Post for academic purposes only. It MUST NOT be used to make a clinical decision. For clinical advice, please discuss with your doctor. PVL Staphylococcus aureus Clinical Guide Clinical Guide for Diagnosis and Management In the UK, PVL genes are carried by < 2% of clinical S. aureus isolates 🔍 Clinical Features Recognize skin/soft tissue…
Understanding Actinomyces: The Ray Fungus That’s Actually a Bacterium ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This content is for academic and educational purposes only. Always consult current medical guidelines and seek professional medical advice for clinical decisions. 🦠 What is Actinomyces? + 🔬 Taxonomy Despite its name meaning “ray fungus,” Actinomyces is actually a bacteria that reproduces by binary…
UK Immunisation Schedule Timeline UK Immunisation Schedule Timeline 8 weeks First vaccinations Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis Polio, Hib, Hepatitis B Meningococcal group B Rotavirus 12 weeks Second round Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis Polio, Hib, Hepatitis B MenB Rotavirus 16 weeks Third round Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis Polio, Hib, Hepatitis B Pneumococcal (13 types) 1 year One year boosters…
Interactive Yersinia Species Identification Guide 🔬 Yersinia Species Identification Guide Comprehensive laboratory identification and characterization of Yersinia species Overview Species Laboratory Process Safety Media Summary 🦠 Genus Yersinia Overview 📊 Taxonomy Family: Enterobacteriaceae Species: 17 recognized species + 2 subspecies Type species: Yersinia pestis Pathogenic species: Y. pestis, Y. pseudotuberculosis, Y. enterocolitica 🧬 General Characteristics…
