LEGIONELLA
A gram negative bacillus that is widely distributed in warm, wet environments and is of particular concern in air-conditioning cooling towers and …
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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…
10 Daily Habits to Reduce Chronic Pain
Get an Endorphin Boost: Exercise It's a Catch-22: You're hurting, so you don't exercise; but without exercise, you may lose muscle to…
10 Signs Your Allergies Are Out of Control
Sign #1: The Allergic Salute You vacuum with a HEPA filter. You stay indoors when the pollen count is high. You take medications as directed. Bu…