SMI notes: Investigation of infectious causes of dyspepsia (SMI B 55)
There are 2 SMIs related to H pylori- Identification of Helicobacter spp. (SMI ID26) & Investigation of infectious causes of dyspepsia (SMI
Laboratory
Laboratory
SMI (note): Investigation of swabs from the skin and superficial soft tissue infection
Specimen Advice for the users: Safety Processing Gram stain – usually not done unless deep-seated pus from a normally sterile
Vaccine
Shingles vaccine: study note
Two licensed shingles vaccines are available in the UK: Zostavax® and Shingrix®. Zostavax® Shingrix® Live vaccine? Live attenuated vaccine Recombinant
Bacteria
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
Infection, Infection control, Laboratory
Screening blood donors for infection (note)
Screening blood donors for infection (note) For educational purposes only. Check the current guidelines. Do not use this note to
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