Understanding Salmonella and Shigella Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, and Management
Explore the algorithms for identifying Salmonella and Shigella, their antigenic structures, virulence factors, pathogenesis, clinical features, and management concepts. Understand the characteristics, transmission, and prevention strategies for these gastrointestinal pathogens.
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Understanding Feco-Oral Diseases and Diarrhea Transmission
Feco-oral diseases, primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route, remain a significant global health concern, especially affecting children under 5 and the elderly. Diarrhea, characterized by WHO as three or more watery stools in 24 hours, poses a substantial burden, with infectious agents cau
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Recent Increase in Drug-Resistant Shigella Among gbMSM in Ireland: Outbreak Response
Shigellosis infection, particularly among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM), has seen a recent surge in drug-resistant cases in Ireland. An Incident Management Team (IMT) has been actively addressing this outbreak since March 2023. This update provides insights into the epid
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Recent Increase in Drug-Resistant Shigella Among gbMSM in Ireland: Outbreak Response
Shigellosis infection, especially among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM), has seen a recent surge in drug-resistant cases in Ireland. An Incident Management Team has been addressing the issue since March 22nd, 2023. This update presents epidemiology and antimicrobial resist
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Understanding Shigella: Characteristics, Tests, and Diseases
Exploring the characteristics of Shigella bacteria through differential media, biochemical tests, and antigen identification. Learn about the diseases associated with Shigella infections, including the transmission methods and high-risk groups. Discover how Shigatoxin plays a role in Shigella-relate
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Overview of Enterobacteriaceae Family and Their Antigenic Structure
The Enterobacteriaceae family comprises a diverse group of gram-negative rods commonly found in the gut of humans and animals, known for causing various diseases. Key members include Escherichia coli, Shigella, Salmonella, Klebsiella, and more. They are facultative anaerobes, ferment glucose, lack c
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Understanding Selective and Differential Media in Clinical Microbiology
Mannitol Salt Agar, MacConkey's Agar, Eosin Methylene Blue Agar, and Salmonella Shigella Agar are crucial tools in clinical microbiology for isolating and identifying specific bacteria. These selective and differential media help differentiate between different strains based on their ability to ferm
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