Articles related to "Streptococcus"
Difference between Group A and B Streptococcus
Bacteria in the genus Streptococcus can be classified by species, hemolysis pattern and by their antigens, chemicals to which the human immune system reacts.
difference between group a and group b streptococc • classifying streptococcus • what is group a streptococcus • what is group b streptococcus • streptococcus antigens
Bacteria in the genus Streptococcus can be classified by species, hemolysis pattern and by their antigens, chemicals to which the human immune system reacts.
difference between group a and group b streptococc • classifying streptococcus • what is group a streptococcus • what is group b streptococcus • streptococcus antigens
How Are Streptococcal Species Classified?
Types of Streptococcus can be distinguished by cell arrangements, hemolysis pattern that they generate on blood agar and by their antigenic particles.
classifying genus streptococcus • serological groups of streptococcus • streptococcal hemolysis patterns • groups a and b streptococcus • genus streptococcus
Types of Streptococcus can be distinguished by cell arrangements, hemolysis pattern that they generate on blood agar and by their antigenic particles.
classifying genus streptococcus • serological groups of streptococcus • streptococcal hemolysis patterns • groups a and b streptococcus • genus streptococcus
There is No Streptococcus Virus!
streptococcus • viruses • streptococcus pyogenes • bacteria • misinformation
streptococcus • viruses • streptococcus pyogenes • bacteria • misinformation
New Pneumococcal Vaccine Approved
Streptococcus pneumoniae causes a number of life threatening diseases in children under 2 years of age. This new vaccine could save a lot of lives
streptococcus pneumoniae • prevar • vaccine • capsule • pneumovax 23
Streptococcus pneumoniae causes a number of life threatening diseases in children under 2 years of age. This new vaccine could save a lot of lives
streptococcus pneumoniae • prevar • vaccine • capsule • pneumovax 23
A Cure for Dental Caries?
Table sugar and Streptococcus mutans (a bacteria) work together to damage our teeth. We can slow the progression of this disease but not eliminate it. Now maybe there will be a cure. Click above to find out more.
dental • caries • streptococcus • mutans • cavity
Table sugar and Streptococcus mutans (a bacteria) work together to damage our teeth. We can slow the progression of this disease but not eliminate it. Now maybe there will be a cure. Click above to find out more.
dental • caries • streptococcus • mutans • cavity
A New Vaccine for a New Year
The 2001 childhood vaccine recommendations are out. One new and exciting vaccine has been released and should save lives. Click above to find out more.
vaccine • acip • advisory committee on immunization practices • streptococcus pneumoniae • hepatitis a
The 2001 childhood vaccine recommendations are out. One new and exciting vaccine has been released and should save lives. Click above to find out more.
vaccine • acip • advisory committee on immunization practices • streptococcus pneumoniae • hepatitis a
Bacterium Altered to Fight Tooth Decay
If this research works in humans as well as rats we maybe saying a yogurt a day keeps the dentist drill away!
streptococcus • mutans • mutans group • dental caries • caries
If this research works in humans as well as rats we maybe saying a yogurt a day keeps the dentist drill away!
streptococcus • mutans • mutans group • dental caries • caries
Bananas Do NOT Transmit the Flesh-Eating Bacteria
Bananas are not great places for flesh-eating bacteria to live.
streptococcus pyogenes • bananas • flesh-eating bacteria
Bananas are not great places for flesh-eating bacteria to live.
streptococcus pyogenes • bananas • flesh-eating bacteria
Diabetics Need Vaccines
People with diabetes need to get their pneumonia and flu vaccines soon.
vaccines • pneumonia • flu • streptococcus • pneumoniae
People with diabetes need to get their pneumonia and flu vaccines soon.
vaccines • pneumonia • flu • streptococcus • pneumoniae
Pneumonia Bacterium Becoming More Resistant to Antibiotics
A recent study reveals a common bacterial cause of pneumonia is less likely to be killed by several commonly used antibiotics.
pneumonia • sinusitis • otitis media • earache • sinus infection
A recent study reveals a common bacterial cause of pneumonia is less likely to be killed by several commonly used antibiotics.
pneumonia • sinusitis • otitis media • earache • sinus infection
Saliva Test May Predict Risk for Cavities
If only they had known this when I was a kid. The crowns are multiplying in my mouth because of the large cavities I got when I was young.
cavity • cavities • dentist • saliva • spit
If only they had known this when I was a kid. The crowns are multiplying in my mouth because of the large cavities I got when I was young.
