In this article we will discuss about the laboratory diagnosis of various sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The various sexually transmitted diseases whose diagnosis has been discussed are: 1. Urethritis 2. Genital Ulcers 3. Vaginal Discharge. Sexually Transmitted Disease # 1. Urethritis: Causative agents of urethritis are listed in Table 16.1: Laboratory diagnosis: Specimen: Urethral, vaginal, […]
In this article we will discuss about the Classification and Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungal Infections. Classification of Fungal Infections: A. Superficial Mycoses: Dermatophytosis caused by: Trichophyton, Epidermophyton and Microsporum species. Pityriasis versicolor: Malassezia furfur. White piedra: Trichosporon beigelii. Black piedra: Piedraia hortaie. Tinea nigra: Exophiala werneckii. Candidiasis: Candida albicans and other species of Candida. The […]
In this article we will discuss about the Waste Management in Health Care Setting and Universal Precautions. (A) Waste Management: (I) Classification of hospital waste: (a) Hazardous (20%) (i) Infectious (15%) — Non-sharps, sharps, plastics and infectious liquids. (ii) Non-infectious (5%) — Radioactive materials, glass, pressurized chemical, cytotoxic drugs, incineration waste. (b) Non-hazardous (80%) — […]
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