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How to read the cumulative antibiogram and its usefulness
Here are example antibiograms for Hunter New England (NSW). These are constructed by assessing the % susceptible for specific bugs and drugs, taking only the first isolate of a species per person per annum. Where is it possible extrapolate susceptibility … Continue reading
Nocardia (part 2 topic)
Guest posting: Dr Syeda Navqi, Microbiology Registrar, Pathology North. Group: Aerobic actinomycetes Gram positive bacteria that are usually filamentous and branched, commonly producing a fungus like mycelium that fragments into rod shaped or short coccoid form. All grow better under … Continue reading
Posted in Bacteria (GPOS), Module-Respiratory infections, Part 2 M Med Micro topics
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Recent update on TB diagnostic techniques – GenXpert MTB/RIF Ultra
Guest posting: Dr Ian Marr, Microbiology Registrar, Pathology NSW, Hunter The GenXpert used in most LMIC has cartridges for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) – GenXpert MTB/RIF. These contain primers and molecular beacon probes for the detection of both MTB … Continue reading
AST, MIC, Clinical Breakpoints, ECOFFs and AST QC
Please remember to revise this page for the detailed explanations about AST, MICs, Breakpoints, ECOFFs etc. A summary of relevant concepts is here – Antimicrobial susceptibility testing practical approaches to quality control Nov 2016. Some questions that arose in today’s tutorial- 1. … Continue reading
Module 1 2018 – additional short answer questions
Contrast the terms phenotype versus genotype and give several examples related to antibiotic resistance in Staph. aureus and Coliforms. What does MLST stand for and how is it determined? What are disadvantages of using resistance genotype compared with a phenotype? … Continue reading
Human Papilloma Virus key papers: testing strategy, impact of immunisation, women’s knowledge (PNG)
HPV and cervical cancer remain incredibly important topics for detailed study by all post graduates. Again, these papers are available as free text via the PUBMED links provided. Field Evaluation of Xpert HPV Point-of-Care Test for Detection of Human Papillomavirus … Continue reading
STDs in the Pacific and elsewhere: some essential research papers to review
Most of these have free text available via the PUBMED link and come from projects lead by PNGIMR and the Kirby and Burnet Institutes. Remember as well to use the WHO STD Laboratory Manual as your microbiological study reference for … Continue reading
Posted in Fiji, Module - STDs, PNG, Public health, Vanuatu
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Leishmaniasis case report and overview
Case report, overview, diagnosis and treatment: Dr A Oon Leishmania July 2017 Life cycle WHO Leishmaniasis site From Stark et al, case report Medical Journal of Australia 2007 : A: Non-healing New World cutaneous leishmaniasis ulcer on the left forearm. B: … Continue reading
Posted in Module - Parasitology, Nepal, Parasitology, Presentations
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Toxoplasma, Entamoeba histolytica, Amoebic meningoencephalitis & keratitis
Toxoplasmosis Overview- Toxoplasmosis Life cycle Relevant manifestations to consider further: congenital – diagnosis – excellent recent guide reactivation in an immunocompromised (deficient cell-mediated immunity ) patient such as someone with advanced HIV – then cerebral abscess (may be multiple), retinitis or … Continue reading
Posted in Module - Parasitology, Parasitology
Tagged Amoebiasis, E. histolytica, Toxoplasmosis
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Coccidian enteric parasites- Cryptosporidium and Cyclospora
FERGUSON 2011 Coccidian enteric parasites (includes references relevant to Nepal) Rapid diagnostic tests for Cryptosporidium are effective- often combined with a giardia test. However as the illness is self-limited in the immunocompetent, testing probably not relevant. Highly relevant for immunocompromised patients … Continue reading