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Introduction Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) is an enzyme that plays a critical role in purine metabolism, specifically in the conversion of adenosine to inosine. This enzyme is essential for maintaining the balance of nucleotides in cells and is particularly important for the normal functioning of the …
Introduction The Mantoux test, also known as the Tuberculin Skin Test (TST), is a medical diagnostic tool used to determine whether an individual has been exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB). This test is named after its creator, Charles Mantoux, a …
Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs, although it can also impact other parts of the body. It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a type of bacteria that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or …