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 [...]
This article provides an overview on Containers and Swab for Collection of Specimens:- 1. Introduction to Containers and Swab 2. Disposable Specimen Containers 3. Wound Infection. Introduction to Containers and Swab: Containers used for microbiological investigations should be sterile, leak-proof and strong. Each container should bear the name of the patient, from whom the specimen was collected and his case [...]