Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Bacterial Gastroenteritis01:18

Bacterial Gastroenteritis

Bacterial gastroenteritis, characterized by diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting, is often caused by ingestion of contaminated food or water and is frequently associated with pathogenic Escherichia coli strains. These microbes exploit two principal mechanisms to inflict disease.Shiga toxin–producing E. coli, also referred to as STEC—notably O157:H7—release Shiga toxins that target ribosomes, blocking protein synthesis. The B subunit of the toxin binds the host glycolipid receptor...
Reservoir of Infection01:30

Reservoir of Infection

Infectious diseases arise from intricate interactions between pathogens and their reservoirs. A reservoir of infection refers to the natural habitat where a pathogen lives, grows, and multiplies, serving as a continual source of infection. Reservoirs are broadly classified as either living or nonliving, and each plays a unique role in disease transmission, significantly influencing public health interventions and control strategies.Humans act as reservoirs for a wide array of pathogens,...
Cholera01:25

Cholera

Cholera is an acute gastrointestinal disease caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is transmitted primarily via the fecal-oral route through the ingestion of contaminated water or food.Vibrio cholerae is a motile, Gram-negative bacterium of the family Vibrionaceae, primarily associated with waterborne outbreaks in areas with inadequate sanitation. Although over 200 serogroups of V. cholerae exist, only O1 and O139 are responsible for epidemic cholera. The O1 serogroup,...
Stringent Response in E. coli01:23

Stringent Response in E. coli

Bacterial growth is closely tied to nutrient availability, with cells proliferating exponentially under favorable conditions and entering a stationary phase when resources become scarce. This transition is mediated by a regulatory mechanism known as the stringent response, which allows bacteria to adapt to nutrient deprivation by modulating gene expression and metabolic activity.During nutrient scarcity, intracellular amino acid levels decline. It results in the accumulation of uncharged tRNAs...
Investigation of Disease Outbreaks01:23

Investigation of Disease Outbreaks

Multistate foodborne outbreaks pose significant public health risks and require meticulous investigation to identify sources and implement control measures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) utilizes a dynamic seven-step process for these investigations, integrating data from laboratories, interviews, and environmental assessments to protect public health.Outbreak Detection: The detection of multistate outbreaks typically begins with PulseNet, the CDC's national laboratory...
Diversity of Protists I01:15

Diversity of Protists I

Excavata is a diverse group of protists that includes both chemoorganotrophic and phototrophic species, with some thriving in anaerobic environments. Among the key groups within Excavata are diplomonads and parabasalids, which are flagellated protists that lack mitochondria and chloroplasts. These microorganisms typically inhabit anoxic environments, such as the intestines of animals, where they exist either symbiotically or as parasites, relying on fermentation for energy production. Some...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Elevations in Donor-Derived Cell-Free DNA and Allograft Outcomes in Kidney Transplantation.

Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN·2026
Same author

Demographics and Geographic Accessibility of Invasive Fungal Infection Clinical Trial Sites.

JAMA network open·2026
Same author

Invasive fungal infections after Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Blood advances·2026
Same author

Improving access to direct acting antivirals via a multimodal integrated care program in an addiction medicine clinic.

The American journal on addictions·2026
Same author

Burden of adverse transplant outcomes in kidney transplant recipients with COVID-19 and invasive fungal infections: a retrospective cohort study.

BMC infectious diseases·2026
Same author

Multiple dimensions of neurological injury in a liver transplant recipient with cryptococcal meningitis.

ASM case reports·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 10, 2026

Characterization of a Pathogenic Escherichia coli Strain Derived from Oreochromis spp. Farms Using Whole-Genome Sequencing
09:44

Characterization of a Pathogenic Escherichia coli Strain Derived from Oreochromis spp. Farms Using Whole-Genome Sequencing

Published on: December 23, 2022

Emerging Escherichia pathogen.

Quanhathai Kaewpoowat1, Nitipong Permpalung, Deborah E Sentochnik

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, New York, USA. quanhathai.kaewpoowat@bassett.org

Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|June 7, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Escherichia hermannii, rarely a human pathogen, was identified as the sole cause of a catheter-related bloodstream infection. This case highlights a new potential pathogen in clinical settings.

More Related Videos

Detection of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli Colonization in Murine Host by Non-invasive In Vivo Bioluminescence System
06:20

Detection of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli Colonization in Murine Host by Non-invasive In Vivo Bioluminescence System

Published on: April 9, 2018

Non-Invasive Model of Neuropathogenic Escherichia coli Infection in the Neonatal Rat
08:27

Non-Invasive Model of Neuropathogenic Escherichia coli Infection in the Neonatal Rat

Published on: October 29, 2014

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 10, 2026

Characterization of a Pathogenic Escherichia coli Strain Derived from Oreochromis spp. Farms Using Whole-Genome Sequencing
09:44

Characterization of a Pathogenic Escherichia coli Strain Derived from Oreochromis spp. Farms Using Whole-Genome Sequencing

Published on: December 23, 2022

Detection of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli Colonization in Murine Host by Non-invasive In Vivo Bioluminescence System
06:20

Detection of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli Colonization in Murine Host by Non-invasive In Vivo Bioluminescence System

Published on: April 9, 2018

Non-Invasive Model of Neuropathogenic Escherichia coli Infection in the Neonatal Rat
08:27

Non-Invasive Model of Neuropathogenic Escherichia coli Infection in the Neonatal Rat

Published on: October 29, 2014

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Escherichia hermannii is a Gram-negative bacterium first identified in 1982.
  • This species is infrequently associated with human infections.
  • Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are significant healthcare-associated complications.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with symptoms indicative of a bloodstream infection.
  • Blood cultures were drawn for microbiological analysis.
  • Escherichia hermannii was isolated as the exclusive bacterial species.

Findings:

  • This report details the first documented case of Escherichia hermannii causing a CRBSI as the sole pathogen.
  • The identification of E. hermannii underscores its emerging role in human infections.
  • The successful treatment of the patient was achieved.

Implications:

  • This case expands the spectrum of known pathogens causing CRBSIs.
  • Clinicians should consider Escherichia hermannii in the differential diagnosis of CRBSI, especially when other common pathogens are absent.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the pathogenicity and clinical significance of E. hermannii.