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Salmonella is a genus of gram negative rods, which are motile, non-spore forming and non-encapsulated facultative anaerobes. These bacteria cause …

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Sugar set comprises of certain biochemical tests which are used in the identification of enterobacteriaceae. Composition Carbohydrates comprising standard sugar …

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To examine the ovas, cysts or eggs of parasites, take a drop of stool. Mix it with normal saline on …

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A parasite is a micro-organism which is entirely dependent for all or part of its life cycle and metabolic requirements …

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Leishmaniasis is a group of diseases caused by Leishmania species, which are obligate intracellular parasites, belonging to phylum protozoa. Classification …

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A number of diseases are caused by bacteria in man. Some common diseases and their causative bacteria are given below: …

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Neisseria meningitidis, a gram negative cocci, is one of the three important bacteria causing meningitis. People with deficiencies of late …

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The main types of culture media are: Basic media Enriched and enrichment media Selective media Differential media Transport media Basic …

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It is a basic test to differentiate between Staphylococci and Streptococci. Both are gram positive cocci. Principle Catalase is produced …

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Urine routine examination is described under the following headings: Collection of Sample Collect early morning, mid-stream urine in a wide …

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