, delivery, and associated manipulations, anaerobic and aerobic bacteria can contaminate the uterus. (medscape.com)
  • The bacteria responsible for the majority of the infections in dogs and cats come from a small list with less than 10 genera, but their relative prevalence at a different organs varies. (vin.com)
  • Editorial Note: Aeromonas species are gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria found in soil and fresh and brackish water worldwide (1). (drjohnson.com)
  • Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, inhibiting gram-positive and gram-negative organisms, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, and many intracellular organisms. (veteriankey.com)
  • Amikacin has no activity against fungi, or most anaerobic bacteria. (wedgewoodpharmacy.com)
  • ZERBAXA has been shown to be active against the following bacteria, both in vitro and in clinical infections. (merckconnect.com)
  • The most common anaerobic bacteria present in the oropharynx are Peptostreptococcus , Veillonella , Actinomyces , and Fusobacterium , whereas the most common aerobic bacteria are Streptococcus and Neisseria . (brainkart.com)
  • Since tetracycline has been in wide use since the mid-1900s for treatment of many human and animal infections and as growth promoters in agriculture, many bacteria have since developed sophisticated mechanisms to prevent the harmful effects of tetracycline (Greer 2006). (kenyon.edu)
  • The most prevalent bacteria were Escherichia coli (39.0%), Proteus vulgaris (12.2%), Klebsiella spp. (scielo.br)
  • The gastrointestinal microbiome of psittacine free-living birds has been poorly understood, but the most of reports shows that the normal psittacine bird microbiota is composed by Gram-positive facultative bacteria, that is, aerobic and anaerobic, and producers of lactic acid ( Gerlach, 1994 GERLACH, H., 1994. (scielo.br)
  • Patients with E coli intra-abdominal abscesses generally present as an abscess that is a combination of other enteric organisms to include potential anaerobic bacteria. (medscape.com)
  • Other terms that have been used to describe this same condition include flesh-eating bacteria syndrome, suppurative fasciitis, necrotizing cellulitis , necrotizing soft tissue infection, hospital gangrene, streptococcal gangrene, dermal gangrene, Meleney's ulcer, and Meleney's gangrene. (emedicinehealth.com)
  • Group A streptococcus is the same bacteria responsible for ' strep throat ,' impetigo (skin infection), and rheumatic fever . (emedicinehealth.com)
  • Most cases of necrotizing fasciitis are polymicrobial and involve both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. (emedicinehealth.com)
  • In many cases, these tissue conditions allow anaerobic bacteria to proliferate as well, allowing for the progressive spread of infection and continued destruction of tissue. (emedicinehealth.com)
  • Many infections caused by aerobic and anaerobic gram-negative bacteria resistant to some cephalosporins respond to cefoxitin for injection, USP. (wikidoc.org)
  • Similarly, many infections caused by aerobic and anaerobic bacteria resistant to some penicillin antibiotics (ampicillin, carbenicillin, penicillin G) respond to treatment with cefoxitin for injection, USP. (wikidoc.org)
  • Many infections caused by mixtures of susceptible aerobic and anaerobic bacteria respond to treatment with cefoxitin for injection, USP. (wikidoc.org)
  • Anaerobic bacteria and fungi are also prevalent. (who.int)
  • Note that the Defined Flora (DF) health standard accepts anaerobic spore-forming bacteria, so SFB will be tolerated at DF. (taconic.com)
  • Infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria , such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa . (blogspot.com)
  • It is a facultative anaerobic bacteria. (turnontheblue.com)
  • It has a wide antibacterial spectrum for aerobic gram-positive bacteria, aerobic Chemicalbook Gram-negative bacteria and anaerobic bacteria. (herb-extractpowder.com)
  • Proteus organisms are implicated as serious causes of infections in humans, along with Escherichia, Klebsiella , Enterobacter , and Serratia species. (medscape.com)
  • Proteus species are most commonly found in the human intestinal tract as part of normal human intestinal flora, along with Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species, of which E coli is the predominant resident. (medscape.com)
  • Patients with recurrent infections, those with structural abnormalities of the urinary tract, those who have had urethral instrumentation, and those whose infections were acquired in the hospital have an increased frequency of infection caused by Proteus and other organisms (eg, Klebsiella, Enterobacter , Pseudomonas, enterococci , staphylococci ). (medscape.com)
  • Hospital-acquired acute infections are more often bacterial, typically involving Staphylococcus aureus , Klebsiella pneumoniae , Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Proteus mirabilis, and Enterobacter . (merckmanuals.com)
  • Urinary Tract Infections caused by E. coli, Klebsiella spp (including K. pneumoniae), Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, Providencia rettgeri, and Morganella morganii. (globalrph.com)
