DEC (diethylcarbamazine) provocation test is used in the diagnosis of lymphatic filariasis The usual method for confirming filariasis is by demonstrating microfilariae in night blood specimens ( due
Histoplasma capsulatum – a dimorphic fungus (Click on the image to view an enlarged version) Fungi which exist in 2 separate morphological forms depending of environmental temperature Yeast
Ancylostoma duodenale Necator americanus First identified in Italy First identified in Texas, USA Old world hookworm New world hookworm Larger (male 8-11mm) Smaller (male 7-9mm) Anterior end bent
Extended spectrum beta lactamases (ESBLs) are enzymes that mediate resistance to extended-spectrum or third generation cephalosporins like ceftazidime, cefotaxime, and ceftriaxone and monobactams like aztreonam. ESBLs do not
WHO has revised the pandemic alert for swine influenza to phase 5 on 29th April, 2009. US government site for authentic and updated information on flu pandemics is
Swine Influenza A outbreak has started in March, 2009 in Mexico. The number of suspected cases has increased to about 2000 while the death toll is increasing. Confirmed
Term referring to Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Eaton in 1944 isolated the causative agent of primary atypical pneumonia. It had the capability to pass through bacterial filters and hence was
Causative organism – Mycoplasma pneumoniae Also called primary atypical pneumonia Incubation period – 1-3 weeks Gradual onset usually tracheobronchitis, 1/3 develop pneumonia usually lasts for 1-2 weeks Mode
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