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Early Diagnosis Of Purulent Pericarditis Secondary To Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus In An End-Stage Renal Disease Patient, Stephen Shey, Alejandro Espinosa-Tello, Amnah Andrabi
Early Diagnosis Of Purulent Pericarditis Secondary To Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus In An End-Stage Renal Disease Patient, Stephen Shey, Alejandro Espinosa-Tello, Amnah Andrabi
North Texas GME Research Forum 2023
Introduction Purulent pericarditis is a rare illness in the modern age of medicine due to the increased usage of antibiotics. Unfortunately, diagnosis of this disease is often delayed due to its nonspecific symptoms. Without treatment, the mortality is nearly one hundred percent due to major complications such as cardiac tamponade and constrictive pericarditis. As a result, most cases of purulent pericarditis are discovered post-mortem. This case report details an early diagnosis of purulent pericarditis secondary to methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) in an end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patient. Case Presentation A 66-year-old female with past medical history of ESRD initially presented …
Study Of Glucose Supplementation On Antibiotic Efficacy Against Staphylococcus Aureus, Areej Malik, Alexandra E. Chittams-Miles, Claudia Muratori, Erin B. Purcell
Study Of Glucose Supplementation On Antibiotic Efficacy Against Staphylococcus Aureus, Areej Malik, Alexandra E. Chittams-Miles, Claudia Muratori, Erin B. Purcell
College of Sciences Posters
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), is a Gram-positive, facultative anaerobic, biofilm-forming bacterium. It is the leading cause of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) in the United States. The public health impact of S. aureus has been increased by the emergence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It has also shown intermediate resistance to Vancomycin, which suggests that full resistance may develop. It is known that hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) from diabetes reduces immune system function. Patients with diabetes experience a greater rate of skin and soft tissue infections. This research explores the effect of increasing glucose concentration on S. …