Alternatives to Viral Transport Medium for use in SARS-CoV-2 Sample Preparation [PDF]
Introduction: As the world struggles to manage and move forward from the clinical effects of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the ability to test for viral genomic RNA in patient samples is critical.
Richard R Chapleau +5 more
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Colonization dynamics of subgingival microbiota in recently installed dental implants compared to healthy teeth in the same individual: a 6-month prospective observational study [PDF]
Objectives To evaluate the colonization dynamics of subgingival microbiota established over six months around newly installed dental implants in periodontally healthy individuals, compared with their corresponding teeth.
Carina Maciel SILVA-BOGHOSSIAN +4 more
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Electron microscopy (EM) provides the necessary resolution to visualize the finer structures of nervous tissue morphology, which is important to understand healthy and pathological conditions in the brain.
Mariella Sele +11 more
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Molecular and Immunological Diagnostic Techniques of Medical Viruses
Viral infections are causing serious problems in human population worldwide. The recent outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 caused by SARS-CoV-2 is a perfect example how viral infection could pose a great threat to global public health and economic ...
Daniel Hussien Reta +8 more
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Rapid and direct detection of herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2 by Real-Time PCR method in clinical specimens [PDF]
Background: Herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are a common cause of dermal, oral, and genital infections worldwide. Rapid diagnosis of infected patients will prevent transmission to uninfected individuals. Therefore, this study aimed to detect HSV-
Masoomeh Rezanezhadi +3 more
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Nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) are considered the gold standard for SARS-CoV-2 testing but are technically challenging to perform and associated with discomfort.
Kasper Daugaard Larsen +8 more
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Role of a GenoType MTBDRplus line probe assay in early detection of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis at a Brazilian reference center [PDF]
Resistance to Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a reality worldwide, and its diagnosis continues to be difficult and time consuming. To face this challenge, the World Health Organization has recommended the use of rapid molecular tests.
C.S. Feliciano +5 more
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Clinico-bacteriological Study and Molecular Detection of Campylobacter in Childhood Diarrhoea: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Introduction: Campylobacter infections cause diarrhoeal diseases as frequently as Salmonella and Shigella infections. The prevalence of Campylobacter infection among children with acute diarrhoea in developing countries ranges from 5-35%.
Visakha Kadiyala +3 more
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Acute febrile illness (AFI) is a morbid condition with a sudden onset of fever with at least seven days of evolution, where no signs or symptoms related to an apparent infection have been identified.
Ruth Cabrera +9 more
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Molecular Diagnostic Techniques for Malaria Infection - A Review
Malaria is the most threatening protozoal disease and a major health problem worldwide, especially in developing countries. WHO recommends that for every case of suspected malaria, a diagnostic test must be done to confirm the disease.
Yangora, Y. M., Usman, A. D.
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