Microbiology

Preventing UTI: The Role of Over-the-Counter Medications

 Introduction Urinary tract infections (UTI) are the infections that affect the urinary system. The urinary system removes wastes, toxins, and even harmful bacteria; Failure of the urinary tract to remove the bacteria’s leads to infections. The Urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladders and urethra) can be affected by infection, but lower urinary tract (bladder and urethra) […]

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Machine Learning Unveils Abaucin: A Narrow-Spectrum Antibiotic

Introduction Antibiotics are key in treatment of bacterial infections that can even be fatal (eg, sepsis). However, overuse and misuse of antibiotics has led to antibiotic resistance. It can lead to a dangerous condition where no antibiotics work against the deadly microbes. By 2050, drug resistant infections can lead to around 10 million annual deaths.

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Glucose Test

Overview The glucose test is also known as the sugar test. This test detects the presence of glucose in blood. This is a diagnostic test to detect diabetes. There are different types of sugar tests available. If a person is diabetic then, another test HbA1c, is performed every 2 to 6 months, depending on their

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Myeloproliferative Disorders

Overview of Myeloproliferative Disorders Myeloproliferative disorders generally involve the excessive production of blood cells; specifically, those of the myeloid lineage. The bone marrow produces these cells through a process known as hematopoiesis. The hematopoietic stem cells have the ability to regenerate themselves. These hematopoietic stem cells give rise to the myeloid and lymphoid progenitor cells.

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Interpretation of results – CBC and Differential counts

Overview Interpretation of the results play an important role in the identification of the diseased condition. if the results are not interpreted properly then the diagnosis and the treatment of the disease becomes difficult. Interpretation of Haemoglobin When the haemoglobin value is less than the normal range, it indicates anaemia. This condition is characterised by

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