Mycology

Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Introduction, Types, Signs and Symptoms, Common Pathogens, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

Introduction Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) encompass a broad range of infections that affect the skin, underlying connective tissues,…

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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

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

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

MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry: Introduction, Principle, Handling Procedure, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry, commonly abbreviated as MALDI-TOF MS, is a powerful analytical technique used in the…

3 years ago

Pleural Fluid Culture and Sensitivity: Introduction, Report, Clinical Significance, Common Pathogens, and Keynotes

Introduction Pleural fluid culture and sensitivity is a diagnostic test used to identify and determine the antibiotic susceptibility of microorganisms…

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Pericardial Fluid Culture and Sensitivity: Introduction, Report, Clinical Significance, Common Pathogens, and Keynotes

Introduction Pericardial fluid culture and sensitivity is a diagnostic test performed to identify and determine the antibiotic susceptibility of microorganisms…

3 years ago

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): Introduction, Principle, Types, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction Polymerase Chain Reaction, commonly known as PCR, is a powerful and widely used molecular biology technique that allows for…

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Sputum Culture and Sensitivity: Introduction, Report, Clinical Significance, Common Pathogens, and Keynotes

Introduction Sputum culture and sensitivity is a medical laboratory test used to identify and determine the susceptibility of bacteria or…

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