cavity • cavities • dentist • saliva • spit
Vaccine Prevents Pneumonia in Children
New vaccine can lower the number of children who die of pneumococcal pneumonia.
streptococcus • pneumoniae • vaccine • capsule • pneumonia
New vaccine can lower the number of children who die of pneumococcal pneumonia.
streptococcus • pneumoniae • vaccine • capsule • pneumonia
Ear Infections at a Glance
Ear infections can be very severe and may require immediate medical attention.
ear infections • symptoms • causes • dizziness • nausea
Ear infections can be very severe and may require immediate medical attention.
ear infections • symptoms • causes • dizziness • nausea
How to Interpret Beta Hemolysis on Blood Agar
What does it mean if a BAP throat culture shows B-hemolysis? Do you have strep throat? Maybe. Here is some additional information on B-hemolytic bacteria.
strep throat test • blood agar bap • blood agar medium • bacterial growth medium • beta hemolysis strep throat
What does it mean if a BAP throat culture shows B-hemolysis? Do you have strep throat? Maybe. Here is some additional information on B-hemolytic bacteria.
strep throat test • blood agar bap • blood agar medium • bacterial growth medium • beta hemolysis strep throat
Strep Infections and Complications
Causes and treatment for Strep Throat infections. Problems arising from untreated strep infections.
group a streptococcus • strep throat • scarlet fever • rhuematic fever • sore throat
Causes and treatment for Strep Throat infections. Problems arising from untreated strep infections.
group a streptococcus • strep throat • scarlet fever • rhuematic fever • sore throat
Xylitol - Sugar Substitute with Health Benefits
With obesity at epidemic levels the use of sugar substitutes that are safe and beneficial for health is crucial. The natural sweetener, xylitol, meets these requirements.
xylitol sugar substitute • a natural sweetener • xylitol benefits dental health • xylitol side effects and safety • decrease in acute otitis media
With obesity at epidemic levels the use of sugar substitutes that are safe and beneficial for health is crucial. The natural sweetener, xylitol, meets these requirements.
xylitol sugar substitute • a natural sweetener • xylitol benefits dental health • xylitol side effects and safety • decrease in acute otitis media
What is Scarlet Fever?
Sometimes occurring after having a strep throat, this disease can cause a rash that starts on the chest or abdomen and spreads over most of the body.
what is scarlatina • what are group a streptococcus • what bacteria causes scarlet fever • can you catch scarlet fever from someone • is scarlet fever dangerous
Sometimes occurring after having a strep throat, this disease can cause a rash that starts on the chest or abdomen and spreads over most of the body.
what is scarlatina • what are group a streptococcus • what bacteria causes scarlet fever • can you catch scarlet fever from someone • is scarlet fever dangerous
Understanding Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an agonizing chronic skin condition that can quickly drain a patient's emotions and spirit. People are not alone in feelings of hopelessness, frustration and anger.
psoriasis • anger • frustration • emotions • psychological factors
Psoriasis is an agonizing chronic skin condition that can quickly drain a patient's emotions and spirit. People are not alone in feelings of hopelessness, frustration and anger.
psoriasis • anger • frustration • emotions • psychological factors
Bacteria Horizontal Gene Transfer
Although bacterial reproduction results in the generation of clones, prokaryotes can undergo genetic recombination through transformation, transduction, and conjugation.
bacteria gene transfer • horizontal gene transfer • vertical gene transfer • bacterial conjugation • bacteria transduction
Although bacterial reproduction results in the generation of clones, prokaryotes can undergo genetic recombination through transformation, transduction, and conjugation.
bacteria gene transfer • horizontal gene transfer • vertical gene transfer • bacterial conjugation • bacteria transduction
Blood Agar (BAP) Bacterial Growth Medium
Blood Agar is a bacterial growth medium that can distinguish normal from pathogenic bacteria based on the effect of bacterial hemolytic enzymes on red blood cells.
blood agar • bap media • blood agar medium • differential bacterial growth medium • selective bacterial growth medium
Blood Agar is a bacterial growth medium that can distinguish normal from pathogenic bacteria based on the effect of bacterial hemolytic enzymes on red blood cells.
blood agar • bap media • blood agar medium • differential bacterial growth medium • selective bacterial growth medium
Gram Positive ( Gram+ ) Bacteria
Most bacteria have one of these two types of cell walls. The differential Gram stain uses two dyes to distinguish between bacteria based on cell wall structure.
