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Laboratory Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

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, cervical, and anal exudates are [...]

By |2016-05-12T07:43:24+00:00May 12, 2016|Micro Biology|Comments Off on Laboratory Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Fungal Infections: Classification and Laboratory Diagnosis

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 specimens from this group include [...]

By |2016-05-12T07:43:24+00:00May 12, 2016|Micro Biology|Comments Off on Fungal Infections: Classification and Laboratory Diagnosis
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Waste Management in Health Care Setting

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%) — Kitchen waste, fruit peels etc. [...]

By |2016-05-12T07:43:24+00:00May 12, 2016|Waste Management|Comments Off on Waste Management in Health Care Setting
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