Antiretroviral therapy (ART)

HIV 1& 2 -Ag & Ab Screening Test- Introduction, Test Results, Test methods, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

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HIV 1& 2 -Ag & Ab Screening Test- Introduction, Test Results, Test methods, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction The HIV-1 & 2 -Ag & Ab Screening Test is a crucial diagnostic tool used to detect the presence of antibodies (Ab) and antigens (Ag) associated with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, specifically targeting CD4 …

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Penicillium marneffei: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

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Conidia, conidiophore, phialide,and metullae of Penicillium marneffei in LPCB tease mount of culture microscopy at a magnification of 400X

Introduction Penicillium marneffei is a thermally dimorphic fungus and a significant human pathogen, causing a rare but severe disease called penicilliosis marneffei. It is classified under the phylum Ascomycota and the family Talaromycetaceae. The fungus was first discovered and described by a French physician, Captain …

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