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin susceptible), Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella species (including K. pneumoniae), E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Serratia marcescens. (globalrph.com)
  • Amebic liver abscess , Echinococcus cyst , and Klebsiella and Enterococcus infections are difficult to distinguish clinically. (medscape.com)
  • Additional bacterial organisms that may be isolated in cases of necrotizing fasciitis include Escherichia coli , Klebsiella , Pseudomonas , Proteus , Vibrio , Bacteroides , Peptostreptococcus , Clostridium , and Aeromonas hydrophila , among others. (emedicinehealth.com)
  • 3) Intra-abdominal infections , including peritonitis and intra-abdominal abscess, caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Bacteroides species including Bacteroides fragilis, and Clostridium species. (wikidoc.org)
  • Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella spp. (kuikdose.com)
  • Urinary Tract Infections (complicated and uncomplicated), including pyelonephritis and cystitis (initial and recurrent) caused by Escherichia coli , Klebsiella pneumoniae , Proteus mirabilis , Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Enterobacter cloacae , Klebsiella oxytoca 1 , Citrobacter species 1 , and Serratia marcescens 1 . (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infections , including pneumonia and bronchitis caused by Escherichia coli , Klebsiella pneumoniae , Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Haemophilus influenzae , Proteus mirabilis , Enterobacter species, and Serratia marcescens 1 . (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
  • Septicemia caused by Escherichia coli , Klebsiella pneumoniae , Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Proteus mirabilis 1 , Serratia marcescens 1 , and Enterobacter species. (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
  • Intra-abdominal Infections , including peritonitis caused by Escherichia coli , Klebsiella species including K. pneumoniae , Enterobacter species including E. cloacae 1 , Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Citrobacter species 1 including C. freundii 1 , and Serratia species 1 including S. marcescens 1 . (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
  • Gynecologic Infections , including endometritis and pelvic cellulitis caused by Escherichia coli , Klebsiella pneumoniae 1 , Enterobacter species 1 including E. cloacae 1 , and Proteus mirabilis 1 . (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
  • Enterobacteriaceae (of which Proteus is a member) and Pseudomonas species are the microorganisms most commonly responsible for gram-negative bacteremia. (medscape.com)
  • Fluoroquinolones are given at high doses in the treatment of Pseudomonas infections. (vin.com)
  • One patient had a mixed infection including Aeromonas, Proteus, and Pseudomonas species. (drjohnson.com)
  • Amikacin is frequently used in topical otic-preparations to treat susceptible bacterial infections (most commonly Pseudomonas Aeruginosa). (wedgewoodpharmacy.com)
  • It does not, however, seem to have any effect of Proteus , Providencia , or Pseudomonas species. (kenyon.edu)
  • Bloodstream infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans , or multidrug resistant Enterococcus faecium is associated with increased mortality. (atsu.edu)
  • Aerobic and anaerobic cultures of blood collected at hospital admission grew Escherichia coli and W. chitiniclastica within 12 hours. (cdc.gov)
  • for the treatment of skin infections (such as secondary superficial pyoderma, abscess and trauma) caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus sensitive strains in dogs, urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli and / or Proteus, skin infections caused by Pasteurella multocida and glucococci and urethral infections caused by Escherichia coli in cats. (2bgongshe.com)
  • Ampicillin is a second-generation penicillin that is active against many strains of Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella, Shigella, and Haemophilus influenzae. (medscape.com)
  • Most often, the etiologic organisms associated with perineal cellulitis and episiotomy site infections are Staphylococcus or Streptococcus species and gram-negative organisms, as in endometritis. (medscape.com)
  • 1) Lower respiratory tract infections , including pneumonia and lung abscess , caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, other streptococci (excluding enterococci, e.g. (wikidoc.org)
  • 7) Skin and skin structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including penicillinase-producing strains), Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pyogenes and other streptococci (excluding enterococci e.g. (wikidoc.org)
  • Gram-positive organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus species are the most commonly isolated organisms in patients with pyogenic vertebral infections. (wheelessonline.com)
  • Proteus organisms also induce apoptosis and epithelial cell desquamation. (medscape.com)
