Neisseria Meningitidis (Student notes)
Neisseria Meningitidis, also known as meningococcus, is non-motile, gram-negative cocci that cluster in pairs. They are one of the most
Neisseria Meningitidis, also known as meningococcus, is non-motile, gram-negative cocci that cluster in pairs. They are one of the most
Vibrio is a genus consisting of bacteria that are closely related to Enterobacteriaceae. The cholera species are the most important
Streptococcus pyogenes is a gram positive cocci that is responsible for several bacterial infections worldwide. With the aid of its
The coagulase-negative staphylococci are not as pathogenic as staphylococcus aureus. Many of them belong to the normal bacterial flora of
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most frequent agents of human bacterial infections. This catalase-positive bacteria which can be found
There are a wide variety of gram positive cocci in nature. Common to all is that they are seen as
You might come across the abbreviation AUS in a patient’s journal. The most accepted is that this abbreviation stands for
In a patient’s journal, you might come across the abbreviation CTA. This can mean one of two things. It can
Are you pumped up and ready to get started with med school, but unsure if you have everything you need?
In medical terms, ADL means activities of daily living. Generally speaking, this refers to self-care activities such as mobility, personal
Whether you are a medical student, intern, or resident, you are likely to have to perform a basic neurological examination.
As a med student, it is important to have a decent stethoscope once you start your clinical practice. As a