Soft Tissue Infections- Introduction, Types, Sign and Symptoms, Common Pathogens, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

 Introduction Soft tissue infections (STIs) refer to a broad category of infections that affect the body’s soft tissues, including muscles, skin, subcutaneous tissue, and connective tissues. These infections can be caused by various pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even parasites. They can range in …

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Pus Culture and Sensitivity: Introduction, Report, Clinical Significance, Common Pathogens, and Keynotes

Introduction Pus culture and sensitivity is a diagnostic test commonly performed in medical settings to identify and analyze the microorganisms present in a wound, abscess, or other sources of pus. Pus is a thick, yellowish or greenish fluid that accumulates at the site of infection …

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Ochroconis gallopava: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Conidiophores and conidia of Ochroconis gallopava in LPCB tease mount of culture microscopy

Introduction Ochroconis gallopava is a species of fungus belonging to the Ascomycota phylum. It is commonly known as the “riverbank grape black rot fungus.” This fungus is primarily known for its pathogenic properties, as it can cause significant damage to various plant species, particularly grapevines. …

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Candida parapsilosis: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Candida parapsilosis growth on Candida CHROMagar

Introduction Candida parapsilosis is a species of yeast that belongs to the Candida genus, which includes various fungi commonly found in the environment and on the human body. Candida species are part of the normal human microbiota, residing on the skin, mucous membranes, and gastrointestinal …

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Candida tropicalis: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Candida tropicalis is a species of yeast, belonging to the Candida genus, commonly found in the environment and on the human body as part of the normal microbial flora. Similar to other Candida species, it can exist as a commensal organism, coexisting harmlessly with …

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Candida glabrata: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Yeast cells and hyphae of Candida glabrata in Giemsa stained smear of sputum microscopy at a magnification of 1000X

Introduction Candida glabrata is a species of yeast, specifically a type of fungus, that belongs to the Candida genus. It is commonly found in the environment and is also part of the normal microbial flora on the skin and mucous membranes of humans. While it …

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Pus cells in Urine lacking growth on Culture Media: Introduction, Possible Reasons, and Keynotes

Pus cells in Urine lacking growth on Culture Media

Introduction of Pus cells in Urine lacking growth on Culture Media The presence of pus cells (also known as leukocytes or white blood cells) in urine without the growth of microorganisms on culture media can indicate a condition called sterile pyuria. Sterile pyuria refers to …

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

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 is a well-known manufacturer of microbiological culture media and laboratory products. Here are some keywords related to this agar: Principle The principle of Candida Chromagar …

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