Synergistic Therapeutic Strategies for Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder characterized by defective chloride ion transport, leading to thickened mucus in the airways. This viscous environment predisposes patients…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…