MICROBIOLOGY

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)- Types and Applications

Introduction: Purpose: The results of an antibiotic sensitivity test can help a healthcare provider determine the most appropriate antibiotic to prescribe for a particular infection. It is important to use the correct antibiotic to treat an infection, as using an inappropriate antibiotic can lead to the development of antibiotic resistance, which can make future infections

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Serological test

Serological Tests- Definition, Types, Procedure, Applications

Introduction: Principle: The principle of a serological test is based on the ability of the immune system to produce specific antibodies in response to the presence of foreign substances, such as viruses or bacteria. When the body is exposed to an infectious agent, the immune system recognizes the agent as being foreign and mounts an

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Western blotting, also known as immunoblotting,

Western Blotting- Principle, Steps, Extraction, Applications

Western blotting, also known as immunoblotting, is a widely used laboratory technique in molecular biology and biochemistry for the detection and analysis of specific proteins within a complex mixture of proteins. It allows researchers to identify and quantify target proteins based on their size and antigenic properties.

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