Infection

Pleural Fluid Microscopy: Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Finding, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Fig. Collected Pleural Fluid- Pleural fluid is the liquid collected from the pleural space between the lung and chest…

10 months ago

Candida albicans-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Candida albicans is a common fungal pathogen in humans. It inhabits mucosal surfaces naturally and colonizes the gastrointestinal tract…

1 year ago

Coccidioides-Antigen Testing: Introduction, Purpose, How it works, When it’s used, Types of antigen tests, Limitation, and More

Introduction Coccidioides antigen testing, used to diagnose coccidioidomycosis (also known as valley fever),  detects the presence of fungal antigens in…

1 year ago

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) MCQs Quiz-A simple set of Questionnaire for Examination

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) MCQs Quiz Here is a set of 10 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) with solutions regarding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV):…

1 year ago

Total Protein Test-Introduction, Test Result, Unit, Test Method, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction The total protein test measures the combined amount of albumin and globulin in your bloodstream.Moreover, it offers important insights…

2 years ago

Susceptible Dose-Dependent (SDD) Antimicrobial Phenotype- Introduction, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction The susceptible dose-dependent (SDD) antimicrobial phenotype is a critical concept in microbiology. It indicates pathogens that require higher doses…

2 years ago

D-Dimer Test-Introduction- Test Result, Unit, Reference Range, Method, and Keynotes

Introduction The D-Dimer test measures a substance released when a blood clot breaks up. It helps diagnose clotting disorders. Doctors…

2 years ago

Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis-Introduction, Types, and keynotes

Introduction Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) affects areas outside the lungs. It impacts the lymph nodes, pleura, and bones. Patients often experience…

2 years ago