Clostridium perfringens is a Gram-positive, anaerobic, spore-forming rod. It produces at least 12 different toxins, which are broadly classified as “major toxins” and “minor toxins”. Certain strains also produce enterotoxin and neuraminidase. These toxins are responsible for […]
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab is the optimal upper respiratory tract specimen collection method for viral respiratory infections such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), SARS-CoV-2, influenza virus A & B, and parainfluenza virus. Nasopharyngeal swabs are also […]
Immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies, are special types of glycoprotein molecules that are secreted by well-differentiated B cells, called plasma cells. Antibodies specifically react with the antigens which stimulated their production. They are released from […]
Rapid collection and testing of appropriate specimens from patients meeting the suspected case definition for COVID-19 is a must for outbreak control and clinical management. Molecular testing is the current recommended method for the identification […]
pH scale is used to express the acidity or alkalinity of a solution on which neutrality is pH 7. The pH scale extends from pH 0.0 to pH 14.0, and each pH unit represents a […]
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