by Crestone, Inc. | Nov 24, 2022 | Information
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is one of the prevalent contributors to hospital-acquired infections and can have a detrimental impact on patient health. MRSA infections, and the complications that can present because of an MRSA infection,...
by Crestone, Inc. | Nov 9, 2022 | Information
Mycobacteria are a type of bacteria that can cause infections in humans. There are more than 120 identified species of Mycobacteria, with a minority of those being associated with illnesses in human beings. Most mycobacteria are not harmful, but some can cause serious...
by Crestone, Inc. | Oct 25, 2022 | Information
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) are a group of almost 200 species commonly found in the environment (particularly in soil, dust, and water). While they are in the same group of bacteria that causes tuberculosis, these microorganisms do not—but they are opportunistic...
by Crestone, Inc. | Oct 12, 2022 | Information
Peptidoglycan is a complex polymer found in the cell wall of bacteria. It is comprised of amino acids attached to sugars, linked together by peptide bonds. Along with lipoteichoic acid and teichoic acid, important secondary cell wall polymers, it forms a part of a...
by Crestone, Inc. | Sep 22, 2022 | Information
Antibiotic treatments play a crucial role in fighting harmful bacterial infections. Not only are they prescribed to treat many infections caused by bacteria, but they can also help slow and prevent the spread of diseases. However, an antibiotic treatment needs to be...
