Formation Of Antibodies By Interferon
Interferon is a protein extracted from cells which have been found to prevent the proliferation and multiplication of viruses. They are non specific in their…
Medicine
Gastrulation— What is Gastrulation?
What exactly is gastrulation? This technical term may seem very unfamiliar even to the very learned because it is rarely used in discussions and appears…
How to Identify and Isolate Salmonella Species Using Widal Test
The Widal test is a serological technique which tests for the presence of Salmonella antibodies in a patient’s serum. When facilities for culturing or antigen…
Pathogenic Vibrio Species that Causes Diarrheal Diseases
Let us First examine the antimicrobial sensitivity of pathogenic vibrio species that causes diarrheal diseases. The essential treatment of cholera is fluid and electrolyte replacement….
How to Identify Vibrio Cholerae Using Biochemical Tests
In order to identify Vibrio cholerae species biochemically, we must first subculture colonies resembling Vibrio cholerae from TCBS agar to a non selective medium such…
How to Identify and Isolate Vibrio Cholerae Using Culture Media
Before we begin to examine the identification and isolation of Vibrio cholerae using culture media, we shall first take a closer look at its Pathogenicity….
How to Identify Enterobacteria Using the Indole Test
The indole test is a very handy laboratory test used in the identification and isolation of enterobacteria. Testing for indole production is important in the…
How to Securely Collect and Transport Throat and Mouth Swabs
Whenever possible throat and mouth swabs should be collected by a medical officer or experienced nurse. The medical instruments and containers used in specimen collection…
How to Identify Staphylococcus Aureus Using DNase Test
Staphylococcus aureus is a gram positive bacteria that has been implicated in several diseases. Some of these diseases include abscesses, furuncles, UTIs bone and joint…
How to Identify Corynebacterium Diphtheriae from Throat and Mouth Specimens
Corynebacterium diphtheriae is the causative organism for diphtheria. It can be identified and isolated in the medical laboratory by following the procedures described below. Remember…