At Afaq Medical Care Center in Ibri-Driz, we understand that accurate diagnosis is the first step towards effective treatment. Therefore, we have developed the Department of Microbiology within our state-of-the-art laboratories to be an essential reference for the accurate and rapid identification of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections.

What is Microbiology?

Microbiology is a branch that specializes in the study of microorganisms that are invisible to the naked eye, which may be responsible for many infectious diseases. This area includes accurate tests that reveal:

• Bacteria (e.g. E. E. coli, staphylococcus, streptococcus…)

• Viruses (such as influenza, herpes, respiratory viruses)

• Fungi (e.g. Candida, Aspergillus)

• Parasites (e.g. amoeba, giardia)

How are the tests performed?

The analysis process is based on:

1. Sample culture: such as urine, feces, blood, sputum, or swabs of the skin or throat, and placed in a special food medium for the reproduction of microbes.

2. Microscopy and chemical analysis: To examine the shape of microbes or determine their components.

3. Antibiotic susceptibility test: To find out the best type of antibiotic to use with the detected microbe.

This procedure helps the doctor to determine the type of infection accurately and choose the most appropriate treatment without resorting to random treatment.

When is microbiology analysis required?

This analysis is required in the following cases:

• Frequent or unresponsive infections to conventional antibiotics

• Fever of unknown cause

• Ulcers or wounds that don’t heal

• Urinary, throat or lung infections

• Chronic diarrhea

• Fungal infections in people with diabetes or immunodeficiency

What distinguishes the Horizons Center in this field

At the Afaq Medical Care Center in Ibri – Driz, we offer:

• Modern devices for accurate sample culture and diagnosis

• Medical Personnel Specialized in Microbiological Analysis

• Strict sterilization standards are applied to ensure the safety of samples

• Deliver results in record time

• Interpretation of results directly by specialist doctors

We believe that accurate diagnosis provides half of the treatment, so we are constantly evolving this department to serve patients with the highest efficiency.