Microbiology
Immunochromatographic Strip Test Developed for Rift Valley Fever
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an emerging mosquito-borne disease that affects a wide range of animals and human beings in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. A rapid and specific test for RVF diagnosis at the site of a suspected outbreak is crucial for the implementation of control measures. More...03 Oct 2019
Early Diagnosis of Tularemia Accomplished by Flow Cytometry
Tularemia is a zoonotic disease that occurs in the Northern Hemisphere and is caused by Francisella tularensis. In Europe, more than 500 cases are reported annually and Turkey and the USA also have substantial disease burdens. More...02 Oct 2019
Multiplexed Immunoassay System Differentiates Malaria Species
Over 40% of world’s population live in malaria-endemic areas, and malaria is found in more than 100 countries in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, the Eastern Mediterranean, the Western Pacific, and parts of Europe. More...02 Oct 2019
Drug-Resistant Strains of Salmonella Causing Bloodstream Infections
Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar Typhimurium (known as S. typhimurium) and other non-typhoidal Salmonella are common causes of gastrointestinal infections in people living in industrialized countries. More...02 Oct 2019
Commercial TB Test Compared to Recombinant Allergen Skin Test
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and the primary cause of death due to any single infectious agent. In 2017, approximately 10 million people developed TB, and 1.3 million died from the disease. More...27 Sep 2019
New Strain of Bacteria Causes Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is a classic exanthem of childhood caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus). Symptoms, which affect young children, include a high temperature, sore throat, and a pink-red rash that feels like sandpaper. More...26 Sep 2019
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