Red Cell Enzyme Deficiency(G6PD)

Red cell utilises glucose which is main metabolic substrate. Deficiency of enzymes lead to development of haemolytic anaemia. Presentaion of these cases may asymptomatic or severe haemolytic anaemia or jaundice due to increased un conjugated bilirubin.…
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Needle Stick Injury

Needle stick injuries represent a substantial occupational hazard for healthcare workers in which the healthcare workers are accidentally punctured by a used needle, but a proactive approach to safety can…
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Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of genetic disorders characterised by progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles. There are various types of muscular dystrophy, each resulting from specific genetic…
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Role of Nuclear medicine

Nuclear medicine involves using small amounts of radioactive materials to diagnose and treat various diseases. It’s utilized for imaging and assessing organ function, detecting abnormalities, and guiding certain medical procedures.…
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PHAGOCYTOSIS

For the pathogen to be internalized and killed, they first need to be recognized by phagocytic cells, that are neutrophils, macrophages and dendritic cells after recognition. RECOGNITION OF PATHOGEN-PAMP’s &…
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