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Zygomycosis (Mucormycosis) – Causative Agent, Symptoms, Prevention, Treatment

Zygomycosis (Mucormycosis) - Causative Agent, Symptoms, Prevention, Treatment

Causative Agent Habitat Transmission Risk factors  Types of mucormycosis (Zygomycosis) Symptoms of Zygomycosis (Mucormycosis) The symptoms of mucormycosis vary on where the fungus is growing in the body. 1,4 Contact your healthcare practitioner if you believe you have mucormycosis-related symptoms. The following are symptoms of rhinocerebral (sinus and brain) mucormycosis: The following are symptoms of … Read more

Pneumocystosis – Causative Agent, Treatment, Prevention

Pneumocystosis - Causative Agent, Treatment, Prevention

Properties  There are three unique morphological phases in this organism: Pathogenesis and Immunity  Clinical Syndromes  Epidemiology  Laboratory Diagnosis Treatment Prevention and Control 

Algae Bioreactor – Definition, Types, Feature, Uses

Algae Bioreactor - Definition, Types, Feature, Uses

The Algae Bioreactor is a closed system that treats wastewater and produces biofuels using algae. The earliest commercial applications of algae bioreactors occurred in the 1960s for wastewater treatment. With the increasing global demand for alternative energy sources, the usage of algae bioreactors for biofuel production has risen to prominence in the 21st century. The … Read more

Cryptococcus neoformans – Structure, Infection, Habitat

Cryptococcus neoformans - Structure, Infection, Habitat

Characteristics of Cryptococcus neoformans Habitat of Cryptococcus neoformans Morphology of Cryptococcus neoformans Cultural characteristics of Cryptococcus neoformans Life Cycle of Cryptococcus neoformans Virulence Factors of Cryptococcus neoformans Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungal pathogen that causes life-threatening infections, primarily in immunocompromised individuals. Some of the virulence factors of Cryptococcus neoformans are: These virulence factors enable Cryptococcus neoformans to evade host … Read more

Penicillium chrysogenum – Morphology, Habitat, Characteristics

Penicillium chrysogenum - Morphology, Habitat, Characteristics

Kingdom: Fungi Division: Ascomycota Class: Eurotiomycetes Order: Eurotiales Family: Trichocomaceae Genus: Penicillium Species: P. chrysogenum Characteristics and significance Habitat of Penicillium chrysogenum Morphology of Penicillium chrysogenum Genome structure Cultural characteristics of Penicillium chrysogenum Penicillium chrysogenum has distinct cultural characteristics that can help identify it in a laboratory setting. Here are some of its cultural characteristics: Life Cycle of Penicillium chrysogenum … Read more

Alternaria alternata – Habitat, Life Cycle, Morphology, Pathogenesis

Alternaria alternata - Habitat, Life Cycle, Morphology, Pathogenesis

Alternaria alternata is a fungus that causes leaf spots, rots, blights, and other plant maladies. It is an opportunistic pathogen that affects over 380 plant species. Additionally, it can cause upper respiratory tract infections and asthma in immunocompromised humans. Classification of Alternaria alternata Kingdom Fungi Phylum Ascomycota Class Euascomycetes Order Pleosporales Family Pleosporaceae Genus Alternaria Habitat … Read more

Trichophyton spp – Morphology, Life cycle, Pathogenesis

Trichophyton spp - Morphology, Life cycle, Pathogenesis

Trichophyton is a genus of fungi that comprises the parasitic species responsible for tinea, athlete’s foot, ringworm, jock itch, and similar infections of the nail, beard, skin, and scalp. Trichophyton fungi are characterized by the development of both macro- and microconidia with smooth walls. Macroconidia are thin- or thick-walled, clavate to fusiform, and range in … Read more

Working Distance – Definition, Measurement, Types, Importance

Working Distance - Definition, Measurement, Types, Importance

What is Working Distance? Working distance is defined as the distance that is maintained between the “objective lens” and the specimen, during focusing; it is measured along the optical axis of the microscope. It is considered critical, because it determines the space available for manipulating the specimen, adding reagents, or using tools; a short working … Read more

How to Use a Compound Microscope

How to Use a Compound Microscope

A compound microscope is a laboratory instrument with high magnification power, which is consists of more than one lenses.

Sporothrix schenckii – Morphology, Pathogenesis, Transmission

Sporothrix schenckii - Morphology, Pathogenesis, Transmission

Sporothrix schenckii is a globally distributed fungus that was first isolated from a human specimen in 1896 by medical student Benjamin Schenck. The species is found in soil as well as on living and decaying plant matter, such as peat moss, and in soil. It is capable of infecting both humans and animals and is … Read more

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