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Malaria diagnostics- what’s new and why is it important?
Guest posting: Dr Ian Marr, Microbiology Registrar, NSW Health Pathology. Malaria diagnosis Marr August 2018 v2 Short questions for postgraduates:
Genetics presentations L/Professor Rodney Scott, Bir Hospital, Nepal August 2018
Guest posting with permission from Laureate Professor Rodney Scott : these are his presentations provided to post-graduates in Nepal during his recent visit to inspect the new cytogenetics laboratory at the National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu. Most presentations … Continue reading
Parasitology overview and helminth infection (PNG)
Classification of Parasites and Helminths 2018 Marr Diagnosis of filarial infections (WHO) Kow PNGMJ 2013 – a comparative study of intestinal helminths, PNG Owen-IL Parasitic_zoonoses_PNG J Helminthology 2005 Strongyloides CDC site ; Robertson NT strongyloides PCR test Reference CDC Laboratory Identification … Continue reading
Tuberculosis – recent epidemiological data from PNG
These recent papers will be useful to review/ discuss (especially the first two): PNG TB resistance survey PLOS 2016 Epidemiology of TB PNG 2008-2016 Aia et al WPSAR 2018 1471-2334-14-93 TB Gulf province PNG 12866_2014_Article_307 TB diversity Highlands
Measles – always relevant
Guest posting: Dr Nilar Lwin, Microbiology Registrar, Pathology North. Measles overview including laboratory diagnosis: Measles virus Lwin 2018 Reports of recent measles outbreaks in PNG which are worth a close read: Vanimo, 2017: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/MDRPG006dfr.pdf Madang, 2014: https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/473/721 References Global Measles and … Continue reading
Immunisation schedules and SAQ
It’s useful to know your schedules and appreciate something of the rationale for the dosing recommendations. Also be aware of key vaccines that are yet to be introduced – e.g. rotavirus, HPV. Please work through the SAQ below. Correct 2016 … Continue reading
Burkholderia pseudomallei review including laboratory aspects
Guest posting: Dr Ian Marr, Microbiology Registrar, Pathology North. Melioidosis is a cause of severe pneumonia, bacteraemia, urosepsis, prostatic abscess, CNS infection, pyogenic myositis and liver and spleen abscesses. It is found in PNG especially around the Balimo region – … Continue reading
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Virology overview
Consider specific diagnostic approaches to each agent, including where relevant, serological testing, antigen detection and nucleic acid amplification methods. Also know what is locally in use in your laboratory. Immunisation – need to know about the vaccines that are available … Continue reading
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Rabies review
Dr Ian Marr has produced a useful summary for our local ID & Micro tutes recently which is shared – Rabies_2018 Marr . It includes reference to Australian bat lyssavirus which clearly may have an incidence outside of Australia (in bats and/or … Continue reading
Leprosy – key resources
Steinman et al. Innovative tools and approaches to end the transmission of Mycobacterium leprae. Lancet ID 2017 See full text pdf already sent via email or request from JF Northern Territory, Australia Leprosy Guidelines – updated edition 4, May 2018- an acknowledged … Continue reading
