Classification of bacteria – A comprehensive notes
Introduction The bacterial microorganisms, which are present in a wide range of diversity and play a significant role in the…
Introduction The bacterial microorganisms, which are present in a wide range of diversity and play a significant role in the…
Introduction MacConkey Agar (MA) stands as a stalwart medium, aiding researchers in the isolation, identification, and differentiation of bacteria. This…
Introduction Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) was developed in the early 20th century by microbiologist E.P. Chapman, who recognized the salt…
Introduction The lipid hydrolysis test is a biochemical assay used in microbiology to determine the ability of microorganisms to hydrolyze…
Introduction The casein hydrolysis test is a laboratory technique used in microbiology to determine the ability of microorganisms to break…
Introduction The authors of the test (Christie, Atkinson, Munch, and Peterson) are abbreviated as CAMP. Since its discovery in diagnostic…
Introduction McFarland Standards are a series of standardized suspensions of bacteria that are used to determine the concentration of microorganisms…
Introduction The Kirby Bauer Method also referred to as the disc diffusion method is a commonly used technique in microbiology…
Introduction Antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) also known as antibiotic sensitivity test is a laboratory technique used to determine the effectiveness…
Introduction India ink staining, also known as negative staining, is a simple yet effective approach for visualizing the exterior structures…