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Type O and Rh-Negative Blood Type Protective Against COVID-19
WEBJan 13, 2021 · The relative protective effects of O, Rh-, and O- blood groups were greatest in patients younger than age 70. Secondary outcome results indicated that type O blood group had an aRR of 0.87 (95% CI, 0.78-0.97) for severe COVID-19 illness and death versus all other blood groups and Rh- status had an …
Coagulase-Negative Staphylococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) species are skin commensal bacteria typically encountered in hospital settings. 1 In the United States, they are the most common cause of health care-related infections. 2 There are more than 30 species of CoNS, and approximately 50% are known to colonize in humans. 2 Coagulase-negative staphylococci typically causes infection when there is a foreign ...
Diagnosis & Disease Information - Infectious Disease Advisor
WEBComplicated UTI. Presentation and Causes of a UTI Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are categorized as uncomplicated or complicated.1 Uncomplicated UTIs typically occur in females because they have a shorter urethra than males, which is more likely to become colonized by bacteria. With an uncomplicated UTI, there are no structural abnormalities ...
Updated C difficile Infection Clinical Guidance From IDSA/SHEA
WEBFeb 16, 2018 · McDonald LC, Gerding DN, Johnson S, et al. Clinical practice guidelines for Clostridium difficile infection in adults and children: 2017 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) [published online February 15, 2018]. Clin Infect Dis. doi: 10.1093/cid/cix1085.
Uncomplicated vs Complicated UTIs - Infectious Disease Advisor
WEBAn uncomplicated UTI — also known as a simple UTI, cystitis, or a lower tract UTI — are bacterial infections in the lower urinary tract in an otherwise healthy individual. They are more common and easier to treat than those categorized as complicated. 2. A complicated UTI is an umbrella term covering all other uncomplicated forms of the ...
Enterococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
WEBAug 29, 2023 · Enterococcus, a gram-positive bacteria with relatively low virulence, was first described by Thiercelin in 1899 following its discovery in the human gastrointestinal tract and further detailed by MacCallum and Hastings in a case of infective endocarditis. 1 Enterococci are early colonizers in the infant gut. 1 Although 2 species — Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium — are ...
Streptococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
WEBJan 25, 2024 · Streptococci are gram-positive bacteria that make up normal microbial flora of humans and animals. 1 In humans, they commonly inhabit the upper respiratory tract, urogenital tract, gastrointestinal tract, and oral cavity. 2 Streptococci are classified into α, β, and γ based on their hemolytic properties in blood agar medium. 1 These bacteria ...
Fever and Rash - Infectious Disease Advisor
WEBDec 5, 2022 · Fever with rash can have infectious or noninfectious causes and can occur in both children and adults. 1 The severity can range from minor to life-threatening. Patients who have weakened immune systems are at heightened risk for more severe illness. A rash that develops while fever is still present can be caused by a variety of infectious diseases.
Piperacillin-Tazobactam for ESBL Bloodstream Infection, Insights …
WEBOct 25, 2018 · Resistance of gram negative bacteria to third-generation cephalosporins has emerged as a significant threat over the last few decades. 1 This is largely mediated by the production of extended spectrum ß-lactamase (ESBL) enzymes which hydrolyze penicillins; first, second, and third generation cephalosporins; and the monobactam aztreonam. Carbapenems are regarded as the antibiotic class of ...
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