A learning Resource to Teach Microbiology and Infection Management
The purpose of this site and the accompanying book, "Microbiology Nuts and Bolts" is to provide a clinically focused, no nonsense guide to the key elements of microbiology and infection. These must have resources are intended to stop common and often unnecessary mistakes that occur in everyday medicine and antibiotic prescribing. Written by a Consultant Clinical Microbiologist, they aim to provide doctors and healthcare staff with the ability to confidently identity the microorganisms that are the cause of a patient’s infection and how to treat them. The site contains some but not all the resources available in the book.
The book is set out by condition rather than microorganism allowing for quick reference in a clinical setting. It is divided into six main parts: Basic Concepts, Microbiology, Infection Control, Clinical Scenarios, Antibiotics and Emergencies. It is best to read Basic Concepts and Microbiology thoroughly first, as this will give the building blocks to understanding infections. After that, dipping into the Clinical Scenarios and Antibiotics sections will aid diagnosing and managing patients with specific infections. Emergencies have been separated into their own section to ensure they can be found quickly. Flowcharts help guide initial emergency treatment, which often needs to be implemented immediately in order to save lives, although they are not a replacement for experienced senior support. Infection Control does not go in to depth regarding policies and politics but gives practical advice about preventing the spread of infections and what to do when you have too many patients for the side rooms available.
The ultimate aim of the site and the book is to empower doctors and healthcare staff to manage patients with infections better, if it achieves this then it will be a success.
The book is set out by condition rather than microorganism allowing for quick reference in a clinical setting. It is divided into six main parts: Basic Concepts, Microbiology, Infection Control, Clinical Scenarios, Antibiotics and Emergencies. It is best to read Basic Concepts and Microbiology thoroughly first, as this will give the building blocks to understanding infections. After that, dipping into the Clinical Scenarios and Antibiotics sections will aid diagnosing and managing patients with specific infections. Emergencies have been separated into their own section to ensure they can be found quickly. Flowcharts help guide initial emergency treatment, which often needs to be implemented immediately in order to save lives, although they are not a replacement for experienced senior support. Infection Control does not go in to depth regarding policies and politics but gives practical advice about preventing the spread of infections and what to do when you have too many patients for the side rooms available.
The ultimate aim of the site and the book is to empower doctors and healthcare staff to manage patients with infections better, if it achieves this then it will be a success.
Microbiology's Bakers dozen...
Can you identify the following bacteria, viruses and parasites? If you can, enroll as a trainee in microbiology, if not explore this site further or consider buying the book "Microbiology Nuts & Bolts" by Dr David Garner.
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Disclaimer: The author and the publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information is as accurate and up-to-date as possible (2013). Therefore, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law, neither the publisher nor the author accept liability for damage of any nature (including damage to property, personal injury or death) arising directly or indirectly from the information on this site.
Disclaimer: The author and the publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information is as accurate and up-to-date as possible (2013). Therefore, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law, neither the publisher nor the author accept liability for damage of any nature (including damage to property, personal injury or death) arising directly or indirectly from the information on this site.
Answers: Norovirus, E.coli, Giardia, Influenza, Proteus, Borrelia, Gonococcus, Meningococcus, Salmonella, S. aureus, S. epidermidis, Streptococcus, Tetanus (these are computer generated images but they are pretty close to the real thing, just a little more colourful!)
