The following points highlight the four major types of infections. The types are: 1. Infection of Skin 2. Infection of Wounds 3. Infections of Burns 4. Infection of the Eyes. Type # 1. Infection of Skin: Clinical Types: Acne is caused by Propionibacterium acnes, anaerobic diphtherias, coagulase negative staphylococci and micrococci. Toxin of certain organism and free fatty acids may [...]
In this article we will discuss about Common Nosocomial Infections:- 1. Types of Common Nosocomial Infections 2. Prevention of Common Nosocomial Infections. Types of Common Nosocomial Infections: 1. Urinary tract infection: About 40% of hospital acquired infections occur in the urinary tract and are usually associated with catheterisation and instrumentation of urethra, bladder or kidneys. Initial infection is caused by [...]
In this article we will discuss about Urinary Tract Infections (UTI):- 1. Meaning of Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) 2. Types of UTI 3. Clinical Features 4. Predisposing Factors 5. Causal Organisms 6. Pathogenesis and Source 7. Laboratory Diagnosis 8. Transport 9. Laboratory Methods 10. Hospital Urinary Infection 11. Source 12. Tuberculosis of Kidney and Urinary Tract. Contents: Meaning of Urinary [...]