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Tetanus are Anaerobic! Can Oxygen infusion into the wound, heal tetanus?

Think about it for a moment! Then look for the answer. . . . . . . . The rationale here is, the anaerobic bacteria of the Clostridium tetanii should be destroyed in the presence of Oxygen because they are Obligate anaerobes. Cool, so we are clear on it. So what is the issue with infusing … Continue reading →

Megaloblastic anemia

Here are some causes of Megaloblastic anemia -Azurine

Respiratory viruses

Horner’s Syndrome 

Horner’s Syndrome is one of the most famous neurological diseases caused by damage to sympathetic nerves of one side of the neck. The most prominent signs are called “Horner’s Triad”. Those are Ptosis- Drooling of upper eyelid Anhidrosis (Partial)- Inability to sweat on one side of the face. MiosiS- Excessive constriction of the pupil. And … Continue reading →

Alpha, Beta, Gamma Hemolysis!

This is a way where we categorize the Strep bacteria. In alpha Hemolysis, the blood in the Blood agar plate where the bacteria are cultured, is hemolysed Incompletely(giving a green colour on the agar plate). In Beta Hemolysis, blood is completely hemolysed. And in Gamma hemolysism there is No hemolysis. Since there is no order…it’s … Continue reading →