Introduction The Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) is a group of genetically related bacterial species that cause tuberculosis (TB) in humans and various…
Introduction Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) mount is a simple, rapid, and cost-effective microscopic technique used to detect fungal elements in various…
Introduction Fig. Candida colony morphology on Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) Fungal infections represent a growing concern in both immunocompromised and…
Introduction Fig. Collected Pleural Fluid- Pleural fluid is the liquid collected from the pleural space between the lung and chest…
Introduction Aspergillus niger A saprophytic mold widely found in soil, decaying vegetation, and indoor environments. Known for black conidial heads,…
Introduction Candida albicans is a common fungal pathogen in humans. It inhabits mucosal surfaces naturally and colonizes the gastrointestinal tract…
Introduction Pollen grain microscopy involves studying the microscopic structures of pollen grains using techniques like light microscopy to identify them…
Introduction Fig. Air bubbles found in KOH mount of sputum microscopy at high power objective (40X) further enhanced 4X Air…