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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Symptoms, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

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Nasal Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Carriage expressing Cefoxitin and Oxacillin Resistance on Muller-Hinton agar (MHA)

Introduction Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as MRSA, is a type of bacteria that has developed resistance to multiple antibiotics, including methicillin and other beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillin and cephalosporins. Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that can naturally colonize the skin and mucous membranes of …

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Dengue: Introduction, Serotypes, Symptoms, Severity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

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Dengue Patient with severe headache and fever on IV Paracetamol 1 gm

Introduction Dengue is a mosquito (Aedes aegypti)-borne viral disease. It is a major health threat in the tropical and sub-tropical territories of the world, particularly in urban and semi-urban areas. Approximately 50-100 million individuals have been infected with this fever annually (WHO data) and more …

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Alkaptonuria: Introduction, Symptoms, Causes, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, and Keynotes

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Alkaptonuria: Introduction, Symptoms, Causes, Lab Diagnosis, and Treatment

Introduction Alkaptonuria is an enzyme deficiency, homogentisic dioxygenase (HGD) rare inherited disorder. It is used to break down a toxic substance called homogentisic acid. Excess of homogentisic acid causes bones and cartilage to become discolored and brittle which causes later osteoarthritis, especially in the spine …

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Vitamin-D: Introduction, Normal Range in Blood, Daily Requirement, Clinical Significance, Symptoms, and Keynotes

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Vitamin-D: Introduction, Normal Range in Blood, Daily Requirement, Clinical Significance, Symptoms, and Keynotes

Introduction of Vitamin-D Vitamin D is not a vitamin but a hormone or prohormone that is essential for maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It also helps in regulating inflammation, immune function, intestinal calcium absorption, and maintaining adequate blood levels of calcium and phosphorus, which are …

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