MRSA guideline – HIS and IPS guideline
Universal or targeted screening Rescreening Test Staff screening Decolonisation In patients with eczema, dermatitis, or skin conditions – an attempt […]
Microbiology for medical students
Microbiology for medical students / Foundation Doctors
Introduction Microbiology can be a daunting subject for medical students and junior doctors alike to approach. Confronted with masses of
Leptospira spp.
This is from a presentation. The pictures were my slides. Feel free to download them if you wish. Leptospirosis, a
Bacteria
Kingella spp.
Bacteria: Fastidious gram-negative coccobacilli that appear in pairs or short chains.Commensal of the mouth and upper respiratory tract.The genus Kingela
Bacteria
Leclercia adecarboxylata
While authorising the urine result – I found that a urine sample from the community has grown Leclercia adecarboxylata. The patient
Infection, Virology
Infectious mononucleosis and Epstein-Barr Virus
Cause: Epidemiology: Transmission: Signs and symptoms: Complications Diagnosis If you want to know about a heterophile antibody, see this video.
Vaccine
Japanese encephalitis vaccine: study note
Vaccine Inactivated vaccine (IXIARO®), NO live virus.Adjuvant: Aluminium hydroxide (improves immunogenicity).Storage: +2°C to +8°C and protected from light. Administration Primary
Infection
Infection associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICI) are used to treat malignancy (breast CA, bladder CA, cervical CA, lung CA, colon CA, Hodgkin