Microbiology
Molecular Assays Compared for Gastrointestinal Pathogens
Infectious gastroenteritis is caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. It is a major public health problem, being a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite public health efforts in food safety education and water treatment systems, pathogen-induced acute diarrheal disease is still a significant cause of morbidity and mortality globally. More...27 Aug 2019
Diagnostic Methods Compared for Soil-Transmitted Helminths
Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are a group of intestinal parasitic worms that excrete eggs through feces, which contaminate soil in areas where sanitation is poor and infect the human host orally or through skin contact. More...22 Aug 2019
Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection Diagnosed Via Dried Blood Spots
Cytomegalovirus is the leading cause of congenital infection (cCMV) affecting up to 0.8% of newborns in high-income countries and is the most common cause of non-genetic deafness in childhood. A wide range of diseases diagnosed either at birth or in childhood, has been correlated to cCMV infection. More...21 Aug 2019
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
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