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The Phycomycoses: Types and Characteristics | Fungal Diseases

In this article we will discuss about the types and characteristics of phycomycoses. The phycomycoses have several synonyms such as mucormycoses, entomophthoromycoses, oomycoses, etc. The phycomycoses are caused by such fungi that had been previously grouped in the class Phycomycetes. Recently, the fungi classified under Phycomycetes have been put under two sub-divisions Mastigomycotina (with two classes Oomycetes and Chytridiomycetes) and [...]

By |2016-11-28T11:03:54+00:00November 28, 2016|Fungi|Comments Off on The Phycomycoses: Types and Characteristics | Fungal Diseases
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Drug Resistance: Meaning, Origin and Transmission

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Drug Resistance 2. Mechanisms of Drug Resistance 3. Origin 4. Transmission 5. Drug-Resistance Encounter. Contents: Meaning of Drug Resistance Mechanisms of Drug Resistance Origin of Drug Resistance Transmission of Drug Resistance Drug-Resistance Encounter 1. Meaning of Drug Resistance: Antimicrobial drug resistance refers to the acquired ability of a microbial pathogen [...]

By |2016-09-16T06:07:18+00:00September 16, 2016|Medical Microbiology|Comments Off on Drug Resistance: Meaning, Origin and Transmission
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Top 4 Tests for Antimicrobial Drug Susceptibility

The following points highlight the top four tests for determining antimicrobial drug susceptibility. The tests are: 1. Dilution Susceptibility Tests 2. Disk Diffusion Tests 3. The Etest 4. Drug Concentration Measurement in Blood. 1. Dilution Susceptibility Tests: Dilution susceptibility tests are based on determining minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). In MIC, the antimicrobial activity is measured by determining the smallest amount [...]

By |2016-09-16T06:07:16+00:00September 16, 2016|Medical Microbiology|Comments Off on Top 4 Tests for Antimicrobial Drug Susceptibility
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