Microbiology




Pathological Findings Reveal Details of the Fungal Outbreak from Contaminated Steroid Injections
Investigators have described the pathological findings they compiled during the extensive examination of tissue samples obtained from 40 patients infected with the fungus Exserohilum rostratum after having been injected with a contaminated steroid. More...09 Jul 2013
Enteroviruses Detected in Intestinal Specimens from Children with Advanced Ileocecal Crohn’s Disease
Enteroviruses have been detected in specimens taken from all the children in a small cohort with advanced ileocecal Crohn’s disease., while no enteroviruses were detected in specimens from normal children or from children with colon obstructions not related to Crohn's disease. More...09 Jul 2013
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Rapid Urine Test Detects Active Visceral Leishmaniasis
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Improved Antigen Test Detects Filarial Infection
Ocular Fluids Analyzed for Infectious Pathogens
Malaria Test Improves Diagnosis for Imported Cases
Potential Hematological Parameter Proposed for Viral Infections
Q Fever Detected by Nucleic Acid Amplification
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Portable Device Assays Genetic Detection of Pathogens
Biosensor Detects Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
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