How to Detect Pneumocystis Carinii on Alveolar Exudates
Pneumocystis carinii is an opportunistic fungal pathogen, causing life-threatening pneumonia in immuno-compromised patients, particula… Read More
Adenosine Deaminase Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (ADA-SCID)
When you have a severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), your immune system can’t fight off even mild infections on its… Read More
Overview
AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a syndrome caused by a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). The disease alters the immune system, making people mu… Read More