Q fever is a zoonotic disease with worldwide distribution having both acute and chronic stages. Q fever is caused by the intracellular bacterium Coxiella burnetii and is endemic in nearly every...
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Catalase test is done to detect the presence of enzyme catalase, which is produced by microorganisms living in oxygenated environments. They use catalase enzyme to neutralize the bactericidal effects...
Cellophane (Scotch) Tape Preparation for Pinworm Examination
Enterobius vermicularis also known as pinworm or threadworm or seatworm is a white roundworm parasite that has worldwide distribution. It affects persons of all ages and socioeconomic statuses....
Lymphatic filariasis can be diagnosed clinically and through laboratory techniques. Demonstration of microfilarae in the peripheral blood Collection of blood specimen The microfilariae that...
The number of sexually transmitted microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) and the spectrum of clinical syndromes or diseases associated with these agents are expanding with...
The Enterobacteriaceae family contains a large number of genera that are biochemically and genetically related to one another. Taxonomically, the Enterobacteriaceae family currently has 53 genera and...