Types of microbes

Gram-negative; facultative anaerobic rod; enteric; ubiquitous in humans; presence in water considered indication of fecal contamination; reservoir; GI and female GU tracts; opportunistic pathogen.

Mold; found in soil, natural debris, air handling systems, indoor and outdoor air; worldwide. Modes of Transmission: contact; trauma; inhalation; ingestion.

Enteric, facultative anaerobic Gram-negative rod. Modes of Transmission: Fecal-oral; ingestion of contaminated food and water; food handlers; sexual transmission; contact.

Yeast-like mold; worldwide. Contact Common Infections: hypersensitivity pneumonitis or "humidifier lung" characterized by shortness of breath, cough, fever, chest infiltrates, and acute inflammatory reaction; catheter-related septicemia.

Mold; found in soil, air, plant debris; all types of climates from extremes of Himalayas to deserts. Modes of Transmission: contact. Common Infections: contaminant; cutaneous infections. brain abscesses, peritonitis.

Mold (room temperature) and yeast (body temperature) phases; found in soil, plant material, indoor air; Southeast Asia and China; over 30 species. Modes of Transmission: contact; soil exposure; trauma; inhalation.

Yeast; normal gastrointestinal, oral, skin flora; worldwide. Modes of Transmission: contact; endogenous. Common Infections: opportunistic; IV and central line infections; thrush; vaginitis; skin and nail infections; meningitis.

Enteric, aerobic Gram-negative rod; worldwide distribution in water, soil, plants. Modes of Transmission: Contaminated water, solutions; foods; exposure to contaminated equipment.

Aerobic Gram-negative rod; normal flora intestinal genital tracts. Modes of Transmission: Contact with ulcerative genital lesions; endogenous.

Symptoms of Infestation: allergy symptoms: sneezing, runny nose, itchy/red, watery eyes, nasal congestion, itchy nose, roof of mouth or throat, postnasal drip, cough, facial pressure or pain.

Gram-negative; facultative anaerobic rod; enteric Modes of Transmission: Unwashed hands; contaminated medical devices and instrumentation; commonly consumed in food and water; endogenous.

Enteric, facultative anaerobic Gram-negative rod. Modes of Transmission: Fecal-oral, sources include: contaminated milk, water, reptiles, amphibians, eggs, ice cream, meringue, shellfish, undercooked chicken, fish and pork.

Your Content Goes Here Gram-negative V&S-shaped rod; enteric; found in pigs, poultry, birds, cats and dogs. Common Infections: Gastroenteritis; sepsis; meningitis; abscesses; urinary tract infections; peritonitis; pancreatitis. Inhibited by PureHandle®: Yes [...]

Your Content Goes Here Gram-positive cocci in grape-like clusters. Modes of Transmission: Endogenous; direct contact; unwashed hands; contaminated foods and equipment. Inhibited by PureHandle®: Yes

Gram-positive rod; found in soil and vegetable matter; may colonize GI tract; most likely to sicken pregnant women and their newborns, adults aged 65+ and people with weakened immune systems.

Common Infections: Urinary tract infections; bloodstream infections; wound infections; endocarditis; intra-abdominal/pelvic wounds; surgical site infections.

Common Infections: Abscess; pneumonia; empyema; osteomyelitis; sepsis; bacteremia; endocarditis; strains with acquired resistance to Methicillin (MRSA) common in hospitals; enteroxins; toxic shock syndrome (TSS).