Infection

Otitis Media: Introduction, Types, Signs and Symptoms, Common Pathogens, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

Introduction Otitis media is a medical term used to describe inflammation and infection of the middle ear. The middle ear…

3 years ago

Influenza Viruses: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Influenza viruses, commonly known as the flu viruses, are a group of RNA viruses belonging to the Orthomyxoviridae family.…

3 years ago

Food Poisoning:  Introduction, Types, Signs and Symptoms, Common Pathogens, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

Introduction Food poisoning, also known as foodborne illness, is a widespread and potentially serious public health concern that occurs when…

3 years ago

Tuberculosis: Introduction, Types, Sign and Symptoms, Causative Agent, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs, although it can also impact other parts…

3 years ago

Bloodstream Infections(BSI): Introduction, Types, Sign and Symptoms, Common Pathogens, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

Introduction Bloodstream infections (BSI), also known as bacteremia or septicemia, are serious medical conditions characterized by the presence of bacteria…

3 years ago

Pneumonia: Introduction, Types, Sign and Symptoms, Common Pathogens, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

Introduction Pneumonia is a common and potentially serious respiratory infection that affects the lungs. It can be caused by various…

3 years ago

VDRL Test: Introduction, Test Result, Normal Range, Test method, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction The Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test is a blood test used to detect the presence of antibodies that…

3 years ago

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

Introduction Ureaplasma is a genus of bacteria that belong to the class Mollicutes. These bacteria are characterized by their small…

3 years ago

Legionella pneumophila: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Legionella pneumophila is a gram-negative, aerobic bacterium responsible for causing Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia, and Pontiac…

3 years ago

Microsporum ferrugineum: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Microsporum ferrugineum is a species of dermatophytic fungus that belongs to the genus Microsporum. Dermatophytes are a group of…

3 years ago