Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infection Contact Precautions Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are gram-negative bacteria, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli, that produce the enzyme carbapenemase. The enzyme carbapenemase makes these bacteria resistant…
Candidiasis Candidiasis (also called candidosis or moniliasis) is usually a mild, superficial fungal infection caused by the genus Candida. It usually infects the nails (onychomycosis); skin (diaper rash); mucous membranes,…
Campylobacteriosis Contact Precautions Campylobacteriosis is an intestinal infection caused by Campylobacter, which are spiral-shaped bacteria that invade and destroy the epithelial cells of the jejunum, ileum, and colon. The bacteria…
California Serogroup Viral Disease California serogroup viral disease is an acute inflammatory viral infection that commonly affects the brain, spinal cord, and meninges. It is caused by a virus from…
Brucellosis Brucellosis, which is also known as undulant fever, Malta fever, or Bang’s disease, is an acute febrile illness that is transmitted to humans from animals. It’s caused by the…
Bronchitis Droplet Precautions Contact Precautions Bronchitis is inflammation of the lining of the bronchi and may be acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis usually lasts 7 to 10 days, although the…
Bronchiolitis Droplet Precautions Contact Precautions Bronchiolitis, an inflammation of the lung bronchioles, usually results from a viral infection and can lead to severe illness. This infection usually affects children younger…
Bordetella Pertussis Infection Droplet Precautions The microorganism B. pertussis is a gram-negative, pleomorphic bacillus that causes an infection of the respiratory tract. Commonly known as whooping cough or pertussis, this…
Basidiobolomycosis Basidiobolomycosis, a form of zygomycosis caused by the fungus Basidiobolus ranarum, was first isolated in 1955. It is also known as Entomophthoramycosis basidiobolae. This fungus is found worldwide in…
