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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about Yersinia Pestis in Humans:- 1. Morphology and Staining of Yersinia Pestis 2. Cultural Characteristics of Yersinia Pestis 3. Biochemical Reaction 4. Resistance 5. Antigenic Structure and Toxins 6. Bacteriocines and Bacteriophages 7. Epidemiology 8. Yersinia Pseudo-Tuberculosis and Yersinia Entero-Colitica 9. Y. Pseudo-Tuberculosis 10. Y. Enterocolitica and Other Details. Contents: Morphology and Staining of [...]