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Gram Negative Bacteria - Identification Algorithm
- Rods (Bacilli)
- Cocci (Diplococci)
- Coccobacilli
- HACEK Group

By Dr. Colleen S.
Gram Negative Bacteria ... Identification Algorithm ... - Rods (Bacilli ... Gram #Negative #Bacteria ... Identification #Algorithm
Gram Positive Bacteria - Identification Algorithm
Cocci 
  - Catalase +
     -
Gram Positive Bacteria ... Identification Algorithm ... Gamma-Hemolysis Rods (Bacilli ... #GramPositive #Bacteria ... Identification #Algorithm
Microorganisms Responsible for Infective Endocarditis

Native valves:
 - Streptococcus viridans 
 - Enterococci 
 - Other streptococci
Gram-negative bacilli ... Culture negative bacilli ... Gram-negative bacilli ... #Endocarditis #Bacteria ... #Differential #InfectiousDiseases
Transplant Infections Timeline
Pre-transplant:
 • Common bacteria (endogenous): Staphylococci (skin), Gram-negative bacilli (gut)
 • Viruses: HSV (reactivation)
Engraftment:
Pre-transplant: • Common bacteria ... Gram-negative bacilli ... Engraftment: • Common bacteria ... Gram-negative bacilli ... diagnosis #causes #infectiousdiseases
"Recommended laboratory HIV testing algorithm for serum or plasma specimens. Based on: Centers for Disease Control
"Recommended laboratory ... HIV testing algorithm ... CDC #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #InfectiousDisease ... #Laboratory
HACEK is the acronym commonly used to describe and help doctors to remember a group of
Gram-negative bacilli ... caused by HACEK bacteria ... #Diagnosis #InfectiousDiseases
Acute Diarrhea - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Watery/Large Volume (Small Bowel)
 • Viral
 • Bacterial (e.g. C peffrjngens,
Differential Diagnostic Algorithm ... • Viral • Bacterial ... Large Bowel) • Bacterial ... Predominant • Bacillus ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acute Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Framework
1)  Diagnostic studies only for dysentery, severe disease, >7 days
2)
Astrovirus • Bacterial ... Staph aureus, Bacillus ... NonInfectious #Algorithm
Soil Related Infections - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Mechanism Of Infection:
 • Wound
 • GI: Ingestion, MUD, Contaminated
rhizosphere include: bacteria ... arthropods Bacteria ... pneumophila • Bacillus ... maltophilia • Bacillus ... differential #diagnosis #InfectiousDiseases
Guide to Interpretation of Positive Blood Cultures

I arrange the potential Gram stain results that one can
‘Shape’ of the bacteria ... clues suggest Bacillus ... Interpretation #Laboratory