Definition of General Medical Terms
Introduction General medical terms are standardized words and phrases used by healthcare professionals to describe the human body, diseases, symptoms, …
Medical Microbiology
Medical Microbiology is the branch of microbiology that focuses on the study of microorganisms that cause diseases in humans, their diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Medical Microbiology is the study of pathogenic microbes — bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites — that are responsible for human infectious diseases, including how these microorganisms interact with the host and how to control them.
VDRL Test: Principle, Procedure, Interpretation, and Applications
Introduction The Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test is a widely used screening test for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection …
Nosocomial and Opportunistic Infections
Introduction Nosocomial infections (also known as hospital-acquired infections) and opportunistic infections are two major health threats commonly associated with weakened …
The Story of Syphilis Treatment
Introduction The sexually transmitted infection syphilis is caused by a spirochete called Treponema pallidum. This dry fact belies the fascinating …
Prenatal Diagnosis- An Overview
Introduction A genetic disorder can be defined as the abnormalities in genome, whether it is by the process of alteration …
Influenza (Flu): Introduction, Types, Antiviral Drugs and immunization
Introduction Influenza (Italian, un influenza di freddo-to be influenced by the cold), or the flu, was described by Hippocrates in …
Proteus Bacilli: Introduction, Morphology, Biochemical and Treatment
Introduction Proteus bacilli are normal intestinal commensals and opportunistic pathogens like coliforms. The name ‘Proteus’ refers to their pleomorphism, after …
Methods for Laboratory diagnosis of viral infections
Indications for Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Infections Diagnosis of diseases caused by viruses for which antiviral chemotherapy is already available …
Multiple Sclerosis: Introduction, Symptoms, Causes and Diagnosis
Introduction Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of neurologic disability. Epidemiological studies indicate that it is most common …
Staphylococcus aureus-Epidemiology, Pathogenesis & Treatment
Introduction The genus name Staphylococcus refers to the gram-positive cocci that grow in a pattern resembling a cluster of grapes. …