Last updated on June 1st, 2021Kato Katz technique is used for qualitative and semi-quantitative diagnosis of intestinal helminthic infestations; caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, hookworm, and especially Schistosoma spp. WHO has recommended Kato Katz technique in […]
Last updated on June 13th, 2021X factor (hemin) and V factor (nicotinamide-adenine-dinucleotide, NAD) requirement tests are done for the identification and differentiation of Haemophilus spp. especially identification of Haemophilus influenzae, which causes deadly diseases like meningitis, […]
Last updated on June 24th, 2021Cryptococcus neoformans is a yeast with a prominent polysaccharide capsule. It is an opportunistic fungal pathogen notoriously known as the most common cause of fungal meningitis (infection and inflammation of […]
Last updated on June 18th, 2021The simple stain can be used as a quick and easy way to determine cell shape, size and arrangements of bacteria. True to its name, the simple stain is a […]
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