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 Introduction Mycoses are referred to as fungal diseases, and classified according to the …
E.coli-Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment Introduction E.coli belongs to the family Enterobacteriaceae, gram-negative rods, lactose fermenting (produces indole), facultative anaerobes. E.coli …
Pseudomonas aeruginosa– Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment Introduction There are diverse numbers of Pseudomonas species but P. aerugonisa is considered a …
Salmonella-Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, diseases, and Treatment Introduction Salmonella belongs to the Enterobacteriaceae family, are gram-negative rods, facultative anaerobes, oxidase negative, have …
Phagocytosis – Introduction and Mechanisms A significant defense mechanism of the innate system. Phagocytosis: Process of ingestion and digestion of …
Cytokines-Introduction, Properties, and Functions Introduction The word cytokines are derived from the Greek word, ‘cyto’ refers to cells, and ‘kinos’ …
Inflammation- Process, Factors, and Anti-Inflammatory agents Introduction Inflammation is an intricate response to various stimuli which includes local trauma, wound, …
Leishmaniasis – Epidemiology, Clinical Symptoms, and Treatment What is Leishmaniasis? Leishmaniasis is a zoonosis disease caused by obligate intracellular parasites …
Pathogenicity Islands (PAI) The DNA of bacteria is dynamic, other than the core genome; it’s composed of mobile elements, for …