gram-positive gram+ bacteria • gram positive bacterial cells • gram stain staining protocol procedure • bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan • gram-negative gram negative gram-
Most bacteria have one of these two types of cell walls. The differential Gram stain uses two dyes to distinguish between bacteria based on cell wall structure.
gram-positive gram+ bacteria • gram positive bacterial cells • gram stain staining protocol procedure • bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan • gram-negative gram negative gram-
Gram Positive Bacterial Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammation or infection of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacteria or virus, but can also be caused by inhaling foreign substances.
bacterial pneumonia • respiratory illness • causes of pneumonia • pneumococcal pneumonia • streptococcus pneumoniae
Pneumonia is an inflammation or infection of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacteria or virus, but can also be caused by inhaling foreign substances.
bacterial pneumonia • respiratory illness • causes of pneumonia • pneumococcal pneumonia • streptococcus pneumoniae
Oral Bacteria & Dental Caries
Dental caries or cavities are caused by acidic metabolites produced by bacteria that normally inhabit the mouth, where they feed on carbohydrates.
oral bacteria and cavities • oral bacteria and dental caries • what causes cavities • bacteria and tooth decay • dental caries
Dental caries or cavities are caused by acidic metabolites produced by bacteria that normally inhabit the mouth, where they feed on carbohydrates.
oral bacteria and cavities • oral bacteria and dental caries • what causes cavities • bacteria and tooth decay • dental caries
Tests for Identification of Bacteria
Gram, Acid Fast and Endospore stains; MacConkey's, Mannitol Salt, and Blood Agar media as well as the API-20 test strip all provide information to identify microbes.
identify bacteria • bacterial identification • tests to identify microbes • differential bacterial stains • differential stain protocol
Gram, Acid Fast and Endospore stains; MacConkey's, Mannitol Salt, and Blood Agar media as well as the API-20 test strip all provide information to identify microbes.
identify bacteria • bacterial identification • tests to identify microbes • differential bacterial stains • differential stain protocol
Why Is Hand Washing Important?
Most of us take for granted the knowledge that hand washing is essential for good personal hygiene. But this wasn't always the case.
hand washing procedure • handwashing technique • doctor dr ignaz semmelweis • puerperal fever • personal hygiene
Most of us take for granted the knowledge that hand washing is essential for good personal hygiene. But this wasn't always the case.
hand washing procedure • handwashing technique • doctor dr ignaz semmelweis • puerperal fever • personal hygiene
Penicillin – Animal Tests Mass Drug Production
It was a top secret project in many ways and ended up as a cooperative venture between England and the US. It is the story of penicillin in 1938-39 as Hitler begins WW2.
florey chain heatley penicillin • penicillin isolation and purification • first animal and human tests with penicillin • procedures used to evaluate and test penicillin • from testing to large scale production of penicill
It was a top secret project in many ways and ended up as a cooperative venture between England and the US. It is the story of penicillin in 1938-39 as Hitler begins WW2.
florey chain heatley penicillin • penicillin isolation and purification • first animal and human tests with penicillin • procedures used to evaluate and test penicillin • from testing to large scale production of penicill
MOA of Quinolone Antibiotics
Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic agents used to inhibit or kill bacteria (prokaryotic organisms). How do quinolones destroy bacteria without hurting our cells?
mode of action fluoroquinolone • mode of action quinolone • how do quinolone antibiotics work • antibiotic drugs • antimicrobic agent
Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic agents used to inhibit or kill bacteria (prokaryotic organisms). How do quinolones destroy bacteria without hurting our cells?
mode of action fluoroquinolone • mode of action quinolone • how do quinolone antibiotics work • antibiotic drugs • antimicrobic agent
MOA of Tetracycline Antibiotics
Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic agents used to inhibit or kill bacteria (prokaryotic organisms). How do tetracyclines destroy bacteria without hurting our cells?
mode of action tetracycline • moa tetracycline • how antibiotic drugs work • how does tetracycline work • antibiotic tetracycline
Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic agents used to inhibit or kill bacteria (prokaryotic organisms). How do tetracyclines destroy bacteria without hurting our cells?
mode of action tetracycline • moa tetracycline • how antibiotic drugs work • how does tetracycline work • antibiotic tetracycline
Comparison of Bacterial and Viral Meningitis
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges that line and protect the brain and spinal cord. It occurs when bacteria or viruses breech the blood-brain barrier.
