Microbiology
Immunoassay Developed for Acute Typhoid Fever
Salmonelloses are a group of potentially fatal bacteremias caused by different serovars of Salmonella enterica. Typhoid fever (TF) caused by the human-specific serovar S. typhi, is a global health problem, especially in developing countries. More...05 Jul 2017
Cytokine Profile Differentiates Hantaviral Infections
Hantavirus infection is an acute zoonosis clinically manifesting in two forms: Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS), caused by Old World hantaviruses, and Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), caused by New World hantaviruses. More...29 Jun 2017
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New Test Accurately Detects Latent HIV
Multiplex Immunoassay Diagnoses Toxoplasmosis and Rubella
Biosensor Technology Enables Rapid Detection of Flu Virus
Antimalarial Compound Improves Forensics of Bloodstains
Intestinal Fungi Contribute to Alcoholic Liver Disease
Combination of Antibiotics Can Eradicate Super Pathogens
Enzyme Deficiency Diagnosed with Rapid Tests
Antibiotic-Resistant Gene Discovered in Salmonella
Novel Device Reduces Blood Draw Contamination
Molecular Test Rapidly Diagnoses Sepsis
Rare Infection in Transplant Recipients Linked to Donors
Urinary Pathogen Resistance Increased Post Kidney Transplant
FISH Method Developed for Analyzing Immune Response
Early Urine Collection Improves Assay for HIV-TB
Specificity Improved for Urinary Antigen Testing
Three Methods Evaluated for Malaria Detection
Lab Parameters Assessed for New Infectious Disease
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