Microbiology
Clostridioides difficile Contamination Uncovered in Clinical Lab
Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile infection is one of the most common hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections and is an increasingly frequent cause of morbidity and mortality among older adult hospitalized patients. C. difficile is a spore-forming, Gram-positive anaerobic bacillus that produces two exotoxins: toxin A and toxin B. More...01 Aug 2019
Rapid Diagnostic Panel Used for Pediatric Musculoskeletal Infections
The findings from a retrospective analysis suggested that the use of a rapid musculoskeletal diagnostic panel, or MDP, could have shortened the time it took to identify the cause of infection, provide appropriate antibiotics and reduce the length of stay for children in hospital. More...31 Jul 2019
Submicroscopic Malaria Prevalence Reported in Immigrants
Malaria remains the most important parasitic infection for humans, causing about 2,000 deaths per day, especially in African children younger than five years old. The importance of submicroscopic malaria infections in high-transmission areas could contribute to maintain the parasite cycle. More...30 Jul 2019
Gene Deletions Affect Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria
Prompt and accurate diagnosis of malaria is crucial for malaria case-management and control and elimination programs. While malaria diagnosis was historically based on symptoms alone, guidelines state that parasite-based diagnosis of malaria should be confirmed before treatment is given. More...25 Jul 2019
Methods Evaluated to Detect Asymptomatic Visceral Leishmaniasis
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is caused by Leishmania infantum [synonymous L. chagasi] in the New World or L. donovani in the Old World, VL can be classified as an anthroponotic or zoonotic disease because it is transmitted between humans and others mammals, such as dogs. More...24 Jul 2019
Immune Molecules Expressed Inside Mycetoma Lesions
Mycetoma is a persistent, progressive granulomatous inflammatory disease caused either by fungi or by bacteria. Characteristic of this disease is that the causative agents organize themselves in macroscopic structures called grains. These grains are surrounded by a massive inflammatory reaction. More...24 Jul 2019
T Cell Antibody and Memory in H7N9 Survivors Characterized
Avian influenza A (H7N9) is a subtype of influenza viruses that have been detected in birds in the past. This particular A (H7N9) virus had not previously been seen in either animals or people until it was found in March 2013 in China. More...19 Jul 2019
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