what causes meningitis • difference3 between bacterial and viral meningitis • causes of bacterial meningitis • causes of viral meningitis • symptoms of meningitis
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges that line and protect the brain and spinal cord. It occurs when bacteria or viruses breech the blood-brain barrier.
what causes meningitis • difference3 between bacterial and viral meningitis • causes of bacterial meningitis • causes of viral meningitis • symptoms of meningitis
Measures to Reduce MRSA in Sports
Weight lifters and competitive sports teams, including basketball, fencing, football, rugby, soccer, volleyball and wrestling have an increased risk of MRSA infection.
community acquired • staphylococcus aureus • skin infection • soft tissue infection • skin and soft tissue infection
Weight lifters and competitive sports teams, including basketball, fencing, football, rugby, soccer, volleyball and wrestling have an increased risk of MRSA infection.
community acquired • staphylococcus aureus • skin infection • soft tissue infection • skin and soft tissue infection
Heart Infections
What are heart infections? Why does CHD increase one's risk of contracting these potentially lethal conditions? Do you fall into the high-risk category? Read on to learn more!
congenital • heart • disease • congenital heart disease • heart infection
What are heart infections? Why does CHD increase one's risk of contracting these potentially lethal conditions? Do you fall into the high-risk category? Read on to learn more!
congenital • heart • disease • congenital heart disease • heart infection
Antibiotics are losing their magic touch
This article gives an overview of the current situation concerning the use, abuse and 'effectiveness' of antibiotics nowadays, the reasons for the situation of antibiotic resistance and what can be done to prevent and correct it.
antibiotic • bacteria • gram positive • resistance • epidemic
This article gives an overview of the current situation concerning the use, abuse and 'effectiveness' of antibiotics nowadays, the reasons for the situation of antibiotic resistance and what can be done to prevent and correct it.
antibiotic • bacteria • gram positive • resistance • epidemic
More OCD Relatives
We discussed trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder and depression in the September 14 article. This article looks at disorders often found in children with OCD.
ocd • obsessive • compulsive • add • adhd
We discussed trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder and depression in the September 14 article. This article looks at disorders often found in children with OCD.
ocd • obsessive • compulsive • add • adhd
Answers about Group B Strep in Pregnancy
What expectant parents need to know about Group B Strep, how it affects pregnancy and your unborn child, and how it is treated.
group • b • strep • pregnancy • infection
What expectant parents need to know about Group B Strep, how it affects pregnancy and your unborn child, and how it is treated.
group • b • strep • pregnancy • infection
MOA of Macrolide Antibiotics
Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic agents used to inhibit or kill bacteria (prokaryotic organisms). How do macrolides destroy bacteria without hurting our cells?
macrolides mode of action • antimicrobial macrolide • how macrolide antibiotics work • moa macrolide • chemotherapeutic agent macrolide
Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic agents used to inhibit or kill bacteria (prokaryotic organisms). How do macrolides destroy bacteria without hurting our cells?
macrolides mode of action • antimicrobial macrolide • how macrolide antibiotics work • moa macrolide • chemotherapeutic agent macrolide
Women In Health History
Covers the women in medical history working in the lab.
women • labs • laboratories • medical research • history
Covers the women in medical history working in the lab.
women • labs • laboratories • medical research • history
Asthma Patients Increased Risk of Infection
Asthma patients have an increased risk of contracting pneumococcal disease, according to new medical research. Immunization is suggested to prevent serious illness.
asthma patients • pneumococcal vaccine • bacerial infection • pneumonia risk • mayo clinic
Asthma patients have an increased risk of contracting pneumococcal disease, according to new medical research. Immunization is suggested to prevent serious illness.
asthma patients • pneumococcal vaccine • bacerial infection • pneumonia risk • mayo clinic
Canine Mastitis
Mastitis is a potentially life threatening condition with a wide range of symptoms.
mastitis in dogs • symptoms of mastitis • treatment of mastitis • causes of canine mastitis • mammary glands
Mastitis is a potentially life threatening condition with a wide range of symptoms.
mastitis in dogs • symptoms of mastitis • treatment of mastitis • causes of canine mastitis • mammary glands
Glycocalyx Bacterial Surface Coating
Some bacteria have an additional layer outside of the cell wall called the glycocalyx. This coating of macromolecules protects the cell and helps it adhere to surfaces.
bacterial surface coating • bacterial glycocalyx • bacteria capsule • bacteria slime layer • bacterial biofilms
Some bacteria have an additional layer outside of the cell wall called the glycocalyx. This coating of macromolecules protects the cell and helps it adhere to surfaces.
