Microbiology
Novel Microfilarial Antigen Diagnoses Lymphatic Filariasis Infections
Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by the filarial nematodes Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and Brugia timori. Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a deforming and disabling disease caused by parasitic nematodes that are transmitted by mosquitoes. More...08 Jun 2022
Diagnostic Solution Identifies Sepsis Causing Microorganisms and Predicts Antibiotic Resistance in 90 Minutes
A new in-vitro diagnostic solution for microbial infections identifies the pathogen(s) as well as allows to identify and predict the resistance profile within 90 minutes to ensure that the appropriate anti-infective treatment can be adapted or administered quickly, reducing the risk of death in severe systemic infections. More...06 Jun 2022
New Staining Method for Electron Microscope Specimens Safer and Cost-Effective
Researchers have developed a new staining method for electron microscope specimens based on double staining with hematoxylin, which is widely used as a staining agent for light microscopy, and lead solution. More...06 Jun 2022
Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplants Improve Microbiome, Immune Cells
Past studies have suggested ties between microbial diversity and favorable allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HCT) outcomes, or transplants involving stem cells from healthy donors. The interactions between the gut microbial community and the immune system can influence an individual's response to a bone marrow transplant to treat leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and other blood conditions. More...30 May 2022
Five Methods Evaluated for Constrictive Tuberculous Pericarditis Diagnosis
Constrictive pericarditis is a rare and serious disease that accounts for approximately 0.5%–2% of all heart diseases. It results in decreased pericardial compliance and can severely affect the diastolic filling function of the heart, mainly as a symptom of right heart failure, such as multiple plasma chamber effusions and edema. More...24 May 2022
Combining RDTs Determines Dengue Immune Status
Dengue is an emerging arboviral infectious disease (DENV), transmitted through the bite of an Aedes mosquito that burdens much of the urbanized tropical and subtropical world. Current dengue diagnostics are primarily concerned with capturing active infections, thus no such method exists for determining primary or post-primary DENV infections, at the point of care. More...18 May 2022
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