Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is a parasitic infection caused by Onchocerca volvulus, a nematode. It is gotten when infected blackflies (Simulium species) bites a person, during a blood meal. These species breed near fast-flowing rivers and streams. As a result, people who live in riverine areas like Rivers, Cross river, Akwaibom states in […]
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Understanding Candida Infections in Men, Women, and Children Candida is not a name that might come up in a casual conversation, but its impact on our health is on a large scale. It is found in the human body as a normal flora, existing in balance with other microorganisms. However, under the right conditions, Candida […]
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Streptococcus mitis/oralis is commonly found in our mouths. In other words, it is part of the normal flora of the mouth and lives in harmony with us (their host) without causing disease. However, it can be an opportunistic pathogen and is known to cause infections such as endocarditis (infection of the heart valves) and dental […]
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The role of Schistosoma haematobium Ova in the Diagnosis of Urinary Schistosomiasis
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What is Schistosoma haematobium? Schistosoma haematobium is a parasitic flatworm that causes a disease called urinary schistosomiasis, or bilharzia. This infection is common in parts of Africa and the Middle East, especially in areas with freshwater bodies like lakes, rivers, and ponds. The parasite is found more in these environments, making people who rely on […]
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Introduction Candida intertrigo – sounds mouthful and strange right? However, it is a common skin infection caused by an equally common Candida species – Candida albicans. It usually happens in the areas of the body that are moist, warm, and where folds rub together—places like the armpits, groin, under the breasts, and between the toes […]
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MRSA treatment is always an issue when a patient is diagnosed with that strain of staph aureus. The battle against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a never-ending war that has resulted in many groundbreaking advances in reshaping treatment strategies and options. The options are as follows: New Anti-Staphylococcal Agents Ceftaroline, a fifth-generation cephalosporin, is remarkable in […]
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Haemoglobin Genotype Identifying a person’s genotype is one of the laboratory’s basic and most important tests. It is one piece of information that cannot be missing in an individual’s medical file. Also, every human being born or yet to be born, will, at some point in his or her life, determine his or her genotype, […]
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The diagnosis of MRSA( Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria in the lab is usually straightforward, except when there is a case of BORSA when it becomes a bit tricky and confusing. By the way, BORSA stands for Borderline Oxacillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. However, BORSA is not our topic of discussion here. This comprehensive guide will examine […]
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Introduction Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest challenges facing modern healthcare. As more bacteria develop resistance to commonly used antibiotics, treatment options dwindle, leading to longer hospital stays, higher medical costs, and increased mortality. Two major factors contributing to this problem are genetic mutations and biofilm formation. But what do these terms really mean […]
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Introduction Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria evolve to withstand drugs that once effectively eliminated or inhibited them. During infection testing—specifically cultures—when microbial growth is detected, the next step is identifying and classifying the organism. Techniques like Gram staining, biochemical tests, and colony morphology, are employed in this identification process. But why is this step so […]