Clinical specimens

PANTA Supplement: Introduction, Composition and Function, Uses, and Keynotes

Introduction In microbiology and Tuberculosis (TB) diagnostics, PANTA is an antimicrobial supplement used to prevent the overgrowth of contaminating microorganisms in liquid…

1 week ago

Fungal Microscopy: Introduction, List of Tests, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction Fungal microscopy visualizes fungi in clinical specimens. Moreover, it diagnoses fungal infections rapidly.Additionally, it identifies fungal morphology and structures.…

1 year ago

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

Introduction Penicillium marneffei is a thermally dimorphic fungus and a significant human pathogen, causing a rare but severe disease called…

3 years ago

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

Introduction Curvularia is a genus of filamentous fungi belonging to the family Pleosporaceae, commonly found in soil, decaying plant material,…

3 years ago

Candida Chromagar: Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes

Introduction Candida Chromagar is a selective and differential agar medium used for the isolation and identification of Candida species. HiMedia…

3 years ago