In this article we will discuss about Rickettsiae:- 1. Cultivation of Rickettsiae 2. Animal Inoculation of Rickettsiae 3. Laboratory Diagnosis 4. Resistance. Cultivation of Rickettsiae: All rickettsiae cannot be grown on cell free media, except R. Quintana which will grow on blood agar medium. They can be cultivated in yolk sac of chick embryo, grow on mouse fibroblast, HeLa, Hep2 [...]
In this article we will discuss about Reoviridae:- 1. Definition of Reoviridae 2. Classification of Reoviridae 3. Pathogenesis 4. Laboratory Diagnosis 5. Epidemiology. Contents: Definition of Reoviridae Classification of Reoviridae Pathogenesis of Reoviridae Laboratory Diagnosis of Reoviridae Epidemiology of Reoviridae 1. Definition of Reoviridae: The name Reo is derived from "Respiratory Enteric Orphan" virus because of their frequent occurrence in [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Meningitis. Introduction: Leptomeningitis is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (para-arachnoid). It may be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa. Infection may occur either through the blood (blood borne) or by direct spread along sinuses and veins from other parts of the body. Acute pyogenic [...]