Normal flora of Gastrointestinal tract
Normal flora of Gastrointestinal tract GI tracts consists of stomach, small intestine and large intestine. Various parts of GI tract differ in their environmental characteristics, […]
Microbiology
Normal flora of the Skin
Skin microflora Human skin has relatively fewer number and types of normal flora. Skin consists of outer epidermis, inner dermis with hair, sweat and sebaceous […]
Normal flora of human host: Types, Examples and Roles
Normal flora of human host: Types, Examples and Roles Microorganisms associated with healthy tissue of host semi-permanently without causing disease are known as Normal flora […]
Virulence factors of bacteria; microbial virulence factors
Virulence factors of bacteria; microbial virulence factors Virulence factor refers to the components or structure of microorganism that helps in establishment of disease or infection. […]
Difference between Exotoxin and Endotoxin
Difference between Exotoxin and Endotoxin SN. Point of distinction Exotoxin Endotoxin 1. Production It is released out of living bacterial cell It is a component […]
Coxiella burnetii: Habitat, mode of transmission, pathogenesis, clinical diseases, lab diagnosis and treatment
Coxiella burnetii: Habitat, mode of transmission, pathogenesis, clinical diseases, lab diagnosis and treatment Coxiella burnetii Coxiella burnetii is the smaller than other Rickettsia and passes […]
Weil-Felix test: Principle, procedure and application
Weil-Felix test: Principle, procedure and application Principle: Weil-Felix reaction is a serological test for detecting Rickettsial antibody in serum of patient using heterophile antigen. This […]
Continuous cell lines commonly used for virus cultivation
Continuous cell lines commonly used for virus cultivation Continuous Cell lines Viruses cultivated HeLa (Human epithelial cell line of cervical carcinoma) Respiratory syncytial virus, Adenovirus, […]
Mycoplasma: habitat, morphology, culture and biochemical characteristics
Mycoplasma: habitat, morphology, culture and biochemical characteristics Mycoplasma are pleuromorphic smallest living organism, also known as Pleuropneumonia like organism (PPLO). Belongs to family Mycoplasmataceae Habitat: […]
Genus Streptococcus: habitat, morphology, culture and biochemical characteristics
Genus Streptococcus: habitat, morphology, culture and biochemical characteristics The genus streptococcus include a large number of species of Gram +ve, catalase –ve cocci arranged in […]