Biosafety Cabinet (BSC)-Introduction, Purpose and Function,  Working Mechanism, Types, and Application

Biosafety Cabinet (BSC)-Introduction, Purpose and Function,  Working Mechanism, Types, and Application

Introduction of Biosafety Cabinet (BSC) A biosafety cabinet (BSC) is a specialized enclosed, ventilated laboratory workspace that is designed for safely handling materials contaminated with pathogens or toxins. It protects the operator, the product being worked on, and the environment. BSC uses high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA)  filters to …

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Direct Microscopy Examination of Clinical Samples- Introduction, Purpose and Benefits, Methods, Applications, and Limitation

Direct Microscopy Examination of Clinical Samples- Introduction, Purpose and Benefits, Methods, Applications, and Limitation

Introduction of Direct Microscopy Examination of Clinical Samples Direct microscopy examination of clinical samples, or wet mount examination, involves examining clinical specimens under a microscope without prior staining or culturing. This technique provides a rapid assessment of the presence and morphology of microbes, facilitating preliminary diagnosis and …

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Top 10 Human Parasites: List with short Descriptions, and Footage

Cysts of Giardia labmlia in saline wet mount of feces microscopic examination

Top 10 Human Parasites List A list of the Top 10 Human Parasites is summarized as follows- Short Descriptions of Top 10 Human Parasites Plasmodium spp. Entamoeba histolytica Ascaris lumbricoides Giardia lamblia Taenia solium Toxoplasma gondii Trichomonas vaginalis Schistosoma spp. Hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator …

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Entamoeba histolytica-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynote

Entamoeba histolytica-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynote

Introduction Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan parasite responsible for amoebic dysentery and amoebiasis. It primarily infects the intestinal tract, causing symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, and sometimes liver abscesses. The parasite has two forms: the infectious cyst and the trophozoite, which causes tissue damage. E. …

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Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Platforms-Introduction, Principle, Types, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Platforms Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) has transformed the field of genomics and our understanding of the intricacies of the genome. Here’s a brief introduction to the topic: What is Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)? Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), also known as high-throughput sequencing, is …

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Multilocus sequence typing (MLST)-Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction Multilocus Sequence Typing (MLST) is a molecular typing technique used in microbiology and genetics to classify and differentiate bacterial strains based on their genetic diversity. MLST is particularly valuable for studying the epidemiology and evolution of bacterial pathogens. Here is an introduction to the …

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Spectrophotometer-Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Application, and Keynotes

Spectrophotometer-Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction A spectrophotometer is a scientific instrument used to measure how different substances absorb or transmit light at various wavelengths. It is a valuable tool in chemistry, biology, physics, and various other scientific disciplines. Spectrophotometry allows researchers to quantitatively analyze the concentration of a solute …

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Tapeworm-Introduction, Morphology, Life Cycle, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Tapeworm-Introduction, Morphology, Life Cycle, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Tapeworms, scientifically known as cestodes, are a type of parasitic flatworm that belong to the class Cestoda. These parasites are characterized by their long, ribbon-like bodies, which are made up of multiple segments called proglottids. Tapeworms are well adapted to a parasitic lifestyle, often …

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