Malaria: Causative Agent, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Malaria:Â Causative Agent, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention What is Malaria? The most important human protozoal pathogens belong to the genus Plasmodium and are the causative agents …
Malaria:Â Causative Agent, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention What is Malaria? The most important human protozoal pathogens belong to the genus Plasmodium and are the causative agents …
Comparison Between the Domains Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya Characteristic Bacteria Archaea Eukarya Cell nucleus No No Yes Chromosome form Single, circular Single, circular Multiple, linear …
Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP) What is Pneumocystis pneumonia? Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), a severe, infectious lung disease, was recognized just after World War II in Europe when …
Hansen’s Disease or Leprosy Introduction Hansen’s disease, also known as leprosy, is an ancient disease appearing throughout written history. Disfigurement, loss of limbs, and blindness …
Fundamental Principle of Clinical Specimen Collection Content Introduction Fundamental Principles of Specimen Collection Collection Procedures Patient-Collected Specimens Labeling and Requisitions of sample Safety Introduction of …
Microbial Identification and Strain Typing Using Molecular Techniques Introduction With the rise of large numbers of antibiotic resistance isolates of many microorganisms, increases in the …
Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) What is RT-PCR? The most sensitive technique available for detecting and quantifying messenger RNA (mRNA, or transcript) is RT-PCR, …
Syphilis: Agent, Epidemiology, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention What is Syphilis? Syphilis Is a Chronic, Infectious Disease, Over the centuries, Europeans have had to contend with …
Gonorrhea: Causative Agent, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention What is Gonorrhea? One of the most common STIs in men and women is gonorrhea. Importantly, the ability …
What is Chlamydia? Introduction STIs continue to be a major public health challenge in the United States. In fact, the CDC reports that STIs as …