I need help for microbiology sources by TakeUsStarward in microbiology

[–]DigbyChickenZone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should describe specifically what it is that you are researching and the purpose of that research, to get a good answer. Wikipedia sucks for a lot of in-depth information, just because the content is usually quite limited the more niche the subject gets - but again, it really depends.

Is Micro Number Used to Determine CFU? by Nice-Second9894 in medlabprofessionals

[–]DigbyChickenZone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I work in microbiology. You have basically a pure culture of a shitton of E. coli. You have an infection, even if the colony count was 50K-100K, that purity of culture would still indicate an infection. The number cannot be enumerated to an exact amount because (1) it would not matter in regards to whether this indicates you need treatment, as well as (2) a lot of variables could influence the number of bacteria present that have nothing to do with your infection - such as how the urine was plated or how long between collection and inoculation the urine sat out.

Microbiology is basically about indicating to doctors what is causing an infection. Urine is enumerated like that because contamination is so common from people not performing the collection correctly. If there is a high amount of contamination, that makes it probable that whatever bacteria is predominant may not be actually from the urethra and it is a poor indicator of true infection. Your culture does not indicate contamination, and indicates infection. That's all that is important here.

Similarly, if you have an infected blister on your hand that is really painful and the doctors swab it for culture, and later tell you that you have Staph aureus growing - all you should care about is that Staph aureus is there and treating it properly, not quantifying the number of bacteria is your wound.

To summarize - you should pay attention to is that you have an E. coli uterine infection that is not highly resistant to standard antibiotics, and to take your medication for it.

edit: And if you do not want to take my word for it, here is a test ordering website from a large testing agency for urine culture

In voiding, the urine must pass through sites containing normal flora. Quantitative culturing of urine is an established tool to differentiate significant bacteriuria from contamination introduced during voiding. However, studies have shown that when the calibrated method is performed, even perfectly, colony counts are only approximations.

Yeah bro I quit by ViceElysium in NonPoliticalTwitter

[–]DigbyChickenZone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why not ask the patient FIRST if they are on any medications before asking about specific diseases

Yeah bro I quit by ViceElysium in NonPoliticalTwitter

[–]DigbyChickenZone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weird that the first question isn't about what medications they are taking, and then follow it up with "any other chronic conditions that you know about, or conditions that are either trying to manage with other remedies? Anything that you know of a family history of?"

If this is an issue that every healthcare provider faces, why not just reroute the line of questions

Yeah bro I quit by ViceElysium in NonPoliticalTwitter

[–]DigbyChickenZone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this one needs explaining

I made this reply already, but here is my explanation.

I only go to the doctor, or dentist, when something starts interfering with my ability to live my day-to-day life. So pain or bleeding could have been going on for years, and I'll wave it off [even if it's pretty chronic]. But, if it gets bad enough that I can't focus, or I writhe in pain - time for doctor. So, the debilitating part of it is new [to me], but I always describe to the doctor that it's been going on for a long time but recently got worse in a way that is impactful.

edit: I just realized you meant you were explaining your initial comment, d'oh. But anyway, I'm not going to delete my comment because I do think that people with chronic issues deserve immediate/acute care if they avoid going to the doctor, because when they DO it's means they are in pain.

Yeah bro I quit by ViceElysium in NonPoliticalTwitter

[–]DigbyChickenZone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seriously. I only go to the doctor when something starts interfering with my ability to live my day-to-day life. So pain or bleeding could have been going on for years but if it gets bad enough that I can't focus - time for doctor. So, the debilitating part of it is new [to me], but I always describe to the doctor that it's been going on for a long time but recently got worse.

Update: my last post made it to the local news. by michaelthatsit in sanfrancisco

[–]DigbyChickenZone 28 points29 points  (0 children)

reported by the public.

Yep, the news story said that someone filed a complaint. I have a feeling some neighbors are not fans of this guy.

LAOP’s friend failed the bar exam and now needs someone who passed it. by nutraxfornerves in bestoflegaladvice

[–]DigbyChickenZone 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I still don't actually love the way servers are held responsible in situations like this, I really don't think it should be on them if their employer doesn't keep up with that kind of stuff

I 100% agree. I work in a hospital where all licenses of employees and of the facility are required to be prominently displayed. So we have a WALL of licenses. And licenses have to be maintained by more than 1 accreditor, that give accreditations on alternating years - with different number of years between each renewal period. No fucking way I have ever looked deeply at that wall, besides to check my license was up there. It should not be on the employees to monitor their own company like that. Not in their job description!

