The following points highlight the top two types of serology for recognition of antigen and antibody. The types are: 1. Agglutination 2. Precipitation. Serology: Type # 1. Agglutination: (a) Widal Test (Fig. 8.1): In the routine laboratory diagnostic Widal reaction, the patient's serum is tested simultaneously with the antigen of each organism likely to be responsible for enteric fever in [...]
In this article we will discuss about Genus Leptospira:- 1. Introduction to Genus Leptospira 2. Resistance of Genus Leptospira 3. Pathogenesis and Disease 4. Laboratory Diagnosis 5. Treatment. Contents: Introduction to Genus Leptospira Resistance of Genus Leptospira Pathogenesis and Disease of Genus Leptospira in Man Laboratory Diagnosis of Genus Leptospira Treatment of Genus Leptospira 1. Introduction to Genus Leptospira: Leptospirae [...]
The below mentioned article provides a study note on Chlamydial Infection. Introduction to Chlamydial Infection: The genus chlamydia includes organisms previously called as Psittacosis-Lymphogranuloma venereum, Trachoma group (PL T) organism. The generic name Bedsonia has also been used in recognition of Bedson; but by the rules of nomenclature chlamydiae has priority. It is now clear that the chlamydiae are small [...]