the Newborn Nightmare

part 1

1.what challenges Dr Maddison is facing?

2. What information does he have so far about the infection?

3. What are some possible causes of skin infections? List at least five different organisms.

4. What should Dr Maddison’s next move be in determining the cause of the babies’ infection?

Part2

1. You are a microbiologist in charge of reading the gram stain for this case. From your instructor obtain a specimen. Unless it is already stained, stain the specimen and examine it microscopically. Record your observations of Gram reaction and morphology of any bacteria you observe. Also record the presence of any host cells, such as epithelial cells or white blood cells.

2. List at least 2 genera of clinically significant bacteria that are consistent with your observations.

3. List at least two kinds of culture media that will support the growth of the above organism