Microbiology
Prognostic Factors Evaluated for Synchronous Multifocal Necrotizing Fasciitis
Necrotizing fasciitis is an infection caused by bacteria and it can destroy skin, fat, and the tissue covering the muscles within a very short time. The disease sometimes is called flesh-eating bacteria and when it occurs on the genitals, it is called Fournier gangrene. More...14 Dec 2016
Real-Time PCR Of Oropharyngeal Swabs Diagnoses Pneumonia in Adults
A lack of sensitive tests and difficulties obtaining representative samples contribute to the challenge in identifying etiology in pneumonia. Upper respiratory tract swabs can be easily collected and analyzed with real-time polymerase chain reaction (rtPCR). More...13 Dec 2016
Plasma NT-ProBNP Levels Predict Severity of Enterovirus-71 Infection
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is caused by a variety of human enteroviruses, mainly by enterovirus 71 (EV71) and coxsackievirus A16 (CA16), and is characterized by fever and vesicular exanthema on the hands, feet, and mouth. More...08 Dec 2016
Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection Predicted in High-Risk Pregnant Women
Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection can cause serious complications such as hearing difficulties and mental delay in affected infants. A new method for predicting congenital CMV infection during the prenatal period has been discovered. This method is safe for both mothers and fetuses, and could potentially be adopted for general use. More...08 Dec 2016
Rapid Influenza Detection Tests Evaluated for Viral Antigens
Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) has a high sensitivity and a high specificity for the rapid diagnosis of influenza infection; however, the high cost and necessity of specialized equipment have limited the use of RT-PCR in the clinical setting. More...01 Dec 2016
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