Opportunistic infections

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

Group D streptococci: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Group D streptococci constitute a diverse group of bacteria found in humans. Furthermore, they inhabit the gastrointestinal tract reliably.…

1 year ago

Penicillium cheresanum: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Penicillium cheresanum is a species of mold belonging to the genus Penicillium, commonly found in soil and decaying organic…

1 year ago

Top 10 Fungal Pathogens: List with short Descriptions, and Footage

Top 10 Fungal Pathogens List A list of the Top 10 Fungal Pathogens is summarized as follows- Candida albicans Aspergillus…

1 year ago

Leuconostoc mesenteroides-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Leuconostoc mesenteroides is a species of lactic acid bacteria that plays a significant role in food fermentation and preservation.…

2 years ago

Streptococcus sanguinis-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Streptococcus sanguinis is a Gram-positive bacterium belonging to the Streptococcaceae family. It is a commensal bacterium commonly found in…

2 years ago

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

Introduction Syncephalastrum is a genus of fungi belonging to the order Mucorales. It is characterized by its unique morphology and…

3 years ago

Candida tropicalis: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Candida tropicalis is a species of yeast, belonging to the Candida genus, commonly found in the environment and on…

3 years ago