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Answer to Case 11

Posted by Dr. Vinod Maurya, MD on December 29, 2021

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Case 29

You are a medical student working in a microbiology laboratory. While on duty, you notice that some culture media were prepared, there were a few discarded culture plates, and on the serology station, there were rapid card kits. You want to ensure that these items are properly sterilized and disinfected to prevent the spread of infection. Q: What are the different methods of sterilization and disinfection that can be used in a microbiology laboratory, and what are their advantages and disadvantages? What steps should you take to properly to sterilize the culture media to be prepared, discarded culture plates, and rapid card kits? What factors should be considered when selecting a particular method of sterilization or disinfection for each item? How can you ensure that laboratory equipment and surfaces are properly sterilized and disinfected? What are the potential risks of inadequate sterilization and disinfection in the laboratory, and how can ...

Case 24

A 9 years old boy presented to pediatric OPD in November 2021 with sudden onset of sore throat with fever and headache. Patient also had complaints of nausea and vomiting. On examination body temperature was 39°C, swollen and tender anterior cervical lymph nodes, inflamed tonsils and patchy discrete exudate over pharynx. A direct microscopy picture has been provided. Q1. what is probable diagnosis? Q2. what is treatment of choice?

Case 27

You are working as an intern in a hospital's operating room. Your team is preparing for a surgical procedure to remove an appendix from a patient. The patient has a history of allergies to certain antibiotics, so the surgeon has decided to perform the surgery with the patient under general anesthesia. As an intern, it's your responsibility to ensure that all instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and disinfected to prevent the spread of infection during the procedure. What are the articles that need to be disinfected or sterilized before proceeding for surgery?

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