Antibody conjugated latex beads have been utilized to create a biosensor designed for discrimination of methicillin resistant and sensitive Staphylococcus aureus species. More... 21 May 2013
West Nile virus infections have increased incrementally with sporadic outbreaks in the last decade, and a variety of serological tests is used for the diagnosis. More... 20 May 2013
A protein produced by mast cells in the immune system may predict which people infected with dengue virus will develop life-threatening complications. More... 13 May 2013
Parasitological confirmation of malaria is now recommended in all febrile patients to reduce inappropriate use of antimalarial drugs. More... 09 May 2013
A set of molecular assays have been designed and evaluated for influenza viral infections that can produce results in one day without the need for additional equipment. More... 08 May 2013
A prototype direct agglutination test kit for the laboratory diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis, called DAT-LPC, has been developed. More... 07 May 2013
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