Bacterial infections are common in all types of environments. However, infections due to multidrug-resistant bacteria are often found in hospitals and long-term acute care facilities. In addition, immunocompromised individuals and patients with chronic diseases are highly susceptible to bacterial infections.
Some bacterial infections need a careful diagnostic strategy due to their rarity or ability to exhibit characteristics similar to other bacterial species. Here is a quiz based on interesting case reports to refresh your knowledge of bacterial infections! Reference : Amoozgar B et al., 2019, Case Reports in Infectious Diseases; Siddamreddy S et al., 2020, Cureus; and Al-Sardi M et al., 2021, Cuerus.
