Basic Microbiology

Prototheca: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Prototheca is an achlorophyllic algae that infects humans and animals. It lacks chlorophyll and cannot perform photosynthesis. Moreover, it…

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Sclerotic Bodies: Introduction, Lab Diagnosis, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Sclerotic Bodies, also known as Medlar Bodies or muriform cells, are thick-walled, pigmented fungal elements typically observed in chromoblastomycosis.…

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Fungal Identification by NGS: Introduction, Principle, Test Methods, Test Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Fungal identification by NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) uses advanced DNA sequencing. Moreover, it rapidly detects diverse fungal species. It enhances…

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Influenza A and Influenza B Rapid Test: Introduction, Principle, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Clinical Significance and Keynotes

Introduction This test rapidly detects influenza A and B antigens. It employs a chromatographic assay format. Moreover, it is simple…

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Paracoccidioides-Antibody Testing: Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Paracoccidioides antibody testing detects antibodies against the Paracoccidioides species. It plays a vital role in diagnosing paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM). Additionally,…

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MDR ESKAPE-Introduction, Group of Pathogens, Clinical Importance, and Keynotes

Introduction MDR ESKAPE refers to a group of bacteria that resist multiple antibiotics. Firstly, these pathogens escape the effects of…

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BD BACTEC Blood Culture System: Introduction, Principle, Processing, and Keynotes

Introduction The BD BACTEC Blood Culture System is an advanced diagnostic tool for detecting bloodstream infections. It automates microbial culture…

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Fungal Identification-Introduction, Conventional Method and MALDI TOF Method, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction Fungal identification plays a vital role in diagnosing infections. Mycologists use various methods to identify fungal species. Firstly, conventional…

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Complement Fixation Test-Introduction, Principle, Testing Procedure, Result -Interpretation, and Keynotes

Introduction Complement Fixation Test is a classical assay that detects specific antibodies in patient serum samples. The test employs complement…

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Serratia odorifera-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Serratia odorifera is a Gram-negative bacterium from the Enterobacteriaceae family. Moreover, it inhabits environmental and clinical settings. Additionally, it…

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