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Introduction Influenza viruses, commonly known as the flu viruses, are a group of RNA viruses belonging to the Orthomyxoviridae family. These viruses are responsible for causing influenza, a highly contagious respiratory illness that affects humans, birds, and some other animals. Influenza viruses are known for …
Introduction Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that belong to the Picornaviridae family. They are a diverse group of viruses that can cause a wide range of illnesses, from mild cold-like symptoms to more serious diseases. Enteroviruses primarily infect the gastrointestinal tract and can spread …
Introduction Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is a common and highly contagious virus that infects humans. It belongs to the family Herpesviridae and is characterized by its ability to establish a lifelong infection in the host. HSV exists in two main types: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Transmission: …
Introduction Varicella-zoster antibody, IgG assay, is a medical test used to measure the levels of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies in the blood. VZV is the virus responsible for causing chickenpox (varicella) and can also re-emerge later in life as shingles (herpes …
Introduction The Dengue Fever Panel test is a diagnostic test designed to detect and confirm the presence of the dengue virus or specific antibodies in a person’s blood. Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes species, and is prevalent in …
Introduction of Dengue Fever Rapid Panel Test Dengue Fever Rapid Panel Test is clear from the topic name that contains Dengue immunoglobulin M (IgM), Dengue immunoglobulin G (IgG), and Dengue nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) antigen tests. Blood is used for the assay and there is …
Introduction of Microbiology Reporting Methods Microbiology Reporting Methods are useful to provide similar report formats from different Microbiology Laboratory platforms that should sound Microbiologically clear and concise. It should also be compatible with International Guidelines of Clinical Microbiology Practice like the Clinical & Laboratory Standards …
Introduction of Laboratory Instruments and Equipment Laboratory Instruments and Equipment make laboratory work easy and fast. Here we discuss the instruments and equipment of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine that includes Clinical Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Histopathology and Cytology, Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, Blood …