Introduction The VITEK MS PRIME is a benchtop, high-throughput automated identification system that works on the principle of Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time…
Introduction Fig. Collected Pleural Fluid- Pleural fluid is the liquid collected from the pleural space between the lung and chest…
Introduction MB-Redox Medium (Mycobacteria-Redox Medium) is a liquid culture medium designed for the rapid growth and detection of Mycobacteria, particularly…
Introduction Grocott’s Methenamine Silver (GMS) stain is a histochemical staining method primarily used to detect fungi in tissue sections. However,…
Introduction Carbol-Nachtblau (Midnight Blue) staining is a modified acid-fast staining technique used for the visualization of Mycobacteria, particularly Mycobacterium tuberculosis.…
Introduction Immunofluorescent staining with polyclonal anti-BCG antibodies is a rapid and specific technique used to detect Mycobacterium species, particularly in…
Introduction Gram staining is a routine diagnostic tool for respiratory infections. It reveals bacteria in sputum samples. Occasionally, Gram staining…
Introduction Mycobacterium leprae is the bacterium responsible for causing leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease. It is an ancient disease…