Microbiology
Novel Chemiluminescent Immunoassay Detects Toxoplasma in Human Sera
Toxoplasmosis is common disease in humans and animals caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii and while this disease in healthy people is usually asymptomatic, in congenital cases and immune deficient patients it can lead to serious pathological effects. More...26 Jul 2016
Practice Guidelines Published for Aspergillosis Diagnosis and Management
The guidelines-update focuses on earaly diagnosis and new treatments for patients with of the major forms of aspergillosis: allergic, chronic, and invasive, the latter of which kills 40-80% of those with widespread infection. Early diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis remains critical for more effective treatment. More...25 Jul 2016
Low-Cost Genetic Test Can Distinguish Bacterial from Viral Infections
Upon identifying a set of seven relevant genes, a breakthrough rapid blood test has been developed that, with further development and testing, may soon enable physicians to determine if a patient has a bacterial or viral infection. More...19 Jul 2016
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