Colistimethate

Products Colistimethate is commercially available as a powder for the preparation of a solution for a nebulizer and as a powder for the preparation of an infusion solution for a nebulizer. It has been approved in many countries since 2000. Structure and properties Colistimethate sodium is prepared from colistin by reaction with formaldehyde and sodium … Colistimethate

Burkholderia Pseudomallei: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

Burkholderia pseudomallei is a bacterium in the Proteobacteria division and in the Burkoholderiaceae family. It can cause the disease melioidosis in humans. What is Burkholderia pseudomallei? The pathogen Burkholderia pseudomallei belongs to the Gram-negative bacteria. Gram-negative bacteria can be stained red in what is known as Gram stain. In addition to a thin peptidoglycan layer … Burkholderia Pseudomallei: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

Streptomyces: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

Streptomyces are bacteria belonging to the Actinobacteria. They are used to produce antibiotics. What are streptomyces? Streptomyces are a genus of bacteria belonging to the order Actinomycetales and the family Streptomycetaceae. They belong to the gram-positive bacteria. This means that they can be stained blue in the Gram stain. In contrast to the Gram-negative bacteria, … Streptomyces: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

Bacilli: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

Bacilli are also known as rod-shaped bacteria. Bacilli include bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella. What are bacilli? Escherichia coli is known in the human intestinal flora as a supplier of vitamins, especially vitamin K‘s. The bacterium does not normally cause disease. Click to enlarge. Bacilli are rod-shaped bacteria. The term does not include … Bacilli: Infection, Transmission & Diseases