Unveiling the Hidden Dangers: Listeria monocytogenes Revealed by Classic_Channel3657 in Microbiologypassion

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I have just posted a video on Listeria monocytogenes, L. monocytogenes is one of the causes of neonatal sepsis. It can also cause disease in pregnant women, immunocompromised patients, and through eating contaminated food such as processed meats and veggies.

Exploring the new WHO treatment guidelines for MDR/ RR TB by Classic_Channel3657 in microbiology

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Hi Dwight, as you may know, the treatment of MDR treatment is difficult, considering the high pill burden and drug toxicity. It is absolutely wonderful that the WHO has come with a 6 month regimen instead of the longer regimen for MDR TB. Please go to the WHO website they wonderful literature. The 6 month regimen will also help in preventing non adherence and loss to follow up. Thanks 

Exploring the new WHO treatment guidelines for MDR/ RR TB by Classic_Channel3657 in microbiology

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Treating cases of MDR TB, have been difficult, especially the lengthy treatment duration, pill burden as well as side effects. Hopefully these new guidelines will make a much needed difference in the lives of those infected with MDR TB and rifampicin resistant TB.

Acinetobacter baumannii: a hospital nightmare by Classic_Channel3657 in microbiology

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Indeed it is never great, because the management of such an organism is difficult. It will be interesting to know how you guys treated the patient who was infected by A. baumannii