In this article we will discuss about Blood:- 1. Blood Composition 2. Blood Circulation 3. Factors of Infection. Blood Composition: Plasma: The fluid portion of the fresh un-coagulated blood is known as plasma which makes up 55 per cent of whole blood. It is yellowish and transparent. It contains proteins, food for the body tissues and waste products from the [...]
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 [...]
The following points highlight the top two groups of Mycoses (Diseases caused by Fungi). The groups are: 1. Cutaneous Mycoses 2. Systemic Mycoses. Group # 1. Cutaneous Mycoses: Fungi penetrate the skin, hair and nails and grow as branching filaments or hyphae. Only the dead outer layer of these tissues is invaded; whereas the deeper or living layers cannot support [...]