Microbiology Notes- Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology, Mycology and Laboratory Notes

Bacteriology, Biochemical Test, Laboratory
Cetrimide Test- Principle, Procedure, Result Interpretation and Limitation 3.81/5 (26)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on September 3, 2015

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Cetrimide Test- Principle, Procedure, Result Interpretation and Limitation Cetrimide is a quaternary ammonium, cationic detergent that is toxic substance to most bacteria, except Pseudomonas aeruginosa and few other bacteria. Principle This test is used to determine the ability of an organism to grow in the presence of cetrimide, a… Continue reading "Cetrimide Test- Principle, Procedure, Result Interpretation and Limitation <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-201" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-o mr-star-empty"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 3.81/5</span> <span class="count"> (26) </span> </span>"
Bacteriology, Biochemical Test, Diagnosis, Laboratory
Bile Esculin Test- Principle, Procedure, Result Interpretation and Limitation 4.64/5 (77)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on September 1, 2015

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Bile Esculin Test- Principle, Procedure, Result Interpretation and Limitation Bile Esculin agar (BEA) is used for this test. BEA is a selective and differential medium which is presumptively used to identify Enterococci and group D Streptococci based on the ability of an organism to hydrolyze esculin. Bile esculin agar… Continue reading "Bile Esculin Test- Principle, Procedure, Result Interpretation and Limitation <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-143" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-half-o mr-star-half"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 4.64/5</span> <span class="count"> (77) </span> </span>"
Basic Microbiology, Biology, Differences between
Differences between Simple and Compound Microscope 4.09/5 (304)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on August 27, 2015

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Differences between Simple and Compound Microscope S.N. Simple Microscope Compound Microscope 1 Simple microscope is used at a basic level, where there is no rigorous requirement of research. Due to an added lens to a compound one, professionals use this for research purposes 2 There is single lens in… Continue reading "Differences between Simple and Compound Microscope <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-137" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-o mr-star-empty"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 4.09/5</span> <span class="count"> (304) </span> </span>"
Anatomy, Biology, Differences between
Differences between Artery and Vein NAN/5 (246)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on August 24, 2015

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Differences between Artery and Vein There are two types of blood vessels in the circulatory system of the body. They are: Arteries: that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to various parts of the body. Veins: that carry deoxygenated blood towards the heart. S.N. Characters Artery Vein 1 Direction… Continue reading "Differences between Artery and Vein <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-128" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> NAN/5</span> <span class="count"> (246) </span> </span>"
Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology
Overview of DNA Replication 4.45/5 (84)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on July 21, 2015

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Overview of DNA Replication DNA replication is the process in which new copy of DNA is produced from parent DNA. When two strand of DNA are separated, each strand act as template for the formation of new strand. This process is called DNA replication. Mechanism of DNA Replication Steps of… Continue reading "Overview of DNA Replication <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-112" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-half-o mr-star-half"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 4.45/5</span> <span class="count"> (84) </span> </span>"
Bacteriology, Biochemical Test, Diagnosis, Laboratory
Deoxyribonuclease (DNase) Test- Principle, Uses, Procedure, Result Interpretation, Quality Control, Examples and Limitations 4.9/5 (48)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on July 19, 2015

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Deoxyribonuclease (DNase) Test- Principle, Uses, Procedure, Result Interpretation, Quality Control, Examples and Limitations This test is presumptively used to differentiate Staphylococcus aureus which produces the enzyme deoxyribonuclease from other Staphylococci which do not produce deoxyribonuclease (DNase). Staphylococcus aureus possesses a heat-stable enzyme, a thermonuclease. To detect this enzyme, first… Continue reading "Deoxyribonuclease (DNase) Test- Principle, Uses, Procedure, Result Interpretation, Quality Control, Examples and Limitations <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-105" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 4.9/5</span> <span class="count"> (48) </span> </span>"
Bacteriology, Biochemical Test, Diagnosis, Laboratory
PYR ( L-Pyrrolidonyl-β-Naphthylamide) Test- Principle, Uses, Procedure, Result Interpretaion, Examples and Limitation 4.92/5 (79)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on July 7, 2015

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 PYR ( L-Pyrrolidonyl-β-Naphthylamide) Test- Principle, Uses, Procedure, Result Interpretaion, Examples and Limitation PYR test is a rapid test which is used in the identification of group A beta-hemolytic Streptococci and in the differentiation of Enterococcus from group D Streptococci. Principle PYR test determines the activity of enzyme L-pyrroglutamyl amino-peptidase… Continue reading "PYR ( L-Pyrrolidonyl-β-Naphthylamide) Test- Principle, Uses, Procedure, Result Interpretaion, Examples and Limitation <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-98" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 4.92/5</span> <span class="count"> (79) </span> </span>"
Bacteriology, Biochemical Test, Laboratory
Bile Solubility Test- Principle, Procedure, Result Interpretation, Examples and Limitation 4.79/5 (28)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on July 3, 2015

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Bile Solubility Test- Principle, Procedure, Result Interpretation, Examples and Limitation This test is used to differentiate Streptococcus pneumoniae, which is soluble in bile and bile salts, from alpha- hemolytic Streptococcus which are insoluble. Principle The bile solubility test is based on the observation that Streptococcus pneumoniae visibly lyse when… Continue reading "Bile Solubility Test- Principle, Procedure, Result Interpretation, Examples and Limitation <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-84" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 4.79/5</span> <span class="count"> (28) </span> </span>"
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing, Bacteriology, Diagnosis
E (Epsilometer) Test- Principle, Purpose, Procedure, Result Interpretation with Precaution, Advantages and Disadvantages 4.64/5 (80)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on July 1, 2015

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 E (Epsilometer) Test- Principle, Purpose, Procedure, Result Interpretation with Precaution, Advantages and Disadvantages The E-test has been developed to provide a direct quantification of antimicrobial susceptibility of microorganisms. E-test is a laboratory test used to determine minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and whether or not a specific strain of bacterium… Continue reading "E (Epsilometer) Test- Principle, Purpose, Procedure, Result Interpretation with Precaution, Advantages and Disadvantages <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-61" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star-half-o mr-star-half"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> 4.64/5</span> <span class="count"> (80) </span> </span>"
Bacteriology, Differences between
Differences between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells NAN/5 (920)

By Pratiksha Pokhrel on June 26, 2015

Please rate this Please Rate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Differences between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells Depending on the internal structure of cell, organisms are divided into two types i.e. prokaryotic and Eukaryotic.Prokaryotic organism are those which lacks true nucleus and membrane bound cell organelles. Eukaryotic organisms are those organisms which have true nucleus with nuclear and nucleolus and… Continue reading "Differences between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells <span class="rating-result after_title mr-filter rating-result-48" > <span class="mr-star-rating"> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> <i class="fa fa-star mr-star-full"></i> </span> <span class="star-result"> NAN/5</span> <span class="count"> (920) </span> </span>"