The below mentioned article provides a study note on Chlamydial Infection. Introduction to Chlamydial Infection: The genus chlamydia includes organisms previously called as Psittacosis-Lymphogranuloma venereum, Trachoma group (PL T) organism. The generic name Bedsonia has also been used in recognition of Bedson; but by the rules of nomenclature chlamydiae has priority. It is now clear that the chlamydiae are small [...]
In this article we will discuss about Treponema Pallidum:- 1. Evolution of Treponema Pallidum (Tr. Pallidum) 2. Staining of Treponema Pallidum (Tr. Pallidum) 3. Cultivation 4. Viability of Treponema Pallidum 5. Viability 6. Pathogenesis 7. Laboratory Diagnosis 8. Serology 9. Tests for Lipoidophil Antibody. Contents: Evolution of Treponema Pallidum (Tr. Pallidum) Staining of Treponema Pallidum (Tr. Pallidum) Cultivation of Treponema [...]
In this article we will discuss about Hospital Acquired Infections:- 1. Meaning of Hospital Acquired Infections 2. Factors Influencing Hospital Acquired Infections 3. Sources 4. Mode of Transmission. Meaning of Hospital Acquired Infections: Since antiquity, the hospitals were regarded as source of infections to patients after admission. There was necessity to isolate patients with infectious diseases and it was a [...]