Theory & Practices of Clinical Laboratory
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Entamoeba histolytica is a parasitic protozoan that causes amebic dysentery and can lead to severe complications like liver abscesses. Common in areas with poor sanitation, it is vital to understand its symptoms, methods of diagnosis, and treatment options for effective management. By infecting the mucosa of the colon, this ameba infect …
Pelger-Huët anomaly (PHA), also known as true or congenital PHA, is an autosomal dominant condition marked by reduced nuclear segmentation (bilobed, unilobed) and a distinctive coarse chromatin clumping pattern that can involve any leukocyte, while morphologic differences are more noticeable in mature neutrophils. A mutation in the lamin β-receptor gene …
Introduction The Catalase Test is a rapid and efficient diagnostic tool for identifying bacterial species. By detecting the presence of the enzyme catalase, this test distinguishes catalase-positive bacteria, like Staphylococcus, from catalase-negative organisms, such as Streptococcus. Widely used in clinical microbiology, it provides valuable insights for bacterial identification. Catalase is …