Medical microbiology focuses on identifying and diagnosing infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. It plays a crucial role in guiding effective treatment and improving patient outcomes.

Services provided under medical microbiology include:

• Blood Cultures: Detecting bacteria or fungi in the bloodstream to diagnose infections like sepsis.
• Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: Identifying the most effective antibiotics to treat bacterial infections.
• Viral Testing: Diagnosing viral infections such as influenza, dengue, or hepatitis.
• Fungal and Parasitic Diagnostics: Identifying infections caused by fungi or parasites, including yeast infections and malaria.
• Urine and Wound Cultures: Detecting microorganisms in urine or wound samples to pinpoint the cause of infections.
• Tuberculosis Testing: Detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.

By providing accurate and timely results, medical microbiology supports the effective management of infectious diseases and ensures safe, targeted treatments.