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 […]
Fungal Infections: Classification and Laboratory Diagnosis
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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%) — […]
Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Infection
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In this article we will discuss about the Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Infection. Introduction: The choice of materials and methods for laboratory confirmation of viral infection depends on the stage of illness (Table 13.1). The following methods are commonly employed: (a) Microscopy: Cytopathic effect, inclusion bodies. (b) Culture and isolation: Laboratory animals, chick embryo, tissue […]
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