Pneumococcus: Introduction, Morphology, Diagnosis and Treatment
Introduction Pneumococcus, a gram-positive lanceolate Diplococcus, formerly classified as Diplococcus pneumomiae, has been reclassified as Str. pneumoniae because of its …
Pathogenesis
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 …