In this article we will discuss about Pox Viruses:- 1. Introduction to Pox Viruses 2. Morphology of Pox Viruses 3. Cultivation 4. Classification 5. Small Pox 6. Cow Pox 7. Orf 8. Variola and Vaccinia 9. Prophylaxis. Contents: Introduction to Pox Viruses Morphology of Pox Viruses Cultivation of Pox Viruses Classification of Pox Viruses Small Pox Cow Pox Orf Variola [...]
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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about Hospital Acquired Infections:- 1. Meaning of Hospital Acquired Infections 2. Factors Influencing Hospital Acquired Infections 3. Sources 4. Mode of Transmission. Meaning of Hospital Acquired Infections: Since antiquity, the hospitals were regarded as source of infections to patients after admission. There was necessity to isolate patients with infectious diseases and it was a [...]