Gram-positive cell wall
Prokaryotic cells almost always are bounded by a fairly rigid and chemically complex structure present between the cell membrane and capsule/slime layer called the cell wall. Peptidoglycan is the main … Read more
Bacteriology is a branch or discipline of science that studies different characteristics of bacteria and their association with other organisms or disciplines.
Prokaryotic cells almost always are bounded by a fairly rigid and chemically complex structure present between the cell membrane and capsule/slime layer called the cell wall. Peptidoglycan is the main … Read more
Virulence factors or antigenic structures of Neisseria gonorrhoeae A. Pili Pili are the hair like appendages that extend up to several micrometers from the gonococcal surface. It mediates the exchange … Read more
Faecal specimens should be collected in the early stages of the diarrhoeal disease, when pathogens are present in the highest number, and preferably before antimicrobial treatment is started, if appropriate. … Read more
What are Gram-positive bacteria? These are bacteria whose classification has been based on their ability to retain the crystal violet dye after a brief wash with alcohol in the differential … Read more
What is Pseudomonas aeruginosa? Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an aerobic microorganism that is a motile, Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria distributed throughout different habitats in the world. It has an absolute aerobic metabolism … Read more
What are Gram-negative bacteria? These are bacteria that define the opposite of the gram-positive bacteria in relation to the differential staining technique. During gram staining, the gram-negative bacteria will lose … Read more
Laboratory diagnosis of Leprosy caused by Mycobacterium leprae Specimen Skin biopsies, nasal discharges, scrapings from the nasal mucosa and slit-skin smears which are prepared by making superficial incisions in the … Read more