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Microbiology

Novel Microfluidic HIV Test Is Quick and Inexpensive

A simple blood test, using a microarray, can capture specific white blood cells and cytokines to monitor patients infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus. More...
03 Aug 2010

Biomarkers Distinguish Latent from Active TB

Multicytokine profiles of patients can determine if they have active or dormant tuberculosis. More...
02 Aug 2010

High Malaria Parasitemia Affects Rapid Diagnostic Tests

False positives were observed in rapid diagnostic tests, including two- three- and four-band rapid diagnostic tests. More...
26 Jul 2010

Rapid Molecular Assay Detects Bacteria in Antenatal Samples

A diagnostic test rapidly reveals DNA of Group B Streptococcus bacteria in enrichment media far quicker than traditional culture methods. More...
20 Jul 2010

Chronic HCV Increases Risk for Renal Cancer

An enzyme-linked immunoassay and a molecular assay for ribonucleic acid were used to test a large cohort for a specific viral infection. More...
19 Jul 2010

Blood Culture Assay Generates Rare False Positives

A test kit for detecting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus can very occasionally give false-negative results. More...
15 Jul 2010

Screening Cancer Patients for Hepatitis B Is Recommended

Hepatitis B virus can be reactivated in patients undergoing chemotherapy. More...
14 Jul 2010
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