Microbiology
Urinary Antigen Test Kit Evaluated for Diagnosing Legionella Pneumonia
Legionellosis is caused by bacteria called Legionella. The disease has two different forms. Legionnaires’ disease is the more severe form of infection that causes pneumonia. Pontiac fever is caused by the same bacteria, but is a milder illness without pneumonia. More...24 Feb 2021
T Cell Response Profiled in COVID-19 Patients
The clinical spectrum of SARS-CoV-2 infection is highly variable, spanning from asymptomatic or subclinical infection, to severe or fatal disease. Characterization of the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 is urgently needed in order to better inform more effective treatment strategies, including antivirals and rationally designed vaccines. More...22 Feb 2021
Automated Leucocyte VCS Parameters Evaluated for Pathogenic Infections
Malaria and dengue are highly endemic in most parts of India. Mangalore, a city in coastal Karnataka, India, has high prevalence of both these vector‐borne infections with extensive range of clinical presentations. The outbreak of these infections is common during and after the rainy season. More...16 Feb 2021
Abnormal Liver Function Test Associated with Severe SARS-Cov-2 Infection
COVID-19 predominantly affects the pulmonary tract causing mainly respiratory symptoms, however, involvement of other organ systems has been described, including myocarditis, acute kidney injury, neurological abnormalities and acute liver injury. More...15 Feb 2021
Prolonged Maternal Zika Viremia Evaluated for Adverse Perinatal Outcomes
The recent worldwide epidemic confirmed maternal–fetal transmission of Zika virus (ZIKV) and its association with adverse perinatal outcomes, particularly severe central nervous system lesions and fetal losses. More...10 Feb 2021
TAP1 Gene Polymorphisms Associated with Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a respiratory tract disease that affects children and adults and is characterized by the recurrent proliferation of multiple papillomas. The proliferation of multiple papillomas within the airway in RRP primarily affects the larynx. More...09 Feb 2021
RDW Levels Associated with Adverse Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients
The red cell distribution width (RDW) blood test measures the amount of red blood cell variation in volume and size. RDW is not used as an isolated parameter when interpreting a complete blood count (CBC); instead, it provides shades of meaning in the context of the hemoglobin (Hgb) and mean corpuscular value (MCV). More...04 Feb 2021
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