Mycoplasma: Introduction, Morphology and Biochemical Reactions
Introduction Smallest micro organisms Free living in nature Can grow in cell free medium Causes human infection M. pneumoniae: Pneumonia Ureaplasma urealyticum: non-gonococcal urethritis M....
Platelets: Structure, Composition and Functions
Platelets also called thrombocytes are the formed elements of blood. They are small, non-nucleated colorless and moderately refractive bodies. They are considered to be the...
Laboratory diagnosis of Leptospira
Because of the variability in the clinical manifestations of infection and frequent absence of jaundice, leptospirosis should always be considered in case of undiagnosed pyrexia...
Immunoglobulin M (IgM): Structure and Properties
Properties This type of immunoglobulin accounts or constitutes 5-10% of total serum immunoglobulin in adults. The serum concentration is 5-2 mg per 100 ml. The...