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Type O and Rh-Negative Blood Type Protective Against COVID-19
网页2021年1月13日 · A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that patients with type O and rhesus negative (Rh-) blood groups had a lower risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19 illness. The study also suggested that blood group may affect the accuracy of serologic tests and the efficacy of immunotherapy and vaccines.
Streptococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
网页2024年1月25日 · Group B streptococcus can cause serious infections in newborns, pregnant individuals, and immunocompromised patients. Learn about the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options for group B strep infections, including …
Serratia Marcescens - Infectious Disease Advisor
网页2024年5月14日 · Learn about the characteristics, epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Serratia marcescens infections. S marcescens is a Gram-negative bacteria that can cause various infections, especially in immunocompromised patients, and is often resistant to multiple antibiotics.
Coagulase-Negative Staphylococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
网页2024年2月16日 · Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of CoNS infections, which are common in hospital settings and often resistant to antibiotics. Find out how to differentiate CoNS from S. aureus and other pathogens using coagulase tests.
Proteus Mirabilis - Infectious Disease Advisor
网页2024年5月9日 · Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of urinary tract infections caused by Proteus mirabilis, a Gram-negative bacterium that can form biofilms and produce urease. Find out how P mirabilis is transmitted from the GI tract to the urinary tract and how it can cause urolithiasis and sepsis.
Enterococcus - Infectious Disease Advisor
网页2023年8月29日 · Enterococcus is a gram-positive bacteria that can cause various infections, especially in hospitalized patients. Learn about its presentation, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, including antibiotics and nonpharmacologic interventions.
Uncomplicated vs Complicated UTIs - Infectious Disease Advisor
网页Learn how to differentiate between uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) based on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Keflex (cefalexin) is one of the preferred antibiotics for uncomplicated UTIs caused by …
Fever and Rash - Infectious Disease Advisor
网页2022年12月5日 · Learn about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of fever and rash, a common presentation of various infectious and noninfectious diseases. Find out how to characterize the rash, perform lab tests, and use mnemonics to narrow down the …
Buccal Space Infection - Infectious Disease Advisor
网页2024年2月16日 · Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of buccal space infection, a potentially serious complication of dental abscesses. Find out how to distinguish it from other conditions, such as buccal cellulitis, and what factors affect the …