MYCOBACTERIUM
These are rod-shaped organisms which don't stain well with the Gram stain because of their thick waxy coat. An acid-fast stain such as the …
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MULTI-RESISTANT ORGANISMS
The main issue in relation to resistant organisms such as MRSA, VRE and MDRTB in connection with endoscopy is the potential risk for conta…
LEGIONELLA
A gram negative bacillus that is widely distributed in warm, wet environments and is of particular concern in air-conditioning cooling towers and …
HELICOBACTER
A spiral shaped bacteria with the human gastric mucosa being its major habitat. It is not routinely cultured in most diagnostic microbiology labor…
CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE
This is a Gram positive bacillus that produces spores and requires anaerobic conditions for growth. It forms part of the normal intestinal flora in …
Helicobacter pylori
Helicobacter pylori Generality Transmission Spread Diagnosis Diseases associated with Therapy …
symptoms of HIV and AIDS
What are the symptoms of HIV and AIDS? It is not possible to reliably diagnose HIV infection or AIDS based on symptoms alone. HIV symptoms ar…