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1 day ago · Escherichia coli ( / ˌɛʃəˈrɪkiə ˈkoʊlaɪ / ESH-ə-RIK-ee-ə KOH-ly) [1] [2] is a gram-negative, facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped, coliform bacterium of the genus Escherichia that is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms. [3] [4] Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some serotypes such as EPEC, and ETEC are ...
2 days ago · Diagnosis and treatment of sepsis and septic shock are fundamental for emergency clinicians, and include knowledge of clinical and laboratory indicators of subtle and overt organ dysfunction, infection source control, and protocols for prompt identification of the early signs of septic shock. This issue is a structured review of the literature ...
May 20, 2024 · A burn is an injury to skin, or other tissues, caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, friction, or ultraviolet radiation (such as sunburn ). [5] [9] Most burns are due to heat from hot liquids (called scalding ), solids, or fire. [10] Burns occur mainly in the home or the workplace. In the home, risks are associated with domestic ...
1 day ago · Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, often pronounced / ˈmɜːrsə / or / ɛm ɑːr ɛs eɪ / ), is one of a number of greatly feared strains of S. aureus which have become resistant to most β-lactam antibiotics. For this reason, vancomycin, a glycopeptide antibiotic, is commonly used to combat MRSA.
May 20, 2024 · Inflammation (from Latin: inflammatio) is part of the biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. [1] [2] The five cardinal signs are heat, pain, redness, swelling, and loss of function (Latin calor, dolor, rubor, tumor, and functio laesa ). Inflammation is a generic response, and ...
May 20, 2024 · Harry Markowitz, 95, American economist (modern portfolio theory), Nobel Prize laureate (1990), pneumonia and sepsis. Mohammad Masduki, 78, Indonesian politician, mayor of Depok (1991–1992), vice governor of Banten (2007–2012). Roger Masters, 90, American political philosopher. Shyqri Nimani, 82, Albanian graphic designer.
May 14, 2024 · Most E. coli are harmless and are part of a healthy intestinal tract. E. coli help us digest food, produce vitamins, and protect us from harmful germs. But some E. coli can make people sick with diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, sepsis, and other illnesses. This website focuses on the kinds of E. coli that cause diarrhea.