  • Ceftizoxime is highly resistant to a broad spectrum of beta‐lactamases (penicillinase and cephalosporinase), including Richmond types I, II, III, TEM, and IV, produced by both aerobic and anaerobic gram‐positive and gram‐negative organisms. (nih.gov)
  • The report states that most pelvic infections in women are caused by a mixture of aerobic and anaerobic organisms. (aafp.org)
  • Infection by a variety of other organisms can mimic viral encephalitis. (basicmedicalkey.com)
  • Gram-positive cocci and Bacteroides and Clostridium species are the predominant anaerobic organisms involved. (medscape.com)
  • Staphylococcus intermedius is usually susceptible to beta-lactamase resistant antibiotics and first or third generation cephalosporins, whereas most anaerobic organisms can be treated with penicillins, metronidazole, clindamycin or the second generation cephalosporins. (vin.com)
  • On May 1, 1988, isolates of Aeromonas became reportable in California, the first state to mandate reporting of isolates of and infections with these organisms. (drjohnson.com)
  • Surveillance data for 1988 and 1989 represent the first population-based estimates of both the occurrence and public health impact of Aeromonas infections in the United States and provide a basis for assessing the need for further surveillance of these organisms. (drjohnson.com)
  • Although the California surveillance data provide limited information about the morbidity of the wound infections reported, they suggest that the public health impact of these soft tissue infections is low and may be determined more by the nature of the underlying injury than by the presence of Aeromonas organisms. (drjohnson.com)
  • However, one reported case series (7) suggests that surgical debridement is an important component of treatment and has enabled resolution of the infection when either no antibiotics or ineffective antibiotics (i.e., antibiotics to which the organisms were resistant) were used. (drjohnson.com)
  • These findings, as well as the occurrence of Aeromonas organisms in mixed infections, suggest that in some cases Aeromonas species may be colonizers in wounds rather than pathogens. (drjohnson.com)
  • Even still, it shows particular success against some anaerobic organisms including Bacteriodes fragilis , Peptostreptococcus species, and Propionibacterium acnes which for the most part are able to evade tetracycline. (kenyon.edu)
  • Tigecycline (marketed as Tygacil) is used for the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections and complicated intraabdominal infections caused by susceptible organisms. (kenyon.edu)
  • 1. recite the most likely causes of sepsis based on the knowledge of the initial site of infection and where these organisms usually come from (sources of infection). (atsu.edu)
  • Cefaclor is not active against anaerobic organisms. (kuikdose.com)
  • Ceclor is not active against anaerobic organisms. (canadianfpharmacy.com)
  • Aztreonam for Injection is indicated for adjunctive therapy to surgery in the management of infections caused by susceptible organisms, including abscesses, infections complicating hollow viscus perforations, cutaneous infections, and infections of serous surfaces. (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
  • Dosage and route of administration should be determined by susceptibility of the causative organisms, severity and site of infection, and the condition of the patient. (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
  • Infection usually is caused by bacterial organisms, but can also be due to viral or fungal organisms. (wheelessonline.com)
  • If anaerobic organisms are suspected of contributing to the infection, appropriate therapy should be administered. (medlibrary.org)
  • Appropriate culture and susceptibility tests should be performed before treatment in order to isolate and identify organisms causing infection and to determine their susceptibility to Ciprofloxacin. (medlibrary.org)
  • It is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms involving the respiratory tract. (medscape.com)
  • It is indicated for the prophylaxis or treatment of mild to moderately severe upper respiratory tract infections caused by organisms susceptible to low concentrations of penicillin G. (medscape.com)
  • Isolation and identification of urinal infections.E.Coli. (org.mk)
  • The differential diagnoses of E coli traveler's diarrhea include rotavirus infection, Norwalk virus infection, Salmonella infection, and Campylobacter diarrhea. (medscape.com)
  • 6) Bone and joint infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including penicillinase-producing strains). (wikidoc.org)
  • Proteus mirabilis is a Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium. (wikipedia.org)
  • The e nterobacteriaceae are gram-negative, non-spore-forming, facultatively anaerobic, catalase-and nitrate-positive, oxidase-negative and generally capable of growth on medum containing simple nutritional substrates as they can ferment a wide range of carbohydrates. (researchsquare.com)
