Serratia ficaria: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment,Prevention, and Keynotes

Serratia ficaria on CLED Agar of Urine Culture

Introduction Serratia ficaria is a bacterial species that belongs to the genus Serratia. It is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is commonly found in various environmental niches, including soil, water, and plants. Serratia ficaria is known for its ability to produce a distinctive red pigment …

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Staphylococcus lentus: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Serratia ficaria on CLED Agar of Urine Culture

Introduction Staphylococcus lentus is a species of Gram-positive bacteria belonging to the genus Staphylococcus. It is classified as a coagulase-negative staphylococcus (CoNS), which means it does not produce the enzyme coagulase. CoNS are commonly found as part of the normal human skin and mucous membrane …

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Cancer: Introduction, Types, Sign and Symptoms, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

Introduction Cancer is a complex and diverse group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body. It can affect virtually any organ or tissue, and if left untreated, it can be life-threatening. Normal cells in the body grow, …

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Giardia- Introduction, Morphology, Life- Cycle, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Cysts of Giardia lamblia in iodine wet mount of feces microscopic examination

Introduction of Giardia Giardia is a genus of parasitic protozoa that can infect the small intestine of mammals, including humans. The species that infects humans is called Giardia lamblia or Giardia intestinalis. It is one of the most common causes of waterborne disease in the …

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Enterobius: Introduction, Classification Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Egg of Enterobius vermicularis in urine microscopy of a child-

Introduction of Enterobius Enterobius is a genus of parasitic worms, commonly known as pinworms, which infect the human gastrointestinal tract. The most common species of Enterobius that infects humans is Enterobius vermicularis, also known as the human pinworm. These worms are usually found in the …

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Pneumocystis: Introduction, Classification, Morphology, Pathogenicity Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction of Pneumocystis It is thought to be a protozoan, usually found in animals and occasionally in men, especially in newborns and young children. It causes typical pneumonia ( interstitial plasma cellular pneumonia) which is often fatal. The parasites appear as small round ‘ cysts’ …

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Cryptosporidium: Introduction, Classification, Morphology, Pathogenicity Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Oocyst of cryptosporidium parvum in Modified Kinyoun's acid-fast stain of stool microscopy

Introduction of Cryptosporidium Cryptosporidium is a coccidian parasite that causes diarrhea called Cryptosporidiosis. It was discovered by medical parasitologist, Ernest Edward in 1907. Human infection caused by Cryptosporidium parvum was seen in 1976. The clinically important species of this genus are C. parvum, C. mammals, …

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Aspergillus: Introduction, Classification, Colony Morphology, Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Aspergillus niger Colony Morphology on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) after 3 days of incubation

Introduction of Aspergillus The genus Aspergillus has more than 180 species, among them, 38  are responsible to cause disease (able to grow at 37◦C. They are common in the environment. Aspergillus species are emerging pathogens which are ubiquitous molds that infect immunocompetent ( rarely) and immunocompromised …

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