Intracellular pathogen

Diagnostic Challenge: LD Bodies vs Pneumocystis Vs Histoplasma in Giemsa-Stained BAL

Found in Giemsa staining of BAL. Possible pathogen? Found in Giemsa staining of BAL Morphological Features (Center) A dense, violet-stained…

9 months ago

Chlamydia pneumoniae: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Chlamydia pneumoniae, also known as Chlamydophila pneumoniae, is a species of bacteria that belongs to the Chlamydiaceae family. It…

3 years ago

Listeria monocytogenes: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Listeria monocytogenes is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that is widely distributed in nature and can cause a serious foodborne…

3 years ago