RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin) Card Test For Syphilis
This test is based on the relationship between the lipid extract of tissue i.e. cardiolipin-cholesterollecithin. These lipids act as antigen
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Month: December 2021
What is a Virus?
Viruses are submicroscopic particles. These cannot be seen by microscope. Virus is considered as a link between living and non
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VDRL Serological Test For Syphilis
Syphilis is a very dangerous veneral disease caused by Treponema pallidum. T. pallidum is a spirochaete. However, if taken out
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Widal Test Using Tube Agglutination Reaction
The tube test is performed for quantifying the agglutinating antibodies in the serum of a patient suffering from typhoid. Add
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Introduction to Immune System
The immune system is a remarkably variable defense system that has evolved to protect animals from invading pathogenic microorganisms. Functionally
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Urine Culture And Its Microbiological Analysis
Laboratory analysis is the initial step of examination of urine specimen. The midstream urine is required and that should be
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Optochin Susceptibility Test
Methylhydrocupreine hydrochloride (Optochin) is an quinine derivative and a water soluble compounds. In a very low concentrations, it inhibits S.
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Identification Of Staphylococci
The genus Staphylococcus comprises of both pathogenic and nonpathogenic organisms. They are Gram-positive, form irregular clusters of spherical cells, mesophilic,
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Demonstration Of Microbial Production Of Curd
In India, milk is being used for producing milk products using lactic acid-producing bacteria. Curd is similar to yoghurt. In
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Detection Of Bacteria In Spoiled Tinned Food
Generally food is spoiled due to four important reasons. During packing, (i) the poor knowledge to the packer, (ii) mishandling
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