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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) : Quick Guide to the Commonest Vaginal Infection in the World.

General / November 12, 2023

So What is Bacterial Vaginosis?Table of ContentsSo What is Bacterial Vaginosis?How Common is BVWhat Leads to Bacterial Vaginosis?1. Disruption of vaginal microbiota: 2. Overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria:3. Biofilm formation: 4. Loss of vaginal acidity: 5. Sexual activity: 6. Host factors: Symptoms of BV1. Vaginal discharge:2. Vaginal odor: 3. Vaginal itching or irritation: 4. Burning sensation during urination: Laboratory Diagnosis of BV1. Medical history […]

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Best Medical Laboratories In Kenya (Updated 2023)

General / November 28, 2023

Top 10 Best Medical Laboratories in Kenya Medical laboratories play an integral role in the healthcare system. The main function of laboratories is aiding screening, diagnosis and monitoring of diseases. By offering a wide array of laboratory tests, patient care becomes individualized, fast and better outcomes. Which is the best medical laboratory in Kenya? There

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Mastering Levey-Jennings Chart: A 5-minute Swift Guide

General / October 9, 2023

Introducing The Levey-Jennings Chart Quality control is an integral part of quality management in the clinical laboratory. The L-J chart for short, is a useful tool in monitoring controls and ensuring they within desired limits. But What are Quality Controls? Controls are known concentrations of analytes that helps us know if a test system is

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Diagnosis Of Infections By Serology – A Comprehensive Overview

General / August 21, 2024

Introduction Serological diagnosis– It is the diagnosis of infectious diseases based upon the Antigen-Antibody (Ag-Ab) reactions. Ag – Ab reaction is the union of an Ag with its specific Ab, best detected when each is in optimal concentration. The type of such reaction depends upon the nature of both Ag and Ab used. These reactions

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Understanding Post Mortems In Kenya: Salient Facts You Should Know

General / July 11, 2023

Introduction: What exactly is a post mortem? 🤔 Post mortem or autopsy is the medical examination of a dead body in order to determine the cause of death or document disease processes for research or medical education purposes. This involves a careful, methodical, and detailed study of the dead body. External and internal parts and

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Complete Blood Count: The Reference Range in Male and Females.

General / April 6, 2021

Complete blood count (CBC) or the full hemogram (FHG) is one of the most performed laboratory test in the world. In this post, we present an exhaustive list of CBC reference ranges for both adult male and female. If you need the table as a whole, we have linked to a handy pdf you can

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