Infectious diseases arise from bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites and can spread through contact, contaminated food or water, or weakened immunity. Common types include bacterial infections (e.g., strep…
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection causing redness, swelling, and pain, often in the lower legs. Tom Warren, MD, explains it results from bacteria entering compromised skin barriers…
Molecular analysis of biological samples is typically outsourced to well-equipped (and cost-intensive) laboratories. However, there are times when sample diagnosis and DNA sequencing is needed quickly, needed in…
For some patients, nutritional supplements can play a role in boosting the immune system and priming the body to better react to certain pathogens. Olive leaf extract has…
Walter H. Koch, PhD, Vice President of Global Research for Roche Molecular Systems, discusses the expansion of research on Zika virus in response to last year’s outbreak.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommend all children hospitalized due to influenza infection receive antiviral treatment. Despite this,…
The influenza virus is a single-stranded RNA virus that is encapsulated in an outer lipid-bilayer envelope which contains the externally facing surface proteins hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA).…
Zika virus is recognized as a major public health concern, but there are currently no medications approved for treating infected individuals. However, researchers in Finland recently demonstrated that…
Patients may soon be able to screen themselves for influenza using a simple, breathalyzer-type technology. The tool, developed by a professor in the Materials Science and Engineering Department…
