1. Mariana’s microbiology results have led to the ruling out of any urinary tract infection (UTI), Gastroenteritis and malnutrition. The results show that her red and white cell count are within the normal range and also the epithelial cells found in the urine sample are of a moderate amount and there were no significant bacterial growth. Abnormalities in this results would have indicated to a UTI but the results were normal. According to Roche (2011), presence of bacteria, in addition to a high white blood count or epithelial cells in a fresh urine sample is a diagnostic of UTI, meaning Mariana is in the clear of any UTI.…
This bacteria can is found where infections take place but does not cause infection unless the person is…
B. The infection could be caused by many things but one thing for sure is that it is a nosocomial, hospital acquired infection. For example, the haphazard use of antimicrobial agents, the continual use of genitourinary instrumentation, even transmission from a nurses hand to an infant’s umbilicus. Doctors, nurses, and even paramedical workers are potential carriers due to the hospital instruments which are negative for culture testing. Barrier nursing techniques should be used.…
1) How should a urine sample be collected to ensure accurate laboratory results? As a nurse, what can you do to encourage this practice? A urine specimen can me collected in many ways: clean-catch method, by using a catheter, suprapubic, cystoscopy, and nephrostomy. Edith is a patient that could easily use the clean-catch method.…
Generally rate distribution of samples by Chlamydia trachomatis in two groups of infertile and control women revealed that in infertile women, %21 were positive for Chlamydia trachomatis but in the control group, only one women (%3) had positive to Chlamydia trachomatis and this difference was statistically significant (p 0.024), (data not shown). Frequency distribution of Chlamydia trachomatis in clinical samples by age in infertile women showed that the women with positive results of Chlamydia trachomatis, 76% and others 75% were younger than 30 years old and an average age was about 28 years in both groups and there was no significant difference in two groups (p 0.678 ) as well as frequency distribution of Chlamydia trachomatis in clinical…
From the patient, unknown bacteria #618 was identified to be Escherichia coli. It is apart of the Enterobacteriae genus that according to Brown’s Microbiological Applications1 are gram-negative bacteria that usually live inside the intestines of animals and humans. The organism can also live in the vagina and urethra. The data collected after isolating the organism and executing a series of tests have confirmed previous observations of E. coli in past scientific history.…
Introduction / Purpose: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common nosocomial infection in the intensive care unit (ICU). It caused prolonged hospital stay and increased mortality. In this study, we aimed to investigate the rate of VAP, causative microorganisms and their antibiotic susceptibilities. Materials and Method: This retrospective study included patients that admitted in 12-bed ICU between January 2013 and December 2014. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criterias were used in detecting VAP.…
Chinelo Onyekere Microbiology 230 Dr. Bella Dadhich May 7, 2016. Chlamydia • Chlamydia trachomatis • Chlamydia trachomatis infection is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STI) worldwide. • Chlamydia trachomatis is obligated intracellular pathogens causing a range of acute and chronic diseases in humans and animals. Sometimes it is asymptomatic infection, the person may not have any sign or symptoms of diseases. Chlamydia trachomatis is naturally a coccoid shaped bacteria which are diplococci arrangements.…
Tea Tree Oil for Yeast Infection Home Remedy Tea tree oil for yeast infection might be still debated, but the fact of it is already spread out. if you curious about it, have you ever heard about the function of tea tree oil to cure the acne and acne scars? Based on its ability, tea tree oil is trusted to kill the bacteria, and one of the bacteria is Candida. It is a kind of fungi, but with the one of tea tree oil component, Candida can be killed very well by this method. How it Works?…
Dr. Nick: I am director of one of the largest CF programs and I spend about half of my time with clinical care, both in the hospital and the clinic. I have a large research program that is both clinical trials and I have my own lab as well. Interviewer: On average, how many cystic fibrosis patients would you say are under your direct care? Dr. Nick: Under my direct care probably about 200.…
Circumcision is the most frequent surgical procedure performed on children that lessens the risk of UTIs. Circumcision is a procedure in which part of the prepuce is evacuated and results in a non-covered glans. “Uncircumcised boys have an overall 12-fold increased risk of urinary infection during their first 6 months compared with circumcised boys, in addition to a significantly higher probability of hospital admission for UTI (7.02 of 1,000) as compared with circumcised boys (McCue & Shortliffe, 2002)”. At birth, the foreskin, sometimes called the prepuce, is connected to the end of the penis, an area known as the glans. It is known that uro-pathogens attach to and promptly colonize the mucosal surface of the foreskin but not the keratinized…
Listeriosis during pregnancy often occurs during the third trimester when cell mediated immunity is at its lowest. Fever, muscle pain, joint pain, back pain, and headache are classic symptoms of bacteremia. The infection could be mild and self-limited, but L. monocytogenes can also proliferate in the placenta, and cross the placenta resulting in possible abortion, stillbirth, and intrauterine infection. Preterm labor and/or delivery is common. Neonates can also develop late onset meningitis acquired through vaginal transmission of L. mononcytogenes at birth, this has also been reported with cesarean…
Although less common, the infant may develop pneumonia caused by a chlamydial infection present in the cervix at the time of delivery…
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) generally refers to an infection of a female’s reproductive organs. “It usually occurs when sexually transmitted bacteria spread from your vagina to your uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries” (“Pelvic Inflammatory,” n.d.). Douching regularly can also cause PID and disrupts the balance of natural bacteria that women have in their body. Inflammation can cause irreversible damage causing scar tissue formation and may even prevent conception in women with this disease if left untreated. Chronic inflammation can be termed as lasting “2 weeks or longer, regardless of cause” (McCance & Huether, 2013, p. 214).…
In adults, it is the second most common cause. For this specific disease, there are many, many symptoms. The main effect of this bacterium is infection in different parts of the body. For example, this infection can spread to the different parts of the skin, gastrointestinal tract, or even the respiratory tract.…