bacterial surface coating • bacterial glycocalyx • bacteria capsule • bacteria slime layer • bacterial biofilms
Infective and Noninfective Endocarditis
Endocarditis, whether or not pathogens are involved, can have serious consequences. How do physicians manage this condition?
endocarditis • infective endocarditis • bacterial endocarditis • noninfective endocarditis • echocardiography
Endocarditis, whether or not pathogens are involved, can have serious consequences. How do physicians manage this condition?
endocarditis • infective endocarditis • bacterial endocarditis • noninfective endocarditis • echocardiography
New Vaccine Protects Children from Typhoid Fever
Typhoid fever killed Alexander the Great. Millions of people get this disease each year. This new vaccine could save a large number of children's lives. Click to find out more
salmonella typhi • vi polysaccharide • vaccine • conjugate vaccine • typhoid fever
Typhoid fever killed Alexander the Great. Millions of people get this disease each year. This new vaccine could save a large number of children's lives. Click to find out more
salmonella typhi • vi polysaccharide • vaccine • conjugate vaccine • typhoid fever
TCM Uses for Endangered Magnolia
Potential antidepressant and anti-cancer value may be lost as many species of magnolia are endangered. Also used for hypertension, amoebic dysentery and chest congestion.
endangered medicinal plants • magnolia flower and bark • traditional chinese medicine • cancer treatment • antidepressant
Potential antidepressant and anti-cancer value may be lost as many species of magnolia are endangered. Also used for hypertension, amoebic dysentery and chest congestion.
endangered medicinal plants • magnolia flower and bark • traditional chinese medicine • cancer treatment • antidepressant
What Causes Limping in a Child
A child with a persistent or recurrent limp should be medically evaluated to rule out potentially serious problems.
causes of limping in children • causes of leg pain in children • congenital causes of limping in children • infections that cause limping in children • bone problems that cause limping in children
A child with a persistent or recurrent limp should be medically evaluated to rule out potentially serious problems.
causes of limping in children • causes of leg pain in children • congenital causes of limping in children • infections that cause limping in children • bone problems that cause limping in children
World Meningitis Day
The Confederation of Meningitis Organizations has set aside April 25, 2009 as a day of awareness for an infection that can quickly and painfully affect the brain.
world meningitis day • confederation of meningitis organizations • meningitis awareness • bacterial meningitis prevention • different types of meningitis
The Confederation of Meningitis Organizations has set aside April 25, 2009 as a day of awareness for an infection that can quickly and painfully affect the brain.
world meningitis day • confederation of meningitis organizations • meningitis awareness • bacterial meningitis prevention • different types of meningitis
Bacterial Meningitis Scare
Meningitis, particularly the bacterial variety, is a serious, life-threatening neurological illness. It tends to strike teens and young adults away at college.
bacterial meningitis • meningococcal bacteria • viral • symptoms • recent cases of meingitis
Meningitis, particularly the bacterial variety, is a serious, life-threatening neurological illness. It tends to strike teens and young adults away at college.
bacterial meningitis • meningococcal bacteria • viral • symptoms • recent cases of meingitis
Causes of Sore Throat
Sore throat is mostly caused by infection and can be the precursor to a number of illnesses. There are few effective treatments but the condition is usually self limiting
causes of sore throat • treatment of sore throat • causes of pharyngitis • viral infections and sore throat • bacterial infections and sore throat
Sore throat is mostly caused by infection and can be the precursor to a number of illnesses. There are few effective treatments but the condition is usually self limiting
causes of sore throat • treatment of sore throat • causes of pharyngitis • viral infections and sore throat • bacterial infections and sore throat
Dr. Domagk, Prontosil and Sulfa Antimicrobials
The German dye industry made many, varied chemicals including dyes for textiles and cells. Domagk's studies of one dye that killed microbes resulted in a Nobel Prize.
sulfonamides sulfanilamide folic acid • domagk prontosil sulfa drugs • paba folic acid sulfonamides • competitive inhibition enzyme inactivation antibio • antibiotics mode of action sulfa drugs
The German dye industry made many, varied chemicals including dyes for textiles and cells. Domagk's studies of one dye that killed microbes resulted in a Nobel Prize.
sulfonamides sulfanilamide folic acid • domagk prontosil sulfa drugs • paba folic acid sulfonamides • competitive inhibition enzyme inactivation antibio • antibiotics mode of action sulfa drugs
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