Microbiology
Assay Measuring Eight Cytokine Markers Discriminates Active from Latent Form of Tuberculosis
A new real-time reverse transcription-PCR assay allows diagnosticians to distinguish between active pulmonary tuberculosis and the latent form of the disease, which are disease states that cannot be differentiated by either the tuberculin skin test or interferon-gamma release assays. More...18 Jan 2015
Direct Test Includes Eight Circulating Influenza Viruses
Seasonal influenza epidemics occur primarily during the winter in temperate climates and year round in tropical climates and according to the experts, flu activity most commonly peaks in the United States between December and February. More...14 Jan 2015
Staining Methods for Malarial Blood Films Compared
Early parasitological diagnosis of malaria is the cornerstone of malaria treatment and control and although rapid diagnostic tests for malaria are increasingly used, microscopy remains the reference standard for malaria diagnosis. More...11 Jan 2015
Prototype Rapid Tests Evaluated for Human African Trypanosomiasis
The diagnosis of human African trypanosomiasis remains a challenge both for active screening, which is critical in control of the disease and in the point-of-care scenario where early and accurate diagnosis is essential. More...07 Jan 2015
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