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

Acute Pyelonephritis I: Introduction01:27

Acute Pyelonephritis I: Introduction

1.5K
Pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the renal parenchyma and collecting system, including the renal pelvis, tubules, and interstitial tissue of one or both kidneys. It can be classified as either acute—a sudden, severe infection—or chronic, which refers to long-term or recurrent kidney infections.The primary cause of acute pyelonephritis (APN) is bacterial infection, with Escherichia coli accounting for approximately 70-80% of cases. Other bacteria, such...
1.5K
Acute Pyelonephritis II: Diagnostic Studies and Management01:28

Acute Pyelonephritis II: Diagnostic Studies and Management

842
Introduction:For diagnosing acute pyelonephritis, a comprehensive patient history is collected to identify symptoms such as dysuria, frequent or urgent urination, flank pain, or costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness that may suggest a kidney infection.Physical ExaminationDuring the physical examination, CVA tenderness is assessed. This involves gentle percussion over the costovertebral angle, where tenderness often indicates a kidney infection.Diagnostic TestsUrinalysis: Used to identify white...
842
Cholecystitis01:20

Cholecystitis

29
Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, most commonly caused by obstruction of the cystic duct. This blockage prevents bile from draining, leading to gallbladder distension, inflammation, and potentially serious complications. This condition may present acutely or chronically and can happen with or without gallstones.EtiologyAbout 95% of cholecystitis cases are calculous, caused by gallstones blocking the cystic duct, leading to bile accumulation and inflammation of the gallbladder...
29
Acute Pancreatitis I: Introduction01:25

Acute Pancreatitis I: Introduction

24
Acute pancreatitis is the sudden inflammation of the pancreas caused by the early activation of digestive enzymes, leading to the autodigestion of pancreatic tissue. This results in local inflammation and, in severe cases, systemic complications.EtiologyUnderstanding the underlying causes is crucial, as identifying the etiology guides treatment and anticipates complications. Acute pancreatitis can be triggered by various factors, typically grouped into the following clinical categories.Biliary...
24

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Wound infection with multidrug-resistant Providencia rettgeri: About a case report and littérature review.

IDCases·2024
Same author

Cationic Polystyrene Latex Nanocarriers for Immunostimulatory Long Double-Stranded RNA Delivery to Ovarian Cancer Cells.

Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials·2024
Same author

Evaluation of a Molecular Test for Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolates Resistant to Rifampicin and Isoniazid.

Clinical laboratory·2022
Same author

Breast tuberculosis: A forgotten diagnosis.

IDCases·2021
Same author

<i>Shewanella putrefaciens</i>: A cause of bacteremia not to neglect.

IDCases·2021
Same author

The occurrence of a multidrug-resistant tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess in an immunocompetent patient: A case report.

IDCases·2021

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 2, 2026

Imaging InlC Secretion to Investigate Cellular Infection by the Bacterial Pathogen Listeria monocytogenes
14:05

Imaging InlC Secretion to Investigate Cellular Infection by the Bacterial Pathogen Listeria monocytogenes

Published on: September 19, 2013

9.8K

Acute cholangitis due to Micrococcus lylae: First case report.

O Abdesselami1,2, A Saddari1,2, S Ezrari1

  • 1Laboratory of Microbiology. Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed the First), Oujda, Morocco.

Idcases
|September 2, 2024
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This case report details a rare cholangitis infection caused by Micrococcus lylae in a diabetic patient. Prompt diagnosis and treatment led to a full recovery, highlighting M. lylae as a potential pathogen.

Keywords:
Antibiotic therapyBile ductCholangitisMicrococcus lylae

More Related Videos

Inducing Acute Lung Injury in Mice by Direct Intratracheal Lipopolysaccharide Instillation
11:07

Inducing Acute Lung Injury in Mice by Direct Intratracheal Lipopolysaccharide Instillation

Published on: July 6, 2019

24.9K
Inducing Acute Liver Injury in Rats via Carbon Tetrachloride CCl4 Exposure Through an Orogastric Tube
06:12

Inducing Acute Liver Injury in Rats via Carbon Tetrachloride CCl4 Exposure Through an Orogastric Tube

Published on: April 28, 2020

11.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 2, 2026

Imaging InlC Secretion to Investigate Cellular Infection by the Bacterial Pathogen Listeria monocytogenes
14:05

Imaging InlC Secretion to Investigate Cellular Infection by the Bacterial Pathogen Listeria monocytogenes

Published on: September 19, 2013

9.8K
Inducing Acute Lung Injury in Mice by Direct Intratracheal Lipopolysaccharide Instillation
11:07

Inducing Acute Lung Injury in Mice by Direct Intratracheal Lipopolysaccharide Instillation

Published on: July 6, 2019

24.9K
Inducing Acute Liver Injury in Rats via Carbon Tetrachloride CCl4 Exposure Through an Orogastric Tube
06:12

Inducing Acute Liver Injury in Rats via Carbon Tetrachloride CCl4 Exposure Through an Orogastric Tube

Published on: April 28, 2020

11.3K

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Micrococcus lylae is an opportunistic Gram-positive bacterium.
  • Infections caused by M. lylae are rare, with few reported cases.
  • This study focuses on a unique case of cholangitis attributed to M. lylae.

Observation:

  • A 69-year-old female with type 2 diabetes and prior cholecystectomy presented with acute cholangitis symptoms.
  • Imaging revealed bile duct dilatation and stones.
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) was performed for diagnosis and treatment.

Findings:

  • Microbiological examination of bile fluid exclusively identified Micrococcus lylae.
  • The patient received empirical antibiotics, followed by targeted therapy.
  • Clinical improvement was observed with normalization of inflammatory markers.

Implications:

  • This case highlights M. lylae as a causative agent of cholangitis.
  • It underscores the importance of microbiological identification for guiding effective treatment.
  • The successful management demonstrates a viable therapeutic approach for M. lylae-induced biliary infections.