Shiga toxin-producing E coli: E coli O157
Introduction There are various types of E coli that live in the environment and our intestines. Although most live inside […]
Bacteria
Infection, Infection control, Laboratory
Screening blood donors for infection (note)
Please note this is a study note, keeping the exam in mind. This is not a guideline and should not
Rothia mucilaginosa
The Bacteria Rothia belongs to the family Micrococcaceae – the same family as Micrococcus spp., Stomatococcus spp. and Kocuria spp.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (Presentation)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus is a single-stranded RNA virus with a negative sense, non-segmental RNA. It is an enveloped virus with
FRCPath tips
Resources for FRCPath Part 2
by Dr Katherine Watson (2016) This article was written in 2016. However, the suggested documents are still very much relevant.
Question
Question – SAQ/OSPE
A 45 years-old Italian farmer visiting the UK has presented to the A&E with severe and persistent headaches, insomnia, neck
FRCPath tips
Preparing for FRCPath part 1 (Microbiology)
by Dr Joanna Lumb, Consultant, Microbiology This article was written in 2014. However, this advice is very relevant, not only
Plesiomonas shigelloides
Plesiomonas shigelloides characteristics Plesiomonas shigelloides is a gram-negative bacillus that derived its name from the ancient Greek word plēsíon, which means
Microbiology for medical students
Pathophysiology of inflammation
What is inflammation? Inflammation is part of the complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens,