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Immunohistochemical assay for babesiosis in tissue samples developed
January 14th, 2004
Scientists have developed an immunohistochemical assay for the detection of babesiosis in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue samples. According to recent research from the United States, "The hemoparasite Babesia can cause life-threatening infections to neonates, elderly, and immunocompromised people, and people who have undergone splenectomy. By using pooled hamster serum samples collected 21 days after infection with Babesia microti, we developed an immunohistochemical assay for formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue (FFPET) samples and blood smears." "By use of the immunohistochemical assay, parasites were detected inside...
Source: Biotech Week (2004-01-14)
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