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Antibody: Definition, Structures, Types and Properties of Different Antibodies
Definition of antibody The antibody is also called immunoglobulin (Ig). Immunoglobulin is a glycoprotein that is made in response to an antigen and can recognize and bind to the antigen that caused its production. It protects us from microbial infection. They are gamma globulin and synthesized by plasma cells. They constitute 25-30 % of total serum proteins. Antibodies are present in serum, tissue fluids, and mucosal surfaces and on the surface of B-cells where they act as antigen...
Various Haemophilus species Identification: Introduction and Using of X,V and XV Discs
Introduction of Various Haemophilus species Identification Before going to various Haemophilus species identification, let's know about the scientific classification of Haemophilus. Scientific Classification of Haemophilus Kingdom: Bacteria Phylum: Proteobacteria Class: Gammaproteobacteria Order: Pasteurellales Family: Pasteurellaceae Genus: Haemophilus Species: influenzae other common species are Haemophilus influenzae Haemophilus parainfluenzae Haemophilus aegyptius Haemophilus ducreyi Haemophilus haemolyticus Haemophilus parahaemolyticus Introduction of Haemophilus Genus Haemophilus is a genus of Gram-negative coccobacilli bacteria and pleomorphic too. It belongs to the family Pasteurellaceae. These organisms inhabit the mucous membranes of...
Dermatophytes: Introduction, Infection and Its Laboratory Diagnosis
Introduction of Dermatophytes Dermatophytes are a common label for a group of three types of fungi i.e. Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton that commonly cause skin, nail, and hair disease in our body. Dermatophytes Infection Dermatophytes are the causative agent of ringworm that infects only superficial keratinized tissues and infection of skin, hair, and nail. They are a group of three genera. a. Trichophyton ( skin, hair, and nail) b. Microsporum (Hair and skin) c. Epidermophyton (skin and nail) Causative...