Microbiology
Seropositivity Thresholds Defined for Use in Trachoma Elimination Studies
Trachoma is caused by ocular infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis and it is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. It is estimated that over 200 million people in 42 countries are at risk from trachoma blindness. More...01 Feb 2017
Thromboelastometry Analysis Assessed for Thrombocytopenic Dengue Patients
Dengue virus infection (DVI) is a prevalent and potentially fatal viral disease associated with coagulopathy. Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) represents a severe clinical presentation of DVI and is characterized by the presence of varying degrees of hemostatic disorders. More...01 Feb 2017
New Immunoassay Developed for Zika Virus Detection
The new assay can improve patient care by enabling differential diagnostics according to the World Health Organization (WHO) test algorithm. It is capable of detecting Zika virus during the acute phase of infection, approximately a few days after the onset of symptoms. More...31 Jan 2017
Gene Panel Differentiates Survival Outcomes in Humans Infected with Ebola
A team of molecular virologists used transcriptome data from individuals infected with Ebola virus and from convalescent patients recovering from the disease to identify early stage host factors that were associated with the acute illness and those that differentiated patients who survived from those that died. More...31 Jan 2017
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