  • A small percentage develop secondary bacterial infection with streptococci, pneumococci, Haemophilus influenzae , Moraxella catarrhalis, or staphylococci. (merckmanuals.com)
  • As the microorganisms responsible for the infection multiply, infection spreads along the anatomical fascial planes, often sparing the deep muscular structures and, to variable degrees, the overlying skin, making the extent of involvement difficult to appreciate. (medscape.com)
  • Cefoxitin for injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the diseases listed below. (wikidoc.org)
  • Infections of the spine can take the form of a primary infection of the spine or a spread of microorganisms originating from elsewhere in the body. (wheelessonline.com)
  • P mirabilis and P vulgaris account for most clinical Proteus isolates. (medscape.com)
  • Proteus vulgaris and Proteus penneri are easily isolated from individuals in long-term care facilities and hospitals and from patients with underlying diseases or compromised immune systems. (medscape.com)
  • She then underwent surgical debridement of her decubitus ulcers, where tissue from a deep wound was obtained for aerobic and anaerobic culture. (cdc.gov)
  • Standard microbiological procedures were recruited to investigate the samples using aerobic and anaerobic culture methods. (jidhealth.com)
  • Proteus hauseri , Citrobacter spp. (scielo.br)
  • A review by Reddy et al [5] indicated that about 30% of non-malarial blood stream infections are caused by Salmonella species, and most of these salmonellosis infections are due to non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS). (researchsquare.com)
  • Proteus species can also cause wound infections, sepsis, and pneumonia, mostly in hospitalized patients. (wikipedia.org)
  • Proteus species are part of the Enterobacteriaceae family of gram-negative bacilli. (medscape.com)
  • However, Proteus species are not the most common cause of nosocomial infections. (medscape.com)
  • The attachment of Proteus species to uroepithelial cells initiates several events in the mucosal endothelial cells, including secretion of interleukin 6 and interleukin 8. (medscape.com)
  • is an aggressive, sometimes fatal, infection in immunocompromised patients, usually caused by Aspergillus or Mucor species. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Aeromonas species are associated with gastroenteritis and with wound infections, particularly wounds incurred in outdoor settings. (drjohnson.com)
  • There are four distinct groups include type 1 NF is caused by multiple bacterial species (polymicrobial), type 2 NF is caused by a single bacterial species (monomicrobial), type 3 NF ( gas gangrene ), and type 4 NF is caused by fungal infections . (emedicinehealth.com)
  • Dysbiosis can result in reduced diversity and functionality of the normal flora, increased susceptibility to pathogens or opportunistic infections (such as Clostridium difficile colitis or oral candidiasis), altered immune responses or metabolic disorders (such as obesity or diabetes). (stemcelldaily.com)
  • Treatment of suspected bacterial infection is with antibiotics, such as amoxicillin /clavulanate or doxycycline , given for 5 to 7 days for acute sinusitis and for up to 6 weeks for chronic sinusitis. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Antibiotics should be selected not only based on the efficacy against the organism, but also at its ability to achieve therapeutic concentrations at the site of the infection. (vin.com)
  • Concurrent initial therapy with other antimicrobial agents and aztreonam for injection is recommended before the causative organism(s) is known in seriously ill patients who are also at risk of having an infection due to Gram-positive aerobic pathogens. (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
  • Urinalysis revealed pyuria, positive nitrates, and moderate leukocyte esterase, indicative of a urinary tract infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Cefoxitin sodium is a 2nd generation cephalosporin that is FDA approved for the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections , urinary tract infection , gynecological infections , septicemia , bone and joint infections , and skin infections . (wikidoc.org)
  • Ok, now Proteus mirabilis has a number of virulence factors, that are like assault weaponry that help it attack and destroy the host cells, and evade the immune system . (osmosis.org)
  • In randomized comparative studies, Cefoxitin for injection, USP and cephalothin were comparably safe and effective in the management of infections caused by gram-positive cocci and gram-negative rods susceptible to the cephalosporins. (wikidoc.org)
  • Veillonella , anaerobic Gram-negative cocci, are the most numerous Gram-negative cocci found in the oropharynx. (brainkart.com)
  • The anaerobic bottle from both blood cultures grew a gram-negative anaerobic bacillus, Anaerobiospirilum succinicproducens . (cdc.gov)
  • 2. recite the most common causes of anaerobic sepsis and pediatric sepsis. (atsu.edu)
  • 4. recite the major sites of infection that can lead to sepsis. (atsu.edu)
