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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…