Microbiology
Rapid Malaria Diagnostic Test Detects Placental Infection
Malaria remains one of the most important parasitic infections in humans. It is endemic throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is responsible for more than 200 million clinical cases and more than 400,000 deaths each year. More...19 Dec 2018
Plasmodium vivax Isolated in Duffy Negative Individuals
Malaria in Nigeria is principally due to Plasmodium falciparum and, to a lesser extent to P. malariae and P. ovale. P. vivax is thought to be absent in Nigeria in particular and sub-Saharan Africa in general, due to the near fixation of the Duffy negative gene in this population. More...12 Dec 2018
MALDI-TOF MS Identifies Oomycete Causing Pythiosis
Pythiosis is an invasive, difficult-to-treat, life-threatening infectious disease caused by Pythium insidiosum, a member of the unique group of fungus-like microorganisms called oomycetes. The disease has been increasingly reported worldwide. More...12 Dec 2018
Strongyloidiasis Antibodies Found in Transplant Donors
Strongyloidiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by a parasite, which is endemic in most parts of the world. It can cause a life-threatening disease among immunosuppressed individuals and can be transmitted from solid organ transplant (SOT) donors to recipients. More...10 Dec 2018
Dengue Virus Specific T-Cell Responses Correlated with Disease Severity
Dengue virus (DENV) is the cause of the most common mosquito-borne viral infection worldwide, and over half of the global population live in areas where there is intense dengue transmission putting them at risk of dengue infection. More...04 Dec 2018
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