upper respiratory pneumococcal infection

Upper Respiratory Pneumococcal Infection

Streptococcus pneumoniae, commonly known as pneumococcus, remains a leading cause of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, the…
serratia bronchitis

Serratia Bronchitis

Serratia bronchitis is a respiratory tract infection caused by the Serratia marcescens bacterium, a gram-negative, facultative anaerobe commonly associated with healthcare environments. Though typically an…
proteus pneumonia

Proteus Pneumonia

Proteus pneumonia is an infrequent but clinically significant infection of the lower respiratory tract caused by Proteus species, predominantly Proteus mirabilis. Typically affecting immunocompromised individuals…
pneumococcal pneumonia

Pneumococcal Pneumonia

Pneumococcal pneumonia is an acute lower respiratory tract infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a leading bacterial pathogen responsible for significant global morbidity and mortality. This…
pertussis

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

it is commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. This bacterial illness is characterized by severe coughing…
mycoplasmal pneumonia

Mycoplasmal Pneumonia

Mycoplasmal pneumonia, often referred to as "walking pneumonia," is a mild yet persistent respiratory infection caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Unlike typical bacterial pneumonia, this condition…
moraxella catarrhalis pneumonia

Moraxella Catarrhalis Pneumonia

Moraxella catarrhalis is a Gram-negative, aerobic diplococcus bacterium commonly associated with upper and lower respiratory tract infections. Although often found as a commensal organism in…
moraxella catarrhalis chronic bronchitis

Moraxella Catarrhalis Chronic Bronchitis

Moraxella catarrhalis is a Gram-negative bacterium known to cause respiratory tract infections, including chronic bronchitis. While often considered a commensal organism, it can become pathogenic…
moraxella catarrhalis bronchitis

Moraxella Catarrhalis Bronchitis

Moraxella catarrhalis is a gram-negative, aerobic, diplococcus bacterium that primarily colonizes the respiratory tract. While it is often a harmless commensal organism, it can become…
lung abscess

Lung Abscess

A lung abscess is a localized collection of pus within the lung tissue caused by microbial infection, often resulting from aspiration pneumonia. It can lead…