In this article we will discuss about Shigella:- 1. Morphology of Shigella 2. Cultural Characteristics of Shigella 3. Pathogenicity 4. Colicin Typing 5. Treatment 6. Prevention and Control. Contents: Morphology of Shigella Cultural Characteristics of Shigella Pathogenicity of Shigella Colicin Typing of Shigella Treatment of Shigella Prevention and Control of Shigella 1. Morphology of Shigella: They are short Gram-negative bacilli, [...]
In this article we will discuss about Proteus:- 1. Meaning of Proteus 2. Antigenic Structure of Proteus 3. Pathogenicity. Meaning of Proteus: Proteus are saprophytic, widely distributed in nature and also occur as commensals in the intestine and on the moist skin. They cause urinary or respiratory tract or ear wound, burn infections, infantile diarrhoea as opportunistic pathogen. There are [...]
In this article we will discuss about Spore Forming Bacilli which causes Anthrax, a Zonotic Disease in Animals and Malignant Pustules or Wool Sorter Disease in Man:- 1. Morphology and Staining of Bacilli 2. Cultural Characteristics of Bacilli 3. Biochemical Reaction 4. Resistance 5. Antigenic Structure 6. Toxin 7. Pathogenicity and Clinical Features 8. Laboratory Diagnosis 9. Immunity 10. Epidemiology [...]