  • Sepsis due to H. influenzae was very common however since the introduction of the Hib vaccine, invasive H. influenzae infections have virtually disappeared. (atsu.edu)
  • Translocation can cause systemic infections (such as bacteremia or sepsis), local infections (such as peritonitis or abscesses) or chronic inflammation (such as inflammatory bowel disease or rheumatoid arthritis). (stemcelldaily.com)
  • In humans, it causes urinary tract infections , or UTIs for short. (osmosis.org)
  • Other postpartum infections include (1) postsurgical wound infections, (2) perineal cellulitis, (3) mastitis, (4) respiratory complications from anesthesia, (5) retained products of conception, (6) urinary tract infections (UTIs), and (7) septic pelvic phlebitis. (medscape.com)
  • W. chitiniclastica is a short, gram-negative, facultative anaerobic, and motile gammaproteobacterium with strong chitinase activity. (cdc.gov)
  • Alright, now Proteus mirabilis is non-spore forming and highly motile. (osmosis.org)
  • It is an allergic response to the presence of topical fungi, often Aspergillus, and is not caused by an invasive infection. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Blastomyces and Cryptococcus are also fungi that can cause infections in people with weakened immune systems, but they are less common than Aspergillus and Candida. (labtestsguide.com)
  • In an upper respiratory infection (URI), the swollen nasal mucous membrane obstructs the ostium of a paranasal sinus, and the oxygen in the sinus is absorbed into the blood vessels of the mucous membrane. (merckmanuals.com)
  • It was found that upper respiratory infection (URTI), adenoid inflammation with (URTI), adenoid inflammation, the practices of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and the accident or trauma are the main factors related to OM in about (42.0%), (31.0%), (11.0%), (10.0%) and (6.0%) of cases respectively. (jidhealth.com)
  • Sections on the prevention of bacterial pneumonia in mechanically ventilated and/or critically ill patients, care of respiratory-therapy devices, prevention of cross-contamination, and prevention of viral lower respiratory tract infections (e.g., respiratory syncytial virus {RSV} and influenza infections) have been expanded and updated. (cdc.gov)
  • Lower respiratory tract infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis is not addressed in this document. (cdc.gov)
  • Traditional preventive measures for nosocomial pneumonia include decreasing aspiration by the patient, preventing cross-contamination or colonization via hands of personnel, appropriate disinfection or sterilization of respiratory-therapy devices, use of available vaccines to protect against particular infections, and education of hospital staff and patients. (cdc.gov)
  • Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprin , SMZ/TMP, aka B actrim aka Fish Sulfa is used for urinary tract infections , MRSA skin infections, travelers' diarrhea , respiratory tract infections , and cholera , among others. (blogspot.com)
  • Therapy addressing specific symptoms is the mainstay for most upper respiratory infections (URIs). (medscape.com)
  • In immunocompromised patients, treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and cytomegalovirus infections may be appropriate, especially if lower airway disease is suspected. (medscape.com)
  • CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES AND INJURIES I. INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES (001-139) Includes: diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible as well as a few diseases of unknown but possibly infectious origin Excludes: acute respiratory infections (460-466) influenza (487. (cdc.gov)
  • This revised guideline addresses common problems encountered by infection- control practitioners regarding the prevention and control of nosocomial pneumonia in U.S. hospitals. (cdc.gov)
  • Part I, 'An Overview of the Prevention of Nosocomial Pneumonia, 1994,' provides the background information for the consensus recommendations of the Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) in Part II, 'Recommendations for Prevention of Nosocomial Pneumonia. (cdc.gov)
  • Pneumonia is the second most common nosocomial infection in the United States and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. (cdc.gov)
  • Although patients receiving mechanically assisted ventilation do not represent a major proportion of patients who have nosocomial pneumonia, they are at highest risk for acquiring the infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Fungal infections ( Aspergillus , Sporothrix , Pseudallescheria ) may be chronic and tend to strike older and immunocompromised patients. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Yet, infections develop in only 1% of patients who had vaginal tears or who underwent episiotomies. (medscape.com)
  • It may also be employed in the initial management of selected uncomplicated infections in immunocompetent patients. (vin.com)
  • Of the 19 patients with wound infections, 13 were injured outdoors (Table 1). (drjohnson.com)
  • Six of these patients required hospitalization for their injuries and/or infections. (drjohnson.com)
