Microbiology
Direct Molecular Assay Developed for Zika Diagnosis
Zika virus (ZIKV), a mosquito-borne Flavivirus, is a positive single-stranded RNA virus with a nucleic acid length of about 10.7kb. This virus has been spreading rapidly and there have been large-scale outbreaks worldwide in recent years. ZIKV has drawn attention as it may cause severe symptoms while no specific medical treatment or vaccine is currently available. More...14 Aug 2019
Serum Siderocalin Measured in Patients with TB and HIV
Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The progression from uninfected or latently infected to active TB is often insidious and has minimal symptoms in the initial months, resulting in delayed diagnosis and poor outcomes. More...14 Aug 2019
Hematology Analyzer Screens for Malaria in Clinical Setting
Malaria is a vector-borne infectious disease that continues to have high morbidity and mortality globally. Diagnosis based only on clinical symptoms has very low specificity as there is no combination of symptoms that reliably distinguishes malaria from other causes of fever or influenza. More...14 Aug 2019
Allergy Risk Increased by Compound Found in Infant Gut
Gut microbiota (formerly called gut flora) is the name given today to the microbe population living in our intestine. A recent study of newborn infants has identified a compound produced by gut bacteria that appears to predispose certain infants to allergies and asthma later in life. More...14 Aug 2019
Cost-Effectiveness of Media for Melioidosis Diagnosis Reviewed
Melioidosis is a frequently fatal disease caused by a soil bacterium called Burkholderia pseudomallei that is widespread in the rural tropics. The yield of B. pseudomallei from sites with a normal flora is increased by culture using selective, differential media such as Ashdown’s agar and selective broth. More...09 Aug 2019
Novel Diagnostic Device Profiles Population of Gut Microbiome
Researchers used a three-dimensional (3D) printer to manufacture a novel pill-like diagnostic tool capable of profiling the bacterial species comprising the gut microbiome in the critical area between the stomach and the colon. More...05 Aug 2019
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