RAPID DETECTION OF ZIKA VIRUS IN URINE SAMPLES AND INFECTED MOSQUITOS BY REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION-LOOP-MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION

Rapid Detection of Zika Virus in Urine Samples and Infected Mosquitos by Reverse Transcription-Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification

Abstract Infection with Zika virus (ZIKV) is of growing concern since infection is associated with the development of congenital neurological disease.Quantitative reverse transcription Cookbook PCR (qRT-PCR) has been the standard for ZIKV detection; however, Reverse Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (RT-LAMP) may allow for faster

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When another assessment attempt is bad for progress

The history and current practice of resit tests are briefly reviewed.The evidence supporting resits and also the problems associated with resits are evaluated.In addition, the financial implications of resits for both students and institutions are explored, along with the need Broth to ensure assessments establish currency of ability and are a refl

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A Peculiar Case of Pneumonia due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae in a Child with Cystic Fibrosis and Sensibilization to Aspergillus fumigatus

Aspergillus fumigatus plays a major role in pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis.The most common A.fumigatus diseases are those based on immune-mediated response to A.fumigatus antigens; including allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA).In this condition; the presence of A.fumigatus in the lower respiratory tract triggers

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