Microbiology
Elevated Soluble C5b9 Biomarker Found in SARS-Cov-2 Infected Children
Most children with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections have mild or minimal disease, with a small proportion developing severe disease or multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). More...21 Dec 2020
MALDI-TOF MS Employed for Early Diagnosis of Bloodstream Infections
Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a major cause of mortality in hospitalized patients. Rapid diagnosis is crucial because any delay in the antimicrobial treatment is associated with an increase in adverse patient outcomes. More...17 Dec 2020
Flow Cytometry Employed in Diagnosing Male Urethritis
According to the established guidelines, diagnosis of non-gonococcal urethritis should be confirmed by demonstrating polymorphonuclear leukocytes from the anterior urethra using a Gram-stained (GSS) or methylene blue-stained urethral smear. More...17 Dec 2020
Lab-on-a-Chip Infection Test Provides Cheaper, Faster Portable Diagnostics
Rapid screening and low-cost diagnosis play a crucial role in choosing the correct course of intervention when dealing with highly infectious pathogens. This is especially important if the disease-causing agent has no effective treatment. More...15 Dec 2020
Deep Learning Digital Microscope Scanner Detects Malaria
Malaria remains a major global health problem with a need for improved field-usable diagnostic tests. Light microscopy assessment of blood smears to detect Plasmodium parasites remains the diagnostic gold standard and allows detection and quantification of Plasmodium species while also being more sensitive than rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). More...09 Dec 2020
Specific Gut Bacterium Linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The incidence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) steeply increases following a gastroenteritis episode, suggesting a possible causative role for microbial perturbation. Gut microbiota composition studies overwhelmingly rely on fecal material. More...08 Dec 2020
Distinct Inflammatory Profiles Distinguish COVID-19 From Influenza
Acute respiratory failure occurs in a subset of COVID-19 patients. Understanding the etiology of respiratory failure in COVID-19 patients is critical for determining the best management strategies and pharmacologic targets for treatment. More...30 Nov 2020
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