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Introduction of Escherichia coli Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a type of bacteria that is commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. While most strains of E. coli are harmless, some can cause illness, such as urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal infections, and even …
Introduction For Motility of Bacteria Bacteria are motile due to having flagella (singular -flagellum). Some common motile bacteria are E.coli, Salmonella, Proteus, Pseudomonas, Citrobacter, and Enterobacter while non-motile are Klebsiella, Shigella, and Acinetobacter. Motility Types of Different Microbes S.No Motility Types Microbes 1. Darting Motility …
Introduction of Helicobacter pylori Antibody Test The bacterium, Helicobacter pylori can invade our gut and infection due to this bacterium is one of the major causes of peptic ulcer. This happens when inflammation caused by H. pylori affects the mucus coating of stomach or duodenum, …
Introduction of Leptospira Rapid Diagnostic Test Leptospira rapid diagnostic test is for both present and past infection status, immunoglobulin M (IgM) indicates present history whereas immunoglobulin G (IgG) indicates past as shown above picture. Advantage Lepto IgG/IgM Combo Rapid Test is a visual, rapid, sensitive, …
Introduction of Renal function tests (RFT) Renal function test (RFT), also known as kidney function test is a group of tests applied to assess the functions of the kidney which is used to screen for, detect, evaluate, and monitor acute and chronic kidney diseases (CKD). …
Introduction of ESR The ESR stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It is the rate at which erythrocyte sediment and the ESR test is a nonspecific assay that only confirms the presence or absence of inflammatory activity in the body like infection, cancer, or an autoimmune …
Introduction of Scrub Typhus Scrub typhus and typhoid are quite different but common thing is that both cover fever. Scrub typhus also known as bush typhus, is a disease caused by the intracellular parasite, Orientia ( formerly Rickettsia) tsutsugamushi and typhoid by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi. Both causative agents are bacteria. Scrub …
Introduction of Protein Creatinine Ratio (PCR) A urine protein creatinine ratio (PCR) test gives information regarding the kidneys working status. It measures the levels of proteins and creatinine in urine. This urine test helps clinicians to diagnose kidney disease and monitor conditions that can damage …