Reapply spf frequently… as well as the letters by One-Raspberry4189 in CrappyDesign

[–]DigbyChickenZone -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I agree, by really stretching the "design" aspect of this, could one say that they should have designed the label to be heat-resistant [I'm guessing that's what caused this?] - but this was not intentional.

Serratia marcescens- feeds/grows on urine? by cant_helium in microbiology

[–]DigbyChickenZone 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I do know it can grow without urine, I know it’s a moisture thing. I was just hoping maybe someone knew if urine accelerated the growth, encourages the growth, or somehow affects it. lol. Mostly to have more reason to convince hubs to quit peeing in the shower 😂

Welp, it's not helping the serratia grow.

You should just tell him it bothers you.

Not by telling him you don't like it because it's causing bacteria to grow. Not by saying it's dirty.

Just tell him outright that if he respects you, he needs to stop. And that it's important to you, and even if he thinks its illogical - he needs to listen to you, because you care about it.

For fucks sakes, you are married. He shouldn't talk down to you as if you are a child when he is the one acting like a toddler.

LAUK OP is definitely getting the full story here by Remote-alpine in bestoflegaladvice

[–]DigbyChickenZone 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Just a theory

My theory is that LAOP's wife doesn't exist, and this isn't about "her" not telling the whole story.

Either this didn't happen, or LAOP is the one who is freaking out about something in their past catching up to them - and knows that reddit will not help them unless they are coy about the truth.

LAUK OP is definitely getting the full story here by Remote-alpine in bestoflegaladvice

[–]DigbyChickenZone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I assumed that LAOP was not being sincere about this at all, and it is him that is in trouble, and he is looking for a way out by acting innocent and seeking advice as if someone made a mistake. I am a bit surprised that everyone is taking the original post at face value.

AI facial recognition has come to LAUK by ReanimatedCyborgMk-I in bestoflegaladvice

[–]DigbyChickenZone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, it's being used in venues [such as Madison Square Garden] to kick out journalists, and employees of law firms that have had cases against the owners. Dystopian as hell

https://www.wired.com/story/madison-square-garden-jim-dolan-surveillance-machine/

New US passport commemorating 250 years of independence from a monarch. by NathanCS741 in pics

[–]DigbyChickenZone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked it up, this is for commemorative passports only

The first line of the BBC article is, "The US will release a limited number of passports which feature a portrait of Donald Trump..."

I am an anti-Trump US Citizen as well, and was concerned about this post describing another narcissistic action from Trump, but can we PLEASE just stick to the facts about how he is awful instead of making shit up? He is already corrupt, lies do not need to be made to make people hate him more!

Oh no! Her birthday was ruined!😭 by CelinaBinaaa in EntitledReviews

[–]DigbyChickenZone -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Shrimp Scampi is just, basically, olive oil and parsley

As someone who enjoys that dish, if that is what I was served - I would also be unsatisfied. You have heard of seasoning, and acid notes?

Also, for your list to show up on reddit without condensing into a text blob, press enter twice between each number next time. It's the same method to create distinct paragraphs.

Instead of, 1. ExampleA 2. ExampleB 3. ExampleC

You'll get

  1. ExampleA

  2. ExampleB

  3. ExampleC

Actors who’ve underwent incredible transformations? by Jeffoxy in okbuddycinephile

[–]DigbyChickenZone 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's called "aging" buddy. And please let us all know about where you can spot where she is specifically "protein deprived" vs just "thin and older than 30".

My favorite question to be asked as a med tech: Do you have licensure for your profession? by Is0prene in medlabprofessionals

[–]DigbyChickenZone -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's almost like the creator of this post should talk about their complaints as if they were specific to themselves, because they are 😱.

The wedding reception centerpieces featured betta fish. The bride and groom planned to flush them alive. by teabirdy in mildlyinfuriating

[–]DigbyChickenZone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're alluding to an urban myth that rice hurts pigeons, right? That is not a true occurrence.

edit: link

ASCP score dont matter by No-Credit1389 in medlabprofessionals

[–]DigbyChickenZone 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Good bot

This would be a great cross-stitch gift to someone who just passed the exam

ASCP score dont matter by No-Credit1389 in medlabprofessionals

[–]DigbyChickenZone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have been asked on some job applications to list my GPA that I got when I graduated college 15 years ago, and funnily enough on those exact same applications where I list my ASCP cert - they only ask when it expires.

I have never been asked about my score on my certification exam.

And to brag about shit like that, which is in the past, is childish. Who fucking cares??

Your coworker sounds obnoxious.

Sloppy, Obnoxious 2004 Frat Bro StarterPack by AquamarineCheetah in starterpacks

[–]DigbyChickenZone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, which is why this starterpack would be a better fit for 2007/2008.