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![Image: Colorized transmission electron micrograph (TEM) showing H1N1 influenza virus particles (Photo courtesy of the [US] National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases).](https://globetechcdn.com/mobile_labmedica/images/stories/articles/article_images/2015-03-22/GMS-083.jpg "Image: Colorized transmission electron micrograph (TEM) showing H1N1 influenza virus particles (Photo courtesy of the [US] National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases).")
Recent Indian Swine Flu Isolates Display Mutations for Increased Virulence
Newly generated data regarding the H1N1 strain of swine flu that has killed more than 1,200 since December 2014 suggests that the virus has acquired mutations that make it more dangerous than previously circulating strains of H1N1 influenza. More...22 Mar 2015
Effectiveness of Point-of-Care Diagnostics for Schistosomiasis, Reviewed
Findings from an independent review of studies suggests that currently available point-of-care tests are significantly less reliable than conventional microscopy, emphasizing the need for development of better and affordable POC diagnostics for schistosomiasis, classified as a neglected tropical diseases. More...16 Mar 2015
Increased Clostridium Difficile Infections Due to Antibiotic Misuse
Changes in the epidemiology of Clostridium difficile infections have occurred since the emergence of the North American pulsed-field gel electrophoresis type 1 strain, which has been responsible for geographically dispersed hospital-associated outbreaks. More...11 Mar 2015
Rapid Ebola Test Receives FDA Authorization and WHO Listing for Emergency Use
US FDA emergency-use-authorization allows the test to be used worldwide for the presumptive detection of Zaire ebolavirus in individuals with signs and symptoms of infection in conjunction with epidemiological risk factors, including geographic locations with high prevalence of infection. More...09 Mar 2015
Rapid Detection in Blood Cultures of ESBL-Producing Enterobacteriaceae
Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry technology has been used directly with blood cultures and was found to help guide clinical management of bacteremia caused by gram-negative bacteria. More...04 Mar 2015
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