The following points highlight the two main groups of slow virus disease. The groups are: 1. Animal Infection 2. Human Infection. Slow Virus Disease: Group # 1. Animal Infection: a. Visna: It is caused by viruses which are classified under the family lendviridae (See AIDS) as retro viruses and also cause a demyelinating disease in […]
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Rickettsiae: Cultivation, Animal Inoculation and Laboratory Diagnosis
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In this article we will discuss about Rickettsiae:- 1. Cultivation of Rickettsiae 2. Animal Inoculation of Rickettsiae 3. Laboratory Diagnosis 4. Resistance. Cultivation of Rickettsiae: All rickettsiae cannot be grown on cell free media, except R. Quintana which will grow on blood agar medium. They can be cultivated in yolk sac of chick embryo, grow […]
Short Notes on Meningitis | Clinical Microbiology
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The below mentioned article provides a short note on Meningitis. Introduction: Leptomeningitis is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (para-arachnoid). It may be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa. Infection may occur either through the blood (blood borne) or by direct spread along sinuses and veins from other parts […]
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