Echinococcus granulosus (Dog tapeworm)
Echinococcus granulosus also termed as the hydatid worm or Hyper tapeworm or Dog Tapeworm. It is a cyclophyllid cestode that parasites the small intestine of […]
Measurement of bacterial growth using UV spectrophotometer
Principle: The quantitative detection of the bacterial population is needed for various studies. There are basically two methods used for the counting of bacterial population […]
Enumeration of bacteria by plate count technique
Principle: There are various techniques/methodologies for the enumeration (counting) of bacteria in a given sample. A viable cell count permits to detect the number of […]
Streptomycin gradient plate technique: Principle, Procedure, Observations and Result
Objectives: To prepare streptomycin gradient agar plate To isolate streptomycin resistant variant of E. coli Principle: A microorganism that manifests a natural, nonmutated inheritance is […]
Agglutination test-Febrile antibody test
Principle: The febrile antibody test is applicable in the diagnosis of diseases that produce febrile (fever) symptoms. Some of the microorganisms that accounts for febrile […]
Leishmaniasis: Visceral (kala-azar), Cutaneous, Lupoid and Mucocutaneous
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) or Kala-azar: Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) also known as kala-azar or black fever or dum-dum fever, is the most severe form of leishmaniasis. […]
Precipitin reaction (The Ring Test): Principle, Requirements, Procedure, Observations and Results interpretation
Precipitation ring test Principle: The ring or interfacial test is a simple serological method that exemplifies the precipitin reaction in solution. This antigen-antibody reaction can […]
Difference between Ancyclostoma duodenale and Necator americanus
Ancyclostoma duodenale VS Necator americanus S.N Characteristics of adult worm Ancylostoma Duodenales Necator americanus 1 Pathogenicity More pathogenic Less pathogenic 2 size Larger and thick […]
Hookworm infection: life cycle, transmission, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment
Hookworms: Hookworms are parasitic nematode that lives in the small intestine of mammalian host such as dog, cat or humans. They are characterized by their […]
Dracunculus medinensis: life cycle, pathogenesis, clinical symptoms,diagnosis and treatment
Dracunculus medinensis Dracunuculus medinensis is among the longest nematodes affecting humans. It is also known as Guinea worm, Medina worm, serpent worm or dragon worm. […]