Bacterial classification based on the nutrition
1) Phototrophs -- derives energy from sunlight 2) Chemotrophs -- derives energy from Chemi…
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Shape of bacteria
1) Cocci - spherical 2) Bacilli - rod 3) Spirilla - rigid spiral 4) Spirochetes - Flexuous…
You know there are exceptions for Koch postulate?
1.M.leprae 2.Rickettsia 3.T. pallidum 4.Chlamydia 5. B. burgdoferi 6.Viruses
Flexner–Wintersteiner rosette
☑It is a spoke and wheel-shaped cell formation seen in retinoblastoma. ☑The tumor cells that …
Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD)
Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is a lysosomal storage diseases, which are progressive, i…
You know about colored disorders?
"GREEN" "Green nail syndrome / chloronychia" Causative agent: pseudomon…
Conjugate gaze
· Conjugate gaze refers to the eyes working in unison. A disorder of conjugate gaze means t…
Who is mean by carpopedal spasm?
Spasm of hand or foot seen in tetany. Carpopedal spasm causes: Parkinson's disease, hyp…
You should check these deformities out!!! 😊
Boutonniere deformity is a deformed position of the fingers or toes, in which the joint nearest…
BIRT-HOGG-DUBE SYNDROME
⭐ It is an autosomal dominant genodermatosis The syndrome is caused by a mutation in the ge…
Do you know What Calciphylaxis is all about?
🔰It is a disease in which blood vessels(veins and arteries) become blocked by a build-up of ca…
Check these Named shoulders out!!!!
🔰 Frozen shoulder- adhesive capsulitis 🔰 Dropped shoulder - paralysis of trapezius 🔰 Te…
Do you know about the honeycomb in the eyes?
Doyne honeycomb retinal dystrophy (DHRD) It is a condition that affects the eyes and cau…
Do you know these parasites can charge you with malignancy?
Schistosoma hematobium squamous cell carcinoma of urinary bladder Clonorchis sinensis Chola…
Check these facts out!!! about "Hand and Foot"??
Cortical hand A small lesion in the primary motor cortex subserving the hand weakness and d…
Have you ever come across this condition?
Medullary Sponge kidney Medullary sponge Kidney is a birth defect of the tubules - tiny tub…
Did you ever came across "Detergent or chemical suicide"? Check this out!!!
In Japan, it is a newer method of committing suicide and is gaining popularity in other cou…
Do you know about "Chromodulin"?
It is Low-molecular-weight chromium-binding substance (LMWCr) It is an oligopeptide that …
Do you know these Tests to test the nerve compression?
Test How Performed Condition Tested Positive Result Inter…
Do you know What is Senior Loken syndrome (SLS)?
☑It is a rare syndrome that mainly affects the kidneys and eyes. ☑SLS causes a cystic kidne…
You know how to measure the calcium stores in body?
Sulkowitch calcium test ☑ It is a tool that helps indirectly measure calcium stores in t…