antimicrobial therapy Archives

Periodontitis Adjunct Therapy

Periodontitis adjunct therapy encompasses supplementary treatment modalities designed to augment conventional mechanical debridement, specifically scaling and root planing (SRP). As periodontitis is a multifactorial disease…

Diseases L

Listeria Osteomyelitis: A Rare Yet Serious Bone Infection

Listeria osteomyelitis is a rare but significant infectious disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes, a gram-positive bacterium primarily associated with foodborne illnesses. While Listeria infections commonly…

Diseases E

Erysipelothrix endocarditis

Erysipelothrix endocarditis is a rare but serious form of bacterial endocarditis caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, a gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic rod-shaped bacterium. This zoonotic pathogen primarily…

Condition E

Enterococcus osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis, an infection of bone tissue, can be caused by various pathogens, including the Enterococcus species. While Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium are common culprits,…

Condition E

Enterobacter endometritis

Endometritis refers to the inflammation of the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus, predominantly resulting from infections. Among the various pathogens, Enterobacter species, part…

Condition E

Ecthyma gangrenosum

Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a rare but serious cutaneous infection, primarily associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia. First described in 1897 by Dr. Lewellys Barker, EG…

C Condition

complicated skin and skin structure klebsiella pneumoniae infection

complicated skin and skin structure klebsiella pneumoniae infection in the skin and skin structure are serious medical concerns that can lead to severe complications. This…

C Condition

complicated bacteroides peritonitis

complicated bacteroides peritonitis, the inflammation of the peritoneum, poses significant clinical challenges, particularly when involving anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides species. These pathogens, notably Bacteroides…

complicated bacterial infection of urinary tract

C Condition

complicated bacterial intra-abdominal infection

Complicated bacterial intra-abdominal infections (cIAIs) refer to a spectrum of infections that involve the abdominal cavity and pose significant clinical challenges. These infections often arise…

A Diseases

Actinomycotic Mycetoma

Actinomycotic mycetoma is a chronic, progressive infection caused by actinomycetes, a group of filamentous bacteria. It primarily affects the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and occasionally deeper…