Microbiology
Type 1 Diabetes Risk Reflected in Gut Microbiome
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the destruction of insulin-producing ß-cells in the pancreas, resulting in a life-long dependence on exogenous insulin. T1D is an autoimmune condition that can develop at any age. More...06 Sep 2019
Optimized Immunoassays Detect HBV in Oral Fluid Samples
It is estimated that there are 257 million chronic hepatitis B (HBV) carriers worldwide, which highlights the substantial health, social, and economic burden of HBV. Screening of infected, cured and vaccinated individuals is necessary to identify the presence of chronically infected reservoirs, immune and susceptible individuals. More...05 Sep 2019
Sequencing Methods for Hepatitis C Virus Genotyping Compared
Due to its high rate of mutation, hepatitis C virus (HCV) forms viral quasispecies, classified based on the highly variable regions in the envelope protein and nonstructural 5B protein (NS5B). As a result of this large genetic variability, seven genotypes and more than 67 subtypes have been identified. More...04 Sep 2019
C. Difficile Bacteria Adapted to Spread in Hospitals
Clostridioides difficile, also known as Clostridium difficile, bacteria can infect the gut and are the leading cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea worldwide. While someone is healthy and not taking antibiotics, millions of 'good' bacteria in the gut keep the C. difficile under control. More...29 Aug 2019
Enterovirus Antibodies Detected in Acute Flaccid Myelitis Patients
Neurotropic enteroviruses (EVs), such as poliovirus, have long been associated with paralytic disease. Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) has caused motor paralysis in more than 560 children in the United States since 2014. More...28 Aug 2019
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
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