an unknown species of bacteria. I was then instructed by my professor to use all of my previous knowledge to identify the unknown bacterial pathogen. This lab led me to master my skills of using the Gram stain‚ testing for catalase‚ testing for coagulase and using the oxacillin screen. Now I am going to take you with me on the journey to the unknown. As I recall from earlier that semester‚ the first test that needed to be performed was the Gram stain. The Gram stain is a staining technique that
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It is the year 2056‚ and China has become the leading superpower in the world. With more wealth‚ resources‚ and manpower than many of the other modern countries combined‚ China dominates the free market and commerce. The Chinese Yuan has become worth almost as much as the American dollar. In the major cities of China‚ life is streamlined and fast paced. However‚ life has remained mostly unchanged for the Chinese farmer living out in the country. Though new technology is available‚ not much of
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be true‚ because my life changed in an instant. I was a 16-year-old girl. I was happy. I was well known and well liked. And‚ I thought I was healthy. In May of my sophomore year of Highschool I was hospitalized and day’s away from dying. The problem was no one seemed to know what was causing me to become so ill so quickly. Through a few miracles and amazing healthcare professionals‚ I was eventually given a diagnosis; I had a rare autoimmune disease. I remember being in the hospital with tubes all
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The 50 most important English proverbs 1. "Two wrongs don’t make a right." When someone has done something bad to you‚ trying to get revenge will only make things worse. 2. "The pen is mightier than the sword." Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want. 3. "When in Rome‚ do as the Romans." Act the way that the people around you are acting. This phrase might come in handy when you’re traveling abroad notice that
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Bacterial are very diverse and quite adaptable‚ but they still need certain factors in order to thrive. The physical requirements for bacterial growth include pH range‚ temperature‚ oxygen concentrations‚ moisture levels‚ hydrostatic pressure‚ osmotic pressure‚ and radiation levels. When considering the pH level‚ bacteria are classified as either acidophiles (acid-loving)‚ neutrophiles (neutral ph range)‚ or alkaliphiles (alkali-loving). The one that causes disease in humans would be the neutrophiles
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spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in Egypt‚ single center experience prospective study Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is the infection of the ascetic fluid that occur in the absence of a visceral perforation and in the absence of an intraabdominal inflammatory focus such as abscess‚ acute pancreatitis or cholecystitis (Guarner C and Soriano G‚ 2007). Since its initial description in 1964‚ research has transformed spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) from a feared disease
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TESTOSTERONE DEFICIENCY IN MALES Testosterone is a hormone which is produced in the testes and is responsible for male characteristics‚ such as facial hair‚ deepening of voice‚ and muscle mass. As men age and hit age 30‚ their testosterone levels drop causing metabolic changes. Because of low testosterone levels‚ men will gain weight‚ lose muscle mass‚ and lose sexual drive. If you suspect that your testosterone level is low‚ there are some things that you should consider. First‚ and most important
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50+ YEARS OF COOKING: A SINGAPURA FLAVOUR For our special SG50 issue‚ we place the spotlight on old-time foodie favourites as well as some of our well-known local restaurants that have been operating for 50 years and more. Bon apétit or as we say in Singapore‚ tuck in‚ lah! By Wong Casandra Singapore is known by many names — “The Lion City”‚ “The Little Red Dot” — but one that harkens back to our rich heritage is “Food Paradise”. Fortunately for us‚ eclectic cultural influences from our multi-racial
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Waters is 21 years of age and is a female patient who is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of infective endocarditis. Ariane had her tongue and nose pierced 6 weeks ago. The drug screen is negative. She presents with tricuspid insufficiency murmur grade II‚ and a temperature of 104°F. The patient complains of extreme fatigue‚ and anorexia. The echocardiogram reveals vegetations on the tricuspid valve. What risk factors predisposed Ms. Waters to develop infective endocarditis? Body piercings
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rates in the past years. In recent years Taiwan’s birth rate has been among the lowest in the world. It is understood that people from different backgrounds may put different interpretations on the topic. When it comes to this hot topic‚ some people believe that the consistent low birth rates will produce an adverse impact on Taiwan’s economy while some advocate that the government is to blame for the issue and should take some effective measures to prevent the birth rate from declining. When
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