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What are Enterococci? Enterococci are Gram-positive cocci that are part of the normal intestinal flora of humans and animals. Examples of species that are clinically important are Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium, which cause a variety of infections including cellulitis, wound infections, endocarditis, urinary tract infections (UTIs), prostatitis, intra-abdominal infections and bloodstream infections. Some enterococci are naturally resistant to common beta-lactam […]

Epstein-Barr Virus (EPV) Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), also known as human herpesvirus 4, spreads through bodily fluids and can lead to infectious mononucleosis (‘mono’) and other illnesses. Transmission EBV spreads through bodily fluids, including blood and semen, although primarily through saliva. The disease can also spread through blood transfusions, organ transplants, sharing cutlery, crockery and personal

What are Enterobacteriaceae? Enterobacteriaceae are a large family of Gram-negative bacteria that includes a number of pathogens such as Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Citrobacter, Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Shigella, Proteus, Serratia and other species. These pathogens are present in the human intestinal tract and are a normal part of the gut flora. They are a common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs), and some species can also

What is Enteroviral Meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges (the tissue that covers the spinal cord and brain. Viral meningitis is the most common type of meningitis (other causes are bacteria and fungi). The most common causes of viral meningitis are non-polio enteroviruses (called ‘enteroviruses’ or ‘coxsackie viruses’ or ‘echoviruses’). There are other

What is Emergomycosis?  Emergomycosis is a disease caused by the fungus Emergomyces (formerly called Emmonsia). Emergomyces is a thermally-dimorphic fungus meaning it grows as a thread-like mould in the environment and as a yeast (a single-celled fungus) when it causes human infections. This fungus causes disease in people with weakened immune systems worldwide especially those with HIV. It is possible

What is Emergomycosis?  Emergomycosis is a disease caused by the fungus Emergomyces (formerly called Emmonsia). Emergomyces is a thermally-dimorphic fungus meaning it grows as a thread-like mould in the environment and as a yeast (a single-celled fungus) when it causes human infections. This fungus causes disease in people with weakened immune systems worldwide especially those with HIV. It is possible

What is Ebola virus disease (EVD)? Ebola virus disease (EVD) (previously known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever), is a severe, often fatal disease in humans and non-human primates. The disease is caused by infection with the Ebola virus. The disease was first recognized in 1976 when two outbreaks (near the Ebola River, Democratic Republic of Congo