Introduction As of May 7, 2026, international health authorities are responding to a rare and deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the…
Introduction The Xpert MTB/RIF assay is an automated, cartridge-based molecular test used to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and rifampicin (RIF) resistance, the…
Introduction Immunofluorescent staining with polyclonal anti-BCG antibodies is a rapid and specific technique used to detect Mycobacterium species, particularly in…
Introduction "Rifampicin resistant indeterminate" refers to an unclear or inconclusive result in testing for resistance to the antibiotic rifampicin, often…
Introduction of India Ink preparation Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated yeast that causes cryptococcal meningitis, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. The…
Introduction Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are a group of illnesses that affect the respiratory system, which includes the organs and…
Introduction Mycobacterium leprae is the bacterium responsible for causing leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease. It is an ancient disease…