In this article we will discuss about Urinary Tract Infections (UTI):- 1. Meaning of Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) 2. Types of UTI 3. Clinical Features 4. Predisposing Factors 5. Causal Organisms 6. Pathogenesis and Source 7. Laboratory Diagnosis 8. Transport 9. Laboratory Methods 10. Hospital Urinary Infection 11. Source 12. Tuberculosis of Kidney and Urinary Tract. Contents: Meaning of Urinary [...]
The following points highlight the top four types of respiratory tract infection. The types are: 1. Infections of Throat and Pharynx 2. Infection of Middle Ear and Sinuses 3. Infection of Trachea and Bronchus 4. Infections of Lungs. Respiratory Tract Infection: Type # 1. Infections of Throat and Pharynx: Sore Throat: It is an acute pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis; causes: A. [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Antiseptics. Phenol Group Antiseptics: Lysol (liquor cresolis saponatus) and cresol (black and white fluid) are general powerful disinfectants. Lysol, in 3 per cent solution, is generally used for sterilising discarded cultures; Sudol is less toxic substitute for Lysol. Phenol (0.5 per cent solution) is effective in preserving sera; Chloroxylenol (Dettol) is [...]