Diphtheria

Throat Swab Gram stain: Introduction, Report-Interpretation, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Fig. Throat swab Gram stain photomicrograph at a magnification of 1000X A throat swab Gram stain is a rapid,…

9 months ago

Corynebacterium diphtheriae: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Corynebacterium diphtheriae is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that causes diphtheria, a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening respiratory infection. This…

3 years ago