Before discussing how contagious a sneeze is, it is necessary to learn why do we sneeze. Sneezing also known as sternutation is a mechanism body uses to clear the nose. Sneezing forces water… Read More
Pharmacotherapeutic group: J01DB01, First generation CephalosporinsCefalexin monohydrate is bactericidal and has antimicrobial activity similar to that of cephaloridine or cephalothin agains… Read More
Abgenta contains an aminoglycoside antibiotic called Gentamicin Sulphate. Gentamicin drops treat specific eye/ear bacterial infections. It works by first, disrupting the outer bacterial memb… Read More
An etiological diagnosis of bacterial urinary tract infection by quantitative cultivation of the urine with identification and susceptibility test of the isolated bacteriaTypes of specimenUr… Read More
SynonymsCulture, Body Fluid, Sterile, Routine; Sterile Body Fluid Culture, peritoneal, pericardial, plural, ascitic, synovial, etc.Aim of the testIsolate and identify pathogenic organisms fr… Read More
Benzalkonium chloride occurs as a white or yellowish-white amorphous powder, a thick gel, or gelatinous flakes. It is hygroscopic, soapy to the touch, and has a mild aromatic odor and very b… Read More
Aim of the testAn etiological diagnosis of bacterial conjunctivitis by aerobic cultivation with identification and susceptibility test of the isolated bacteria.Types of specimenDischarge fro… Read More
Aim of the testDetect bacterial pathogenic organisms in the stool; diagnose typhoid fever, enteric fever, bacillary dysentery, Salmonella infectionTypes of specimenStool or rectal swab or st… Read More
Aim of the testIsolate and identify aerobic and anaerobic pathogenic organisms’ pus specimen.Types of specimenSwabs from the infected area or aspiration from deep wounds. Swabs in anae… Read More
Formerly classified as Pseudomonas mallei, the organisms are Gram negative rods with rounded ends, 1.5–3.0 μm long and 0.3–0.6 μm wide, which often stain irregularly. They… Read More