The Story of Syphilis Treatment
The Story of Syphilis Treatment Introduction The sexually transmitted infection syphilis is caused by a spirochete called Treponema pallidum. This …
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.
Prenatal Diagnosis- An Overview
Prenatal diagnosis Introduction A genetic disorder can be defined as the abnormalities in genome, whether it is by the process …
Influenza (Flu): Introduction, Types, Antiviral Drugs and immunization
Influenza (Flu) Introduction Influenza (Italian, un influenza di freddo-to be influenced by the cold), or the flu, was described by …
Proteus Bacilli: Introduction, Morphology, Biochemical and Treatment
Proteus Bacilli Introduction Proteus bacilli are normal intestinal commensals and opportunistic pathogens like coliforms. The name ‘Proteus’ refers to their …
Methods for Laboratory diagnosis of viral infections
Laboratory diagnosis of viral infections Indications for Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Infections Diagnosis of diseases caused by viruses for which …
Multiple Sclerosis: Introduction, Symptoms, Causes and Diagnosis
Multiple Sclerosis: Introduction, symptoms, risk factors, causes, and diagnosis Introduction Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of neurologic …
Staphylococcus aureus-Epidemiology, Pathogenesis & Treatment
Staphylococcus aureus – Epidemiology, Pathogenesis & Treatment Introduction The genus name Staphylococcus refers to the gram-positive cocci that grow in …
Overview of the Bacterial Pathogenesis
Overview of the Bacterial Pathogenesis Introduction The human body is a favorable niche for bacteria as it provides all necessary …
Mycobacterium tuberculosis-Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment
Mycobacterium tuberculosis-Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment Introduction M. tuberculosis is gram-positive rods, aerobic, non-motile, non-spore-forming, intracellular bacteria. It has fastidious growth …
Fungal Diseases of Hair, Skin, and Nails
Fungal Diseases of Hair, Skin, and Nails Introduction Mycoses are referred to as fungal diseases, and classified according to the …