As the resistance rate at baseline was low, no conclusion could be made about clarithromycin's efficacy for infections caused by macrolide-resistant S. pneumoniae. Both treatments were well tolerated.

As an alternative, Gram-stain-based microbiological diagnosis of BV has been proposed. To perform a Gram stain, vaginal fluid or discharge is collected on a glass slide, allowed to air-dry ...

Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa. This discipline includes fundamental research on the biochemistry, physiology, cell ...

Mar. 13, 2025 — A study has established the importance of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that is part of the immune system, in generating a response to pneumonia vaccines. Researchers have found ...

hWHO Collaborating Centre for New Vaccines Surveillance, Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Fajara, The Gambia iDepartment of Microbiology ...

1 Consultant in Paediatric Accident and Emergency and General Paediatrics, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK 2 Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Royal Brompton Hospital, London ...

Blood cultures were positive after 9 hours of incubation. The Gram stain disclosed Gram-negative bacilli, and the sample was then plated on MacConkey, sheep blood and chocolate agar. After 6 hours, ...

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