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EIA, n the abbreviation for enzyme immunoassay; better known as ELISA for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, used to detect the presence of HIV antibody to HIV in the blood. Eikenella corrodens (īk n.pr a gram-negative, rod-shaped, facultatively anaerobic bacteria that is part of the normal flora of the oral cavity but may become an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised patients. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Although rare, infective endocarditis is caused by gram-negative organisms such as the HACEK (Haemophilus aphrophilus, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, Cardiobacterium hominis, Eikenella corrodens, Kingella kingae) group, Bartonella spp. It is most commonly associated with a group of gram-negative bacilli collectively known as HACEK (for Hemophilus parainfluenzae, H aphrophilus, Hemophilus paraphrophilus, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, Cardiobacterium hominis, Eikenella corrodens, and Kingella kingae). Other bacterial organisms isolated from these wounds included Weeksella zoohelcum, Eikenella corrodens, Pasteurella multocida, Staphylococcus aureus, and Corynebacterium spp. |
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