The following points highlight the top two staining techniques for recognition of bacteria. The techniques are: 1. Gram Stain Method 2. Ziehl Neelsen Method. Staining Technique # 1. Gram Stain Method: Before staining, the position of the smear on the slide should be confirmed by making a scratch with the help of a needle or sharp glass slide, NEVER with [...]
In this article we will discuss about Meaning and Routinely used Instruments for the Sterilizations of all Living Microorganisms. Meaning of Sterilisation: Sterilisation is the process of freeing of an article from all living microorganisms including their spores. Sterility is an absolute state, while the disinfection is a relative term indicating a mere removal of pathogenic microorganisms on the article. [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Living Agents of Disease. In nature, both non-living and living agents do exist. The relationship of the living, agents with the environment has been named "ecology" (Gr. aikos — home, native land logos — science). The living agents are distributed everywhere in the environment as well as inside and on the surface [...]