Among current in vitro methods for identification of pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) rely on growth in culture media, followed by isolation, and biochemical and serological identification. Now PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) has been used for the rapid, sensitive and specific detection of pathogenic L. monocytogenes. The pathogenicity of the organism is highly correlated wi...

Background: Hepatitis B virus is a DNA virus, causing acute as well as chronic liver disease including cirrhosis & hepatocellular carcinoma. Carriers of Hepatitis B are asymptomatic individuals without manifest disease harboring infection and capable of transmitting infection. Transmission of infection occurs through blood transfusion, needles, body fluids and sexual intercourse. Clinical recog...

AIM To study the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) Class II DRB1 gene polymorphism in Rohilkhandi goat using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) and nucleotide sequencing techniques. MATERIALS AND METHODS DNA was isolated from 127 Rohilkhandi goats maintained at sheep and goat farm, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly. A 284...

BACKGROUND One of the greatest problems for India is undernutrition among children. The country is still struggling with this problem. Malnutrition, the condition resulting from faulty nutrition, weakens the immune system and causes significant growth and cognitive delay. Growth assessment is the measurement that best defines the health and nutritional status of children, while also providing a...

| Salmonellosis is a common public health threat globally. Poultry have a major role in disseminating salmonellosis to humans. In this article, we report the presence of Salmonella Tshiongwe isolate from a broiler farm in western Uttar Pradesh, India and its antibiogram pattern. In the present study, 180 samples comprising of 160 poultry faeces, 5 feed and 15 drinking water samples were examine...

Introduction: Cervical cancer is amongst the leading causes of death in females. According to World Cancer Statistics, global incidence cervical 6.5% and mortality related it 7.5%. The most effective way screen thus treat early stages achieved by screening patients with Papanicolaou (Pap) smear. Aim: To assess spectrum lesions Pap smears, classify them as per Bethesda System reporting Cytology ...

Introduction: Adiponectin is the most abundant adipocytokines secreted from adipose tissues and circulates in considerably high concentration human plasma. Circulating adiponectin levels are decreased obese subjects this decrease has been thought to play a crucial role early development of atherosclerosis cardiovascular diseases. Changes reported dyslipidemic subjects, but evidence controversia...