Basic
This staining technique helps identify bacterial species in thyroid infections by distinguishing them based on cell wall properties.
Gram stai
This rare type of thyroid infection can occur after a bacterial infection, especially in immunocompromised individuals.
Acute suppurative thyroiditis
This procedure involves using a thin needle to collect cells from a thyroid nodule for cytological and bacteriological examination.
Fine needle aspiration
This class of drugs is the primary treatment for bacterial infections in the thyroid or parathyroid glands.
Antibiotics
This type of immune cell, often elevated during bacterial infections, is key to fighting off thyroid infections.
Neutrophils
This type of culture medium supports the growth of a wide variety of bacteria in samples from thyroid and parathyroid infections.
Blood agar
A bacterial infection affecting the thyroid gland is most commonly caused by this type of bacteria, known for its role in respiratory infections.
Streptococcus
This biochemical marker, elevated in the bloodstream, is an indication of bacterial infection that can affect the thyroid or parathyroid glands.
C - reactive protein
In severe cases, surgical removal of an abscess in this gland may be necessary if antibiotics alone are not effective.
Thyroid gland
This signaling molecule, produced in response to infection, causes inflammation in the thyroid tissue.
Cytokine
This rapid test detects bacterial antigens directly from thyroid tissue samples without the need for culture.
Antigen direction test
Infection of the parathyroid glands is rare but can occur due to this kind of spread from neighboring infected structures.
Direct extension
Blood cultures are often paired with this type of thyroid diagnostic test to confirm bacterial infections.
Thyroid tissue culture
This specific antibiotic may be prescribed for its effectiveness against Staphylococcus aureus, a common thyroid infection pathogen.
Vancomycin
During a bacterial infection, this specific type of antibody is produced initially and can be detected in blood tests.
IgM
This molecular technique amplifies bacterial DNA, making it useful for identifying infections in the thyroid and parathyroid.
Polymerase chain reaction
This imaging technique is often used to guide needle aspiration biopsies to collect samples from an infected thyroid gland.
Ultrasound
This imaging method, often used to confirm abscesses in the thyroid, provides detailed cross-sectional images.
CT scan
This group of antibiotics is commonly used to treat bacterial infections that affect the thyroid, especially for Streptococcus species.
Beta Lactams
This immune protein acts as an early marker of bacterial infection and inflammation in the thyroid or parathyroid glands.
C Reactive protein
This term refers to the specific arrangement and characteristics of bacteria that helps identify pathogenic species in thyroid infections.
Morphology
Infections in the thyroid may lead to this systemic inflammatory response if not treated promptly.
Sepsis
To differentiate between bacterial and viral thyroiditis, this specific blood test can be valuable.
WBC Count
If a thyroid infection causes an abscess, this fluid removal procedure may be used as part of treatment.
Aspiration
This immune system component, which includes macrophages and dendritic cells, engulfs pathogens to control bacterial spread in the thyroid.
The innate immune system