Laboratory Diagnosis

Yeasts-Broth Microdilution Testing (EUCAST): Introduction, Principle, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction Fungal infections caused by yeasts, particularly Candida and Cryptococcus species, represent a significant clinical challenge in immunocompromised and critically…

10 months ago

Leucine Crystals: Introduction, Identification Features, and Clinical Significance

Introduction Leucine crystals are rare urinary findings that typically appear in patients with severe liver disease, such as advanced cirrhosis,…

11 months ago

Biphasic Medium in Microbiology: Introduction, Application, Merit, Demerits, and Keynotes

Introduction A biphasic medium is a culture system that combines both liquid (broth) and solid (agar) phases in the same…

1 year ago

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,…

3 years ago

Bloodstream Infections(BSI): Introduction, Types, Sign and Symptoms, Common Pathogens, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

Introduction Bloodstream infections (BSI), also known as bacteremia or septicemia, are serious medical conditions characterized by the presence of bacteria…

3 years ago

Pneumonia: Introduction, Types, Sign and Symptoms, Common Pathogens, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

Introduction Pneumonia is a common and potentially serious respiratory infection that affects the lungs. It can be caused by various…

3 years ago

Shewanella: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Shewanella is a genus of Gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacteria that belongs to the family Shewanellaceae. These bacteria are known…

3 years ago

Clostridium: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Clostridium is a genus of Gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria that belongs to the phylum Firmicutes. These bacteria are anaerobic,…

3 years ago