  • Since then, they have been associated with a wide spectrum of human diseases (especially in immunocompromised patients), most commonly gastroenteritis (4) and soft tissue infections (5). (drjohnson.com)
  • Because patients who have undergone neurosurgical procedures frequently have headaches, nuchal rigidity, and a decreased level of consciousness secondary to the surgery, it may be difficult to identify a concurrent active infection. (medscape.com)
  • Cefoxitin for injection, USP is indicated for the prophylaxis of infection in patients undergoing uncontaminated gastrointestinal surgery, vaginal hysterectomy, abdominal hysterectomy, or cesarean section. (wikidoc.org)
  • La réanimation agressive, la prise en charge nutritionnelle, l'excision chirur- gicale complète des plaies infectées, la fermeture rapide des plaies, les greffes et la mise au point d'une chimiothérapie locale et systémique efficace ont permis d'améliorer grandement le taux de morbidité et de mortalité chez les patients brûlés. (who.int)
  • It is the best choice for hospital patients with severe infection. (herb-extractpowder.com)
  • 5,14 That prevalence of this infection increases with age is possibly due to a number of factors: the increasing age of the population, increasing number of patients on renal replacement therapy, increasing number of patients with immunosuppressive medications and increasing rates of bacteremia due to intravascular devices and other forms of instrumentation. (wheelessonline.com)
  • Patients with herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection or gonococcal upper airway disease also benefit from specific treatment. (medscape.com)
  • Foscarnet or ganciclovir are recommended for the treatment of cytomegalovirus infections (CMV) in immunocompromised patients. (medscape.com)
  • Cipro is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections (acute uncomplicated cystitis, pyelonephritis, and chronic bacterial prostatitis). (mycanadianpharmacyteam.com)
  • If the infection is contained, the patient may not have peritonitis. (medscape.com)
  • It's also facultative anaerobic which means it can survive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments, non-lactose fermenter, oxidase negative which means it doesn't produce this enzyme, and urease positive which means it can produce an enzyme called urease. (osmosis.org)
  • Propionibacterium acnes is a gram-positive human skin commensal that prefers anaerobic growth conditions and is involved in the pathogenesis of acne (Kirschbaum and Kligman, 1963). (turnontheblue.com)
  • The report summarizes current information on the use of antimicrobial therapy for intra-amniotic infection, endometritis, bacterial endocarditis, sexually transmitted diseases (chlamydial infection, gonorrhea, syphilis, vaginal trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis and herpes) and urinary tract infections. (aafp.org)
  • Endometritis is the most common infection in the postpartum period. (medscape.com)
  • Sinusitis is inflammation of the paranasal sinuses due to viral, bacterial, or fungal infections or allergic reactions. (merckmanuals.com)
  • RSV infection usually occurs after viral inoculation of the conjunctivae or nasal mucosa by contaminated hands. (cdc.gov)
  • Viral infection is less frequent. (who.int)
  • Most URIs are self-limited viral infections that resolve without prescription drugs. (medscape.com)
  • All these agents are potentially pathogenic for parrots and can cause systemic infections in other animals and humans. (scielo.br)
  • Botryomycosis also known as bacterial pseudo mycosis is a rare chronic granulomatous bacterial infection that affects the skin and sometimes the viscera. (journalcra.com)
  • Bacterial colonization and invasive as extent and depth of injury, patient age, bacterial infection are still major problems associated conditions and the presence of in the treatment of burn victims. (who.int)
  • Gas gangrene is a bacterial infection that produces gas in tissues. (faoj.org)
  • The differential diagnoses includes other intraabdominal infections including appendicitis , diverticulitis , septic thrombophlebitis , retroperitoneal hematoma. (medscape.com)
  • The epidemiology of food-borne infections is changing, including its several manifestations: emergence of new and more virulent pathogenic bacterial clades, regional or global spread, and dissemination of antibiotic resistance [7, 8]. (researchsquare.com)
  • Proteus mirabilis is most frequently associated with infections of the urinary tract, especially in complicated or catheter-associated urinary tract infections. (wikipedia.org)
  • Serum WNV IgM can provide evidence for recent WNV infection, but in the absence of other findings does not establish the diagnosis of neuroinvasive disease (meningitis, encephalitis, acute flaccid paralysis). (basicmedicalkey.com)
  • Serologic studies consistent with acute EBV infection (e.g. (basicmedicalkey.com)
  • It can be an opportunistic pathogen in humans, affecting people with compromised immune systems, and is becoming increasingly important as a hospital-derived (nosocomial) infection. (turnontheblue.com)