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Have you ever wondered how #MolecularDiagnostics can help us fight against infectious diseases? Learn about molecular diagnostics in this article by James Briggs: https://lnkd.in/ePRwM5RD

'The time dimension is fundamental because currently, without new tools, characterisation of tuberculosis states such as subclinical non-infectious (or incipient tuberculosis) is only possible when reviewing the history of cases before diagnosing microbiologically confirmed tuberculosis. By examining the trajectory of people who are later identified to have microbiologically confirmed tuberculosis, we will be able to identify when and if they had subclinical non-infectious tuberculosis at an earlier time.' https://lnkd.in/dvdRXi4c 

Amaladoss, A, Chen Q, Liu M, Dummler S, Dao M, Suresh S, Chen J, Preiser PR. De Novo Generated Human Red Blood Cells in Humanized Mice Support Plasmodium falciparum Infection. Plos One, 2015, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0129825. A humanised mouse model that generates human red blood cells (RBCs) de novo without the treatment of immunomodulators was developed. The parasite that causes human malaria, Plasmodium falciparum can infect and multiply in human RBCs generated in mice. In addition, it was found that different strains of this parasite exhibited variation in their ability to infect humanised mice. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dJgYcY_h #infectiousdiseases

Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis (TB), presents a compelling subject of study under the microscope. Characterized by its slender, rod-shaped morphology, it appears as small, elongated bacilli that often cluster together. What distinguishes M. tuberculosis is its ability to survive and persist within the human body, particularly in the lungs, where it can evade immune responses and cause chronic infection. Studying these bacteria under high magnification reveals their cell wall composition, which includes unique lipids that contribute to their resilience and resistance to antibiotics. Understanding these microscopic details is crucial for developing effective diagnostic tools, treatments, and strategies to control TB globally.

Golden staph and GWAS frame work for staphylococcus infection can help the clinical research design treatment to target mutated genes https://lnkd.in/dVHSpWTg

Psittacine beak and feather disease is a common and highly infectious viral disease seen in parrots, also known as psittacine circovirus. If you have an avian patient, the following tests are available for Psittacine beak and feather disease: - HI (haemagglutination inhibition) for detection of antibody; - HA (haemagglutination test) for detection of viral antigen in feathers; - PCR for detection of viral nucleic acid; - Histopathology. Each of these tests provide different insights into the disease, and you can learn more about the questions these tests answer in the test protocols on our website.

Psittacine beak and feather disease is a common and highly infectious viral disease seen in parrots, also known as psittacine circovirus. If you have an avian patient, the following tests are available for Psittacine beak and feather disease: - HI (haemagglutination inhibition) for detection of antibody; - HA (haemagglutination test) for detection of viral antigen in feathers; - PCR for detection of viral nucleic acid; - Histopathology. Each of these tests provide different insights into the disease, and you can learn more about the questions these tests answer in the test protocols on our website.

Psittacine beak and feather disease is a common and highly infectious viral disease seen in parrots, also known as psittacine circovirus. If you have an avian patient, the following tests are available for Psittacine beak and feather disease: - HI (haemagglutination inhibition) for detection of antibody; - HA (haemagglutination test) for detection of viral antigen in feathers; - PCR for detection of viral nucleic acid; - Histopathology. Each of these tests provide different insights into the disease, and you can learn more about the questions these tests answer in the test protocols on our website.

Psittacine beak and feather disease is a common and highly infectious viral disease seen in parrots, also known as psittacine circovirus. If you have an avian patient, the following tests are available for Psittacine beak and feather disease: - HI (haemagglutination inhibition) for detection of antibody; - HA (haemagglutination test) for detection of viral antigen in feathers; - PCR for detection of viral nucleic acid; - Histopathology. Each of these tests provide different insights into the disease, and you can learn more about the questions these tests answer in the test protocols on our website.

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