COMPARISON OF VARIOUS CONCENTRATIONS OF CARBOL FUCHSIN SOLUTIONS IN ZIEHL-NEELSEN STAINING FOR DETECTION OF ACID-FAST BACILLI IN SPUTUM SAMPLES

Comparison of Various Concentrations of Carbol Fuchsin Solutions in Ziehl-Neelsen Staining for Detection of Acid-Fast Bacilli in Sputum Samples

This study was carried out to evaluate Ziehl-Neelsen staining using various concentrations of carbol fuchsin solution.Duplicate smears from 173 sputum samples were made and stained with 1%, 0.3% and 0.1% carbol fuchsin solution.The smear results were recorded semi quantitatively according to the WHO guidelines.A comparative analysis of the results

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The Drug Coated Balloon-Only Strategy for Treatment of de Novo Left Main Coronary Artery Bifurcation Lesion: Stentless Strategy

The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of drug coated balloon-only strategy (DCB-only) in the treatment of de novo left main coronary artery bioglan deep sleep (LM) bifurcation lesions.85 patients were enrolled in this study and classified them into two groups: DCB-only group (n = 36) and DES group (n = 49).The MLD of target vessels wa

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