In this article we will discuss about the types and characteristics of phycomycoses. The phycomycoses have several synonyms such as mucormycoses, entomophthoromycoses, oomycoses, etc. The phycomycoses are caused by such fungi that had been previously grouped in the class Phycomycetes. Recently, the fungi classified under Phycomycetes have been put under two sub-divisions Mastigomycotina (with two […]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Drug Resistance 2. Mechanisms of Drug Resistance 3. Origin 4. Transmission 5. Drug-Resistance Encounter. Contents: Meaning of Drug Resistance Mechanisms of Drug Resistance Origin of Drug Resistance Transmission of Drug Resistance Drug-Resistance Encounter 1. Meaning of Drug Resistance: Antimicrobial drug resistance refers to the acquired […]
The following points highlight the top four tests for determining antimicrobial drug susceptibility. The tests are: 1. Dilution Susceptibility Tests 2. Disk Diffusion Tests 3. The Etest 4. Drug Concentration Measurement in Blood. 1. Dilution Susceptibility Tests: Dilution susceptibility tests are based on determining minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). In MIC, the antimicrobial activity is measured […]
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