Introduction The TPHA and FTA-ABS tests are confirmatory tests for syphilis after a non-treponemal test (such as VDRL) shows a READ MORE ………….
TPHA and FTA-ABS
Category: Medical Microbiology
C-Reactive Protein
Introduction C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is an acute-phase protein produced mainly by the liver in response to inflammation. CRP levels increase READ MORE ………….
Medical Helminthology
Introduction Medical Helminthology is a branch of parasitology that studies helminths, parasitic worms that cause human diseases. Helminths are multicellular, READ MORE ………….
Principles and mode of action of antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents for bacteria and fungi
Introduction Antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents are medicines used to treat bacterial and fungal infections. They work by killing microorganisms or READ MORE ………….
Collection, Transport, Processing, and Storage of Samples for Viral Diagnosis
Introduction Viral diagnosis depends on the proper collection, transport, processing, and storage of clinical specimens. The quality of the sample READ MORE ………….