Microbiological culture methods
In Microbiology laboratory, Culture methods are very crucial as it increases the chances of multiplication and identification of microorganism. The following are various reasons for culturing microorganisms in the laboratory: Isolate bacteria in pure culture and identify the…
Arthur Westmann
— August 11, 2019
3 Functions Of The Kidneys You Need to Know Now
In the urinary system, the two kidneys form and secretes urine by peristalsis. Urine is conveyed from each kidneys into the urinary bladder. This provides temporary storage for about 300 ml urine which is eventually voided to the…
Arthur Westmann
— August 7, 2019
Difference Between Fat-Soluble and Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamins can be defined as organic compounds occurring in small quantities in different natural foods and are necessary for growth and maintenance of good health. Vitamins can also be defined as essential food factors, which are required for…
Arthur Westmann
— August 1, 2019
Difference Between Serum And Plasma
For some scientists and medical students, the difference between serum and plasma is just nomenclature and colour. On more than once occasion we’ve had to ask the difference between Serum and Plasma, only to hear, “either one” or…
Arthur Westmann
— June 29, 2019
Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems
Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems made up the 4 level of organisation of an organism. A cell is the smallest structural and functional unit of a living organism. Bacteria are unicellular consisting of a single cell. Human are…
Arthur Westmann
— June 29, 2019
How to decalcify tissues for Histopathological processing
The presence of calcium salts in tissues makes them difficult. This causes knife damage, tissue cutting difficulty. Calcium may also be present in normal tissues under pathological conditions such as necrotic tissue in tuberculosis. Decalcification is the process…
Arthur Westmann
— April 10, 2019
Entamoeba coli infection and treatment
Entamoeba coli can be found worldwide.It is a non pathogenic species of Entamoeba causing Intestinal amebiasis, amebic colitis, amebic dysentery, extraintestinal amebiasis.It’s occurs in cold climates, such as Alaska, as well as warm climates.Geographic areas with poor hygiene…
Arthur Westmann
— April 8, 2019
Echinococcus granulosus laboratory diagnosis
Also known as hydatid worm, hyper tapeworm or dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus is primarily found in areas where sheep or other herbivores are raised and are in close contact with dogs or wild canines. Other criteria for at-risk…
Arthur Westmann
— April 7, 2019
Concepts of Medical Law
What is Law? Law can be defined as those rules made by human who regulated social conduct in a formally prescribed and legally binding manners. Laws are based upon concerns for fairness and justice. What are the Functions…
Arthur Westmann
— April 7, 2019
Loa Loa Filariasis Laboratory diagnosis and treatment
Like all filarial organisms, the endemic regions of infections correlate with the areas in which the vector flourishes.In the case of Loa loa filariasis, Chrysops fly lives in Africa, especially in the rainforest belt region. In the areas…
Arthur Westmann
— January 5, 2019