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,
Infection, Laboratory
Neurobrucellosis
Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection transmitted to humans from animals (cattle, goats, sheep) via The UK is a non-endemic country.
Necrotising fasciitis
Necrotising fasciitis (NF): It is an infection of the subcutaneous tissue/fat and fascia of the skin. It spreads rapidly along
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