Introduction Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) affects areas outside the lungs. It impacts the lymph nodes, pleura, and bones. Patients often experience…
Introduction Gram staining is a routine diagnostic tool for respiratory infections. It reveals bacteria in sputum samples. Occasionally, Gram staining…
Introduction Candidiasis is an infection caused by Candida fungi, commonly Candida albicans. These fungi naturally live on the skin and…
Introduction Pneumonia is a common and potentially serious respiratory infection that affects the lungs. It can be caused by various…
Introduction Pleural fluid culture and sensitivity is a diagnostic test used to identify and determine the antibiotic susceptibility of microorganisms…
Introduction Pus culture and sensitivity is a diagnostic test commonly performed in medical settings to identify and analyze the microorganisms…
Introduction Curvularia is a genus of filamentous fungi belonging to the family Pleosporaceae, commonly found in soil, decaying plant material,…
Introduction A Complete Blood Count (CBC) is a common blood test that provides valuable information about the cellular components of…