A Gram stain is a common test to classify bacteria in blood, urine, or the infection site. It is based on dissimilating cell wall components and differentiating between Gram-positive or Gram-negative categories within a complex ecosystem (Duquenoy et al., 2020). The Gram-positive bacteria are characterized by a thick peptidoglycan layer, while the Gram-negative bacteria reveal a thin layer. Doctors usually prescribe antibiotics to fight bacteria growth. They destroy bacterial cell walls, inhibit their synthesis, and predict the overall damage to the human body (Duquenoy et al., 2020). In other words, the goal of antibiotics is to support the immune system in the treatment process. Carriers are the hosts that play an important role in pathogen transmission but remain asymptomatic. Several types of carriers create a threat to human health, namely transient (dangerous for short periods), chronic (infectious for prolonged periods), incubating (always asymptomatic), and convalescent (possible after recovery).
For example, Jan gets an MRSA infection during rehabilitation provoked by S. aureus. Healthcare providers must explain the causes and characteristics of this bacterium. The staining method allows for identifying the anaerobic strains that belong to this type of bacteria (Duquenoy et al., 2020). S. aureus is one of the most dangerous pathogens that spread by contacting an infected person, using the same objects, or even inhaling droplets. Skin infections like furuncles and boils may be provoked by S. aureus. If no treatment steps are taken, more serious complications like pneumonia, bone infections, or toxic shock syndrome may be observed if bacteria reach the bloodstream. This pathogen is resistant to many antibiotics, and it is important to take several tests to ensure the condition is managed and no danger to the system is present.
References
Duquenoy, A., Bellais, S., Gasc, C., Schwintner, C., Dore, J., & Thomas, V. (2020). Assessment of Gram-and viability-staining methods for quantifying bacterial community dynamics using flow cytometry.Frontiers in Microbiology, 11. Web.