This article provides an overview on Containers and Swab for Collection of Specimens:- 1. Introduction to Containers and Swab 2. Disposable Specimen Containers 3. Wound Infection. Introduction to Containers and Swab: Containers used for microbiological investigations should be sterile, leak-proof and strong. Each container should bear the name of the patient, from whom the specimen was collected and his case [...]
In this article we will discuss about Non-Pathogenic Microorganisms:- 1. Groups of Non-Pathogenic Microorganisms 2. Activities of Non-Pathogenic Microorganisms. Groups of Non-Pathogenic Microorganisms: Microorganisms may be divided into two groups — according to their activities: (a) The useful, and (b) The harmful. The first group the harmless, non-pathogenic microorganisms to man live mostly in the environment. They are called as [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO):- 1. Causes of PUO 2. Infection of PUO 3. Laboratory Diagnosis. Causes of PUO: The most common causes of prolonged PUO are: (a) Chronic infections; (b) Tumours, (c) Connective tissue disorders; (d) Granulomatous diseases (e) Drug hypersensitivity reactions (Table 94.1): Infection of PUO: Aetiology: As a cause [...]