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Lemierre's Syndrome Bacteria Are Responsible for Many Cases of Sore Throat Among Adolescents in the US
A recent study conducted at a student health clinic in the United States found that more cases of severe sore throat among young adults were caused by the bacteriumFusobacterium necrophorum than by hemolytic streptococci or by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. More...23 Feb 2015
Diagnosticians Face Difficulties Distinguishing Chikungunya Virus Infection from Rheumatoid Arthritis
A study involving 10 American travelers who contracted Chikungunya virus infection in Haiti has highlighted the similarities between this viral infection and rheumatoid arthritis and emphasized the difficulty faced by diagnosticians. More...10 Feb 2015
A First – Smartphone Diagnostic Device Replicates Quality of Lab Blood Test
Researchers have developed a hand-held smartphone accessory that can perform a low-cost, point-of-care, lab-quality test that simultaneously detects 3 infectious disease markers from a single finger-prick blood sample in only 15 minutes. The device can also be further developed to test for additional biomarkers. More...
09 Feb 2015
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