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Mycobacteria: Classification and Laboratory Diagnosis

In this article we will discuss about Mycobacteria which causes Tuberculosis in man:- 1. Classification of Mycobacteria 2. Laboratory Diagnosis 3. Biochemical Reactions 4. Identification 5. Treatment 6. Immuno-Prophylaxis (by BCG Vaccine) 7. Dose and Administration. Contents: Classification of Mycobacteria Laboratory Diagnosis Biochemical Reactions Identification Treatment Immuno-Prophylaxis (by BCG Vaccine) Dose and Administration of BCG Vaccine 1. Classification of Mycobacteria [...]

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Study Notes on Clostridium Botulinum

The below mentioned article provides a study note on Clostridium Botulinum which causes botulism due to the ingestion of its "preformed" toxin. This form of food poisoning is characterised by oculomotor paralysis, pharyngeal paralysis, aphonia. Eight antigenic types of toxin (A-H) are known. Of these, types A, B and E are mostly responsible for the illness. Morphology and Staining of [...]

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Clostridium Tetani: Properties, Prevention and Treatment (With Diagram)

In this article we will discuss about Clostridium which is a Anaerobic Sporing, Gram-Positive Bacilli:- 1. Classification of Clostridium Tetani 2. Clostridium Tetani 3. Morphology and Staining 4. Cultural Characteristics 5. Resistance 6. Antigenic Structure 7. Mode of Infection 8. Laboratory Diagnosis 9. Immunization 10. Prevention and Treatment. Contents: Classification of Clostridium Tetani Clostridium Tetani Morphology and Staining of Clostridium [...]

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