Microbiology
Molecular and Classical Methods Compared for Leprosy Diagnosis
Mycobacterium leprae is the causative agent of leprosy, a chronic granulomatous infectious disease affecting the skin and peripheral nerves. Leprosy manifests in various forms based on the immunological profiles and bacterial load in patients. More...27 Sep 2018
Integrated LAMP and Immunoassay Platform Detect Diarrheal Disease
The challenges of diagnosing infectious disease, especially in the developing world, and the shortcomings of available instrumentation have exposed the need for portable, easy-to-use diagnostic tools capable of detecting the wide range of causative microbes while operating in low resource settings. More...26 Sep 2018
Tumor Markers Associated with H. Pylori Infection
Helicobacter pylori infection is a major cause of several cancers such as gastric, pancreatic and lung. The relationship between H. pylori and tumor markers continues to remain unclear. As one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally, cancer represents a major detrimental public health problem worldwide. More...19 Sep 2018
Diagnostic Techniques Evaluated For Cystic Echinococcosis
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is one of the most widespread helminthic zoonoses and is caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus complex. CE diagnosis and monitoring primarily rely on imaging techniques, complemented by serology. More...18 Sep 2018
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Time To Blood Culture Positivity Predicts Infective Endocarditis
Multiplex Testing Speeds Up CNS Infection Diagnosis
Immunochromatographic Test Rapidly Diagnoses Parasitic Infection
Diagnostic Accuracy in H. pylori Fecal Test Assessed
FDA Clears Diagnostic Assay for Group B Strep
Infections Defined in Urothelial Bladder Tumors
Molecular Tests Available for Multiple STIs
LAMP Accurately Screens for Malaria in Pregnancy
Bacterial Test Is Well-Suited for Mid-Sized Labs
Simple Blood Test Devised for Hepatitis B
Biomarker Discovered for Hypervirulent Pathogen
Potential Shortcoming of Antibiotic Lab Tests Determined
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