Basic biology of Bartonella species

Basic biology of Bartonella species

Bacteria belonging to the Bartonella genus are extremely fastidious, slow-growing gram-negative rods that are dependent on blood or hemin for growth. In 1992, the Bartonella genus was a single species. Bartonella henselae,  quintana,  vinsonii and  elizabethae were...
The global fight against snake bites

The global fight against snake bites

Venomous snake bites are responsible for 138,000 deaths every year around the world, but could some disarmingly simple interventions help to save lives? “In the monsoon, the fields are overgrown with weeds,” says Tukaram Rao, a farm labourer from the village of...
Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy for Fetal Maturation

Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy for Fetal Maturation

What is Antenatal Corticosteroids? Antenatal steroids, also known as Antenatal Corticosteroids, are medications administered to pregnant women expecting a preterm birth. When administered, these steroids accelerate the maturation of the fetus’ lungs, which...
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