Lactobacillus-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Lactobacillus and Candida growth on blood agar of curd culture

Introduction Lactobacillus is a genus of bacteria that plays a crucial role in various biological processes, particularly in the fermentation of foods and beverages, as well as in maintaining the balance of the microbiota in the human body. This genus belongs to the lactic acid …

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

Sporangiophores, columellae and rhizoids of Rhizopus species in LPCB preparation of culture microscopy

Introduction Rhizopus is a genus of fungi belonging to the phylum Zygomycota and the class Mucoromycotina. It is one of the most well-known and common genera of the Mucoraceae family. Rhizopus species are saprophytic fungi, meaning they obtain nutrients by decomposing organic matter in their …

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