Dengue fever, often called “breakbone fever,” is an illness caused by the dengue virus. This disease is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites and remains a significant public health concern, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Most will get better in 1–2 weeks. Some people develop severe dengue fever and need care in a hospital. […]
Typhoid fever, caused by the bacterium Salmonella enteric Serovar Typhi, persists as a significant public health issue, particularly in areas lacking proper sanitation and access to clean water. This contagious ailment affects millions globally each year, resulting in substantial morbidity and mortality. Timely and precise diagnosis is essential for promptly initiating suitable treatment, saving lives, […]
Chemiluminescence assays have gained significant attraction in medical diagnostics over the past few years. This method provides a sensitive and effective means of identifying specific analytes within a sample. Chemiluminescence assays in medical diagnostics have grown rapidly as they offer numerous advantages over conventional diagnostic methods. One primary advantage of chemiluminescence assays is their high […]
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) is a method that utilizes a luminescent molecule as a signal of the analysis reaction. Luminescence is the release of visible or near-visible light when an electron moves from an excited state to the ground state, releasing energy in the form of light. Compared to absorbance, luminescence has the […]
HCV testing Viral Hepatitis is a worldwide public health problem, and the growing burden of chronic hepatitis cases on the global healthcare system is a significant cause of concern. There has been a constant increase in hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. According to Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences data, based in New Delhi, approximately […]
HCV Hepatitis is a global health problem, and there has been a constant increase in chronic hepatitis cases in India due to Bloodborne –Hepatitis B& C with an approx. 354 million people worldwide, as estimated by WHO.
SCRUB TYPHUS Scrub typhus is an infectious, acute, febrile disease. The illness was first observed and described in China in 313 AD.
Vitamin D and Covid-19 COVID-19 is a severe respiratory disease caused by SARS CoV-2 and has infected millions worldwide. The key to handling Covid-19 infection lies in its early recognition and understanding of the clinical problems during the different progressive phases of the disease. Practical knowledge leads to a rational approach to case management and […]
VITAMIN B12 Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin involved in the metabolism of every cell of the human body, especially DNA and red blood cell synthesis and regulation.
Symptoms of malaria overview The most common infectious tropical disease is Malaria and an enormous public health issue. It is a parasitic disease characterized by fever, chills, and anemia caused by the malaria parasite, which is transmitted from one human to another by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. The four malaria parasites that can […]
