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Cryptococcosis
New research on cryptococcosis from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Microbiology summarized
September 30th, 2008
New investigation results, 'Evaluation of conventional & serological methods for rapid diagnosis of cryptococcosis,' are detailed in a study published in The Indian Journal of Medical Research. According to recent research from New Delhi, India, "Cryptococcosis is a chronic infective condition affecting the central nervous system. Unless diagnosed early and specific treatment instituted it can be fatal." "There is an urgent need for a rapid and specific diagnostic tool for better management of the patients. Conventional methods such as culture and India ink are specific but cumbersome and time consuming. Serological methods of detection are rapid but have...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-09-30)
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